Job Description

Genesis Analytics is a leading global African firm that has worked in more than 96 countries across the world. Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa and beyond for our clients and its citizens by helping them to make better decisions that are creative and optimistic, and sustainable and defensible over time.We have forged relationships with government, regulators, corporates, banks, development finance institutions, law firms, foundations, NGOs as well as regional and international organisations including development agencies.Our style of working is distinctive. We work collaboratively and with rigour. We like solutions that have a creative, practical bent. We aim to leave the individuals and institutions with whom we work stronger and more confident than they were before meeting us. We dont pretend to have a lock on wisdom, but there is strength in our humility.LOCATION: please note Genesis currently has a presence in: South Africa, Nigeria, Cote dIvoire, Kenya and Ethiopia.PRACTICE AREA DESCRIPTION:Within Genesis, work on Social Protection is led by the Human Development practice team. The Human Development practice works for a world where everyone can develop to their full potential. We are focused on expanding meaningful rights and opportunities for marginalised people. We work in critical human development areas, including health, nutrition, WaSH (water, sanitation and hygiene); youth, education and early childhood development; social protection and social care, while including a gender lens across the areas mentioned. Rapid changes in demography, climate and technology are generating massive challenges and tremendous opportunities for human development. At the same time, Covid-19 has caused a severe shock to human development from which people and systems need to recover. We help governments, our global partners, and private and non-state clients to improve the delivery of key human development services while navigating these changes.Our Social Protection team specifically helps clients establish well-funded and equitable social protection systems and programs. We emphasize effective budget allocation, utilization of technology, and adaptability to shocks and opportunities.ROLE DESCRIPTION:You will collaborate with Genesis colleagues to manage and participate in consulting teams dedicated to assisting clients in unlocking and realizing value in human development. This involves helping governments and their partners understand and address various risks affecting their populations. These risks encompass "fat tail" risks such as Covid-19, conflict, or catastrophic climate change, as well as risks associated with age, disease, the economy, and technological change. Your role will involve supporting clients in developing responsive, adaptive, and comprehensive Social Protection systems, including social transfers, social insurance, support for labour and jobs, and social care services. The ultimate outcome will be improved risk and shock management for marginalized populations, ensuring access to a minimum safe income for a decent life.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 social protection.KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:In each project (consulting engagement), you will:

• assess and structure the problem to be solved;
• collect, organise, interpret, and analyse data and information;
• test and refine hypotheses; and
• draft and communicate conclusions and recommendations, often directly to the client.

In some cases, you will travel to do this, usually with colleagues. In some projects, you will play a leadership and management role, working closely with and supported by project leaders.You will also play a role in:

• business development in social protection, including responsibility for leading and managing proposals;
• turning new ideas on social protection into concrete products, such as blogposts, academic articles, conference presentations, or innovative products for clients.
• practice organisation, including working on practice strategy, business systems, recruiting, nurturing, and training consultants, and leading and building new specialisms in social protection.

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 from partners; structured training and coaching programmes; and a career ladder. You will learn:

• How to structure and solve problems in a rigorous and collaborative way that actually leads to realising value.
• How to work effectively in diverse, lean, agile and professional teams.
• How to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• About your own work and leadership styles and preferences.
• Specialist technical skills in social protection.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:The ideal Genesis 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.

For this role, the preferred candidate will possess the following essential skills and competencies

• Masters degree in Economics, Development Studies, Maths, Statistics or similar
• 3-4 years relevant professional experience in social protection.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams in changing environments
• Leadership potential, and the capability to lead and manage projects
• Ability to solve problems through clear thinking, and strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including attention to detail.
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Excel.

Other desirable skills and competencies include:

• Consulting experience
• Proficiency in other advanced software packages, such as STATA, R, Python, data visualisation, presentation or design software, and GIS
• Languages relevant to Genesis geographies, especially French.

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.HOW TO APPLY:?Our system is an easy tool to use with a maximum of 10 single line fields to complete and 2 compulsory document uploads?Please follow the online application process on the career portal of the Genesis website?We use an automated applicant tracking system in order to receive and manage all applications in one central point, and for this reason, we also do not accept any e-mailed CVs or applications?Please note that your application will primarily be considered for this role. In the event that that are multiple roles that you are interested in, please submit your application as outlined on the opportunity description, as advertised roles each have their own pools of applications?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 be bigger than 4MB in total, as the system will not accept your application if the uploaded documents exceed 4MB? Applications can only be made online - no other means of application will be accepted this is due to emails not being an application tracking system and data protection regulations.DISCLAIMER:?Relevant previous experience is essential?Communication will be with short-listed candidates only - if you do not receive any feedback on your application within 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 be made in line with Genesis Analytics Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Policies?All applications will be treated confidentially

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