New Job Roles at Genesis Analytics

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the world through trade facilitation, market systems development and enterprise development?  We are looking for a dynamic senior consultant to augment our management team.  

As a senior consultant, you will lead and champion projects. You will simplify complex findings, develop innovative solutions, and structure communications that promote constructive dialogues with diverse stakeholders. You will provide technical expertise across economic analysis, private sector development, market systems development, systems change, value chain assessments, diagnostic research, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) across Africa. 

As an E4D senior consultant, you will:

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of projects.
• Manage data collection processes, including across multiple countries.
• Provide technical guidance and balanced feedback to teams in developing digestible and effective reports. 
• Lead the development of proposals and contribute to project origination.
• Manage interactions with diverse stakeholders, including business leaders, executives, high-level policymakers, implementing partners, communities and impact populations.
• Supervise, nurture, train and mentor junior consultants. 
• Contribute towards industry developments and communities of practice.
• Contribute to practice management, including strategy development and execution.
• WHAT WE OFFER:
• As an E4D senior consultant, we will offer you:
• A practice that prioritises belonging and is committed to embracing diversity for greater impact.
• Opportunities to work on the most urgent issues facing the Young World
• Exposure to varied contexts, sectors, and lived experiences across the Young World
• An individualised and supported learning journey that propels your career.
• Meaningful work alongside talented and supportive teams that enable you to create a lasting difference in your field from day one
• Structured training, coaching programs, and a clear career ladder
• Invaluable guidance and regular feedback from experienced colleagues

Requirements

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong academic background – Minimum of a Masters degree in an analytical field of study. Economics, Development Economics or Development Studies are preferred.
• 4 - 8 years of work experience
• Prior experience working in the areas of trade, market systems development and enterprise development, and other related areas.
• Prior experience working in a consulting firm is an advantage.
• Prior experience working with foundations, bilateral donors, multilateral agencies, DFIs and impact investors is an advantage.
• Managerial experience with diverse and multicultural teams, including in hybrid and fully virtual work environments.
• Intellectual curiosity, strong research, analytical and lateral thought processes, excellent attention to detail 
• Ability to balance work pressures and energise teams in a productive manner.
• Strong project management, project administration, planning and organisational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Advanced digital literacy, including competence using Microsoft Suite and Google Suite applications. Knowledge of data analysis using STATA and/or R is an advantage.
• Excellent English communication and writing skills – ability to communicate at all levels. Proficiency in other languages is an advantage.

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ROLE DESCRIPTION:

As the Practice Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the C0DE Practice across areas including people management, commercial success, meetings and events, relationship management, business development, and support to the Partner and Senior Management Team (SMT) on practice management. Reporting to the C0DE Partner, this role requires a blend of administrative expertise, exceptional organisation skills, and effective communication skills to ensure the C0DE practice runs smoothly. 

We offer you a steep learning curve while providing an opportunity to make a difference. We offer meaningful work with professional, talented, and supportive teams; mentoring, and regular feedback from partners. You will learn:

• How to work effectively in diverse, lean, agile, and professional teams.
• How to communicate effectively with colleagues.
• About your own work and leadership styles and preferences.
• How a professional services firm is run and managed.

LOCATION: Johannesburg, South Africa (Genesis has a hybrid work policy with a minimum of two days a week in the office and the rest of the time optional as work-from-home)

KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commercial management:

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the central finance team and other practice administrators
• Coordinate and manage updates to the practice’s monthly and annual revenue forecasting and profitability tracking
• Prepare and manage monthly invoices to clients, payment of subcontractor expenses, and reconciliation of the practice credit card expenses using an online enterprise management system
• Follow up with clients on outstanding invoice payments and communicate with subcontractors on payments
• Assist the partner with preparations for quarterly practice review meetings with the CEO and COO

Practice administration:

• Assist partner/principals with diary management, expenses, and travel management 
• Manage the setup and recording of projects using the Genesis enterprise management system
• Manage and maintain practice Google Drive for projects, proposals, and administrative records
• Manage accurate information and contracting with clients and with subcontractors
• Provide support to team members for timesheet management, staff claims, and payments processing 

People management:

• Assist in the management of practice recruitment processes
• Coordinate the induction and training of new joiners
• Communicate with clients and external stakeholders while team members are on leave
• Manage practice leave calendar
• Assist with the tracking of the team’s professional development plans and training

Meetings and events:

