Job Description

Position: Associate Consultant

Team: Sattva Knowledge Institute

Location: Bengaluru About Sattva We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is an Indian-origin, Global impact consulting firm and since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, businesses and government to deliver societal impact at scale.
We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our research & advisory services, knowledge platforms and collaborative initiatives.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in The Opportunity
You will be part of the Sattva Knowledge Institute team that aims to guide investment decisions for impact, shedding light on urgent problems and high-potential solutions so that stakeholders can build greater awareness and a bias towards concerted action. We focus on offering solutions over symptoms, carefully curating evidence based solid research, and engaging decision-makers actively with our insights. This entails bringing deep sectoral knowledge. The Education Practice Area team focuses on the 'School to Work Transition' space, enabling the domain's perception and decision-making. At SKI, we believe in outcome-orientation in everything we do. Our delivery and impact focus stand out in the ecosystem, and Associate consultants must strive to embody that in their role. The key expectations for this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Solving simple problems or parts of complex problems by having an understanding of the basic problem-solving framework
• Conducting rigorous secondary and primary research to arrive at the insights needed to solve the problem
• Engage with stakeholders proactively through predictable delivery and effective communication.
• Supporting the team in project management and delivery by sharing relevant information and updates on deliverables proactively with the team
• Go beyond own deliverables to support others in the team or the larger organisation where required
• Support the operations of the project/ program, including managing logistics and coordinating with multiple teams
• Work smoothly with with peers and managers and can receive constructive feedback well
• Creating reports, tools to inform the effectiveness of the project, on-ground efforts
• Contribute to the creation of proposals after understanding project financials at a headline level
• Deliver high quality documents consistently and work with the team to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
• Support in documentation of learnings and potentially creation of reusable knowledge from the project

The Ideal Candidate:

At Sattva, our goal is realizing the impact on the ground and to drive a collective win by engaging with multiple stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who align with our mission of alleviating poverty in our lifetime and have the following profile:• A minimum 2-4 years of work experience in consulting, project management, stakeholder management in a corporate environment or in social enterprise along with a postgraduate degree in education, development sector or business management.
• Strong problem solving skills, agility, and speed.
• Ability to demonstrate ownership, and work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment as part of a closely-knit team (showcasing patience, tenacity and grace under pressure)
• Should have proven experience of working in complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, partners etc
• Experience in primary and secondary research and report writing.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail Proficiency in concise communication, making presentations and data analysis
• Prior experience in a client or customer facing role, will be an added advantage

Why Sattva?

It's not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody's business.• Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and the solutions you design
• Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow, and deliver the best you can
• Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow

How to Prepare?

This is your opportunity to showcase not only your qualifications but also your unique personality and passion for making a meaningful impact. Approach your application with intentionality, ensuring that each word reflects your commitment to excellence and aligns seamlessly with the values of Sattva. FAQs on the Hiring Process Next Steps •Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.• •At Sattva, we also provide additional support for limitations related to physical or mental disabilities. If you need reasonable additional support to apply for a position or participate in the interview process, please write to us at dei@sattva.co.in• •We cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment for all our employees and reinforce diversity in our workplace. All applications regardless of race, religion, caste, color, place of origin, gender, sexuality, disability, and age will be welcome and will be fairly evaluated as per the requirements of the role•