Associate Consultant / Consultant US 2026

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

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. 

Associate Consultant-Specific 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

Consultant-Specific Responsibilities

·      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

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.

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 27th, 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 Associate Consultants & Consultants. A candidate’s specific title and level will be assessed during the interview process

Salary: The annual compensation for this role is $77,000 for the Associate Consultant position and $85,000 for the 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.

Typical qualifications for an Associate Consultant:

• 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

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

Typical qualifications for a Consultant:

• 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

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