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Manager-Advisory
BrighterMonday Consulting
Consulting & Strategy
Banking, Finance & Insurance
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Job Summary
The Manager, Advisory will be responsible for sourcing and leading advisory engagements, driving business growth, and delivering high-impact solutions to clients across various industries. This role involves managing consulting projects, analysing business challenges, developing recommendations, and ensuring client satisfaction. The manager will also play a key role in business development, team leadership, and regulatory compliance, contributing to the firm's overall growth and market positioning in Burundi and the East African region.
- Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Senior level
- Experience Length : 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
Growth & Profitability
- Developing and implementing strategies for business growth and expansion.
- Conducting market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities for business growth.
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and revenue streams.
- Respond to bids and prepare both technical and financial proposals.
- Deliver within the scope of the projects while meeting or exceeding profit targets.
- Following up on the payment of fees by clients.
Leadership / Employee Excellence & Company Relationships
- Providing leadership and guidance to team members.
- Coaching team members, recognizing their strengths, and encouraging them to take ownership of their personal development.
- Mentor and develop junior consultants, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their full potential.
- Conducting regular performance reviews and implementing improvement initiatives.
Resolving issues which prevent the team from working effectively.
- Building and maintaining a strong organizational culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Market Focus / Client Centricity
- Ensure extensive analysis of client needs, existing client processes, understanding client’s business landscape, defining requirements, and then expertly delivering solutions and strategies.
- Manage client relationships and set expectations.
- Provide clients with timely updates on project progress/phases.
- Carry out after-sale services monitoring and evaluation to ensure customer needs are met and issues properly addressed.
- Liaising closely with clients to ensure that required information is received and handled efficiently and effectively.
- Research and resolve any technical queries from clients.
Operational Excellence
- Developing work plans in line with the strategic plan.
- Source and bring together subject matter expertise for specified niche projects.
- Manage project risk, up/cross-selling, and oversight of team deliverables.
- Support all department divisions in proposal development and Quality Assurance of all documents produced before submission.
- Monitor efficient execution and timely delivery of projects to clients within the designated timeframe.
- Manage the planning and execution of consulting projects, including project management, research and analysis, and report writing.
- Ensuring effective management of client data and confidentiality.
- Lead project teams and work closely with senior consultants to develop and execute effective solutions for clients.
Quality, Risk, and Compliance
- Developing and implementing risk management strategies and controls.
- Draft comprehensive project reports and recommendations to the organization’s management/client.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
- Developing and maintaining internal and external communication channels.
Experience & Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as ACCA, PMP, M&E qualifications and others are desirable.
- 5–8 years of experience in consulting, strategy, or business advisory services.
- Proven experience leading projects in the consulting space for private and public sector clients.
- Strong knowledge of the Burundian business environment, regulatory framework, and economic landscape.
Specific Skills:
- Ability to analyse complex business challenges, develop data-driven solutions, and drive execution.
- Strong skills in managing projects, budgets, teams, and stakeholders to deliver results.
- Expertise in building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and developing proposals.
- Understanding of Burundi’s business environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Proficiency in English, Kirundi and French is required.
How to Apply:
All applications will be received and Reviewed through BrighterMonday Portal by Clicking on the 'Apply Here' section
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