The Manager, Advisory will be responsible for sourcing and leading advisory engagements, driving business growth, and delivering high-impact solutions to clients across various industries. This role involves managing consulting projects, analysing business challenges, developing recommendations, and ensuring client satisfaction. The manager will also play a key role in business development, team leadership, and regulatory compliance, contributing to the firm’s overall growth and market positioning in Burundi and the East African region.
Key Result Areas (KRAs):
Roles and Responsibilities
Growth & Profitability
• Developing and implementing strategies for business growth and expansion.
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities for business growth.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and revenue streams.
• Respond to bids and prepare both technical and financial proposals.
• Deliver within the scope of the projects while meeting or exceeding profit targets.
• Following up on the payment of fees by clients
Leadership / Employee Excellence & BDO Relationships
• Providing leadership and guidance to team members.
• Coaching team members, recognizing their strengths, and encouraging them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their full potential.
• Conducting regular performance reviews and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Resolving issues which prevent the team from working effectively.
• Building and maintaining a strong organizational culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Market Focus / Client Centricity
• Ensure extensive analysis of client needs, existing client processes, understanding client’s business landscape, defining requirements, and then expertly delivering solutions and strategies.
• Manage client relationships and set expectations.
• Provide clients with timely updates on project progress/phases.
• Carry out after-sale services monitoring and evaluation to ensure customer needs are met and issues properly addressed.
• Liaising closely with clients to ensure that required information is received and handled efficiently and effectively.
• Research and resolve any technical queries from clients.
Operational Excellence
• Developing work plans in line with the strategic plan.
• Source and bring together subject matter expertise for specified niche projects.
• Manage project risk, up/cross-selling, and oversight of team deliverables.
• Support all department divisions in proposal development and Quality Assurance of all documents produced before submission.
• Monitor efficient execution and timely delivery of projects to clients within the designated timeframe.
• Manage the planning and execution of consulting projects, including project management, research and analysis, and report writing.
• Ensuring effective management of client data and confidentiality.
• Lead project teams and work closely with senior consultants to develop and execute effective solutions for clients.
Quality, Risk, and Compliance
• Developing and implementing risk management strategies and controls.
• Draft comprehensive project reports and recommendations to the organization’s management/client.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Developing and maintaining internal and external communication channels.
Experience & Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, PMP, M&E qualifications and others are desirable.
• 5–8 years of experience in consulting, strategy, or business advisory services.
• Proven experience leading projects in the consulting space for private and public sector clients.
• Strong knowledge of the Burundian business environment, regulatory framework, and economic landscape.
Specific Skills:
• Ability to analyse complex business challenges, develop data-driven solutions, and drive execution.
• Strong skills in managing projects, budgets, teams, and stakeholders to deliver results.
• Expertise in building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and developing proposals.
• Understanding of Burundi’s business environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Proficiency in English, Kirundi and French is required.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through vacancies@hrstudio.org
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