Managing Principal Consultant in Public Policy

Permanent employee, Full-time · Cote D'ivoire

Your profile

We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong interest in public policy development and public policy innovation, as well as in team management.
Ability to lead consultancy assignments as Project Director or Team Leader in public policy consultancy or in the public sector
Hold a master’s degree in economics or related field.
Strong analytical, research and writing skills.
Ability to work in a multicultural team.
Ability to write and speak in English; a professional level of French is highly appreciated; knowledge of an additional language such as Portuguese or Arabic is a plus.
Experience working in emerging and developing countries, preferably in Africa.
Thematic expertise in the areas of innovation and research, private sector development, with cross cutting agriculture, green economy, life / health sciences, or ICT.
Thematic expertise in innovation, research and technology, private sector development, agriculture, green economy, life sciences/health, entrepreneurship, agriculture or ICT is an asset.
We are looking for someone based in Abidjan. However, we encourage applications from people who do not live in Abidjan.

Your responsibilities

Managing the 8 consultants in the Abidjan office, including work allocation, coaching and advising team members (20%).
Leading business development activities (drafting technical and financial bids) (30%).
Provide a lead in conducting policy assessments, sectoral and technical studies, strategic support and consultancy projects for our main clients in Africa. Work on projects covering a wide range of sectors: research and innovation policies, higher education, health, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, SME development, industries, agriculture, green economy and international cooperation (50%).

Our offer

The opportunity to contribute to the growth of a company in a stimulating international working environment, in response to societal challenges.
An international environment with a dynamic work culture.
Salary according to your profile.

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Please share your CV and cover letter no later than 31/05

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About us

At Technopolis Group, we began our journey as pioneers in the evaluation of science, technology and innovation policies. While evaluation remains a cornerstone of our identity, we’ve evolved into a trusted partner for evidence-based decision-making across a wide spectrum of policy areas.

Today, our multidisciplinary experts offer strategic advice, forward-looking foresight, and robust project and network management, even in the most complex contexts. We combine cutting-edge data analytics with a deep understanding of policy to deliver insights that are both rigorous and actionable. From assessing policy effectiveness to measuring impact and communicating results to diverse audiences, we ensure clarity, relevance and reach.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we collaborate closely with our clients to design tailored approaches that truly meet their needs.
Our work spans the globe and the governance spectrum, partnering with international institutions such as the European Commission and multilateral development banks, as well as with national, regional and local authorities. We also support universities, research centres, business networks, clusters, and incubators, helping them navigate complexity and drive impact.

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