Fellow - Young Leaders Program

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family. You will work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client engagement. This will include gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You will also present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members. You will gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. Fellows receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams. This support includes a partner from your local office or practice assigned to you to help guide your career as well as formal training. Additionally, you will receive guidance and support from your local office in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network. You will be based in our Addis Ababa office and may also have an opportunity to work in other offices across Africa. The Young Leadership Program (YLP) is a two-year full-time consulting program that develops exceptional, young local Ethiopian talent into real leaders. You will work as part of a client project team, collaborating with colleagues and clients to solve their toughest business problems. At the end of the program, high-performing fellows progress into a business analyst role. To apply, please submit: A one-page CV, indicating your cumulative university GPA and high school mean grade.

Undergraduate or master's degree with an excellent record of academic achievement Less than 1 year of continuous work experience in any industry Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities and/or in a work setting Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Language fluency skills to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and the local language