AD - Social Sector Consulting - Boutique Consulting Firm

Job Description

Organization - A Global boutique Consulting firm working to provide solutions for Impact Enterprises, Social Enterprises, Inclusive Businesses, low income segmentsSector focus - Health, Sanitation, Housing, Education and Livelihoods.Role - Across levels - Case team leader, Associate DirectorLocation - MumbaiResponsibilities:- Managing one or more project teams to address client and social-action program-specific needs:- Developing detailed work plans for several project work streams and deliverables- Designing and overseeing research and analysis approaches to answer critical questions in the project mandate- Leveraging / developing appropriate frameworks to identify key learnings and strategic recommendations based on the analyses- Ensuring effective communication of the teams findings and deliverables, including designing and managing workshops or other appropriate engagement formats- Overseeing professional development and coaching of team members- Supporting and advising partners as they implement recommendations- Stakeholder management- Developing engagement plans that balance the clients interests, perspective, and goals with the needs of stakeholders, including people with more direct experience of the social issue- Engaging with senior client contacts as a peer and counselor with valuable expertise and insight who can participate in strategic discussions.- Effectively communicating with clients across experience levels and diverse backgrounds in a poised, mature, professional manner in all interactions.- Build solid professional relationships with client contacts by showing genuine interest in helping them achieve their social impact goals- Working collaboratively with the leadership to identify and build areas of social impact- Advancing the intellectual capital of the firm and finding ways to help the organization meet its mission to increase the pace of social change- Building and managing relationships with clients, funders and partners- Representing the organization at external forums (e.g., conferences and workshops)- Contributing to business development- Building the firms culture and infrastructure:- Serving as a leader within the Mumbai office and mentoring junior staff- Supporting formal firm-building initiatives (e.g., recruiting and training)- Participating in social / culture-building activities.Requirements Education & Experience:- MBA degree with a premier institute.- 5 to 10 yrs of prior experience in strategy consulting.- A Strong demonstrated interest in working for (or learning about) social impact is a plus- Experience and understanding of business strategy, marketing, finance and operations, and related analytical techniques- Experience in equity and inclusion principles is preferred (e.g. disaggregating data, addressing disparities between populations and/or designing culturally appropriate interview guides, etc.)- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal- Experience of managing multiple work streams and teams- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is requiredPersonal Qualities:- Strongly motivated to tackle the formidable challenges of poverty and drive social change- Able to travel domestically or internationally up to 30% of the time (travel requirements vary considerably by project)- Able to show initiative and drive work independently- Intellectually curious, insightful, and creative yet analytically rigorous- Emotionally intelligent - able to build strong relationships that inspire openness and trust; to collaborate in teamwork settings with colleagues and clients; and balance inquiry and advocacy in all personal interactions- Comfortable working on challenging, complex and ambiguous problems where there may be no definitive right answer.- Capable of working on multiple, overlapping tasks in a fast-paced environment.,

Keyskills :
build strong relationshipssocial impactproject teamsbusiness strategyprofessional mannercommunication skillsintellectual capitalintellectually curiouseffective communication