Consultant- Nonprofits Advisory

Position: Consultant, Non-profit Advisory

Location: Gurgaon/ Bangalore/ Mumbai

Tenure: One Year Contract

About Sattva

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is an Indian-origin, Global impact consulting firm and since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, businesses, and government to deliver 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 research & advisory services, knowledge platforms and collaborative initiatives.

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: 

About Non-profit Advisory

One of the core areas of focus for Sattva is strengthening nonprofits and social enterprises through a hands-on approach, to help orbit-shifting scale and impact. In the last ten years, Sattva has enabled over 500 organisations to create impact at scale. Within Sattva, the Non-profit advisory vertical aims to enable aspirational organisations create impact at scale. The vertical provides services across three levels; First, the vertical helps build overall strategic clarity through various offerings, such as organisational strategy, new market entry, and retained advisory. Second, through program enablement offerings, the team assesses program readiness and designs pathways and solutions to pilot and scale programs. Third, via institutional building activities such as Monitoring and Evaluation, Fundraising Strategy, Organisational Design, and Talent Advisory, the vertical strategically builds organisational, financial, and legal structures appropriate to achieve objectives and aligned with the vision.  In practice, the team keeps evolving its support to nonprofits based on the changing needs on the ground and from communities across all sectors.

The Opportunity

The Consultant will play a vital role in our Non-profit Advisory team, forming strong connections with clients and collaborating closely with various teams to provide effective solutions that make a big difference in communities. They'll tackle problems using established consulting methods and research techniques. This involves carefully examining provided data and talking to key people involved in the project to understand their perspectives. This approach helps them gain a wide-ranging understanding of different industries and regions, while focusing on the main goals of each project.

The Consultant's responsibilities include:

• Lead multiple tracks in a large-scale project independently 

• Produce client-ready deliverables - strategy decks, project reports, governance reports, etc

• Provide execution/ operational guidance and cover to associate/ analyst on the project - across research, framework development, and portfolio management

• Drive all client and stakeholder communication and ensure clarity and quality

• Identify and mitigate key project risks in consultation with the project lead

• Responsible for first-level project planning and governance to ensure work streams/ tracks are well-managed

• Lead smaller delivery projects independently

The Ideal Candidate:

Our goal is to realize the impact on the ground and to drive a collective win by engaging with multiple stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who align with our mission of alleviating poverty in our lifetime and have the following profile:

• 4-6 years of consulting experience, preferably with a postgraduate degree in business management.

• Efficient in time and quality management, adept at prioritizing tasks and maintaining high standards for the timely delivery of quality work.

• Shows exceptional written communication skills, producing clear, concise, and accurate materials with meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficient in delivering compelling presentations, using persuasive techniques and storytelling to convey complex information.

• Skilled in data analysis, proficient in collecting and analyzing data using various tools, and adept at presenting findings visually for decision-making.

• Demonstrates advanced research skills, utilizing diverse methodologies to gather and present insights aligned with organizational objectives.

• Shows strong problem-solving skills, using analytical thinking, creativity, and strategic decision-making to contribute to project success.

• Demonstrates effective client management, fostering positive relationships, understanding needs, and delivering quality service for satisfaction and loyalty.

• Skilled in internal collaboration and people management, fostering teamwork, open communication, and effective delegation to achieve goals.

• Strong verbal communicator, articulating ideas clearly, persuasively, and empathetically to foster effective dialogue internally and externally.

• Expert in organizational development, enhancing effectiveness, fostering positive culture, and driving continuous improvement for higher efficiency, productivity, and employee satisfaction.

• Expert in Education, Skilling, Agriculture, and Health, driving impactful strategies in these sectors.

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

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.