Consultant

Floridaconsulting; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Floridaconsulting in Chandigarh is seeking a Consultant with 3–5 years of experience in consulting or related sectors. You will manage end-to-end project workstreams, conduct research, and develop client-facing outputs.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, a Post-Graduate or equivalent degree, and experience in client-facing roles. The position offers mentorship and involvement in impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in consulting, development sector, or relevant roles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver project workstreams independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver specific project workstreams independently.
• Conduct advanced primary and secondary research.
• Develop high-quality client-facing outputs such as reports and presentations.
• Engage directly with clients and present findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Client communication

Quantitative data handling

Qualitative data handling

Education

Post-Graduate / Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Excel modelling

SPSS

Job description

The Consultant is Florida’s first fully independent delivery role. You will own end-to-end workstreams within complex client engagements — from scoping and research through analysis, synthesis, and presentation of findings. Operating within one or more of Florida’s six verticals, you will work directly with clients, manage junior team members, and contribute actively to Florida’s knowledge and business development assets. You are expected to bring domain confidence, structured thinking, and the ability to navigate ambiguity on the ground. You will have access to Florida’s IP frameworks and will be expected to apply, stress-test, and enrich them through project delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and deliver specific project workstreams independently, from inception to final output
• Conduct advanced primary and secondary research, stakeholder consultations, and field assessments
• Develop high-quality client-facing outputs: reports, strategy documents, policy briefs, feasibility studies, and presentations
• Engage directly with clients, government officials, and institutional partners in meetings and workshops
• Present findings and recommendations confidently to senior client representatives
• Support Managers in project planning, scoping, and timeline management
• Guide, assign work to, and review outputs from Analysts and Associate Consultants on the team
• Contribute to proposal development, concept notes, and expressions of interest
• Participate in IP development by contributing to Florida’s proprietary frameworks, sector briefs, and knowledge repositories
• Proactively identify risks, gaps, and opportunities within project engagements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3–5 years of experience in consulting, development sector, government advisory, research institutions, or relevant industry roles
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and deliver project workstreams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with comfort handling quantitative and qualitative data
• Excellent written and verbal communication — ability to draft polished, client-ready documents independently
• Prior exposure to at least one of: sustainability/ESG, MSME development, infrastructure, investment facilitation, digital transformation, or public policy
• Confidence in client-facing roles — meetings, workshops, presentations
• Experience guiding or mentoring junior team members
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with data tools (Power BI, Excel modelling, SPSS, etc.) preferred
• Strong professional values: integrity, accountability, and commitment to impact

PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS

• Sustainability / ESG
• Investment Facilitation
• Public Policy / Govt.
• Digital Transformation
• Development Finance
• Agri & Food Systems

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Lead-level ownership of client engagements across government, bilateral, multilateral, and private sector projects
• Deep engagement with Florida’s IP-led frameworks, playbooks, and cross-vertical knowledge base
• Mentorship from Principal Consultants and Directors with 10–16+ years of domain expertise
• Exposure to high-impact, multi-stakeholder projects that shape policy, industry, and communities
• A performance-driven, inclusive culture grounded in Florida’s core values

Location

Chandigarh

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience Required

3 – 5 Years

Qualification

Post-Graduate / Master\'s Degree; MBA / MPP / M.Tech or equivalent preferred