Associate Consultant / Consultant US 2026

Dalberg Advisors•Washington, DC

2d•$77,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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 structured communication for clients, contributing to partnerships with clients and peer organizations, actively participating in Dalberg’s firm-building initiatives, and applying critical and creative thinking to address strategic client challenges. While these responsibilities are shared, the roles differ in scope and level of leadership. Dalberg is a platform for change. Our staff is empowered to start new programs, institute best practices, and develop traditions that will define the Dalberg experience for years to come. Innovation and entrepreneurship are not only valued at Dalberg; they are essential to our firm’s success. In addition to providing training, management-level advising, and mentoring, we empower consultants to learn by doing, engaging them as core members of project teams from day one. Associate Consultants and Consultants benefit from a wide range of career development opportunities. Top performers will have opportunities to work in other Dalberg offices and, after 2 years with the firm, will have the option to spend time on a service project in emerging markets or studying a new language. Following 2-3 years at Dalberg, some Associate Consultants and Consultants pursue graduate degrees, attending some of the top programs in the world, Dalberg provides active support and mentorship throughout the graduate school application process for those choosing to pursue this path. Other top performing Associate Consultants and Consultants choose to stay at Dalberg continuing to grow into development leaders and taking on greater levels of responsibility as their careers progress. What We Offer: A collaborative and entrepreneurial organization that provides the platform to make an impact on day one Engagement with complex and stimulating projects across various content areas, geographies, and types of clients A uniquely talented, highly diverse, passionate, and fun team Hands-on mentorship Robust knowledge base and client networks to explore and engage as you build your platform Reduced travel schedule compared to typical management consulting positions A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism in our culture, beliefs, systems, and processes 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, International Relations or a related field
Excellent academic record
Minimum 1 year of experience in business, finance, government, or the nonprofit sector is preferred.
Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
Ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both written and oral
Demonstrated fluency with English speaking and writing skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, International Relations 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 and structured manner, both written and oral
Professionalism and experience working directly with clients, including senior leaders in public, private, or social sector organizations
Sensitivity to the political and cultural environments of international public agencies or similar complex environments
Demonstrated fluency with English and Spanish speaking and writing skills

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support research and analysis as a key contributor to project teams
Dive deeply into issues to uncover insights that shape project outcomes
Build foundational knowledge across sectors such as gender equity, justice, climate, and financial inclusion
Serve as a reliable backbone of project execution
Lead research and analytical workstreams, ensuring rigor and relevance
Integrate qualitative insights and quantitative evidence into clear strategic narratives
Drive project delivery and present recommendations to clients
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders
Coach and mentor junior team members