Genesis is a leading impact and strategy consultancy with a global footprint, having worked in over 115 countries.
Headquartered and founded in Africa, Genesis specializes in addressing critical challenges faced by the Young World—regions with predominantly young populations across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
The firm is committed to delivering urgent, lasting impact across five key transitions: the Human, Economic, Urban, Climate, and Leadership Transitions.
About the Opportunity
As part of its ongoing growth, Genesis invites applications for its 2026 Cohort of Young Professionals.
Application Deadline: April 24, 2025
Reference Number: YPPARZM20250423
This program targets newly or recently qualified graduates and early career professionals with a passion for impactful work and development.
Successful candidates will join as Young Professionals from the start of employment.
Available Analyst Roles:
- Shared Value and Impact (SVI)
- Competition and Regulatory Economics (CRE)
Who Should Apply
Candidates must be studying or have recently graduated from universities worldwide, with the legal right to work in South Africa or Kenya.
What We Offer:
- The chance to work on meaningful projects that make a difference, often in international settings
- Rapid professional growth through on-the-job learning, mentorship, and structured training
- Exposure to high-impact problems across sectors including public, private, and donor agencies
- A collaborative, high-performance work environment with a flat organizational structure
- The opportunity to develop into an impact-driven expert
What’s in it for You – The Genesis Deal:
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to real-world challenges with decision-makers
- Talented Teams: Collaborate with passionate professionals committed to our values
- Supportive Environment: Grow within a culture rooted in respect and trust
- Career Development: Clear pathways for growth and leadership
Candidate Profile:
Ideal candidates possess a balanced blend of intellect, technical skills, and a consulting mindset. They are passionate, self-motivated, resilient, and eager problem solvers who value integrity and ethical conduct.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Postgraduate degrees in Economics, Development Studies, International Development, Public Policy, Sustainability, or related fields
- Master’s degrees in the above disciplines are highly desirable
- Demonstrated leadership potential and project management ability
- Strong analytical skills (qualitative and quantitative)
- Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills in English
Location & Work Arrangements:
This intake is targeted at candidates based in South Africa and Kenya with existing legal work rights.
Preference is for analysts to be based at our offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Nairobi. A hybrid work model will be adopted, combining in-office and remote work.
How to Apply:
- Submit your application via our career portal.
- If interested in multiple roles, please apply separately for each.
- After submission, you will receive a confirmation email.
- Please ensure your uploaded documents do not exceed 4MB in total.
- Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within three weeks. If no feedback is received, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Genesis Analytics reserves the right to not proceed with any appointment and is committed to employment equity and confidentiality.
This is a unique opportunity to launch your career in a dynamic, impactful environment dedicated to creating meaningful change across the Young World.
We look forward to your application!
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