Assistant Manager - Economic Development Team (Professional Development Scheme)

Adam Smith International is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies more stable, and governments more effective. We work on behalf of governments, foundations and companies that share our ambition to take on the big challenges facing the world.

The Economic Development Team specialises in the design and delivery of innovative programmes focused on three core practice areas: Infrastructure & urban development, climate resilience & adaptation, and trade, investment & private sector development.

The Professional Development Scheme is a 12-month programme that offers you the opportunity to perform different project management and business development responsibilities across our different service lines and gives you the knowledge and skills to kick-start a career in international development.

As an Assistant Manager, we will support and prepare you on the following: Development of impact-driven technical and financial proposals for leading development partners. Understanding local delivery contexts and political economies. Managing complex delivery tasks and project risks.

Key responsibilities include Project Management & Delivery, Business Development, and Thought Leadership and Corporate Initiatives.

Job requirements include an undergraduate (and preferably also masters) degree in economics, political science, international development, business management, or other relevant field from an internationally recognised university; A minimum of six month of work experience in a consultancy or development-focussed organisation, ideally working directly in one the Economic Development Team’s core practice areas; Demonstrated experience of using initiative, client-orientation, risk taking, and working in complex and time-pressured contexts; Enthusiasm, flexibility and a strong attention to detail; Excellent communication, inter-personal, and team-working skills; Strong grasp of Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint; Outstanding written and spoken English. An additional language (e.g. French, Spanish, Arabic) would be a major asset; You must be eligible to work in the UK.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a dynamic and friendly team environment, the opportunity to support a highly successful portfolio of programmes, and support to develop your skills and progress in your career.