WHAT YOU'LL DOWe are looking for a Senior Knowledge Analyst (SKA) in a Client Focused role to help deliver and execute on highly impactful donor-funded international development projects in low and middle-income countries. You will collaborate and partner in a growing global team, providing industry expertise and insights for specific development topics, including economic development, healthcare, education as well as climate. You will serve as a thought partner by helping project teams ramp up with sector specific knowledge, and structure complex project research needs.You will be primarily staffed on client projects in a deep engagement model as a member of the project team, utilizing unique knowledge assets and providing thought partnership on your development topic area, includingDelivering original analysis and customized insights in client projects by leveraging specific experience or knowledge assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain-specific data and related expertise, etc.)Supporting Clients achieve project objectives under the guidance of a Project Leader who frames the interventions within the broader project contextYou will use time between cases for:Productizing and creating IP contributions, e.g. bringing back insights and experiences from project into the specific knowledge assetEducation: providing insights to consulting and knowledge teams to nurture the expertise and knowledge within BCGAsset development: helping develop the assets which will help BCG win work in your development topic area (e.g. project references, expressions of interest, proposals etc)WHO WE AREBoston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.YOU'LL BE TRAVELLINGYes (80%)YOUR EMPLOYEE TYPE ISRegularYOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)Bachelor degree required, advanced degree preferred, with demonstrated high achievement in Education and Skilling sectors4-6 years of industry experience preferred, and/or 3+ years of donor-funded public sector consulting and business development experience In Education & Skilling sectorsStrong project management and implementation experience on Government Projects including BMGF, MSDF, USAID, WB and / or donor funded projects in IndiaTechnical expertise in Education & skilling (K-12, Higher Education, TVET etc.) preferably with experience working within government policy and program development or deliveryExcellent written and verbal communication (English at proficiency level required)Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environmentADDITIONAL INFORMATIONBCG's Public Sector practice is one of BCG's fastest growing practices. Our Development Impact work collaborates with donors, foundations, NGOs, Governments and the private sector to create sustainable impact for society, nations and businesses, delivering 450+ projects annually. We do this by drawing upon our deep thematic expertise in sectors such as economic development, climate, health, agriculture, DE&I and education; our global capacity of 21,000 staff, including leaders in their field; our in-market knowledge and presence across Africa and Asia, drawing upon our 90 offices worldwide; and our proprietary tools and approaches, with world-leading analytics, digital, change management and capacity building capabilities.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYBoston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.JOB FAMILYKnowledge & ResearchYOU'RE GOOD ATOperating comfortably in a client-facing role, managing demanding internal and external clients in a positive, service-oriented way, building strong relationships and demonstrating adaptability to bring value to teams at all stages of business development and case workWorking collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic of local and remote teams around the worldApplying deep topic/sector expertise when building and deploying a product/tool/data, taking different client contexts into accountStrong analytical and problem solving skills with a high capacity for conceptual and strategic/end-to-end thinkingManaging and communicating with senior internal stakeholders as well as external clients, demonstrating the ability to present and engage your audience effectivelyTelling a structured, clear and visually engaging story and creating impactful intellectual property that will build on our knowledge basePrioritizing workload including through transparent discussion with senior stakeholders, operating with autonomy to execute on the planned prioritiesWorking flexibly, in an ever changing and complex environment, bringing a curious and creative mindset, demonstrating an openness and drive for purposing new and innovative ideas, and being comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environmentSolid business acumen and commercial mindsetYOU'LL WORK WITHAs a Client Focus Senior Knowledge Analyst, you will collaborate with clients, Consulting teams and Knowledge and Business team employees across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. At most times during the year you will be part of one or two teams delivering projects for our clients, often based on site with the team.
