Consulting

Fellow - Young Leaders Program

Job ID: 15122
  • Nairobi
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Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

Who You'll Work With

You will be based in our Nairobi office and may also have an opportunity to work in other offices across Africa.
The Young Leadership Program (YLP) is a two-year full-time consulting program that develops exceptional young local Kenyan talent into real leaders. You will work as part of a client project team, collaborating with colleagues and clients to solve their toughest business problems. At the end of the program, high-performing fellows progress into a business analyst role.

Your impact within our firm

You will work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client engagement.  
This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You will also have the opportunity to present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members.
You will gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. Fellows receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams. This support includes a partner from your local office or practice assigned to you to help guide your career as well as formal training. Additionally, you will receive guidance and support from your local office in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network. 
To apply, please submit:  A one-page CV, indicating your cumulative university GPA or ranking and high school mean grade.

Your qualifications and skills

  • Undergraduate or master's degree with an excellent record of academic achievement
  • Less than 1 year of continuous work experience in any industry
  • Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities and/or in a work setting
  • Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English
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Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - YLP - Young Leaders Program
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Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Aug 29 00:00:00 GMT 2018
LinkedIn Posting City - Nairobi
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - Kenya
LinkedIn Job Title - Fellow - Young Leaders Program
LinkedIn Function - Analyst;Consulting;Strategy / Planning
LinkedIn Industry - Capital Markets;Financial Services;Legal Services
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Entry level