Senior Consultant US 2026

Description

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

About Dalberg Advisors

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.

About You

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.

What You Will Do and How You Will Grow

Consultants and Senior Consultants are essential contributors to our organization, spearheading the delivery of inventive solutions and offering analytical excellence to our clients. They take the lead in research and analysis, molding the team's understanding with both quantitative precision and insights gleaned from engaging stakeholders. As those who dive deep into the issues, Consultants and Senior Consultants think critically and creatively to develop insights based on their findings from the research process. They gain a broad knowledge base that cuts across sectors and geographies while driving the core of every project's work.


Responsibilities:

• Support Project Manager/Senior Project Manager and Project Directors with structuring problems, developing analysis, and developing recommendations
• Lead research and complex analyses on key development-related topics
• Develop and deliver structured communication to clients
• Coach junior team members
• Contribute to developing our partnership with clients and peer organizations
• Actively contribute towards Dalberg's firm-building initiatives

While both Consultants and Senior Consultants play vital roles within the team, the main distinction lies in the additional responsibilities and level of ownership expected of Senior Consultants. Senior Consultants are tasked with independently overseeing workstreams, cultivating relationships with clients, and providing leadership, and mentoring and managing junior team members, as needed.

Dalberg is a platform for change. Our staff are encouraged to take initiative, contribute to firm-building efforts, and help shape how we work. Learning happens through hands-on engagement, mentorship, and collaboration from day one.

What We Offer:
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial organization focused on equity and impact
• Engagement with complex and meaningful projects across sectors and geographies
• A diverse, talented, and values-driven team
• Hands-on mentorship and professional development
• Reduced travel compared to traditional management consulting
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism
• Competitive benefits and career development opportunities

About Our Clients

Our clients come to us with some of the most difficult global problems, seeking solutions where the obvious ones have failed. We are entrepreneurs and innovators, designers and creative problem solvers, thinkers, and doers who supply new ideas, drawing from a deep base of knowledge that cuts across sectors and geographies and is growing every day. We partner with and serve communities, governments, and companies throughout the world. Some of our recent clients include foundations such as the Gates Foundation, corporations such as Pepsi and Vodafone, multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, UN Agencies such as UNICEF and the UNEP, and government agencies such as the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency, the City of San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women, Colombia Ministry of Commerce, and non-profits such as Sesame Workshop and Pro Mujer.

Join Our Team

Our current opportunities are in Washington DC and Seattle.

Your application should be submitted via our Dalberg website career portal by 11:59 PM EST on February 27, 2026 and should include a resume and cover letter, both written in English

Onboarding dates are March 11, May 11, and September 7

Interview Process: Candidates selected will be invited to a one-way video interview, writing assignment, and three live interviews: a behavioral interview and two separate 45-minute case interviews, each conducted by a different interviewer.

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

Salary: The annual compensation for this role is $85,000 for the Consultant position and $98,000 for the Senior Consultant position. Our salary structure is designed to be in line with that of non-profit and social impact organizations, reflecting our dedication to social impact work. This is distinct from management consultancies, which predominantly cater to commercial clients.

Benefits: Additionally, our comprehensive benefits package encompasses medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support benefits, parental leave, disability leave, 401k match, US student loan repayment assistance, and paid time off.

You are expected to work near one of our offices and work 2-3 days/week in the office.

Employment in Dalberg's US offices is contingent on the candidate having the requisite authorization to live and work in the US.

Dalberg values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, background, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

We have also pledged to three commitments for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the firm:

• COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually, to hold ourselves accountable, report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.

• COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.

• COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm.

Owing to the large number of applications we receive; unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Requirements

Typical qualifications for Consultant / Senior Consultant:

• 3/4+ years of professional experience, including 1+ years within advisory services, preferred
• Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
• Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similar complex environments
• A passion for driving social impact and equity, typically evidenced by a strong interest in and/or prior exposure to global or local impact issues
• Experience living and working in different communities
• Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills

In addition, if you have skills or abilities in the following areas, please share them in your application:

• Fluency in foreign languages
• Experience with Excel or PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to innovate new programs, ideas, or initiatives