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Role Purpose

The Senior Manager – Public Sector Advisory will lead the delivery of high-impact advisory engagements across government institutions, state-owned enterprises, and development partner-funded public sector programs.

The role requires deep expertise in public sector advisory, including institutional reform, policy development, governance improvement, and public financial management. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in designing and delivering complex advisory projects while contributing to business development and thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Public Sector Advisory Delivery (Core Requirement)

• Lead and deliver advisory engagements for:
  • Government ministries and agencies
  • State-owned enterprises
  • Regulatory bodies
  • Public financial management institutions
• Provide expertise in:
  • Institutional reform and restructuring
  • Policy and regulatory development
  • Governance and performance improvement
  • Public service delivery enhancement
  • Public financial management and budgeting systems

Development Partner-Funded Programs

• Lead or support delivery of donor-funded public sector reform programs
• Engage with multilateral and bilateral development partners on technical assistance projects
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, reporting standards, and procurement frameworks
• Support implementation of large-scale reform and capacity-building initiatives

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Manage end-to-end delivery of complex advisory engagements
• Oversee project teams including Managers, Consultants, and Analysts
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and strategic relevance of all deliverables
• Lead work planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage directly with senior government officials and institutional leaders
• Facilitate workshops, policy dialogues, and technical consultations
• Translate complex policy issues into structured advisory solutions
• Build long-term relationships with public sector stakeholders and development partners

Business Development & Proposal Leadership

• Lead preparation of proposals, EOIs, and RFP responses for public sector and donor-funded opportunities
• Identify new advisory opportunities within government and development ecosystems
• Support strategic positioning of the firm in public sector markets
• Contribute to pipeline development and key account management

Thought Leadership & Market Contribution

• Contribute to public sector reform discussions and policy dialogue
• Develop insights and publications on governance, reform, and institutional performance
• Represent the firm in public sector and donor coordination forums

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality and impact of public sector advisory deliverables
• Client satisfaction (government and development partners)
• Successful delivery of donor-funded programs
• Growth in public sector advisory pipeline and revenue
• Successful leadership of project teams and staff development
• Contribution to winning bids and strategic engagements

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Public Administration, Finance, Development Studies, or related field (preferred)
• 10–12+ years of relevant professional experience
• Mandatory: Significant experience in public sector advisory or government consulting
• Experience working with one or more of the following:
  • Government ministries or agencies
  • State-owned enterprises
  • Development partners (World Bank, AfDB, UN, EU, bilateral donors)
• Strong experience in project leadership and team management
• Background in consulting, advisory services, or development programs is highly desirable

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise in public sector advisory and institutional reform
• Strong understanding of governance, policy, and public financial management systems
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior government and donor counterparts
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured thinking skills
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong proposal writing and business development capability
• Leadership and team development skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Big 4 or international consulting firms strongly preferred
• Exposure to large-scale government reform or transformation programs
• Experience working directly with development partners on public sector reform
• Familiarity with Ethiopia’s public sector systems and reform agenda
• Experience in economic governance or institutional strengthening projects

7. Why Join Grant Thornton Ethiopia?

• Lead high-impact national-level public sector reform and advisory projects
• Work directly with government institutions and international development partners
• Be part of a globally connected advisory network
• Opportunity to influence policy, governance, and institutional transformation
• Strong leadership exposure and career progression in consulting