Position: Consultant
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Delhi (NCR)
Business Unit: Foundations Advisory
About Sattva
We Partner to deliver social impact at scale
We are an organization driven by the mission to end poverty in our lifetime. Our work focuses on scalable solutions for sustainable social impact. We work with our clients - corporations, philanthropists, foundations, and social organizations - to achieve social impact goals effectively and maximize the social return on their investment. Deep understanding across sectors and collaboration with multiple stakeholders drive our work. This approach helps us, and our clients develop holistic solutions for solving critical societal problems. We are driven by impact and powered by knowledge. We bring the right balance of the head-heart-hand to our work. Our work is powered by the passionate energy of our mission-driven young team, guided by the strong leadership and advisory board with multi-dimensional experience in business and social sectors. Our team of 400 (and growing rapidly) across offices in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi comes with stellar professional credentials from diverse backgrounds and is bound together by our common commitment to social impact.
About The Team
Foundations team collaborates with a network of global philanthropic foundations, alongside multilateral aid agencies, aiming to inform, influence, and profoundly impact social and environmental outcomes resulting from their investments in diverse sectors such as education, child development, gender, health, and more. Our primary focus is on catalysing ecosystem transformation by rigorously solving problems, formulating strategic solutions which are logically sound, effective on the ground and ensuring all stakeholders are effectively engaged while their interests are covered.
The Opportunity
As a Consultant in the Foundations team, you will be an integral part of a team that designs and builds solutions that best address our clients needs and create measurable impact. In this role, you will work alongside diverse teams on program strategy, business development, problem solving, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Presentation:
- Present readings/research findings into insights using a visually compelling manner.
- Adhere to standards of strategic communication (pyramid principle, objective communication, brevity, simplicity).
- Develop templates and document key project artefacts, notes, decks, and databases to ensure the efficient delivery of client-facing deliverables.
Data Analysis:
- Understand the objectives of analytics, the project context, and identify relevant data for achieving objectives.
- Conduct relevant quantitative/qualitative analysis on the data to cull out meaningful insights relevant to client problem.
- Present data insights in a concise and meaningful manner using relevant visualisations.
Research:
- Possess a broad understanding of different types of research, research methodologies, and research frameworks.
- Lead primary and secondary research (proficiency in literature review, market research, solution landscape mapping, policy research, etc.).
- Prepare interview questions for primary research, manage focus groups, carry out interviews and conduct surveys.
- Cull out insights from research findings.
Project Management:
- Independently build simple project plans and manage daily responsibilities efficiently.
- Actively track project milestones and manage multiple streams within the project to ensure execution as per timelines.
- Possess excellent time management and prioritisation skills to work on key activities directly linked to impact outcomes.
- Proactively identify and report project-related risks, mitigating them in consultation with the project lead.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of key project knowledge assets, ensuring all critical information is well-documented and easily accessible.
Problem Solving
- Demonstrate the ability to accurately frame complex problems and translate them into clear and actionable questions for their team.
- Identify and collect the necessary data and information, synthesising them to derive the insights required to address the problem effectively.
- Takes ownership of the problem-solving process, demonstrate a robust inclination toward taking action and prioritising client needs
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and seek assistance when needed to ensure effective problem resolution.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build credibility and influence with the middle management of client organisations through proactive engagement and demonstrated experience.
- Actively engage with clients, comprehending both articulated and unarticulated needs.
- Articulate your perspective by leveraging pertinent information, compelling arguments, and illustrative examples
- Able to influence middle management of the client; the client takes the individual's views and opinions into account.
Team Collaboration
- Work with junior team members and provides guidance to the Associate or Analysts on the team to ensure the achievement of high quality project deliverables on time
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders of the organisation, actively contributing innovative ideas and frameworks as needed to support business growth initiatives.
- Able to give and receive constructive feedback to the team members in a respectable manner.
- Manages conflict within the team in an open and transparent manner
Strategic Thinking
- Keep abreast of new trends in the relevant sector or ecosystem area and make it a point to gather diverse perspectives, frameworks, and mental models to build their strategic thinking ability.
- Understand the larger vision for the organisation/project/area of work and align their work accordingly.
- Able to take a step back from their day-to-day work on a frequent basis to consider trends or insights that may impact their work
Key qualifications and experiences:
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in consulting, corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams, think tanks, research institutes, social enterprises, non-profits, foundations, multilaterals or government bodies is essential.
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in environmental studies, environmental science, ecology/conservation biology, sustainability studies, or any such relevant areas is essential.
- Certification in ESG, climate, waste management, sustainability or related fields is highly desirable.
- Prior experience in climate action, environmental sustainability, climate adaptation & resilience, heat stress and/or just transition is essential.
- Exposure to climate finance, carbon markets, climate philanthropy, or ecosystem strengthening will be beneficial.
- Basic understanding of policy and regulatory frameworks such as NDCs, India's climate targets, ESG norms, environmental governance, or sectoral decarbonisation pathways, is essential
- Proven experience in project management roles is required.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated humility, active listening, and a strong willingness to learn in dynamic and collaborative environments.
- Flexibility to travel to remote locations based on project requirements.
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.
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Next Steps
Together towards a sustainable world with opportunity for all!
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.
Please note: The organization follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, under which employees are required to use their personal laptops for work purposes, subject to compliance with the company's information security and IT policies. Necessary tools for operating, like MS office etc, will be provided. 
