About ASI
Adam Smith International is a strategic development company that helps people prosper by making economies stronger, societies safer, and governments more effective. Our clients are governments, international organisations, companies, and foundations. They come to us to develop strategies and to design, deliver and evaluate programmes that, in turn, stimulate growth, stability and good governance.
Our core team of managers and technical experts, in offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. We bring together a global network of specialist experts, who contribute their experience and know-how, where and when it is needed.
ASI is owned and operated by its employees, and we are all dedicated to making a meaningful difference in complex, challenging situations. We are committed to corporate integrity and a triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial performance.
About the Role
ASI is seeking an exceptional candidate to play a leading role in the delivery of ÉLAN 1.2, a complex, two-year £8 million market systems development programme in the DRC, with a 40+ strong project team based in 2 field offices delivering interventions with various companies in multiple provinces across the country The successful candidate will join the Africa team within the wider Project Delivery Practice. The role will be based in Kinshasa, DRC. Key responsibilities will include overseeing and supporting the Senior Management Team and Project Management Unit of ÉLAN 1.2. The selected candidate will also take on the country coordinator role, identify business opportunities in the DRC, retain ELAN 1.2 human resources in preparation for upcoming DRC programmes, and liaise closely with external stakeholders and Adam Smith International colleagues.
About you
What We Offer You
We offer you a dynamic and friendly team environment and the opportunity to work on a highly successful portfolio of programmes. We have a strong commitment to our people and strive to live by our values.
We’ve built a culture to reflect our values, full of likeminded professionals who are smart, passionate and great at what they do. We have a headquarters overlooking the Thames in a central London location.
Ready to Apply?
We would love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and short cover letter with the subject line ‘Programme Manager, ELAN RDC’ to elan.jobs@adamsmithinternational.com
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.
Deadline for Applications will be COB Wednesday, September 4th, 2019.
Shortlisted applicants only will be contacted. Thank you for your consideration.
We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. # We’re Happy to talk flexible working.
About us
Adam Smith International is a strategic development company that helps people prosper by making economies stronger, societies safer, and governments more effective. Our clients are governments, international organisations, companies, and foundations. They come to us to develop strategies and to design, deliver and evaluate programmes that, in turn, stimulate growth, stability and good governance.
Our core team of managers and technical experts, in offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. We bring together a global network of specialist experts, who contribute their experience and know-how, where and when it is needed.
ASI is owned and operated by its employees, and we are all dedicated to making a meaningful difference in complex, challenging situations. We are committed to corporate integrity and a triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial performance.
