Associate Consultant-Africa

The role of the Associate Consultant at Dalberg is focused on global development and innovation, offering advisory services across the international development sector. Dalberg is committed to tackling pressing global issues, from malnutrition and climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind.

Role Overview

You are sought as a committed self-starter, preferably with experience as a ‘top-performer’ at a leading international management consultancy firm, a passion for international development, and an entrepreneurial spirit. You will thrive tackling global issues and enjoy leading high-performing teams to drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients. This involves proposing problem-solving strategies and creating tailored frameworks that address complex client challenges. You must excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative thinking, aiming to put your skills to work transforming organizations that fund change around the world.

Dalberg Project Managers live and work around the world, creating a network of global perspectives anchored by local experience in 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.

Qualifications and Experience

Typical qualifications required for an Associate Consultant include:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, International Relations, Science, Math, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in a related field.
• Excellent academic record.
• Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to accomplish ambitious goals.
• Understanding of the political and cultural environments of international organizations or environments.

Desirable Skills and Abilities

Candidates with proficiency in the following areas should highlight them in their application:

• Fluency in foreign languages.
• Mastery in Excel or PowerPoint.
• Experience with financial analysis.
• In-depth knowledge on topics related to Dalberg’s work.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate new programs, ideas, or initiatives.