Consultant- Africa at Dalberg

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 Consultant

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree degree in Business, Economics, International Relations or a related field
• Excellent academic record
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a ‘top performer’ at 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
• Experience living and working in different cultures; time spent in developing countries strongly preferred
• Professionalism and demonstrated experience working directly with clients, including senior management of corporate and/or top officials in the public sector
• Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similarly complex environments
• Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other languages a plus