Position: Consultant

Organization: GDi

Location: New Delhi

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Responsibilities
You will typically work in a team of 3-5 consultants playing an active role in all aspects of
outcomes delivery and client engagement. You will work closely with government
departments and impact-oriented organizations to drive transformations in domains like
education, agriculture, environment, skill development, digital service delivery and health.
You will get a high degree of ownership of your work to identify the problem (diagnosis),
strategize the solutions (design) and support the implementation (execution).

Typical work day in the life of a GDi consultant

• We are a development consulting firm focused on creating impact. While no two days are the same, each day brings its own unique set of opportunities and challenges for the team members. Your day as a consultant at GDi may include (not limited) to the following:

● Diagnosing challenges and designing possible solutions: Breaking down the problem
statement, analysing data sets to diagnose the potential gaps to solve
● Brainstorming with team and partners: Problem solve, plan and decide on the
deliverables and next steps with your team
● Field visit and beneficiary interaction: On-ground interactions with partners/
beneficiaries and any other stakeholders, as required
● Stakeholder management: Attend meetings, discuss progress and coordinate with
stakeholders to align on program objectives and next steps
● Organisation building activities: Participate in organisation building processes,
prepare for monthly social and lead new initiatives at GDi

Required competencies:

We are looking for competencies spread across 3 buckets of skills, alignment with our values and fit within our culture.
Skills to deliver the mandate
● 2+ years of work experience
● Strong logical reasoning, analytical and problem-solving abilities
● Strong communication and articulation skills (verbal and written)
● Basic technology and data analysis skills

Alignment with values

● Alignment with our core values of putting the mission first; acting with high
standards of integrity; pursuing excellence; collaborating to succeed; innovating to
disrupt; and holding ourselves accountable
● Willingness to work with senior stakeholders in government and impact-oriented
organizations

Fit within culture
● Passionate about creating impact
● Self-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset and a high degree of ownership
● Highest level of respect and empathy for internal and external stakeholders

Opportunities for the candidate
● Ability to contribute to transforming the lives of individuals and communities
● Experience of working in a fast-paced start-up environment with a steep learning
● Extremely high degree of ownership with high-quality work given to each member
● Freedom to experiment, taste success and failures, and learn from each experience
● Nuanced understanding about the impact sector and impact consulting
● Close mentorship and professional development support by experienced leaders