Consultant / Senior Consultant, International Development - Strategy & Transformation

Ernst & Young AG seeks a Consultant or Senior Consultant to support strategy and transformation projects for the UN system and international organizations in Grand-Lancy, CH.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of strategy and transformation projects for UN entities, international organizations, and development actors.
• Structure complex problems, develop hypotheses, conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Translate international development context into actionable implications for strategy, transformation, operating model, and implementation work.
• Apply strong analytical skills to assess performance, costs, capabilities, workforce, processes, and service delivery models using data-driven approaches.
• Synthesize stakeholder input into clear insights, implications, and decision points for senior audiences.
• Support proposal development, pitch materials, client research, and account development activities for international development and multilateral clients.

Requirements

• Previous work experience with the UN system or other international organizations is required.
• Strong understanding of the UN system, multilateral reform, and international development architecture.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, workstreams, and stakeholders in parallel, while maintaining quality, pace, and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience in strategy consulting, public sector consulting, international development, organizational transformation, foundations, NGOs, or development finance institutions.
• Strong working knowledge of data visualization, survey analysis, AI models, AI agents, and AI-enabled productivity and analytical tools.
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Python, low-code tools, or other analytics platforms is an asset.
• French or another UN language is an asset.

What the company offers

• Empowerment with the latest technology and support from high-performing teams.
• Coaching and training programs to develop skills.
• Access to a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders.
• Commitment to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities.
• Support for accommodations during the recruitment process if required.

About the company

• EY provides global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology.
• EY teams provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.