Advisory Manager - Rabat

The Africa Business School (ABS) within Mohammed IV Polytechnic University (UM6P, Morocco) is recruiting an Advisory Manager.

The Africa Business School is dedicated to creating a rigorous and inclusive center for the development of research and learning in the continent. Drawing on strong private and public support, and in partnership with Columbia University, HEC Paris, and Ecole Polytechnique, ABS aims to become a trendsetter for shaping the social and business landscape in Africa and beyond.

The school is seeking candidates with ambitious career goals, preferably with direct relevance for the African continent. Readiness to be a self-starter is essential.

Working under the guidance of Africa Business School’s Head of Advisory, the Advisory Manager is responsible for the delivery of ABS Advisory projects. Her/his mission includes the preparation of commercial proposals, project planning and delivery, performing research and analysis as well as guiding and managing junior Advisory members.

Job Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to preparing commercial proposals and tenders for advisory projects.
• Contribute to business development activities.
• Managing projects’ deadlines, development and delivery.
• Managing and guiding advisory associates & analysts.
• Participate in developing client relationship and understanding their needs.
• Performing financial planning and analysis.
• Drafting reports and various project deliverables.
• Performing literature reviews including bibliographic research and summarizing scientific papers.
• Conducting sectorial and scientific benchmarks.
• Summarizing and crunching qualitative as well as quantitative survey data.
• Participating in the development of ABS Advisory through contribution to processes building, and participation in administrative support.
• Work in close collaboration with ABS members, sometimes beyond the job boundaries, to co-create value, help, create and contribute to maintain the strong entrepreneurial mindset of the school
• Embrace continuing professional development of self, team members and colleagues.

Required Skills: 

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• + 5 years of experience.
• Previous experience in roles close to Research and/or Consulting
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent client interaction skills, collaborative work style, and strong interpersonal and team skills
• Ability to identify key issues, analyze data, and make recommendations to address problems
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Master of standard computer-based productivity tools (MS Excel, PowerPoint)
• Project and people skills as well as a proven ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, enthusiasm, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a team effort
• Able to work, write and speak in English and French.
• Ability to work effectively in volatile and ambiguous contexts. Shows strong flexibility and agility.
• Proves strong written and verbal skills; demonstrated persuasive and respectful presentation skills for communications with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Skills: 

• Strong presentation skills
• Experience handling multiple priorities effectively; organizing time efficiently.
• Understand and work effectively with others in a matrixed reporting structure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, energetic approach
• Ability to develop productive relationships with a diverse group of colleagues
• Demonstrated self-awareness and sound judgment; ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and be responsive and clear

The position offers:

• life & medical insurance
• retirement
• maternity leave
• paid vacations

Competitive candidates will exhibit a desire to contribute to the formation of an emerging school.

Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to work in Higher Education and/or advisory services.

Location: ABS has its main campus in Rabat and is a part of Mohamed IV Polytechnic University (UM6P) which is in Ben Guerir, Morocco, near Marrakesh. This position will be ideally based in Rabat.

The application must contain:

1. A Cover Letter

2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae

In your profile please upload:

3. A List of Three References