Associate Consultant

and the job listing Expires on February 14, 2026

Maximize your potential. Tackle the world’s toughest problems.
Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a global development leader.

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  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, the way you worship. Dalberg is a home where people feel safe, understood, nurtured and encouraged to grow.

As a team of 610+ people from 55 countries, speaking over 90 languages collectively, with 48%+ 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 25+ worldwide locations. For more information, please visit Dalberg .

Dalberg Advisors is a strategic advisory firm combining the best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities with deep knowledge and networks across emerging and frontier markets. We work collaboratively across the public, private and philanthropic sectors to fuel inclusive growth and help clients achieve their goals.

You aspire to become a social impact leader by tackling some of the most critical issues facing society today—from advancing gender equity and justice, to addressing climate change, to expanding financial inclusion and economic mobility.

You bring structured problem‑solving skills, strong analytical thinking, and a commitment to translating evidence into practical, actionable solutions. You are comfortable engaging with data and analysis and open to using new tools (including AI‑enabled approaches) where they add value—always in service of impact, equity, and sound judgment.

You are a motivated self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to work in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment. You are excited to build your career in Washington DC or Seattle, contributing to locally anchored and globally relevant work.

We are currently hiring both Associate Consultants & Consultants. A candidate’s specific title and level will be assessed during the interview process.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, Environmental Studies, or a related field
• Excellent academic record
• 2–3 years’ experience as a top performer in management consulting, policy advisory, social impact, finance, or a similarly rigorous environment
• Strong analytical abilities, including experience with qualitative research, quantitative analysis, and/or financial or economic modeling
• Ability to present information in an insightful, structured, and compelling manner, both written and oral
• Professionalism and experience working directly with clients, including senior leaders in public, private, or social sector organizations
• Sensitivity to political, cultural, and equity considerations in complex environments
• For U.S. offices: demonstrated fluency in English (spoken and written)

At Dalberg, Associate Consultants and Consultants play vital roles in driving the delivery of innovative, results‑oriented solutions for our clients. Both roles involve conducting in‑depth research, performing complex analyses, developing…