Impact & Global Development Consultant

DescriptionMaximize your potential. Tackle the worlds toughest problems.Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a global development leader.Note:Candidates withwork authorization in UAE and GCC areencouraged to apply.The role requires fluency in Arabic or candidates with relevant work experience in the Middle East.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 - an African and American company as much as an Asian 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 its 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 640 people from 55 countries speaking over 90 languages collectively with 46% 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 25 worldwide locations. For more information please visitDalberg.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 spiritDalberg consultants live and work around the world creating a network of local experience anchored by our offices in Africa Asia Pacific Europe and the Americas. Dalberg combines on the ground perspective and lived experience from top-tier professional services firms and leading academic institutions to create actionable solutions to the worlds most pressing issues.Typical qualifications for a Consultant:Bachelors degree in Business Economics International Relations or a related field. At present we are especially looking for applicants who are in their final year at a top-tier Masters program studying International Development Economics Public Policy or a related field.Excellent academic recordMinimum 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 essentialProven analytical abilities both quantitative and qualitativeAbility to present information in an insightful and structured manner both written and oralExperience living and working in different cultures; time spent in developing countries strongly preferredCandidates with existing knowledge of and strong ties to the UAE and GCC region or who have work authorization in UAE and GCC are especially encouraged to apply.Familiarity with the socio-economic and regulatory landscape of the UAE and GCC countriesProfessionalism and demonstrated experience working directly with clients including senior management of corporate and/or top officials in the public sectorSensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similarly complex environmentsDemonstrated fluency with English and Arabic.Candidates with relevant work experience in the Middle East.Note: Employment in all the Dalberg offices requires work authorization to live and work in the host country. Candidates with existing work authorization are preferred however Dalberg will support eligible and successful candidates in obtaining necessary permits.WHAT YOU WILL DO AND HOW YOU WILL GROWConsultants play a significant role in driving the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutio