Career Opportunities at Genesis Analytics

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Genesis Analytics is looking for a proficient Recruitment Administrator to join the Recruitment team. This role is to provide administrative support to mainly the Recruitment Team, but also the Human Resources team at the firm. Genesis works on a hybrid model such that team members based in hub cities will be able to work from home and in the office, with a minimum number of two days per week expected in the office.

Requirements

KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Support:

• Ensure that documents are filed electronically in the right folders.
  • Creating interview packs
  • Creating candidate packs
  • Create vacancy folders on the drive.
• Saving of JD's, case studies and all communications received from Line Manager (LM) in the vacancy folder plus sub folders i.e., case studies and Job descriptions on the drive
• Assist with folder audit, clean-up, and any missing documents.
• Assist with a backlog of administrative work.
• Obtaining relevant documentation from candidates and immediately save to the relevant folders i.e., candidate folder
• Sending relevant documentation to various practice areas internally
• Managing recruitment email & re-directing candidates to applicant tracking system.
• Manage inquiries received.
• Tailoring and sending out of interview feedback forms; collecting interview feedback from panels in a timeous manner; consolidating them into single excel template; sending reminders of outstanding forms (within 24 hours after interview), save in candidate folder and vacancy folder on the shared drive
• Send pre-screening forms to candidates (within 24hrs), save in candidate folder and candidate record in the ATS
• Send out case studies to candidates.
• Send completed case studies to LMs for marking, LM provide markings/ score matrix’s, save in candidate folder and attach in the candidate record in the ATS
• Assist with conducting background checks on MIE and save background checks results in the candidate folder
• Assist in the administration of the end-to-end recruitment process as it relates to back-end functions.
• Requesting, collecting, and collating all practice rolling recruitment plans on a quarterly basis plus updated practice organograms
• Loading recruitment POs on Intacct
• Collating referrals mailer list of open vacancy in logical order on a monthly basis
• Loading documents onto Resources site as directed
• Any ad hoc admin support as and when required.

Meeting Support

• Diary management, scheduling and confirming of appointments / interviews & sending out electronic invitations plus follow-up on calendar invites not accepted by candidates and internal staff
• Booking regular practice 1-2-1 meetings
• Collate team meeting agendas.
• Assist with note taking during meetings, when needed.
• Follow up on actions agreed in team and management meetings.
• Assist with booking meeting rooms prior to a meeting.

Applicant Tracking System (ATS):

• Visiting the ATS dashboards (all active/live jobs) of all Africa rec consultants and doing 1st line screening.
• Ensuring that administrative task in the ATS as that it relates to the recruitment tracking process are up to date (status changes)
• Follow up with and remind Line Managers to take their actions / do their status updates in the ATS on a daily basis
• Load pre-screening forms, interview notes, case studies etc on the ATS and alert LMs to view them (within 24hrs)

Any other recruitment admin duties as and when assigned

SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS:

• Deadline driven and punctual.
• Flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile when needed.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate and multitask.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Patient and customer-centric
• Excellent administrative and multitasking skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 4 years working experience in a similar administrative role, supporting at least 2 or more seniors
• IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite (advantageous)
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed with a proactive work approach.
• Able to work independently using initiative.

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ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Genesis Health is recruiting a Change Management Manager to facilitate capacity development activities for the TB Directorate. The Change Management Manager will have particular responsibility for the professional development and learning activities of the TSU. The Change Management Manager will report directly to the TB TSU Director and liaise with the various Directors within the TB Directorate for day-to-day activities.

Requirements

KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The expected responsibilities of the TB TSU Change Management Manager will include:

• Support the design and delivery of training programmes
• Develop novel approaches to scaling training
• Provide training and mentorship to TB programme managers at all levels to adopt and use changes to programme processes, systems and technology
• Evaluate the impact of planned trainings and other capacity building initiatives.
• Define success metrics and measure performance against them
• Support the development of training curricula and communications relevant to capacity building initiatives
• Support provinces to develop the capacity of TB managers to implement the TB Recovery Plan, NTP and NSP
• Develop a change management strategy that maximizes staff adoption and usage of required changes for the TB Directorate, and evaluate the impact of planned organisational change
• Coordinate structured training sessions for national TB Directorate and other partners on TB topical areas
• Support the TB TSU Director in coordinating training activities and platforms for improving TB knowledge and skills.
• Identify and  analyse risks, and prepare risk mitigation strategies

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES: 

• A bachelors degree in HR, Business administration or any other related field
• At least 5 years’ experience with capacity building initiatives and organizational change efforts
• Experience with and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools
• Familiarity with project management  approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle
• Experience in organising and running learning events in virtual and face-to-face environments;
•  Experience in developing capacity-building materials and processes (e.g. coaching and mentoring schemes) in the health sector, preferably related to  TB;
• Experience in liaising and collaborating with national and international organisations
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and root-cause identification skills
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills (English)
• Fluency in other languages would be an advantage.
• Change management certification or designation desired

LOCATION:

This role will be co-located within the South African Department of Health’s TB Control and Management Directorate.  Eligibility to live and work in South Africa is a prerequisite. Therefore either citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa/work permit should be in place already at the time of application. 

