About Acasus:
“Impact for Citizens.”

Acasus helps governments help people.
We are a consultancy delivering transformational reforms in health and education. Having built a reputation in dynamic, and often challenging, countries and contexts, we believe in making brave change.
Acasus undertakes high-profile projects in an expanding group of countries, including Pakistan, Chad, the DRC, Mozambique, Somalia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Sudan and Nigeria.
From increasing vaccine delivery, to providing greater education access for children, our consultants are helping millions of people access better services. Apply to join us if you want the opportunity to do the same.

Location:

Flexibility in location is expected, as our consultants may be based in any province of Pakistan (Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, KPK plus Islamabad) depending on capacity needs.

How will you make an impact?

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing Acasus workstreams and stakeholders in one province of assignment. You will be a coach for the team's associates and senior associates, as well as a trusted advisor for stakeholders. The position requires you to work under pressure and deliver time-sensitive projects.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to drive a truly impactful set of reforms that will improve healthcare and education outcomes for entire generations
• Work with influential leaders
• High degrees of responsibility and autonomy
• A strong focus on development, with regular coaching and feedback
• Opportunities to rise in seniority, giving you greater responsibility to change people's lives
• Open up a wide array of career opportunities through the skills, knowledge and experience you develop
• Be part of a diverse international team with 29 nationalities working in 18 countries
• Work for an organisation that is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Attend regular international conferences, where you can connect with colleagues from around the world
• Enjoy working alongside people who are like-minded in their passion for helping others
• Competitive compensation
• Year-end bonus based on individual performance
• Health insurance

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Plan and develop strategies; set overall direction and priorities of the assigned project(s)
• Coach and support senior leaders and team members with problem-solving and effective implementation
• Lead team problem-solving, effectively leveraging the perspectives of multiple people to solve problems
• Lead the team to design and implement new systems, and improve existing ones to improve project outcomes
• Lead the team to identify and understand issues; break down problems and identify root causes; use data and other information for analysis and decision-making purposes
• Structure and coordinate document creation
• Give recommendations constructing multiple scenarios and advise where necessary
• Develop excellent relationships and work with senior government officials and international partners
• Set the right pace, without risking burnout
• Establish routines, delegate and intervene appropriately
• Plan and run large meetings with senior stakeholders, including during exceptional situations
• Assess international evidence and learn lessons about pragmatic solutions
• Conduct interviews for Associate and Senior Associate candidates to join team
• Support the effective onboarding of new team members

What we look for

• 5-8 years of total work experience and at least 1-2 years at management or strategy consulting firm
• Work experience at a top-tier management consultancy is a great plus
• Minimum is a bachelor from a renowned national/international university; masters from an international university is a big plus
• Experience in managing senior stakeholders (CEOs, ministers, heads of department, donors, etc.)
• Experience of working at the provincial or national level in Pakistan
• Proven track record of leading a team of consultants with strong leadership and coaching skills;
• Track record of working in Pakistan
• Previous experience in the public sector is an advantage
• Excellent English and ideally Urdu
• Superb communication skills, with the ability to maintain and develop relationships with new and existing partners
• Strong problem-solving skills, including mastery of a range of advanced techniques, such as flipping problems and premortem
• Conviction in decision making
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Strong drive and motivation
• Interest in social issues and public sector development
• Openness to travel and relocate in Pakistan