Senior Associate: Education

Job description:
To do this work, we are building a new type of impact firm
We encourage applications from candidates who are based in Sub-Saharan Africa or the MENA region. We have hubs in South Africa, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire and would love to have someone join our teams there. (You should have the legal right to work and live in the location).
PRACTICE AREA DESCRIPTION
Our Human Development Practice works for a world where everyone can develop to their full potential. We want to support large-scale, positive, sustainable change in key areas including early childhood development, education, youth, health, nutrition and social protection. We are committed to working with those who need it the most, particularly children, women and young people in Africa and the young world.
We help governments, our global partners, and non-state clients to improve the delivery of key human development services. To do so, we provide services in diagnostics; regulation, governance and oversight; strategy, planning and implementation; financing and budgeting; service delivery; and monitoring and evaluation.
The education team works with Ministries of Education and clients to strengthen education systems. Our vision is that every child is able to access quality education and unlock their potential, thus unlocking vast economic and social potential. We work on improving the strategy, planning, and implementation, improving the quality and coverage of services.
We are especially interested in supporting our clients to:
Develop sustainable education finance
Scale impactful foundational literacy and numeracy programmes
Improve the quality of teacher professional development
Ensure schools are inclusive
Innovate with Ed Tech
ROLE DESCRIPTION
This role will ensure that our team uses the best quantitative evidence to guide key education stakeholders to effect positive change. That could be looking to understand if interventions are leading to gains in learning outcomes, or if governments can better spend the budget they have.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis and Synthesis: Collect, analyse, synthesize, and report high-quality quantitative data.
Evidence Translation: Translate evidence and research findings into accessible formats (policy briefs, infographics, presentations) suitable for various audiences.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in education to promote the utilisation of evidence findings and to support capacity building.
Project Management: Manage teams to successfully achieve project goals on time
New Business Development: Proactively seek work in education and write proposals for clients
Presentation Skills: Demonstrate excellence in presenting, this could include presenting at conferences, and crafting conference materials.
Project Documents: Prepare clear and structured project documents and proposals with MS Word and PowerPoint.
Work with our team: Support with the recruitment, line management and professional development of the team. Review the inputs of junior colleagues
In some cases, you will travel to do this, usually with colleagues.
We offer you a steep learning curve while providing an opportunity to make a difference. We will invest in your professional development. We offer meaningful work with professional, talented and supportive teams; mentoring and regular feedback; structured training programmes; and a career ladder.
You will learn:
How to structure and solve problems in a rigorous and collaborative.
How to work effectively in diverse, global and professional teams.
How to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
About your own work and c styles and preferences.
Specialist technical skills in youth, education and early childhood development.
We hire senior associates with the strong belief that they can become partners at Genesis. Genesis offers a highly rewarding, challenging and flexible career. Working with your mentor, we encourage you to explore living and working in different locations, and deepening and complementing your specialised skills and knowledge in education.
You will be an exceptional candidate with a track record in databases, data analytics, visualizations and developing bespoke analytical products for clients. You will be passionate about applying your skillset to education.
The ideal Genesis candidate carries a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Such candidates:
Are passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record
For this role, the preferred candidate will possess the following essential skills and competencies
Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Maths, Statistics or similar
At least 5 years’ relevant professional experience in core data management, analytics, visualisations, and database work
Proficiency in advanced software packages, such as STATA, R, or SPSS, plus in data visualisation, presentation, or design software such as Power BI and/or Tableau
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams in changing environments
Ability to solve problems through clear thinking, and strong quantitative analytical skills, including attention to detail
Excellent consulting experience, it would be desirable if you had some experience in the education sector
Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills in English
Strong interpersonal skills
Additional information
All applications must be made online on the Genesis website
Applicants must be eligible to work and willing to be based in any one of the following countries: South Africa, Kenya, Côte d’ Ivoire, United Kingdom, and India, or from home in other countries
Candidates should be willing to travel for short periods of time (1-4 weeks at a time) to countries to conduct fieldwork depending on project requirements
Candidates should be comfortable to work with colleagues in a face-to-face and virtual setting
Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis: we recommend interested candidates submit their applications now
NOTE: Please be advised that uploaded documents/attachments cannot be bigger than 4MB in total, as the system will not accept your application if the uploaded documents exceed 4MB
Communication will be with short-listed candidates only – if you do not receive any feedback on your application within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful
Genesis Analytics reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment of any advertised role
All appointments will be made in line with Genesis Analytics’ Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Policies
All applications will be treated confidentially
Job Type:full time