Working under the guidance of Africa Business School’s Head of Advisory, the Senior Advisory Associate provides support on delivery of ABS Advisory missions. Her/his mission includes the preparation of commercial proposals, performing research, data mining and analysis as well as assisting Advisory’s team in the delivery of reports and deliverables.

Job Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Advisory team in preparing Commercial proposals and tenders for consulting missions.
• Collecting and analyzing data.
• Supporting the team in drafting reports and various project deliverables.
• Performing financial planning and analysis.
• Performing literature reviews including bibliographic research and summarizing scientific papers.
• Lead the conduction of sectorial and scientific benchmarks.
• Summarizing and crunching qualitative as well as quantitative survey data.
• Participating in the development of ABS Advisory through contribution to processes building and participation in analytical and administrative support.
• Work in close collaboration with ABS members to co-create value, help, create and contribute to maintain the strong entrepreneurial mindset of the school.
• Embrace continuing professional development of self, team members and colleagues.

Required Skills:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• 3+ years of experience or PhD.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Master of standard computer-based productivity tools (MS Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to identify key issues, analyze data, and make recommendations to address problems
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Project and people skills as well as a proven ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, enthusiasm, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a team effort
• Able to work, write and speak in English and French.
• Ability to work effectively in volatile and ambiguous contexts. Shows strong flexibility and agility.
• Proves strong written and verbal skills; demonstrated persuasive and respectful presentation skills for communications with internal and external stakeholders.

The position offers:

• life & medical insurance
• retirement
• maternity leave
• paid vacations

Competitive candidates will exhibit a desire to contribute to the formation of an emerging school.

Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to work in Higher Education and/or advisory services.

Location: ABS has its main campus in Rabat and is a part of Mohamed IV Polytechnic University (UM6P) which is in Ben Guerir, Morocco, near Marrakesh. This position will be ideally based in Rabat.

The application must contain:

1. A Cover Letter

2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae

In your profile please upload:

3. A List of Three References

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience in research projects
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience in consulting and/or industry
• Experience handling multiple priorities effectively; organizing time efficiently.
• Understand and work effectively with others in a matrixed reporting structure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, energetic approach
• Ability to develop productive relationships with a diverse group of colleagues
• Demonstrated self-awareness and sound judgment; ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and be responsive and clear