Job Description

Dalberg seeks to hire a Consultant in Mumbai to provide global strategies for issues (e.g., malnutrition, climate change, economic growth); one of the minimum requirements is two years as a top performer at a leading international strategic advisory or a similar experience in a role where problem-solving and clear communication is essential.Maximize your potential. Tackle the world's toughest problems. Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a global development leader.ABOUT DALBERGWe are a global group working to build a more sustainable planet and inclusive societies where all people can thrive. As a diverse, purpose-driven community of professionals, it works in collaboration with local communities and global networks to create bold and equitable solutions and develop the next generation of impact leaders. Dalberg brings together strategy and management consulting, equity-centered community design, data, research, implementation, and communications to achieve its mission of solving the most pressing challenges of our time through systemic change. We are from everywhere, at home anywhere xe2x80x93 an Asia Pacific and American company as much as an African, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and European one.Dalberg is a place where a diverse mix of talented individuals are able to practice transparency and openness while maintaining independence of thought - whether it's how you identify, where you come from, the languages you speak, the person you love, or the way you worship. Dalberg is a home where people feel safe, understood, nurtured, and encouraged to grow.As a team of 620+ people from 55 countries, speaking over 90 languages collectively, with 48%+ female leadership team, Dalberg places diversity, equity and inclusion principles at the heart of our organization and the work we do alongside our clients, partners and communities.Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 29 worldwide locations. For more information, please visit Dalberg.ABOUT DALBERG ADVISORSDalberg Advisors is a strategic advisory firm combining the best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities with deep knowledge and networks across emerging and frontier markets. We work collaboratively across the public, private and philanthropic sectors to fuel inclusive growth and help clients achieve their goals.ABOUT YOUYou 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, proposing problem-solving and creating 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 committed self-starter with a passion for international development and an entrepreneurial spirit.Dalberg has a global footprint with consultants that live and work worldwide, creating a network of local experience anchored by our offices in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, MENA and the Americas. 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.At present, we are especially looking for applicants who are in their final year at a top-tier Master's program, studying International Development, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.Typical qualifications for a Consultant:
xe2x80x93 Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, International Relations or a related field. Having a Master's degree in these areas is a plus
xe2x80x93 Excellent academic record
xe2x80x93 Minimum two years as a top performer at a leading international strategic advisory or a similar experience in a role where problem-solving and clear communication is essential
xe2x80x93 Proven analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
xe2x80x93 Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
xe2x80x93 Experience living and working in different cultures; time spent in developing countries strongly preferred
xe2x80x93 Professionalism and demonstrated experience working directly with clients, including senior management of corporate and/or top officials in the public sector
xe2x80x93 Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similarly complex environments
xe2x80x93 Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other languages a plusNote: 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 YOU WILL DO AND HOW YOU WILL GROWConsultants play a significant role in driving the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for our clients. They lead research and analysis for our projects, framing the team's knowledge base around the topic at hand. This includes both quantitative rigor and gaining primary insights through interviews with stakeholders. As those who dive deep into the issues, they think critically and creatively to develop insights based on their findings from the research process. They gain a broad knowledge base that cuts across sectors and geographies while driving the core of every project's work. Not only do Consultants work closely with their managers, but they are also tasked with gaining trust and credibility by working directly with clients and change makers. As recent examples, our Consultants conducted a landscape analysis of the micronutrient malnutrition sector, compiled a comprehensive report on state the off-grid solar lighting market across Africa, and conducted a market scoping study of the inclusive business sector in India and Sri Lanka.Dalberg is a platform for change. Our staff are empowered to start new programs, institute best practices, and develop traditions that will define the Dalberg experience for years to come. Innovation and entrepreneurship are not only valued at Dalberg; they are essential to our firm's success. In addition to providing training, management-level advising, and mentoring, we empower consultants to learn by doing, engaging them as core members of project teams from day one.Typically, Consultants spend two to three years in the role before becoming Project Managers.ABOUT OUR CLIENTSOur clients come to us with some of the most difficult global problems, seeking solutions where the obvious ones have failed. We are entrepreneurs and innovators, designers and creative problem solvers, thinkers, and doers who supply new ideas, drawing from a deep base of knowledge that cuts across sectors and geographies and is growing every day. We partner with and serve communities, governments, and companies throughout the world. Some of our recent clients include foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, corporations such as Pepsi and Vodafone, multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, UN Agencies such as UNICEF and the UNEP, and government agencies such as DFID and the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency.JOIN OUR TEAM xe2x80x93 HOW TO APPLYNote:
xe2x80x93 Employment in all the Dalberg offices is conditional on the candidate having the requisite authorization to live and work in that country.
xe2x80x93 Your application must include a resume and assignment.
xe2x80x93 The hiring team will be reviewing your application post the requisition closes on June 15, 2025. And should they find your background fit for the role; they will contact shortlisted candidates at the latest by the end of June.Our current opportunities are in Mumbai (India). You must have authorization to work in the country to which you are applying.Please submit your application at our Career Centre, by 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, 15 June 2025.Your application should include a resume and an assignment. Resume noting current SAT/ACT and GPA, or British Class system and/or ECTS Grading as applicable, and current university transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). In addition to your resume and transcript, please submit the following assignment:Assignment: As part of our application process, we invite you to submit 01 (one) page slide deck in either PPT or PDF format (file size not exceeding 25 MB)You are required to describe a Developmental Issue (e.g. health & nutrition, education, but not limiting to these sectors) that you are passionate about.Represent this issue as a newspaper headline you would like to publish on the front page, if given an opportunity. Additionally, explain your approach and reasoning for arriving at this headline.You will be evaluated on the following parameters:
xe2x80x93 Structured thinking
xe2x80x93 Written communication
xe2x80x93 CreativityPlease note that applications without this submission or exceed more than 01 (one) page submission will be automatically disqualified.During the same recruitment period, please only apply for one position at Dalberg. Candidates selected for interviews will be invited to interview by video. Interviews will test consulting skills through case questions and discuss the candidate's interests and experienceCandidates selected for interviews will be invited to interview by video. Interviews will test consulting skills through case questions and discuss the candidate's interests and experience.Dalberg values its people and recognises the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. Qualified and interested candidates, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, background, or ethnic affiliation, are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.We have also pledged to three commitments for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the firm:COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually, to hold ourselves accountable, report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.
COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.
COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firmOwing to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.Learn more about Dalberg at https://dalberg.com/who-we-are/

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