Analyst – Foundations Advisory : Sattva Consulting

Sattva We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve societal impact at scale.

We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory & orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

Position: Analyst

Employment type: Contract, 1 year

No. of Open positions: 2

Location: Bangalore/ Gurgaon/ Mumbai

Business Unit: Foundations

No. of Open positions: 2

About the Team 

Foundations team collaborates with a network of global philanthropic foundations, alongside multilateral aid agencies, aiming to inform, influence, and profoundly impact social and environmental outcomes resulting from their investments in diverse sectors such as education, child development, gender, health, and more. Our primary focus is on catalysing ecosystem transformation by rigorously solving problems, formulating strategic solutions which are logically sound, effective on the ground and ensuring all stakeholders are effectively engaged while their interests are covered.

The Opportunity

As an Analyst in the Foundations team, you will be an integral part of a team that designs and builds solutions that best address our clients’ needs and create measurable impact. As an Analyst, you will get an opportunity to work alongside individuals/teams on research, problem solving, stakeholder engagement, program strategy and/or implementation.

Key responsibilities
Presentation: 

• Present readings/research findings into insights using a visually compelling manner
• Adhere to standards of strategic communication (pyramid principle, objective communication, brevity, simplicity)
• Develop templates and document key project artefacts, notes, decks, and databases to ensure the efficient delivery of client-facing deliverables.

Data Analysis:

• Understand the objectives of analytics, the project context, and identify relevant data for achieving objectives
• Perform initial shortlisting of relevant data sources and assess quality of data
• Support in conducting relevant quantitative/qualitative analysis on the data to cull out meaning relevant to client problem
• Present sections of data insights in a concise and meaningful manner using relevant visualisations
• Document the approach leveraged as part of the data collection and analysis process

Research:

• Possess a broad understanding of different types of research, research methodologies, and research frameworks
• Conduct primary and secondary research (beginner proficiency in literature review, market research, solution landscape mapping , policy research, etc.)
• Prepare interview questions for primary research, manage focus groups, carry out interviews and conduct surveys
• Cull out insights from research findings

Project Management:

• Follow an existing project plan and plan day-to-day responsibilities effectively at an individual level
• Contribute towards project planning, create Gantt charts, and sprint plans with guidance from senior team members
• Actively track project timelines and takes ownership of project operations
• Strive to create a collaborative climate with teams, partners, and clients
• Identify, articulate, and report risks effectively and on time

Problem Solving 

• Possess basic knowledge of problem-solving frameworks (such as issue trees) and use them to solve simple problems or parts of a complex problem
• Bring rigour and curiosity, following due process to solve simple problems or parts of a complex problem
• Conduct primary and secondary research to arrive at the insights needed to solve the problem
• Distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant pieces of information while presenting the problem, approach and solution to key stakeholders

Stakeholder Engagement

• Practise active listening in internal as well as external discussions
• Ensure proactive and regular communication with relevant stakeholders
• Build credibility with relevant stakeholders through effective and on time delivery

The Ideal Candidate:

• 0-2 years of work experience
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, business, development studies, sociology, economics, commerce, or equivalent
• At least 2 internship experiences of 2-3 months duration preferably in with non-profits/research advisory firms/social enterprises/consulting firms
• Display humility, willingness to listen and excitement to learn
• Willingness to travel to remote locations as per the requirements of the project

Why Sattva?

It’s not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody’s business.

Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and solutions you design
Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment
Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow and deliver the best you can
Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow

How to Prepare?

This is your opportunity to showcase not only your qualifications but also your unique personality and passion for making a meaningful impact. Approach your application with intentionality, ensuring that each word reflects your commitment to excellence and aligns seamlessly with the values of Sattva.