Manager (Reading, UK)

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• Coffey International Development

Join a global international development consultancy and truly improve the lives of world communities!

The organisation

Coffey International Limited is a specialist professional services consultancy with expertise in geosciences, international development, and project management. With more than 50 years of experience, we are well known in our markets for deep technical skills and market-leading solutions to complex tasks. We are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:COF).

Our international development consulting business is one of the most trusted and experienced around the world, working alongside governments and agencies to strengthen local communities. We use our specialist expertise and local knowledge to deliver programs that build long-lasting local capacity and improve a range of social indicators. Our regional offices have strong affiliations with key governments and are based in Australia, the United States of America and the United Kingdom.

At Coffey, all of our people are dedicated to sharing our clients’ challenges - providing value by pushing the boundaries of technical excellence to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

The Economic Growth (EG) Practice

The Economic Growth (EG) Practice provides services across many aspects of wealth and growth creation, and private sector development. In particular we are engaged in a number of programmes that draw upon the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach. This involves working with business partners to pilot interventions (e.g. new or improved support services, new business models, new technologies, new supplier relationships, improved coordination between industry players, etc) with the potential to improve market systems and create better opportunities for the poor.

The role

A key position within the Economic Growth Practice, a Manager will be required to lead activities relating to: new business development; delivery of consulting inputs; and management of programmes and projects. Reporting to the Practice Leader for Economic Growth, the job holder will be responsible for the finances, operational and human resources of the specifics programmes and projects, on time and on budget to meet project and client needs within the terms of the contract.

The position requires a demonstrated ability to offer high-quality advice to clients and the Economic Growth team on market development projects.

The person

Applications are sought from candidates offering proven experience in business development in the field of wealth creation and economic growth (in particular in the application of the M4P approach), including the identification of target clients, the preparation of project proposals, and the negotiation of contract terms.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and eexperience of working on private sector development projects globally employing the M4P approach, including:

• Experience in employing the M4P approach in market system development programmes.
• Experience in systemic approaches to market development and/or value-chain development.
• Strong skills in operational and strategic management.
• Proven track record of leveraging private investment and persuasive interaction at CEO level.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Working knowledge of DFID and DFID programme management systems.
• Demonstrated skills in results measurement.

You should have tertiary qualifications in economics; development; international relations or human geography. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.

For more information on Coffey International Development, please visit coffey.com, to apply for this position please go to www.careers.coffey.com the Reference No.is COFF-2817 and closing date for applications is Monday 2nd July 2012

Manager (Reading, UK)