Managing Director – Ecorys Zambia Ecorys UK

About Ecorys Zambia

Ecorys is a leading research-based consultancy company that aims to make a positive impact on society by tackling the issues that affect communities around the world through our work. We been active in Southern Africa since 2012 through our wholly owned subsidiary PMTC Zambia Limited, now operating as Ecorys Zambia Limited.

Our work in Zambia and the region covers a wide range of areas including support to: the protection of natural resources and biodiversity; sustainable economic development; and the reform of public institutions.  Our projects across the region are funded by wide range of international donor agencies including: EuropeAid, USAID, KFW and UK FCDO.

Ecorys Zambia operates as part of Ecorys International Development which boasts a global reach that enables us to deliver projects in over 50 countries around the world. We support our clients, both governments and non-governmental organisations, through our project management capabilities and our technical expertise in public finance management, governance, monitoring and evaluation, social sectors and environment and natural resources.

As part of our five-year strategy, we are seeking to build and invest in our network of country offices to enable us to be closer to our markets, improve our access to business intelligence and strengthen our partner networks.  In line with this, we are seeking to strengthen Ecorys Zambia’s role as a hub for our activities across the region as we continue to fulfil our growth ambitions and diversify our client base.

About the role:

To fulfil this ambition, we require a Managing Director for Ecorys Zambia to lead and support the organisation in its next stage of development and growth across the Southern Africa region.

The role will encompass: leadership of the Ecorys Zambia team; business development and acquisition; project management and delivery; delivery of financial targets; oversight of day-to-day operations; and integration, coordination and coherence with IDU and the wider Ecorys Group.

The position will be based in Lusaka and will report to the International Market Managing Director. The job description for the role can be found here.

What we will need from you:

• Experience of successfully growing and managing a company / NGO / public sector organisation (or part there-of).
• Proven experience of developing a new portfolio(s) of work and developing the capability of staff to sustain this new business.
• Experience of leading, managing and developing a motivated and high performing team.
• Experience of delivering against financial objectives with evidence of strong commercial accumen.
• A knowledge of the trends, policies and procedures of a range of donor agencies will be considered an advantage.
• Post-graduate degree in relevant discipline, or commensurate experience.

About Ecorys and IDU

Ecorys is a leading research-based consultancy that helps clients make a positive impact on society. From research and evaluation to project management, we help public and private clients by providing with evidence and advice to tackle the issues affecting communities around the world. We achieve our business objectives in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible way. Our working culture promotes personal and career development.

The International Development Unit (IDU) leads on Ecorys’ work in low and middle income countries from our teams in Rotterdam, Brussels, London, Zambia, Ghana, India, and Turkey allowing you to work in a truly international environment. IDU delivers services monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), technical assistance and programme management across a range of thematic areas including: public administration & governance, economic development, and natural resource management.

We offer a professional, stimulating and learning environment. Our offer includes a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and ample training and other professional development opportunities.