Genesis Global Young Professionals Programme Vacancy 2027

Opportunity Overview

Genesis is dedicated to cultivating exceptional talent driven by a passion for creating impact. Each year, the firm welcomes cohorts of Young Professionals who are eager to tackle complex, real-world challenges. This Global Young Professionals Programme focuses primarily on students, recent postgraduates, and early-career professionals from leading universities across the United Kingdom, Kenya, and the wider African continent.

The programme offers a distinctive alternative to traditional global management consultancies. It combines the agility of a boutique firm, a flat organisational structure, and direct access to senior leadership, all while delivering high-impact, real-world projects. Participants can expect to work on high-stakes problems from day one, engage in fast-paced professional development supported by structured learning programmes and mentorship, and utilise AI-augmented consulting tools within a collaborative and pro-social culture.

Participants are typically based at Genesis hubs in South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town) or Kenya (Nairobi), as the firm believes in the benefits of in-person collaboration. However, exceptions may be considered for outstanding candidates in other locations on a case-by-case basis.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: Possess a postgraduate degree in Economics, Applied Economics, PPE, Public Policy, International Development, Development Studies, Business Science / Accounting, Health Economics, or related quantitative/social science disciplines.
• Legal Right to Work: Must hold the legal right to work in the specific location for which they apply.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Positive Scepticism: Ability to critically question, interrogate, and contextualise data and AI-generated outputs.
• Intellectual Curiosity: Fast learner, excited by ambiguous problems, and brings a creative, "big-picture" perspective.
• Collaborative: Inclined to engage with team members, senior leaders, and clients, with confidence to communicate proactively.
• Adaptability: High resilience and agility to manage multiple project streams, balance shifting priorities, and advance deliverables in dynamic environments.
• Implementation Mindset: Driven to achieve results, balancing academic rigour with practical time and budget constraints.
• Analytical & Quantitative Skills: Strong ability to handle, clean, and interpret quantitative or qualitative data. Foundational comfort with analytical software (e.g., Stata, R, Python, Excel) is advantageous.
• Digital & AI Fluency: Comfort and active curiosity in utilising modern AI tools (e.g., Gemini, Claude) to streamline research and workflows.
• Communication: Strong English communication, storytelling, and writing skills. Business proficiency in French or Portuguese is highly desirable for regional project expansion.

Key Responsibilities

As a Young Professional, your responsibilities will include:

• Working on high-stakes, real-world problems in collaboration with decision-makers across the public, private, and donor sectors.
• Engaging in projects that often extend beyond your home country.
• Participating in structured Learning & Development programmes, including Genesis' proprietary G+ problem-solving methodology, and formal mentorship.
• Utilising cutting-edge AI tools to enhance critical synthesis and problem-solving, moving beyond manual production tasks.
• Contributing to high-performing, passionate teams that foster transparency, mutual support, intellectual debate, and teamwork.

What the Work Involves

Working at Genesis as a Young Professional means immersing yourself in a dynamic environment focused on impactful problem-solving. Day-to-day, you will be tasked with analysing complex challenges and developing practical solutions, often collaborating directly with senior decision-makers. You'll work within a team-oriented setting, primarily based in office hubs such as Johannesburg or Cape Town, but with the potential for international project involvement.

The role encourages continuous learning and professional growth, supported by specific programmes and mentorship. You will be expected to leverage advanced AI tools to streamline your work, allowing you to focus on critical thinking and strategic input. This is a role for individuals who thrive on intellectual challenge, collaboration, and making a tangible difference in the real world.

How to Apply

To apply for the Genesis Global Young Professionals Programme 2027, please follow these steps:

• Visit the official application portal: https://apply.workable.com/genesis-analytics/j/531C1C674E/apply/
• Click on the "Apply" button on the page and complete the application process as directed.