Maximize your potential. Tackle the world’s toughest problems.
Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a global development leader.

Note:

• Employment in all the Dalberg offices is conditional on the candidate having the requisite authorization to live and work in that country.
• Your application must include a resume and assignment.
• The hiring team will be reviewing your application post the requisition closes on April 30, 2026. And should they find your background fit for the role; they will contact shortlisted candidates at the latest by the first week of  May 2026. 

ABOUT DALBERG

We are a diverse, purpose-driven community of professionals serving those who serve the world. We help our clients solve the most pressing challenges of our time through systemic change. We are entrepreneurs and innovators, designers and creative problem solvers, thinkers, and doers working towards addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time through systemic change. We are from everywhere, at home anywhere. We partner with and serve local and international NGOs, governments, financial institutions, philanthropies and business leaders; and the intersections between them providing an innovative mix of services.

As a team of 620+ people from 55 countries, speaking over 90 languages collectively, with 48%+ female leadership team, Dalberg places diversity, equity and inclusion principles at the heart of our organization and the work we do alongside our clients, partners and communities.

Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 29 worldwide locations. For more information, please visit Dalberg.

ABOUT DALBERG ADVISORS

Dalberg Advisors is a global professional services firm that puts impact at the centre of decision-making, bringing global perspectives to local solutions for over 1600 clients. This includes local and international NGOs, governments, financial institutions, philanthropies and business leaders, and entities that sit at the intersections of these organizations.

ABOUT YOU

You aspire to become a leader in global development by tackling global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring no population is left behind. You drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients, proposing problem-solving and creating tailored frameworks that address client challenges.  You excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – transforming organizations that fund change around the world. You are a committed self-starter with a passion for international development and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Dalberg has a global footprint with consultants that live and work worldwide, creating a network of local experience anchored by our offices in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, MENA and the Americas. Dalberg combines ground-level insight with experience from top-tier professional services firms and leading academic institutions to create actionable solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.

At present, we are especially looking for applicants who are in their final year at a top-tier Master’s program, studying International Development, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.

Typical qualifications for a Consultant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, International Relations or a related field. Having a Master’s degree in these areas is a plus
• Excellent academic record
• Minimum two years as a ‘top performer at a leading international strategic advisory or a similar experience in a role where problem-solving and clear communication is essential
• Proven analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
• Experience living and working in different cultures; time spent in developing countries strongly preferred
• Professionalism and demonstrated experience working directly with clients, including senior management of corporate and/or top officials in the public sector
• Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similarly complex environments
• Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other languages a plus

Note: Employment in all the Dalberg offices is conditional on the candidate having or obtaining the requisite authorization to live and work in that country.
 

WHAT YOU WILL DO AND HOW YOU WILL GROW

Consultants play a significant role in driving the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for our clients. They lead research and analysis for our projects, framing the team’s knowledge base around the topic at hand. This includes both quantitative rigor and gaining primary insights through interviews with stakeholders. As those who dive deep into the issues, they think critically and creatively to develop insights based on their findings from the research process. They gain a broad knowledge base that cuts across sectors and geographies while driving the core of every project’s work. Not only do Consultants work closely with their managers, but they are also tasked with gaining trust and credibility by working directly with clients and change makers.

Our work spans local, regional, and global engagements in collaboration with governments, development finance institutions, philanthropies, and private sector partners. Our consultants conduct fieldwork in communities on the ground, coordinating across borders with regional stakeholders, and contributing to global research that shapes policy and investment decisions in emerging and developed markets alike. From day one, they are a core member of project teams, learning by doing with the support of training, mentorship, and management-level advising. But Dalberg is more than a place to build skills- it's a platform for change. Our consultants are empowered to institute best practices and help shape the culture and traditions that define the Dalberg experience. Innovation and entrepreneurship aren't just valued here; they're essential to our success and to making impact mainstream.

Typically, Consultants spend two to three years in the role before becoming Project Managers.

ABOUT OUR CLIENTS

Our clients come to us with some of the most difficult global problems, seeking solutions where the obvious ones have failed. We are entrepreneurs and innovators, designers and creative problem solvers, thinkers, and doers who supply new ideas, drawing from a deep base of knowledge that cuts across sectors and geographies and is growing every day. We partner with and serve communities, governments, and companies throughout the world. Examples of recent projects that Dalberg consultants have worked on include creating an economic plan for multiple provinces in Vietnam, mapping digital public infrastructure opportunities for Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, designing biodegradable menstrual pads for rural India and building a global alliance with governments, AI firms, and other stakeholders for scaling AI-driven education solutions in low- and middle-income countries. We also helped create the world’s largest public, freely available dataset on national digital ID in India. Past projects have taken us to diverse geographies, from a mine in the Indonesian jungle and remote tribal villages in North-East India to study solar mini-grids to the Nepal border to study trafficking transport chains and the Bharat Climate Forum 2026 stage to unveil a blueprint for India’s cleantech manufacturing ambition.
 

JOIN OUR TEAM

Our current opportunities are in Mumbai and New Delhi (India). You must have authorization to work in the country to which you are applying. 

Please submit your application at our Career Centre, by 11:59 PM EST on Thursday, 30 April 2026.

Your application should include a resume and an assignment.

Resume noting current SAT/ACT and GPA, or British Class system and/or ECTS Grading as applicable, and current university transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).  In addition to your resume and transcript, please submit the following assignment:

Assignment: As part of our application process, we invite you to submit 01 (one) page slide deck in a PPT format (file size not exceeding 25 MB).

Identify a significant development priority within your community / country that aligns with your vision of a better tomorrow. Present your perspective on this issue in the form of a newspaper article, drawing on relevant research, data or examples to support your perspective and reasoning.

Your article should aim to convey:

• Why this issue matters to you personally
• Why do you believe it demands attention
• Potential change or interventions for this issue

Your assignment will be assessed on:

• Originality & Insight: Freshness of idea and depth of your perspective on the issue
• Structure & Clarity: How well your thoughts are organized and presented
• Written communication & Creativity: Clarity of writing & presentation of your creativity

Important: Applications without this submission or which exceed more than 01 (one) page submission will be automatically disqualified

During the same recruitment period, please only apply for one position at Dalberg.  Candidates selected for interviews will be invited to interview by video. Interviews will test consulting skills through case questions and discuss the candidate’s interests and experience

Candidates selected for interviews will be invited to interview by video. Interviews will test consulting skills through case questions and discuss the candidate’s interests and experience.

Dalberg values its people and recognises the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. Qualified and interested candidates, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, background, or ethnic affiliation, are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

We have also pledged to three commitments for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the firm:

1. COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually, to hold ourselves accountable, report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.
2. COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.

COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm

Owing to the large number of applications we receive; unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.