Position: Consultant - Corporate Advisory
Location: Bangalore / Mumbai
Employment: 1 Year Contract, conversion based upon performance and Business requirements.
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: www.sattva.co.in
The Opportunity
The Consultant will be an integral part of a team that works on designing and building solutions that address our CSR customer needs and create measurable social impact. In this role, you will be a part of the team that works with the corporate sector in India building our work in social impact consulting. You will get to be a part of our business development conversations in the ecosystem and also get to work on select projects by working hand in hand with the team in problem-solving, working with multiple stakeholders, and building rapport with the middle and senior management of our CSR clients. The exposure and work will cut across all thematic areas that corporates work on.
Understanding a potential client’s requirements for social impact and being able to translate that into proposals showcasing structured thinking.
Solving simple problems or parts of complex problems by having an understanding of the basic problem-solving framework
Conducting research as required to arrive at the insights needed to solve the problem or to spot potential opportunities for social impact.
Engage with stakeholders proactively with effective communication and build on the engagement to build a long term sustainable relationship.
Supporting the team in ideating on growth in the sector.
Go beyond own deliverables to support others in the team including the marketing team or the larger organization where required
Work smoothly with peers and managers and is able to receive constructive feedback well
Contribute to the creation of proposals
Deliver high-quality documents consistently and work with the team to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
Support in the documentation of learnings and potentially the creation of reusable knowledge from the project
The Ideal Candidate:
At Sattva, our goal is realizing 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 experience in consulting, project management & complex operations, stakeholder management in corporate, social enterprises, consulting firms, or global foundations
Efficient in time and quality management, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work that exceeds client expectations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, crafting clear documents and impactful presentations for effective team and client communication.
Proficient in collecting, analyzing, researching and presenting data using various tools and methodologies to facilitate decision-making and convey insights effectively.
Skillfully cultivates and maintains positive relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering high-quality service and support.
Fosters teamwork and open communication, encouraging knowledge-sharing and effective delegation to optimize productivity and achieve project goals
Designs and implements effective frameworks to assess program impact and inform decision-making.
Proficient understanding and application of corporate social responsibility regulations and legal frameworks.
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.