Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for our clients and society. While we are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, we use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers.

The early childhood challenges facing countries in the Young World are vast and urgent - expanding access to quality preschool, strengthening workforce and financing systems, improving governance and quality assurance, and building integrated services that can deliver at scale. Our Early Years team exists to help governments and partners tackle these challenges with rigour and ambition. This is a role for someone who has already done substantive analytical work and is ready to take real ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead analytical workstreams within client projects - designing the approach, managing the data and evidence, and owning outputs from start to finish
Manage small to medium sized client projects - responsible for developing workplans, overseeing project finances, managing internal and external teams, and maintaining project administration
Conduct and direct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis across early years projects: system diagnostics, financing and costing studies, public-private partnership feasibility, workforce analyses, and policy benchmarking
Develop core client deliverables - technical reports, investment cases, policy notes, slide decks - and present findings with clarity and authority to senior audiences
Engage directly with clients in working sessions, technical reviews, and in-country engagements
Mentor and support junior colleagues - contributing to a culture of siyakhana (growing together)
Contribute to proposal development and business development, including methodology sections, workplans, and commercials
Lead client relationships and business development processes, review work and outputs of more junior colleagues, and own workstreams within the team

Requirements:

Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Successful candidates for roles at Genesis:

Are passionate, self-motivated problem-solvers
Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record
Thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the flexible nature of the job
Are pro-active and hands-on, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Contribute to a culture of mutual mentorship and take the initiative to drive excellence

Experience:

At least 3+ years of substantive professional experience in early years (or related field) consulting, research, government, or international development
Demonstrated ability to own analytical workstreams independently
Prior experience in strategy, economics, or development consulting - with demonstrated ability to structure problems, develop hypotheses, and produce high-quality, client-ready outputs under pressure
Ideally, prior experience in managing projects or workstreams, including overseeing budgets, workplans, and teams

Education:

An outstanding degree (top 10% of cohort) in Education, Early Childhood Development, Development Studies, Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
A Master’s degree or PhD is strongly preferred

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency in Excel and at least one of Stata, R, or Python for quantitative analysis, with the ability to run and interpret analyses without close supervision
Experience with relevant datasets (learning assessments, EMIS, DHS, MICS household surveys, administrative data) is highly valued
Excellent written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to present complex findings to non-technical audiences, including ministers, donors, and senior officials
Fluency in French, Arabic, or Portuguese would be a valued asset
Demonstrated ability to use AI tools effectively and responsibly to enhance analytical and written work

What We Are Really Looking For:

We are recruiting people with the potential to become practice leaders in 10–15 years. Beyond technical qualifications, we want people who:

Demonstrate clear intellectual excellence - in the top 10% of their peer group, evident in their academic record, professional track record, or both
Are from and based in Africa or India, with deep roots in the Young World and a genuine commitment to its development
Have the versatility to work across countries, methods, and Early Years sub-sectors, and the drive to develop depth
Go plus ultra - always pushing beyond the expected to deliver something exceptional
Embody siyakhana - investing in the growth of their colleagues and the team as a whole
Are Glass Box thinkers - intellectual honesty, transparency, and rigour in everything they produce
Show signs of leadership - the ability to bring others along, navigate ambiguity, and take initiative without needing to be asked

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