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Adam Smith International is an award-winning global company that delivers impact, value and lasting change through economic growth and government reform. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most challenging environments.
Job description
Are you a recent Master Graduate passionate about working in international development and interested in gaining a wealth of experience across several sectors?
If so, Adam Smith International Africa’s Professional Development Scheme is the perfect opportunity for you to develop your skillset, giving you access to our diverse global network.
About the Professional Development Scheme
Assistant Managers perform a key role in Adam Smith International’s consulting model and play a central part in managing projects, technical and financial performance. As a member of the Professional Development Scheme, you will perform project management activities, collaborating with, supporting and learning from more experienced Managers.
The Professional Development Scheme will support and prepare you on the following:
The Professional Development Scheme is an 18 months fixed term programme with a mid-point review. After successfully completing 18 months with the company, and depending on your performance, you will have the opportunity to progress into a Project Manager position. The scheme may also include the possibility of extensive travel across Africa during your last six months of the scheme.
About you
Our projects require the highest quality people. People empowered to overcome challenges with a ‘can do’ attitude tempered with insight and pragmatism. The successful candidates will not be evaluated just on their technical ability, but on their proven experience. It’s this combination that ensures we deliver real societal impact and measurable results beyond those anticipated.
You should have demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with people from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds; ability to work effectively in politically sensitive and physically challenging environments - and ability to work well within a team environment. You should be innovative, energetic, positive, and genuinely committed to achieving lasting change in your work.
Adam Smith International seeks the following skills and experience:
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 principles, full of likeminded professionals who are smart, passionate and great at what they do. We have an office in Nairobi location.
We would love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (no more than 3 pages) and a short cover letter with the subject line 'Assistant Project Manager - Nairobi'.
Deadline for applications is April 23rd, by midnight.
Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted and will be invited to attend an assessment centre, date to be confirmed.
All applicants must have the legal right to work and reside in Kenya.
ASI is committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce through the attraction, retention and development of a diverse range of talented people. We want people to be comfortable bringing their whole self to work and recognise that inclusion brings further opportunities for innovation and creativity.
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