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Location: London, UK
Background
Adam Smith International is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies more stable, and governments more effective. We work on behalf of governments, foundations and companies that share our ambition to take on the big challenges facing the world.
Our core team of managers and technical experts, in offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. We bring together a global network of specialist experts, who contribute their experience and know-how, where and when it is needed. ASI is owned and operated by its employees, and we are all dedicated to making a meaningful difference in complex, challenging situations. We are committed to corporate integrity and a triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial performance.
Company-wide, both our pipeline of business opportunities and portfolio of programmes are growing. We want to recruit high calibre candidates to support the continued growth and delivery of our global portfolio against the quality and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. This is an exciting time to join Adam Smith International and become part of a team of bright, dynamic and committed people, determined to transform lives for the better.
The Economic Development Team
Our Economic Development Team specialises in the design and delivery of innovative programmes focused on three core practice areas: Infrastructure & urban development, climate resilience & adaptation, and trade, investment & private sector development. We deliver impactful, results-driven programmes across Africa, South Asia, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas for clients including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, European Commission, European Investment Bank and various other multilateral development banks and bilateral donors.
About the Role
We are currently looking to fill Manager roles, to oversee the delivery of our growing portfolio of programmes and help support business develop activities. This is an exciting role managing a number of interesting and innovative programmes and with considerable growth potential within ASI.
Key tasks and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Project Management:
Platform Management
Business development
About you
A Manager should have the ability to build effective relationships with clients from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds, and to work effectively in politically sensitive and challenging environments. He/she should relish working in a team, should be innovative, energetic, positive, and genuinely committed to making a lasting contribution to the reduction of poverty.
Adam Smith International seeks the following skills and experience:
This Manager role is intended for an international development professional with 2-5 years of experience, ideally with some demonstrable experience in one of the technical areas of the Economic Development team. Managers at this level have responsibility for overseeing programme delivery in fragile and conflict affected contexts and will normally be responsible for managing teams of seasoned technical experts. It will require an individual who can quickly master the technical background of the programmes, an ability to manage teams of experienced professionals and gain the respect and trust of senior personnel, and a calm and level-headed approach to dealing with issues that arise during programme implementation. ASI's portfolio is expanding, and this position offers candidates the chance to support this growing area of work.
What We Offer You
Our people are at the heart of our strategy and our decisions. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a dynamic and friendly team environment, the opportunity to support a highly successful portfolio of programmes, and support to develop your skills and progress in your career.
The diversity of our workforce makes ASI a great place to work, more creative and resourceful, and underpins strong partnerships. We keep a sharp focus on diversity and inclusion, including through our Equality Action Plan and our Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and through leadership from our Executive Team and oversight by our Board.
We recognise the importance of your life outside of work. We are proud to support flexible working arrangements, and commit to make a success of flexible working arrangements wherever possible. We've built a culture to reflect our values, full of likeminded professionals who are smart, passionate and great at what they do.
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.
The deadline for applications is 31st December 2024.