Associate Consultant, Foundations Advisory (Energy and EV)

Position: Associate Consultant

Employment type: Full-time

Location: Bangalore/ Gurgaon/ Mumbai

Business Unit: Foundations

About Sattva

Since 2009, Sattva has been working with foundations, philanthropists, companies, non-profits, multi-laterals and impact ecosystems across India, Africa, and Asia, on a collective mission to develop scalable impact solutions for a sustainable world. Sattva is driven by impact and powered by knowledge, always striving to bring the right balance of head-heart-hands to its work. We at Sattva believe that age-old problems need new-age thinking and rigorous implementation, with empathy at the core. And, that’s what we deliver through our end-to-end support capabilities covering research, strategy consulting, programme management, impact assessment and more, to maximise social return on every investment.

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 an Associate 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. As an Associate Consultant, you will get an opportunity to work alongside individuals/teams on research, problem solving, stakeholder engagement, program strategy and/or implementation. 

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:

  • Possess an understanding of project management frameworks and the different stages of a project

  • Contribute towards project planning and work closely with the project lead in maintaining governance routine to track progress of the project

  • Actively track project timelines and independently own multiple small deliverables or parts of larger deliverable 

  • Strive to create a collaborative climate with teams, partners, and clients

  • Identify, articulate, and report risks effectively and on time 

• Problem Solving 

  • Possess basic knowledge of problem-solving frameworks (such as issue trees) and use them to solve simple problems or parts of a complex problem

  • Bring rigour and curiosity, following due process to solve simple problems or parts of a complex problem

  • Conduct primary and secondary research to arrive at the insights needed to solve the problem

  • Distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant pieces of information while presenting the problem, approach and solution to key stakeholders

• Stakeholder Engagement

  • Practise active listening in internal as well as external discussions

  • Ensure proactive and regular communication with relevant stakeholders

  • Build credibility with relevant stakeholders through effective and on time delivery

Key qualifications and experiences

• 2-4 years of experience in consulting, research, project management, stakeholder management in corporate, social enterprises, consulting firms or global foundations

• Preference for individuals with prior experience in the EV and/or energy sectors.

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in  political science, development studies, sociology, economics, or equivalent  

• Prior experience in a client or customer facing role will be an added advantage

• Display humility, willingness to listen and excitement to learn

• Willingness to travel to remote locations as per the requirements of the project

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.