Senior Consultant- Non Profit Advisory

Sattva Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sattva Consulting is looking for a Senior Consultant in Non-Profit Advisory to play a crucial role in delivering impactful solutions to clients. The ideal candidate should have 6-8 years of consulting experience, proficient project management skills, and a passion for social impact.

The responsibilities include accountable customer success, leading strategic initiatives, and engaging with stakeholders to develop effective solutions. Sattva values diversity and fosters an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in consulting, operations, or business development.
• Skilled in managing projects within set timelines and budgets.
• Expert in data analysis and presenting findings visually.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for customer success by providing strategic inputs.
• Co-create solutions with clients, ensuring strong project management.
• Lead internal strategic initiatives to strengthen the organization.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Monitoring and evaluation

Organizational development

Creativity

Job description

Position: Senior Consultant, Non-Profit Advisory

Location: Bangalore/Mumbai

Employment Type: Contract

About Non-Profit Advisory

One of the core areas of focus for Sattva is strengthening nonprofits and social enterprises through a hands‑on approach, to help orbit‑shifting scale and impact. In the last ten years, Sattva has enabled over 500 organisations to create impact at scale. The Non‑profit advisory vertical aims to enable aspirational organisations to create impact at scale. The vertical provides services across three levels: first, building overall strategic clarity through organisational strategy, new market entry, and retained advisory; second, via program enablement offerings assessing readiness and designing pathways; third, through institutional building activities such as monitoring & evaluation, fundraising strategy, organisational design, and talent advisory.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Consultant in Social Impact Advisory, you will play a crucial role within our team, collaborating to craft effective solutions that meet the needs of our clients while generating tangible social benefits. Your responsibilities will involve actively participating in project tasks, engaging in problem‑solving activities, liaising with various stakeholders, and providing valuable insights derived from research efforts.

Responsibilities

Delivery Excellence

• Take overall accountability for customer success through active listening, problem‑solving and providing strategic inputs aligned with their vision of high impact.
• Co‑create solutions to meet client’s current and future needs, working closely with a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Influence decision‑making and action at the senior level of high‑impact organisations to enable positive and sustainable impact.
• Develop, manage, and grow working relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Ensure strong project management, team management and overall profitability of projects.

Market Engagement

• Keep abreast of new and current trends within the social impact space, approaches to enable scalable impact.
• Work closely with prospective clients, business development and sales teams to ensure accurate scope of work, high‑quality approach, and accurate effort estimation.
• Contribute towards the organization’s overall thought‑leadership strategy by generating meaningful content relevant to the ecosystem.

Institution Building

• Lead internal strategic initiatives at the unit or organizational level that help contribute towards Sattva’s continued development.
• Participate in building and strengthening internal systems and processes which contribute towards effective and efficient functioning of the unit and organization.
• Contribute towards the development of junior team members, and towards a strong culture and working environment overall.
• Build, structure, and develop knowledge to share internally within the organization and at the ecosystem level.

The Ideal Candidate

• 6‑8 years of experience in consulting, complex operations, business development and stakeholder management in corporate, social enterprises, consulting firms or global foundations, or a robust entrepreneurial background.
• Skilled in project management, effectively executing projects within set timelines and budgets.
• Efficient in time and quality management, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality work that exceeds client expectations.
• Proficient in data analysis, utilizing advanced tools to interpret and present findings visually for decision‑making.
• Utilizes analytical thinking and creativity to overcome challenges, contributing to project and organizational success.
• Cultivates positive client relationships, understands needs, and delivers high‑quality service for satisfaction and loyalty.
• Applies strategic thinking to develop innovative solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Encourages collaborative teamwork, open communication, and effective delegation to optimize productivity and achieve project goals.
• Demonstrates clear, persuasive, and empathetic verbal communication, fostering effective dialogue within the team and with stakeholders.
• Skilled in monitoring and evaluation, designs frameworks to assess program effectiveness for continuous improvement.
• Organization development expert, implements strategies for efficiency, positive culture, and continuous improvement.
• Expert in Education, Skilling, Agriculture, and Health, develops tailored strategies to address challenges and drive positive impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.