Position: Associate Consultant
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Bangalore
Business Unit: Foundations Advisory
The Opportunity
As an Associate Consultant 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 Associate Consultant, you will get an opportunity to work alongside individuals/teams on research, problem solving, stakeholder engagement, program strategy and/or implementation. This role may also include working on projects in climate action, environmental sustainability, renewable energy, climate finance, agriculture & natural resource management, and decarbonisation, depending on project requirements.
Key responsibilities
This role is pivotal to ensuring both speed and quality in project delivery. Therefore, in addition to core skills such as communication, research, data analysis, and project management, a strong professional attitude is essential. Agility, responsiveness to feedback, attention to detail, thoroughness, and a collaborative mindset are critical to success in this role and are integral to Sattva s culture.
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Presentation:
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Present readings/research findings into insights using a visually compelling manner
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Adhere to standards of strategic communication (pyramid principle, objective communication, brevity, simplicity)
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Develop templates and document key project artefacts, notes, decks, and databases to ensure the efficient delivery of client-facing deliverables.
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Data Analysis:
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Understand the objectives of analytics, the project context, and identify relevant data for achieving objectives
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Conduct relevant quantitative/qualitative analysis on the data to cull out meaningful insights relevant to client problem
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Present data insights in a concise and meaningful manner using relevant visualisations
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Research:
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Possess a broad understanding of different types of research, research methodologies, and research frameworks
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Lead primary and secondary research (proficiency in literature review, market research, solution landscape mapping , policy research, etc.)
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Prepare interview questions for primary research, manage focus groups, carry out interviews and conduct surveys
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Cull out insights from research findings
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Project Management:
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Possess an understanding of project management frameworks
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Contribute towards project planning and work closely with the project lead in maintaining governance routine to track progress of the project
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Actively track project timelines and independently own multiple small deliverables or parts of larger deliverable
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Strive to create a collaborative climate with teams, partners, and clients
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Identify, articulate, and report risks effectively and on time
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Problem Solving
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Possess basic knowledge of problem-solving frameworks (such as issue trees) and use them to solve simple problems or parts of a complex problem
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Bring rigour and curiosity, following due process to solve simple problems or parts of a complex problem
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Conduct primary and secondary research to arrive at the insights needed to solve the problem
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Distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant pieces of information while presenting the problem, approach and solution to key stakeholders
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Practise active listening in internal as well as external discussions
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Ensure proactive and regular communication with relevant stakeholders
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Build credibility with relevant stakeholders through effective and on time delivery
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Assist in preparing for and coordinating meetings, workshops, and convenings with key partners (government, industry, financiers, civil society)
Key qualifications and skillsets
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and skillsets:
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2-4 years of relevant experience in consulting, corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams, think tanks, research institutes, social enterprises, non-profits, foundations, multilaterals or government bodies is essential.
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Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in environment studies, political science, development studies, economics, sociology, or a related field.
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Experience in climate action, environmental sustainability, climate adaptation & resilience, air pollution, just transition, or biodiversity.
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Exposure to climate finance, carbon markets, climate philanthropy, or ecosystem strengthening.
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Understanding of policy and regulatory frameworks such as NDCs, India s climate targets, ESG norms, environmental governance, or sectoral decarbonisation pathways.
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Experience conducting climate-related landscape studies (e.g., climate-tech solutions, regenerative agriculture, energy transition, circularity, WASH, nature-based solutions).
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Proven experience in client-facing and project management roles is required.
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Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
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Demonstrated humility, active listening, and a strong willingness to learn in dynamic and collaborative environments.
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Flexibility to travel to remote locations based on project requirements.
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Candidates with sectoral experience in climate and environment are encouraged to apply.
