Associate Partner

**About Us**:
**MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 25 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With over 300 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 68 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services, enterprise, agriculture and health ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.**
- Embark on a transformative career journey where innovation meets tangible impact.
- Become an integral part of a dedicated team shaping the future of government transformation.
- Play a pivotal role in steering key government projects and building new opportunities in the public sector.
- Elevate your professional trajectory through:

- Engaging and meaningful work
- Continuous learning and skill enhancement
- Collaboration with diverse and talented teams
- Opportunities to specialise in areas aligned with your passion and expertise.

**Essential Skills**:

- ** Business Development Expertise**:
Proactive opportunity identification, proposal drafting, and high-level business development engagement.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with clients and stakeholders.

**Project Management Proficiency**:
Experience in planning and executing medium/large technical assistance assignments.

Deep understanding of PFM systems, tools, and methodologies.

**Research & Analytical Skills**:
Proficient in conducting detailed sectoral and thematic research.

Ability to analyse complex data and translate findings into strategic insights.

Strong analytical and strategic planning skills to address complex financial management issues.

**Problem-Solving & Innovation**:
Ability to provide innovative solutions to financial management challenges in the public sector.

**Technical & Digital Skills**:
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of data analysis, digital, and AI tools is an added advantage.

**Communication & Presentation**:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex information to diverse audiences, including high-level government officials.

Strong report and presentation preparation skills.

Expertise in developing and delivering compelling presentations to clients and donors.

**Role Overview**:
Play a crucial role in business development activities in Public Finance Management (PFM), including proactive opportunity identification, partnership scouting, proposal development, and concept note creation.

Support senior management and leadership in business development initiatives across key focus areas:
Government budgeting and financing processes, Treasury Single Account (TSA), real-time/need-based fund disbursement, Chart of Accounts (CoA), fiscal reporting, fiscal policy, and expenditure management.

Enhancing transparency and accountability in public sector financial operations, budget preparation, execution, financial reporting, and expenditure management.

Leveraging digital tools and technologies to improve governance, enhance service delivery, and promote transparency.

Understanding local government operations, decentralisation processes, service delivery, and capacity building.

Designing strategies to improve efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness of state institutions.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Business Development**

Opportunity Identification:
Identify potential business development opportunities by tracking industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging issues in PFM and digital governance.

Conduct risk assessments, recommend mitigation strategies, and develop action plans to enhance digital PFM systems.

**Proposal Development**:
Lead in drafting, conceptualising, and refining proposals/concept notes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

**Relationship Building**:
Build strong relationships with government and private stakeholders (think tanks, DPI firms, etc.) and donors/funders (philanthropies, multi laterals, bilateral).

Strengthen client relationships through effective communication and engagement initiatives.

**Knowledge And Expertise Building**:
Provide thought leadership and contribute to the development of best practices in public financial management.

Continuously enhance expertise through ongoing learning, training, and participation in relevant forums.

**Brand Marketing**:
Author/co-author publications capturing innovative ideas, emerging trends, and future opportunities.

Engage in digital media dialogues and marketing activities to promote MSC’s work and publications.

**2. Business/Project Execution**

Planning and Implementation:
Lead or support planning and execution of medium/large technical assistance assig