Position: Associate Consultant, Sustainability and Business Advisory
Location: Gurgaon/ Bangalore/ Mumbai
About Sattva
We Partner to deliver social impact at scale
Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve 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 advisory & orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem and collaborative solutions and partnerships.
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
About Sustainability and Business Advisory
Within this vertical, we work with investors such as DFIs, impact funds and PE/VCs, enterprises and corporates across different facets of sustainability and ESG - broadly covering environment & climate, gender, decent work, and circularity. We work across research, strategy and implementation in a variety of sectors including financial services, healthcare, agri-tech, real estate etc.
The Opportunity
The Associate Consultant will be an integral part of our Sustainability and Business Advisory team, building positive relationships with clients and working closely with multiple teams in delivering solutions to enable high impact on the ground. They are required to solve project problems using research and consulting frameworks. This includes both quantitative and qualitative rigor which is done by analyzing given data and gaining insights through interviews with stakeholders. It will ensure gaining a broad knowledge base that cuts across sectors and geographies while driving the core of every project’s work.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Solving simple problems or parts of complex problems by having an understanding of 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 organization where required
Support the operations of the project/ program, including managing logistics and coordinating with multiple teams
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 the documentation of learnings and potentially the 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. Our vertical looks at ESG and sustainability priorities across corporates, funds, DFIs and social businesses. This role will provide a high growth opportunity, exposure across all levels of leadership and will be instrumental in driving the next stage of growth. We are looking for individuals who align with our vision and have the following profile:
2-4 years of professional experience in consulting, project management, stakeholder management in corporate, social enterprises, consulting firms or investment and audit firms, development agencies (preferable)
Efficiently balances project deadlines with rigorous quality standards, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work products
Skilled in written and verbal communication and creating engaging presentations, effectively conveying complex information.
Skilled in data analysis, using various tools to create clear visual representations for informed decision-making and problem-solving.
Demonstrates expertise in ESG frameworks and their application to drive sustainability initiatives and positive social impact within organizations.
Able to work smoothly with peers and managers and is able to receive constructive feedback well
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 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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Together towards a sustainable world with opportunity for all!
