Consultant - Africa

The Consultant role at Dalberg is committed to global development and innovation, offering advisory services across the international development sector. Comprised of Dalberg Global Development Advisors, D. Capital & Dalberg Research, Dalberg provides high-level strategic, policy and investment advice to the leadership of key institutions, corporations, and top officials in the public sector.

About the Role

You are expected to aspire to become a leader in global development by tackling critical global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind. You will drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients and propose problem-solving, tailored frameworks that address client challenges. The role requires excelling in solving problems using clear strategic and creative thinking, putting your skills to work to transform organizations that fund change around the world.

Dalberg consultants live and work around the world, creating a network of local experience anchored by 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.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

We are looking for 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.

Typical qualifications for a Consultant include:

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, International Relations or a related field, coupled with an excellent academic record.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a ‘top performer’ at a leading international management consultancy, or a similar type of private sector experience.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Communication & Language: Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral. Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills is essential; proficiency with other languages is a plus.
• Client Management: Professionalism and demonstrated experience working directly with clients, including senior management of corporate and/or top officials in the public sector.
• Cross-Cultural Sensitivity: Experience living and working in different cultures is required; time spent in developing countries is strongly preferred. Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similarly complex environments is necessary.