• Schedule team, management and external stakeholder meetings including invitations, RSVP follow-ups, reminders, and meeting room bookings
• Assist with note-taking during SMT meetings, as needed
• Follow up on actions agreed in team and SMT meetings
• Manage the practice’s video conferencing tools to ensure seamless operation and scheduling of video conferences
• Organisation and arrangement of practice events including annual practice strategy retreats, farewells, and team social events

Business development:

• Support the practice management team with tracking proposals and new business opportunities
• Support the maintenance of practice marketing material including CVs, bios, and website updates
• Maintain a database of clients and external stakeholders for distributing thought leadership and marketing materials
• Provide ad hoc support on the development of project proposals, where required

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

The CODE Practice Administrator should have the following:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience providing administrative support in a professional services firm
• Relevant qualification in Office Support, Administration, Secretarial or related - minimum of Diploma or higher
• Exceptional organisational, coordination, and multitasking skills
• Ability to use enterprise management system software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Client-centric and dedicated to providing the best possible support and service to the practice area
• Confident communicator with people at all levels
• A creative approach to solving problems
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed with a proactive work approach
• Able to work independently and integrate well with a multicultural team across different time zones

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ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will take a leading role in research projects with a strong primary data contingent. The role encompasses all aspects of the data value chain - supporting the design and methodology of data collection instruments, overseeing data collection activities, managing incoming data as well as data cleaning and analysis. The candidate will oversee both quantitative and qualitative primary data activities across different thematic areas, including Health, Education, Financial Services, Digitalisation as well as broader topics in the developing world.

Besides working on client projects, the candidate will be required to generate new business by responding to requests for proposals and terms of reference, support data skills development across the firm through targeted training interventions, and support PDI’s Fieldwork Partner Network by liaising with local service providers across the region and continent.

The candidate will be required to travel for fieldworker training workshops and launching surveys in different countries.

KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client and Internal Relationship Management

• Act as primary liaison with clients and manage all client communications.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
• Work closely with clients to ensure project requirements are met.
• Ensure all contractual agreements are in place.
• Vets potential partners for designated Fieldwork Partner Network (FPN) region

 Business Development

• Write and contribute to bid proposals as lead or project support to other Genesis Practices
• Evaluate the feasibility of potential projects, ensuring they are doable and align with organisational capabilities.

 Project Management

• Manage projects from conceptualisation to completion.
• Manage project milestones and deliverables and ensure high-quality outputs are delivered within the prescribed time period.
• Manage project-specific staff.
• Manage budgets and invoicing.
• Project conceptualization - Generate inception reports that outline the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.

 Data Collection and Data Management

• Develop and implement the sampling and fieldwork methodology.
• Design and develop mobile data collection instruments.
• Develop and implement a data management strategy using the appropriate tools.
• Build backend data and project management systems.
• Train fieldwork staff on data collection tool(s) and quality assurance protocol
• Oversee all data collection activities.
• Implement stringent quality control measures.

 Data Analysis and Reporting

• Develop an appropriate data analysis strategy.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analyses using statistical software (e.g., Stata)
• Coordinate and oversee project report writing, including inception reports, fieldwork reports, data analysis reports, and presentations.

Internal Capacity Building

• Design training material for internal skills development
• Conducting skills development workshops
• Creating workflows and documentation for standardisation and skills development

 EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Master’s degree (or higher) in Public Health, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related subject.
• At least three years of experience in managing quantitative research studies or monitoring and evaluation from conception to completion.
• Experience managing client or donor relationships.
• Expertise in quantitative research methods and data analytics (required)
• Experience using scripted statistical software such as Stata or R (required)
• Experience using relational databases such as Airtable (desirable)
• Experience working with an ODK-based mobile data collection tool eg ODK, SurveyCTO, and KoBoToolbox (strongly desirable)
• Experience directly managing quantitative fieldwork/data collection activities (household surveys highly desirable)
• Ability to conduct quality control measures and data analyses using scripted statistical software such as Stata or R (descriptive and inferential statistics)
• Excellent writing skills and ability to deliver high-quality research reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment that requires creativity, flexibility, and agility.
• Ability to work independently with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills and high emotional intelligence
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Driver’s license
• Languages relevant to Genesis’ geographies such as French, Arabic, and/or Swahili (desirable)
• Consulting experience (desirable)

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ROLE DESCRIPTION:

As a Research Assistant, you will assist the consultants working on client projects with their daily responsibilities. A large part of this work consists of quality control for survey research studies, i.e. the monitoring of incoming data and fieldwork operations in the course of data collection. This requires a familiarity with descriptive statistics, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal form, the ability to make quick decisions under pressure, a problem-solving mindset and a keen eye for detail. This position is suited for candidates who like to work in research but also enjoy being hands-on.

KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Quality Control

• Ensure survey enumerators adhere to stringent quality control measures.
• Follow up with fieldwork staff on data quality issues.
• Proficient with messaging platforms (e.g., Slack)
• Proficient with descriptive statistics (means, frequencies, percentages)
• An exceptional eye for detail
• Excellent communicator
• Take initiative and be proactive.
• Support with data collection tool testing
• Conduct telephonic backchecks to verify data collected.

 Administrative

• Manage and update Fieldwork Partner Network (FPN) database.
• Distribute essential onboarding documents to prospective partners.
• Serve as the main administrative point of contact for FPN.
• Manage and update skills development database.
• Provide administrative support to projects on an ad-hoc basis as needed.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Matric
• Undergraduate degree (desirable)
• Experience as a fieldworker or fieldwork supervisor
• Experience working in a call center (desirable)
• Experience working on quantitative research studies.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, depending on project requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, local and regional languages
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment that requires flexibility and agility.
• Ability to work independently with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally nationally and internationally.
• Languages relevant to Genesis’ geographies such as French, Arabic and/or Swahili (desirable)

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PRACTICE AREA DESCRIPTION:

Our Political and Public Policy Advisory practice works where government, markets, and society intersect. We offer services to companies, investors, and global foundations to help them make sense of their political and policy operating environment and provide the advice and tools to advocate for and partner with the government.

Our policy practice produces ethical and transparent work, which works to put the best evidence before decision-makers. We look for win-win solutions to policy challenges and believe policy creation should be collaborative. Through joint solutions, public-private forums, and coalitions, we work to bring together the regulator and the regulated.

Our practice offers a full suite of services public policy services, including:

Intelligence and Analysis

• We provide clients with insight into the policy operating environment and recommend positions based on threats and opportunities. Services include stakeholder mapping; monitoring, intelligence gathering, trend analysis, and reporting; research, analysis, and advice on key policy issues; political economy advisory; scenario planning; value-at-stake analysis; and regulatory impact assessments.

Solutions & Strategy

• We provide clients with rigorous, full campaign solutions, including campaign design; narrative and messaging; engagement strategy and implementation; drafting submissions; building clients’ thought leadership and economic impact reports.

Coalitions & Joint Solutions

• We can provide coalition building and convening, convening of public/private councils for cosolutioning, and project management and secretarial support.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Political and Public Policy Advisory service line.

As a Senior Associate, you will work closely with our Principal Consultant to provide excellence in client servicing, grow our practice, and develop a team. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial, creative, highly organized, and values-driven individual.

This role is hybrid, working from home and a shared workspace. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for someone who is excited about growing a practice and sees the value in public-private collaboration.

The ideal candidate should be accustomed to and embrace autonomy and proactivity. We are looking for someone who can blend intellect and emotional intelligence to provide astute analysis, creative solutions, and build robust relationships with clients and policy stakeholders. You should have the potential to lead and manage projects and people with a commitment to integrity, transparency, collaboration, accountability, and the value of diversity and belonging.

 Specifically, this role will entail:

• Leading and delivering public policy consultancy, including
• Conducting daily monitoring and producing reports, trend analysis, and stakeholder mapping through a blend of desktop research and in-person engagement
• Producing memoranda on policy and political developments
• Providing analysis and advice on key socio-political and economic issues
• Scenario planning
• Inputting into the development of campaigns and advocacy strategies in order to proactively address policymaker concerns
• Providing support on the clients’ narrative and messaging and helping the client develop thought leadership through the production of op-eds and through roundtable discussions and events
• Coordinating with economist colleagues to produce strong evidentiary bases for clients’ arguments and assess their impact
• Designing and implementing partnership and engagement strategies
• Drafting submissions on clients’ behalf  on proposed policy laws and regulation
• Providing project management and intelligent secretariat functions to coalitions and public-private forums
• Identifying business development opportunities and leads and helping to execute our practice’s growth plans
• Assisting with onboarding and managing a team of consultants, many of whom will be remote.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• A minimum of 3 - 4  years’ experience working in a private sector, client-facing consulting or advisory capacity
• A postgraduate degree in public policy, law, political science or international relations
• Deep understanding of the political and law-making process.
• Existing, or ability to create, relationships across the public and non-profit sector
• Demonstrated strong organisational and project management skills
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Experience in the tech policy sector is a bonus