ABOUT YOU

You aspire to become a leader in global development by tackling global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind. You drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients and propose problem-solving, tailored frameworks that address client challenges. You excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – transforming organizations that fund change around the world. You are a passionate, committed self-starter with experience as a ‘top-performer’ in a leading international management consultancy firm, a passion for international development, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Dalberg consultants live and work around the world, creating a network of local experience anchored by our offices in Africa, Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. Dalberg combines ground-level insight with experience from top-tier professional services firms and leading academic institutions to create actionable solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.

Typical qualifications for a Senior consultant

• Holds a MBA, MPA, MPP, PhD, and/or other similar degree from a top university; or
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a ‘top performer’ in a leading international management consultancy or a similar type of private sector experience
• Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and coach / manage junior team members where required
• Exposure to global issues such as economic development, global health, education or the environment
• Professionalism and demonstrated experience working with senior officials in the public and/ / or private sector
• Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similar complex environments
• Strong regional/in-country networks preferred
• Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other languages a plus

Note: Employment in all the Dalberg offices is conditional on the candidate having or obtaining the requisite authorization to live and work in that country.

WHAT WILL YOU DO AND HOW WILL YOU GROW

Senior Consultants provide the critical thinking and analytical horse power that drive our teams. Senior Consultants own work streams, apply problem-solving frameworks, and conduct rigorous analyses to answer some of the most challenging questions in development today. With a combination of analytical skills and social acumen, Seniors Consultants simplify complex findings, develop insightful recommendations, and structure communications that promote constructive dialogues with diverse stakeholders in the public sector, private sector, civil society, and international communities. Dalberg is a platform for change. Our staff is empowered to start new programs, institute best practices, and develop traditions that will define the Dalberg experience for years to come.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for Dalberg’s clients
• Propose problem-solving frameworks to address key client challenges
• Initiate critical and creative thinking on strategic issues facing our clients
• Lead research and complex analysis on key development-related topics
• Contribute to developing our partnerships with clients and peer organizations
• Develop and deliver structured communication to clients
• Actively contribute towards Dalberg’s firm-building initiatives

• Drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for Dalberg’s clients
• Propose problem-solving frameworks to address key client challenges
• Initiate critical and creative thinking on strategic issues facing our clients
• Lead research and complex analysis on key development-related topics
• Contribute to developing our partnerships with clients and peer organizations
• Develop and deliver structured communication to clients
• Actively contribute towards Dalberg’s firm-building initiatives

• Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and coach / manage junior team members where required
• Professionalism and demonstrated experience working with senior officials in the public and/ / or private sector
• Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similar complex environments
• Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other languages a plus

• Holds a MBA, MPA, MPP, PhD, and/or other similar degree from a top university; or
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a ‘top performer’ in a leading international management consultancy or a similar type of private sector experience
• Exposure to global issues such as economic development, global health, education or the environment
• Strong regional/in-country networks preferred