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Description
Maximize your potential. Tackle the world's toughest problems. Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a social impact leader.
ABOUT DALBERG
We are a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. We partner with and serve communities, governments, and companies throughout the world, providing an innovative mix of advisory, investment, research, analytics, and design services. Today's complex global problems require new solutions. Comprised of Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Data Insights, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Media and Dalberg Research; our businesses approach problems differently and work together to create impact at scale. We are from everywhere, at home anywhere - an African and American company as much as an Asian, Middle Eastern, and European one.
Dalberg is a place where a diverse mix of talented individuals are able to bring their authentic selves to work - whether it's how you identify, where you come from, the languages you speak, the person you love, or the way you worship. Dalberg is a home where people feel safe, understood, nurtured and encouraged to grow.
As a team of 500+ people from over 55 countries, speaking over 90 languages collectively, with a 40% 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 27 worldwide locations. For more information, please visit Dalberg.
Salary: The annual compensation for this role is $117,500. Our salary structure is designed to be in line with that of non-profit and social impact organizations, reflecting our dedication to social impact work. This is distinct from management consultancies, which predominantly cater to commercial clients.
Benefits: Additionally, our comprehensive benefits package encompasses medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support benefits, parental leave, disability leave, 401k match, US student loan repayment assistance, and paid time off.
You are expected to work near one of our offices and work 2-3 days/week in the office.
ABOUT YOU
You are a social impact leader and you thrive tackling the most critical issues facing society today, from equitable access to health care, to quality employment opportunities, to climate change, to racial justice. You enjoy leading teams that drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients, through strong problem-solving and 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 create change in the US, Latin America, and around the world. You are a committed self-starter with experience in strategy consulting, a passion for social impact, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Dalberg Project Managers live and work around the world, creating a network of global perspectives anchored by local experience in our offices in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and MENA. 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.
Typical Qualifications for a Project Manager:
• 5+ years of professional work experience, including at least 2 years in management or strategy consulting (Mandatory Qualification)
• Experience managing and coaching teams
• A passion for driving social impact and equity, typically evidenced by a strong interest in and/or prior exposure to global or local impact issues
• Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
• Experience with stakeholder and client management in complicated settings and with diverse groups of stakeholders
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
• Ability to work with and lead a team in an entrepreneurial atmosphere
• Experience living and working in different communities
• For our US Offices: Strong preference for Spanish and English fluency
What You Will Do and How You Will Grow
Project Managers are resourceful team leaders who manage the critical thinking and analytical horsepower that drives teams. As the link between junior team members and Dalberg management, Project Managers deliver creative ideas and results for our clients worldwide. With a combination of analytical skills and social acumen, Project Managers are savvy communicators who simplify complex findings, develop insightful recommendations, and structure communications that promote constructive dialogues with diverse stakeholders in the public sector, private sector, civil society, and international communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead project teams in disaggregating problems and providing solutions to address them
• Develop innovative strategies and solutions for our clients
• Manage work streams and provide direction
• Coach, manage and support junior team members
• Oversee the quality of client deliverables
Dalberg is a platform for change. Our staff is empowered to start new programs, institute best practices, and develop traditions that will define the Dalberg experience for years to come. Innovation and entrepreneurship are not only valued at Dalberg; they are essential to our firm's success. In addition to providing training, management-level advising, and mentoring, we empower consultants to learn by doing, engaging them as core members of project teams from day one.
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. Some of our recent clients include foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, corporations such as Pepsi and Vodafone, multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, UN Agencies such as UNICEF and the UNEP, and government agencies such as the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency and the City of San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women, and non-profits such as Sesame Workshop.
What We Offer:
• A highly collaborative and entrepreneurial organization that provides the platform to make an impact on day one
• Engagement with complex and stimulating projects across various content areas, geographies, and types of clients
• A uniquely talented, highly diverse, passionate, and fun team
• Hands-on mentorship
• Robust knowledge base and client networks to explore and engage as you build your platform
• Reduced travel schedule compared to typical management consulting positions
• A deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism in our culture, beliefs, systems, and processes
• Competitive benefits and career development opportunities
Join Our Team
Our current opportunities are in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC.
Your application should be submitted via our Dalberg Sparkhire recruiting portal and should include a resume and cover letter.
Interview Process: Candidate applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for interviews will be invited for a number of interviews to test analytical and conceptual thinking skills through consulting case questions, a presentation writing assignment, and a behavioral interview to discuss interests, cultural alignment, and answer candidate questions. A candidate's specific title and level of entry will be assessed during the interview process.
Dalberg is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Employment in Dalberg's US offices is contingent on the candidate having the requisite authorization to live and work permanently in the US.
Owing to the large number of applications we receive; unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Requirements
Experiences and Skills we are looking for:
• A clear commitment to domestic and/or international development, demonstrated through prior work on issues such as economic development, global health, education, climate, gender equity, justice, mobility, or financial inclusion
• Significant professional experience (typically around 6-8 years) in social impact consulting, international development, public sector delivery, philanthropy, or other mission-driven organizations, including experience leading programs, workstreams, or teams with at least 2 years of experience in management or strategy consulting experience.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, International Relations, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Education, Social Entrepreneurship, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results, learn quickly, and take on increasing responsibility in complex, evolving environments
• Strong experience managing multi-workstream programs, including setting up and operationalizing project and performance management systems, coordinating delivery with partners and clients, and adapting plans to on-the-ground realities
• Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, partners, and on-the-ground teams
• Action-oriented problem solver with strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, and the ability to translate evidence into practical decisions
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team in entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and mission-driven environments
• Experience working across different cultural and geographic contexts; time spent working in low- and middle-income communities is a plus
• Professionalism and sensitivity to political, cultural, and institutional dynamics in complex environments
• Familiarity with project delivery approaches and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, Jira) is helpful; we value adaptability and a willingness to learn
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) required; fluency in Spanish a plus.
We recognize that candidates may not meet every qualification listed. If you are excited about this role and believe your experience aligns with our mission, we encourage you to apply.
In addition, if you have skills or abilities in the following areas, please share them in your application:

• Fluency in foreign languages
• Experience with Excel or PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to innovate new programs, ideas, or initiatives