Job Description

ABOUT GENESISIn a world undergoing convulsive technological and political change, Genesis partners with key actors to deliver urgent, lasting impact in critical areas.Genesis, an impact firm founded, incorporated and headquartered in Africa, has worked in 46 African countries and more than 100 countries globally. Uniquely, Genesis is focused on the Young World - the arc of countries with young populations stretching across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and parts of Southeast Asia.By 2030 four in five children will be born in the Young World, making this region central to the future. With growing markets and young, productive populations, Young World countries have the most positive potential trajectory in the world. It is here that investments of all kinds will have the highest social and economic returns.Our job at Genesis is to help societies, governments and businesses across the Young World succeed at three fundamental historic transitions:

• Reconfiguring economies: creating income for large, rapidly urbanising youth cohorts within a global economy undergoing profound changes
• A human transition: a fundamental rethink of how societies, governments, and markets can ensure the health and cognitive and social well-being of all those young people, including the most vulnerable
• A just climate transition: both to decarbonise and to manage the human and economic impacts of a global crisis they did not cause

To do this work, we are building a new type of impact firmLOCATION : We encourage applications from candidates who are based in Sub-Saharan Africa or the MENA region. We have hubs in South Africa, Kenya and Cxc3xb4te dIvoire and would love to have someone join our teams there.Please note that you should have the legal right to work and live in the location.PRACTICE AREA DESCRIPTIONOur Human Development Practice works for a world where everyone can develop to their full potential. We want to support large-scale, positive, sustainable change in key areas including early childhood development, education, youth, health, nutrition and social protection.We are committed to working with those who need it the most, particularly children, women and young people in Africa and the young world.We help governments, our global partners, and non-state clients to improve the delivery of key human development services. To do so, we provide services in diagnostics; regulation, governance and oversight; strategy, planning and implementation; financing and budgeting; service delivery; and monitoring and evaluation.The education team works with Ministries of Education and clients to strengthen education systems.Our vision is that every child is able to access quality education and unlock their potential, thus unlocking vast economic and social potential. We work on improving the strategy, planning, and implementation, improving the quality and coverage of services.We are especially interested in supporting our clients to:

• Develop sustainable education finance
• Develop sustainable education finance
• Scale impactful foundational literacy and numeracy programmes
• Improve the quality of teacher professional development
• Ensure schools are inclusive
• Innovate with Ed Tech

Please see examples of the type of projects you would work on here: https://www.genesis-analytics.com/what-we-do/k12ROLE DESCRIPTIONThis role will ensure that our team leverages strategic business development to drive impactful change in the education sector across Africa.Key Responsibilities:

• Networking & Partnerships:Build a network by attending targeted events, expanding databases of consultants, clients, and partners for collaborations.
• Market Analysis & Strategy:Analyze market trends, client strategies, and competitors to provide strategic direction.
• Proposal Development:Lead the development of high-quality, competitive proposals aligned with funder and organizational goals (e.g., UNICEF, World Bank, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation).
• Large Bid Development: Conduct research, prepare materials and pitch to potential consortium leads, travel for in country missions, and contribute to bid inputs.
• Project Management:Manage teams to meet project goals on time and within budget, ensuring client feedback and project follow-up.
• Financial Tracking:Maintain accurate financial records, monitor progress toward financial targets, and explore K12 business development trends. Use data visualization to present trends.
• Promotion & Visibility:Present at conferences, write blogs and case studies, and ensure the website and social media are updated.
• Project Documentation: Create clear, structured project documents and proposals using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Work with our team: Support with the recruitment, line management and professional development of the team. Review the inputs of junior colleagues

In some cases, you will travel to do this, usually with colleagues.We offer you a steep learning curve while providing an opportunity to make a difference. We will invest in your professional development. We offer meaningful work with professional, talented and supportive teams; mentoring and regular feedback; structured training programmes; and a career ladder.You will learn:

• How to structure and solve problems in a rigorous and collaborative.
• How to work effectively in diverse, global and professional teams.
• How to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• About your own work and c styles and preferences.
• Specialist technical skills in youth, education and early childhood development.

We hire senior associates with the strong belief that they can become partners at Genesis. Genesis offers a highly rewarding, challenging and flexible career. Working with your mentor, we encourage you to explore living and working in different locations, and deepening and complementing your specialised skills and knowledge in education.We are seeking an exceptional candidate with a track record in Business Development and Project Management.You demonstrate a passion for applying your skill set to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.The Genesis Ideal candidate carries a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Such candidates:

• Are passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
• Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
• Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years relevant professional experience working in consultancy settings on projects with large donors
• Experience working with key donors in the public and private sectors, including bilaterals (USAID, FCDO etc), multilaterals (UN agencies, EU etc), or foundations (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mastercard Foundation etc) and understanding of the requirements of specific donors
• Ability to strategize an overall approach, then build a suitable team and develop key technical and financial proposals
• Experience in the education sector in business development and partnership management is advantageous
• Proficiency in excel and data visualisation
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams in changing environments
• Ability to solve problems through clear thinking, strong analytical skills, and a great attention to detail
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills

Additional information:

• All applications must be made online on the Genesis website
• Applicants must be eligible to work and willing to be based in any one of the following countries: South Africa, Kenya, Cxc3xb4te d Ivoire, United Kingdom, and India, or from home in other countries
• Candidates should be willing to travel for short periods of time (1-4 weeks at a time) to countries to conduct fieldwork depending on project requirements
• Candidates should be comfortable to work with colleagues in a face-to-face and virtual setting
• Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis: we recommend interested candidates submit their applications now

HOW TO APPLY:

• Please follow the online application process on the Genesis career portal on the website and only apply via this platform.
• We do not accept e-mailed CVs or other applications (for example, via LinkedIn or other job boards where we might advertise). We will only accept applications received via our ATS from the website career portal.
• To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, we will not discuss vacancies outside the formal application process, including before applicants apply.
• Your application will be considered primarily for this role. If you are interested in multiple roles, please submit your application for each position.
• Once you have applied via our career portal, you will receive a system-generated confirmation e-mail that your application was received.
• NOTE: Please be advised that uploaded documents/attachments cannot exceed 4MB in total, as the system will not accept your application if they exceed 4MB combined.
• Communication will be with short-listed candidates only. If you do not receive feedback on your application within three (3) weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Genesis Analytics reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment of any advertised role.
• All appointments will align with Genesis Analytics Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Policies.
• All applications and personal information will be treated confidentially and in line with all relevant legislation and regulations, including POPIA (RSA) and GDPR (UK).

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