Associate Consultant Internship at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
Job Description
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is seeking an Associate Consultant Intern to join its Programme Effectiveness team. This unique internship offers a dynamic launchpad into a Senior Consultant role, providing unparalleled exposure to strategy, measurement, and change management within a philanthropic context. As an Associate Consultant Intern, you will be immersed in high-stakes work, developing critical analytical and project management skills while contributing to initiatives that drive long-term impact across Africa. This role is designed for sharp, structured individuals comfortable with ambiguity, eager to build their consulting muscles in service of a greater purpose. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to projects that shape real decisions within the Foundation's impactful programmes. This is an exceptional opportunity for early-career professionals to make a tangible difference and accelerate their growth in the consulting and philanthropic sectors.
Purpose of Role
This is a deliberately built launchpad into our Senior Consultant role and one of the most varied jobs you'll find this early in a career. Some weeks you'll own a project end-to-end: scoping it, running it, delivering it, with mentoring close at hand. Other weeks you'll be the analytical engine behind one of PE's more complex, multi-entity initiatives which includes but is not limited to; researching, drafting, coordinating stakeholders, capturing the decisions made in the room. You'll move across strategy, measurement, and change management, often starting a new project with limited context and getting up to speed fast - which is exactly the kind of range top consulting and professional services graduates thrive on. We're looking for someone with the instincts of a top consultant which are sharp, structured, comfortable with ambiguity and who wants to build those muscles in service of something bigger.Objectives of Role
- Own delivery - run smaller improvement projects end-to-end, with close mentoring from the Lead of PE.
- Power complex initiatives - produce the research, analysis, and draft materials that let senior colleagues lead multi-stakeholder change.
- Write & synthesise - produce sharp reports, briefings, and workshop materials that shape real decisions.
- Coordinate & engage - track projects, capture meetings, and help manage entity Champions and stakeholders.
- Grow fast - take on progressively more complex work along a clear pathway toward the Consultant role.
Why Join the Company
Joining the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation means becoming part of an organisation deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurship and making a significant, long-term impact on the African continent. The Foundation offers a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment where innovation and critical thinking are highly valued. Interns benefit from a strong culture of mentorship, continuous learning, and professional development, with clear pathways for career progression within the organisation. You will work alongside passionate individuals dedicated to social impact, gaining exposure to diverse projects and stakeholders. The Foundation provides a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, encouraging interns to take initiative and contribute meaningfully from day one. This is an ideal place for ambitious individuals who seek to combine a challenging professional experience with a profound sense of purpose.How to Apply
Please apply using the Quick Apply button on this page.* Salary is estimated based on market research and may not be accurate.
Requirements
- A relevant degree with a strong academic record.
- An internship, graduate programme, or 1-3 years in consulting, strategy, or professional services is a strong plus.
- Sharp analytical and writing skills.
- Evidence of ability to manage own work reliably under time pressure.
- Meticulous planning and organising skills.
- Curiosity to ask good questions and a hunger to learn fast on real, high-stakes work.
- Genuine motivation to build a career in service of long-term impact in Africa.
- Advantageous: a background at a consultancy or strategy firm; exposure to the philanthropic or development sector; familiarity with M&E or impact management; multi-country experience; and comfort experimenting with AI tools in your work.
- Demonstrated Analytical Thinking.
- High Learning agility.
- Proficiency in Research.
- Strong Written communication skills.
- Experience in Project coordination and delivery.
- Ability to perform Stakeholder Engagement.
- Entrepreneurial thinking.
- Understanding of Policy.
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