Associate Consultant (D/F/M)

ABOUT YOU

Your chosen area of study, first work experience, past internships and extracurricular activities reflect your commitment to global development and you are looking for an opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience to real-life challenges of global development organizations. You are strategic, collaborative, and curious, like to take ownership of your work and are eager to question your assumptions and further develop your skills. You are looking for the right environment to apply your entrepreneurial spirit to the benefit of your clients and in further building the SEEK community. Last but not least, you thrive on teamwork, firmly believing that the solution to any problem can profit from a diverse set of perspectives.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS EXCITING ROLE:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as (development) economics, international politics or development, or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in a consulting, research, or development-related role is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data effectively.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with statistical software is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated interest in global development issues and a commitment to making a positive impact.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset, with the ability to take initiative and drive results.
• Fluency in German and English is required; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• Unique chance to drive social impact in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial global development consultancy and work on relevant and pressing topics.
• International environment and high-profile senior clients.
• Opportunity to shape an impact-driven and fast-growing company.
• Steep learning curve and fast career development.
• Passionate, dynamic, and values-driven team of colleagues.
• Strong focus on individual professional development with hands-on mentorship and training to see you thrive.
• Female leadership and diverse team.
• Company sponsored Pension Fund, BVG Company ticket, Jobrad program, Urban Sports Club.

WORK WITH US!

Are you passionate about social impact? Ready to shape the world of climate change and international development? Eager to develop your potential in a dynamic, purpose-driven consulting firm? At SEEK, we offer a fast-paced, stimulating and international work environment. Our company is growing, and each person on our team grows with us in our mission to make positive and lasting contributions to human development, globally. To understand how working with us helps achieve better development results, see examples of some of our projects from our Services and Focus Area pages.

JOIN US!

Our people are our most valuable resource. Their quality forms the essence of our service to our clients. We identify brilliant talent, develop their skills, and create an environment that nurtures their growth as leaders. Our growing Berlin-based team includes more than ten nationalities and covers a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. We are united by our commitment to social impact, professional excellence and continuous growth. We look for candidates who have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, project management experience, and the commitment, drive and curiosity to be part of a growing, pioneering work environment. Successful candidates come from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. They might have already acquired experience with a top management consulting firm, or worked in a development organization or developing country. They bring excellent academic credentials, thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, and are committed to advancing human development globally.

HOW YOU CAN GROW WITH US:

At SEEK, one of our core values is ‘development’, and this includes continuous professional development. We try to ensure that each team member’s work is built around personal and skills-based aspirations, whether project management, quantitative analysis, networking, or within a particular service or focus area. With us, you will assume responsibility from your first day on the job and gain new insights into topics – including and beyond your own specializations. To further your individual development, we track personal and performance goals through ongoing dialogue and formal meetings. While your projects at SEEK provide opportunities to build specific new skills, we also conduct regular internal trainings and sponsor external trainings as well.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

We are looking for multiple Associate Consultants at SEEK Development. In this position you will harness your passion for social development and knowledge of the global development landscape to develop solutions to your client’s challenges, working on projects including organizational or resource mobilization strategies, financing flow assessments, or organizational/partnership design challenges for non-profits, government agencies, or international development organizations. You will build on and further develop your analytical abilities, communication skills and leadership in a team of diverse, highly driven and like-minded colleagues who are driven by a passion for impact. Having finished your studies in (development) economics, international development or a related field and gathered first work experience, you are highly motivated to “dive in” and looking for a position that will allow you to grow and widen your knowledge and skills in a fast-paced consulting environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Under the guidance of a project manager, perform both qualitative and quantitative analytics – disaggregating the central question and building an approach, gathering data (through desk research, surveys, interviews, etc.), aggregating and synthesizing it into recommendations for your client.
• Perform quantitative analytics in Excel (knowledge of other statistical software such as R is a strong plus) and draw conclusions and recommendations from the results.
• Translate your findings into well-structured and engaging deliverables in Microsoft PowerPoint or Word format, learning to build “storylines” that lead the reader from the central problem to the proposed solution, presenting arguments and evidence in a clear and appealing way.
• Support client meetings and workshops by preparing relevant content sections, presenting selected content, and helping with logistics.
• Learn to develop winning project proposals by supporting colleagues with the collection and structuring of relevant information as well as formatting.
• Demonstrate ownership in your work, including attention to detail and the quality of the deliverable and its contribution to the larger project.
• Contribute to growing SEEK’s knowledge and expertise by staying up to date on trends in global development, especially on the topics of current project work.
• Actively support and drive SEEK’s values:
• Exhibit a strong commitment to own the team’s and the client’s development;
• Build ally community and collaboration internally and externally;
• Be impact-driven, eager to learn and experiment, and actively ask for help;
• Strive for excellence, set high professional standards, and take individual responsibility.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

As an equal opportunity employer, we at SEEK are committed to a diverse, inclusive and healthy work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

APPLICATION DEADLINE + START DATE

Start date: ASAP
Please submit your application including CV, cover letter and job references!

YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY

We will screen applications on a rolling basis - selected candidates will be invited for our interview process including multiple stages:

• We will check your application documents and get back to you in a timely manner.
• Introductory call with the recruiting lead via video call - 20 minutes.
• First Panel Interview with a panel of 2 - 3 SEEK colleagues via video call - 60 minutes.
• Second Panel Interview (Case Study) with a panel of 2 - 3 SEEK colleagues via video call or in-person - 60 minutes.
• Call with the Managing Director or another member of the Leadership Team - 30 minutes.
• Offer.