Assistant Manager, Trade Information Consultancy

About the role

The World Bank's Trade Information Unit (TRIN) works to help African businesses trade more easily within the continent by improving information on trade, markets, investment opportunities and customs procedures. This Assistant Manager (Consultancy Practice) role supports the Bank in delivering consulting assignments for clients across Africa and in building the unit's strategic advisory projects, reporting and publications.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and/or facilitate strategic consulting assignments for a variety of clients, from origination through execution, close and aftercare
• Solve client problems and present insights that convince clients to act
• Build a strong pipeline of quality consultancy assignments within the Africa-focused, trade-related mandate
• Manage TRIN customer relationships, originate and onboard clients, and support business development with the origination departments
• Prepare business proposals and presentations, present findings and recommendations, and follow up until clients can implement them
• Manage relationships with local affiliated consultants, researchers and part-time contractors, and oversee outsourced consulting firms' delivery against scope, budget and timelines
• Gather data and information and prepare regular research reports on global trade, trade finance and the Bank's key markets and products

Required profile

• MBA or postgraduate degree in Economics, Statistics or a related field from a recognized university
• At least 7 years of experience, preferably in management consulting, economic research or financial services, as an Economist, Strategy Professional or Management Consultant
• Expertise in economic research, international trade, management consulting or related areas
• Experience collecting, monitoring and managing large economic and trade data, and presenting findings
• Experience delivering strategic advisory services to clients across a broad range of industries
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; Arabic or French is an asset

Required skills

• Experience developing, managing and using Trade Information Portals is ideal
• Familiarity with major trade databases such as ITC, WTO, UNCTAD and DOT, and databases such as WDI and IFS
• Excellent research, analysis and writing skills