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Business Consultant (Full-Time)

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September 5, 2024

Position: Business Consultant

Relevant Experience Required: 2-3 years

Job Functions: Development & Management Consulting

Deadline: Saturday, September 28, 2024

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About the Development & Management Consulting Team

We provide research, consulting, technical assistance and project management services to bilateral/multilateral development partners, private sector entities, foundations and NGO/INGOs. We conduct value chain assessment, implementation projects, gender analysis, M&E studies, project planning and strategy development and policy analysis.

LightCastle also specializes in creating knowledge content on a regular basis for various sectors, themes, and contemporary socio-economic issues.  Apart from providing research and technical assistance to development partners, we also implement a number of long term projects funded by international donors and development partners.

Private sector engagement remains at the core of our value addition and we adopt a systemic approach to solving development challenges. The team specializes in a number of sectors and cross-cutting themes including the likes of agriculture, RMG, Financial Inclusion/DFI, WASH, women economic empowerment, enterprise development, Market System Development, skills and livelihood. 

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Business, Development Studies, Humanities, Finance, Management, Economics or any relevant field
  • General understanding and experience in the area of research and development consulting
  • Understanding of market systems, private sector development, project monitoring and evaluation 
  • Candidates having a background in research and experience of working for development or research agencies are encouraged to apply
  • Digesting secondary knowledge pieces on a regular basis to uncover unique insights and presenting them to stakeholders/audience in effective and engaging format    
  • Willing to work in a creative, collaborative, and result-oriented team environment
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize
  • Professional attitude, intellectual curiosity, good team player, stakeholder service orientation
  • Able to apply effective analytical and critical reasoning skills to methods related to primary (both quantitative and qualitative) and secondary data 
  • Good proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and intermediate level expertise in data analysis.
  • Solid problem-solving capabilities
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent English & Bangla communication skills – both written and oral

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist in managing short and long term research and implementation projects
  • Devise research methodology and data capture instruments and data collection plan for research engagement
  • Maintain regular communication with the client as well as internal stakeholders while managing the project
  • Coordinate with field teams for research initiatives and engage with sectoral stakeholders for ecosystem level engagements/collaborations
  • Analyze data, prepare reports and slide decks for the end clients or knowledge pieces
  • Travel outside Dhaka and engage with beneficiaries and other value chain actors
  • Analyze sectors and value chains using a cross cutting lens

Salary: Market Competitive & Negotiable (Depending on Qualification & Experience)

LightCastle Partners is an equal opportunity employer. It believes in fostering diversity in the workplace and does not discriminate based on gender, color, or race.

About LightCastle Partners 

At LightCastle, we take a data-driven approach to creating opportunities for growth and impact. We consult and collaborate with development partners, the public sector, and private organizations to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth that positively changes the lives of people at scale.

Our services include Management & Development Consulting, Entrepreneurship Ecosystem & Investments, Market Entry Advisory, and Digital Transformation. Till date, we have consulted for 150+ development partners & private organizations on 250 + projects,  collaborated with 1500+ SMEs & startups, mobilized U$ 150 million+ in investments, and supported 50+ accelerator/ incubator programs across Bangladesh. LightCastle also hosts the largest market and industry datasets in Bangladesh across 30+ industries.

LightCastle Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. It believes in fostering diversity in the workplace and does not discriminate based on gender, color, or race.

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