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What you will do

You will work with Genesis colleagues to acquire, lead and deliver consulting projects to help our clients unlock and realise digital economy opportunities. You will do this by helping our clients to identify compelling tech-enabled opportunities to achieve their development objectives, scope the requirements for these opportunities to scale inclusively, design implementation plans to realise the opportunities, and assist with implementation support. You will oversee rigorous problem solving, strategy and programme design, and implementation support projects by leveraging Genesis’ problem solving and project management toolkit, collaborating with C0DE colleagues and building networks of partners. The intended result of this is that growing African populations will have better access to income-generating work and services through the smart application of digital technology. In each project, you will:

• Ensure service excellent and delivery;
• Manage interactions and negotiations with clients;
• Performance manage the team and team members;
• Ensure project profitability and efficiency;
• Assess and structure the problem to be solved, and approach to the analysis of data and information, testing and refining hypotheses, and drafting and communicating conclusions and recommendations to the client.

In some cases, you will travel to do this, usually with colleagues.

You will also lead work in:

• Business development in digital economy development, including responsibility for developing new client relationships and leading proposals;
• Identifying new approaches to digital economy development and incorporating these into our project work, as well as thought leadership articles, conference presentations, or innovative products for clients.
• Practice organisation, including working on practice strategy, business systems, recruiting, nurturing and managing consultants, and building and leading new specialisms in digital economy development.

You will also make a contribution to wider firm strategy and organisation.

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 digital economy development.

We hire managers with the expectation 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 digital economy development.

Requirements

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a consulting background who is passionate about digital economy opportunities to join our Centre of Digital Excellence team.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must have a background in consulting with an understanding of how to scope, execute and manage consulting assignments. This includes business development for winning consulting assignments, managing the activities and outputs of junior team members, and engaging with clients.

The ideal candidate will have experience in digital economy opportunities, particularly those relating to digital work opportunities (including formal work opportunities in tech, gig economy opportunities across a variety of skill levels, IT-enabled services, and digital applications supporting SMMEs in sectors like agriculture and tourism) or digital service delivery (digital health, digital education or digital social services). They will also have experience in the enablers required for these opportunities to be scaled inclusively (tech policy and regulation, digital skills development, digital infrastructure and inclusion, innovative business models, etc.). 

The ideal candidate will be located in one of Genesis’ offices - Nairobi,  Johannesburg, Lagos, Abidjan or London - but must be willing to occasionally travel for assignments and spend some time at the Genesis head office in Johannesburg. 

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• 4-6 years of experience essential
• At least 4 years of consulting experience
• At least two years of experience in digital economy opportunities
• Experience with business development - identifying consulting opportunities, building relationships with client organisations, leading proposal formulation and contracting
• Experience working with African governments and international development organisations beneficial
• Master’s degree in Economics, Law, Development, Public Policy or a related discipline
• Ability to travel
• Excellent project and people management abilities
• Strong problem solver and critical thinker
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and manage small teams

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Description

Genesis Analytics is the largest African-based economic consultancy with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. Testament to the firm’s purpose of unlocking value in Africa, we have worked in 41 countries on the continent, and 30 countries globally. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, unlock substantial value for our clients and society.

Our Health Practice collaborates with governments throughout Africa and with global development partners to improve health outcomes. The Practice has a team of experts with decades of experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of health programmes and in the provision of analytical and advisory services that inform health policy and practice.

The Health Practice has five areas of service expertise, namely: 1) Research, evaluation and design, 2) Behavioural sciences, 3) Health Systems Strengthening 4) Health Financing and Economics and 5) Digital Solutions in Health The Health Practice also provides Technical Support Service for development partners. More information about Genesis and the health practice can be viewed at https://www.genesis-analytics.com/.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced health economist for the Health Financing and Economics (HFE) Unit.

The HFE Unit has a growing portfolio of high-profile projects that cut across the disciplines of sustainable financing, health costing, PFM reform and economic evaluations. Our clients include the Global Fund for HTM, the BMGF, USAID and UNICEF and we partner with a number of leading international organisations to implement large projects across the continent. This position will fulfil both a technical and leadership role in ensuring that the Unit achieves its strategic objectives and entrenches Genesis as one of the leading health economics consultancies in Africa.

The candidate should be an experienced consultant who is comfortable in working in a fast-paced environment, and is able to professionally engage with role players at all levels. The consultant should be effective in managing junior consultants and able to take responsibility for the successful delivery of assignments, from design to close-out.  

The candidate should have specialist experience in two or more of the following disciplines: Health financing, Health Public Financial Management, Health costing, Economic evaluations.

The successful candidate’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support the leadership of the HFE Unit in developing and executing its strategic and annual plans
• Provide management support to the Unit in leading junior consultants and building their capacity
• Oversee the successful implementation of complex consulting assignments, within budget, and dissemination of results to clients and other stakeholders
• Manage the implementation of multi-year donor grants and contracts
• Provide specialist technical services to projects
• Technical report writing and presentations in regional and global fora

Requirements

Requirements

Ideal candidate profiles:

• PhD or Master’s degree in Health Economics
• Ideally based in Africa, but not a pre-requisite
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong track record of undertaking technical economic evaluations, analyses and technical writing for global clients and development partners
• Decision modelling for health economic evaluations would be an advantage
• Team player with leadership acumen
• Skilled in processing and interpreting large sets of data
• Confident to use own initiative and logic to problem-solving and demonstrates analytical and lateral thinking
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and holds strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• High self-motivation