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About the Organization

MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 25 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With over 350 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 68 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services, enterprise, agriculture and health ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The senior manager will play a crucial role in business       development activities in Public Finance Management (PFM). This involves proactive opportunity identification, scouting for partnerships with various stakeholders, proposal development, development of concept notes, and supporting senior management/leadership in business development activities. The focus areas will encompass a range of subjects, including but not limited toHaving worked with and knowledge of government budgeting and financing processes, Treasury single account (TSA), real-time/need-based disbursement of funds, chart of accounts (CoA), real-time/ need-based disbursement of funds, fiscal reporting, fiscal policy, expenditure management, etc.

• Enhancing transparency and accountability in public sector financial operations, budget preparation and execution, financial reporting, public expenditure management, and fiscal policy.
• Proficiency in using/ leveraging digital tools and technologies to improve governance, enhance service delivery, and promote transparency
• Understanding of local government operations, decentralisation processes, service delivery, and capacity building
• Designing strategies for improving the efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness of state institutions
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills to identify and address complex financial management issues.

Detailed responsibilities

Business development

• Proactive opportunity identification: Identify potential business development opportunities by staying informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging issues in Public Finance Management (PFM), digital governance, and related focus areas. Conduct risk assessments, recommend mitigation strategies for public financial management processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies and action plans for enhancing the digital PFM systems.
• Proposal development: Support the senior leadership in developing comprehensive concepts notes/proposals, including conceptualising, drafting, and refining proposals for potential projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support for senior management: Provide strategic/ technical support to the senior management and leadership in planning and executing business development activities, conducting secondary research, and identifying key insights.
• Relationship building: Build relationships with existing and potential clients (government stakeholders and international partners). Take initiatives to develop and enhance communication with clients to strengthen client relationships.
• Brand marketing: Author/ co-author publications capturing innovative ideas, new trends, and future scope of work. Engage actively in marketing activities and participate in digital media dialogues linking MSC’s work and publications

 Business/ project execution

• Planning and implementation: Support the technical team in implementing medium/large technical assistance assignments, ensuring efficient execution in line with project requirements.
• Client relationship building: Establish strong rapport with various contact points within client organizations to facilitate successful assignment execution, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Knowledge sharing and mentoring: Share valuable knowledge with team members and actively create mentoring opportunities within the organization, contributing to the professional development of colleagues.

Knowledge development and thought leadership

• Develop thought leadership content, including policy briefs, research papers, and blogs, on key topics such as social protection, poverty reduction, and governance reforms.
• Stay abreast of trends in government programs, public policy, and digital transformation to inform MSC’s advisory services.
• Contribute to MSC’s learning agenda by sharing insights from projects and global best practices.

 Collaboration with MSC Global Teams

• Coordinate with MSC’s global practice leads and regional teams to develop strategies and approaches for government advisory services.
• Collaborate closely with MSC’s cross-functional teams during project execution to leverage internal expertise and ensure seamless delivery.
• Contribute to the development of MSC’s global knowledge repository by documenting insights and learnings from projects.
• Participate in global strategy discussions to identify opportunities for scaling MSC’s government advisory services.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• MBA or Master's in economics, finance, public policy, public administration, accounting, impact analysis, digital governance, or related fields.
• 8+ years of overall experience working with consulting firms, think tanks, or donor/development agencies and directly with the government, or multilateral/donor agencies in public financial management, government consulting, or related fields. Experience in business development is preferred.
• Prior experience in conducting comprehensive research on PFM and thematic studies, as well as working directly with the state/ central government department/ ministry, is preferable.
• Proficiency in data analysis and translating research findings into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, writing skills, presentation skills, research skills (primary and secondary), intellectual curiosity, and passion for the social and development sector.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficient in conducting detailed sectoral and thematic research, able to analyse complex data and translate findings into strategic insights.
• Strong analytical skills to support proposal development, concept note creation, and knowledge document production.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in other data analysis, digital, and AI tools will be an advantage.
• Excellent ability to prepare reports and presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences, including high-level government officials.

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