Responsibilities
- Conduct Research, Perform Analysis, and Generate Insights and Client Recommendations
- Own and project manage complex workstreams, relating your work to the central question of the project and vice versa
- Design effective research plans to answer key questions the client has
- Conduct comprehensive desk research and/or primary research (designing and conducting interviews; designing surveys)
- Synthesize research findings, and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Translate findings into meaningful client recommendations that are easy to understand
- Develop Client Deliverables
- Develop structured and persuasive deliverables related to workstream and beyond by using stories, conceptual frameworks, and bringing in appropriate quantitative and qualitative data
- Create visually appealing and clear presentations with compelling storylines in Powerpoint and written materials (e.g., reports, memos) in Word
- Write concisely and accurately
- Interact with Clients and Stakeholders
- Contribute to team thinking about strategy for client influence, and how to implement this strategy through the development of deliverables and client interaction
- Design virtual and in-person meetings and workshops that engage participants and elicit input from diverse groups of stakeholders utilizing a variety of facilitation methods
- Engage with clients and stakeholders in regular check-ins and more significant touchpoints, e.g., workshops, according to plan for client management
- Deliver compelling and engaging presentations and facilitate large group discussions with clients or stakeholders
- Build relationships with clients as you help them to achieve their social impact goals
- Assist with logistics for planning external meetings and workshops
- Participating in and preparing for organizational and learning calls
- Contributing to research and writing for publications or planning for webinars
- Support business development (e.g., proposal drafting, support for outreach)
- Interviewing candidates for recruiting efforts
- Furthering your professional development
Team
Structure: Senior Consultants work on two client projects simultaneously in addition to contributing to firmwide activities ~15% of the time.
Additional Information
- Safeguarding, the act of taking proactive steps to prevent harm and ensure the safety and well-being of individuals, particularly those who may be vulnerable, is a core priority at FSG. Any employee may engage with vulnerable groups during their employment, making it essential to uphold these standards consistently and actively report any concerns or violations of FSG's safeguarding policies. FSGers are expected to always conduct themselves with respect and professionalism, ensuring their actions align with the organization's values, policies, and code of conduct. They must actively contribute to creating an environment free from harm, discrimination, and harassment, both within the workplace and in external interactions.
