Consulting Manager

GDi is looking for energetic and self-driven team members who aspire to join us in our mission of transforming the lives of individuals and communities for an equitable and inclusive world. You should apply for this role if you are driven by your internal calling to play your bit in our mission and make a positive difference with your contributions.

Responsibilities

You will lead a team of 3-5 consultants to manage a project end-to-end, thereby playing an active role in all aspects of outcomes delivery, client engagement, and professional development of your team. 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 complete ownership of your work to identify the problem (diagnosis), strategize the solutions (design) and support the implementation (execution).

Required competencies

We are looking for competencies spread across 3 buckets of skills, intent and values.

Skills

• 5+ years of work experience (incl. experience of leading teams to deliver outcomes)
• Sharp analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Basic technology and data analysis skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively (verbal and written)

Intent

• Alignment with GDi’s mission of transforming lives
• Self-driven with entrepreneurial mindset and high degree of ownership
• Willingness to work with senior stakeholders in government and impact-oriented organizations

Values

• Alignment with core GDi values – mission-driven, integrity, excellence, collaboration, innovation and accountability

Note – Field of past work experience or education is not a constraint. Strong leadership record in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting is preferred.

Opportunities for the candidate

• Ability to contribute to transforming lives of individuals and communities
• Experience of working in a fast-paced start-up environment with steep learning 
• 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

Location

Base location for all selected candidates will be New Delhi but significant time will be spent at project locations, which would generally be state capitals. Frequent travel to meet various officials within / outside the state as per the needs and requirements might be required.

Selection process

• Candidates fill the application form, and attach their CV and responses to the prompts
• Shortlisted candidates submit a concept note solution on a real-life problem
• Shortlisted candidates appear for a case interview with co-founders
• Shortlisted candidates have an interaction with a GDi team member and appear for a final case + fit interview with the Founder & CEO

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