Jobs at KPMG Nigeria for Managers - International Development Advisory Services (IDAS)

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organisations within the Nigerian business community. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world - finding solutions and adding value. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Manager - International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) Auto req ID: 126930BR Location: Lagos Function: Advisory - Management Consulting Service Line: Business Advisory Job Description    

• The role will be responsible for engagement delivery, managing programs, and supervising the input from external consultants.
• The jobholder will also play a support role in deepening client relationships and winning new business.

• Assist management to define, plan and articulate strategies for KPMG Nigeria’s IDAS practice.
• Manage the development of a database of external consultants that can be leveraged to resource projects as when required.
• Build and maintain effective business relationships with clients including donor organizations, development/alliance partners, and external consultants.
• Provide engagement-level direction to direct reports and external consultants towards the execution of assigned tasks. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Head, IDAS .
• Function as a Project Manager responsible for the delivery of engagements – allocation of tasks to team members, project status reporting, project financial management, etc.
• Support the development of a pipeline of opportunities through proactive identification, tracking of leads and conversion of opportunities such as expressions of interests and proposals.

• Understanding of key trends shaping the development sector, and opportunities available for advisory services.
• Ability to analyze problems and to develop strategic responses.
• Ability to manage projects and successfully lead teams.
• Excellent communication, business presentation, and analytical skills.
• Maintains integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong commercial orientation and ability to identify opportunities.

• First degree from a reputable tertiary institution
• A postgraduate degree in a development related discipline will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years work experience
• A proven track record of providing programme management and advisory services on donor-funded projects. Key areas of interest include: governance reform, public financial management, health and nutrition, education, and social services