FSD Africa (FSDA) is a regional financial sector development programme operating across Sub-Saharan Africa. Its goal is to reduce poverty by boosting financial inclusion and helping financial institutions and markets drive economic growth.
The role
Reporting to the Director - Change Management and Building Services Markets, the Change Management Consultant will be a key member of the team that will manage the implementation of change management initiatives across 20 institutions in 5 years. He/she will also contribute to the practical implementation of strategies for building services markets in three specific markets: e-learning, executive coaching, data management and analytics, and may specifically oversee the building of services in one or more of these markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct needs assessments and support the design of specific programme interventions with FSP partners
- Creating general awareness of FSDA initiatives and their benefits to other market players so as to create a crowding-in effect at scale towards financial inclusion initiatives on the continent
- Work closely with the Director - Change Management and Building Services Markets to support the development and delivery of the team’s strategy over the next 5-7 years
- Develop terms of reference and coordinate activities of project steering committees for each FSDA investment under their responsibility
- Institute impact oriented monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for projects to ensure that FSDA investments achieve the desired impact on financial inclusion and improve livelihoods of people on the African continent
Essential:
- Career in banking/financial services or management consultancy in the financial sector at managing consultant or equivalent level with a desire to commit to supporting the delivery of substantial, multi-year projects across Africa in the next 5-7 years
- At least seven years’ experience within a consultancy/ financial services environment
- Knowledge/experience of working in Africa
- Strong experience in organisational development and/or the management of change
- Understanding of and commitment to the delivery of a market building approach
- Demonstrable interest in the role that markets can play in reducing poverty (i.e. socially driven as well as outstanding professional skills)
For the detailed job profile, visit our website at www.fsdafrica.org/about-fsd-africa/vacancies/. Send your application letter and detailed CV to reach us on or before Friday, 06th November, 2015 by 1200 (EAT) to recruit@fsdafrica.org. Please put in the subject line” Change Management Consultant”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FSD Africa is an equal opportunity employer.
