Learning & Development Consulting Associate

Summary

The Learning & Development Consulting Associate plays a vital role in the design, coordination, and execution of consulting, training, and capacity-building initiatives for a diverse clientele spanning public, private, and development sectors. As a key member of a multidisciplinary consulting team, this early-career professional will engage in research, analysis, and the creation of tailored learning solutions. The position offers a unique opportunity to cultivate essential skills in management consulting, organizational development, and project management while gaining hands-on experience with real-world client engagements. The ideal candidate will contribute to training needs assessments, curriculum design, material development, workshop facilitation, and the preparation of comprehensive client reports and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the planning and execution of training, learning, and capacity-development programs tailored to client organizational needs.

• Perform comprehensive desk research and data analysis to inform consulting strategies, training modules, and advisory services.

• Help lead training needs assessments, organizational evaluations, and competency gap analyses to identify skill deficiencies.

• Collaborate on the creation of training curricula, facilitator guides, slide decks, case studies, interactive exercises, and evaluation instruments.

• Coordinate the logistics and delivery of workshops, seminars, executive training sessions, conferences, and study tours.

• Provide pre-, during, and post-engagement support to consultants and facilitators to guarantee seamless program implementation.

• Gather, interpret, and analyze participant feedback, assessment outcomes, and program metrics to drive continuous improvement.

• Draft training reports, consulting documents, concept notes, business proposals, and presentation materials for client review.

• Engage in client meetings and stakeholder discussions, ensuring accurate documentation of decisions, action items, and follow-up tasks.

• Track project workplans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure all assignments meet quality standards and deadlines.

• Investigate emerging trends, policy shifts, management best practices, and sector-specific developments relevant to client objectives.

• Assist in crafting proposals, expressions of interest, and other business development resources to secure new consulting and training opportunities.

• Maintain organized records of project documentation, research files, client data, and program databases.

• Collaborate effectively with consultants, facilitators, project teams, and administrative personnel across various concurrent assignments.

• Execute additional duties as needed to support the successful delivery of consulting and capacity-building engagements.