Manager - Economic Development Team

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. We deliver impactful, results-driven programmes across Africa, South Asia, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas for clients including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, European Commission, European Investment Bank and various other multilateral development banks and bilateral donors.

We are currently looking to fill Manager roles, to oversee the delivery of our growing portfolio of programmes and help support business develop activities. This is an exciting role managing a number of interesting and innovative programmes and with considerable growth potential within ASI.

Job requirements include an under-graduate degree (and preferably a masters) in international development, international relations, political science, economics or another relevant field; Demonstrable interest and experience, 2-5 years, in one of the technical areas of the Economic Development team; Demonstrated experience of initiative, planning and organisation skills, results-focus and working in complex and time-pressured contexts; Outstanding written English and oral communication skills; Excellent inter-personal skills and teamwork; Strong attention to detail; Willingness to travel extensively to fragile and conflict affected environments; Enthusiasm and flexibility along with a willingness to travel at short notice and work in developing countries; and Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of other languages would be advantageous.

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. We are proud to support flexible working arrangements, and commit to make a success of flexible working arrangements wherever possible.