Portfolio and Programme - Associate

Description

& SummaryAt PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with more than 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Consulting and Risk Services, Tax and Legal Services and Deals services. In Africa, we're the largest provider of professional services with offices in 32 countries and over 10,000 people. This enables us to provide our clients with seamless and consistent service, wherever they’re located on the continent. In East Africa, our member firms in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Zambia work together to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of operating environments in the region enables us to put ourselves in our clients’ shoes and offer truly tailored Tax, Assurance and Advisory solutions to unique business challenges.

In Consulting, Our Portfolio and Programme Management practice works with Governments, Development Partners, Non-Governmental Organisations and Foundations to address common international development challenges and attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our clients come to PwC for innovative and imaginative solutions to help them meet the challenges they face and capitalise on the opportunities they have to build trust with – and deliver sustained outcomes for – their stakeholders.

We are seeking to strengthen our International development team by recruiting highly motivated individuals for the following role;

Associate, Portfolio and Programme Management (International Development)

The job holder will support the delivery of international development solutions including Fund management, Programme and Project management, Monitoring and Evaluation and Technical Assistance for clients within the public sector in East Africa.

Portfolio Coordination and Management:

Manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and advocate for strategically aligned organizational change approaches.

Ensure alignment with PwC’s strategic objectives.

Monitor progress and report through PwC’s governance structure.

Collaborate closely with Transformation Initiatives owners to mobilize regional and country-level stakeholders for initiative-specific consultation processes in order to inform both solution design and implementation.

Stakeholder Management:

Engage with stakeholders, considering their levels of influence and specific interests.

Address and resolve differences between individuals and interest groups.

Risk Management:

Identify and monitor portfolio risks and align with PWC risk management process

Address other issues that impact PwC’s portfolio.

Governance and Accountability:

Establish and maintain governance arrangements for portfolio delivery.

Define clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities in line with PwC’s practices.

Frameworks and Methodologies:

Leverage industry-standard frameworks and methodologies for comprehensive and consistent portfolio management.

Ensure standardized delivery practices across PwC projects.

Preferred skills and Competencies

A combination of a Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

Certification in change management is a strong asset.

Certification in Project-, Programme-, Portfolio Management (e.g. PMI, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP) is an asset.

First Degree in a relevant field of International development.

Professional Certification in any of the following specialties; Accounting, Project management, M&E, Data Analytics etc.

Experience in International development e.g. Private sector development, Public sector financial management and Governance, Sustainability and Climate Change, Social sectors such as education, health, agriculture etc.

Ability to work in diverse multicultural environments and must be a team player

Demonstrable leadership skills and experience in leading projects and diverse teams

Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities

Strong academic background backed by relevant full professional qualifications

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Innovative and solution oriented

Interested in making a difference and solving societal problems

Highly self motivated and purpose driven

Minimum years experience required

At Least 3 years’ previous experience and exposure in the public sector either in Government, Development partners, Projects, Foundations, NGOs or in a professional services firm in;

Financial Management

Programme and Project Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

Technical Assistance

Additional application instruction

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

June 10, 2024