Fellow – Young Leaders Program

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm that advises leading businesses, governments, and non-governmental organizations. They help clients make lasting improvements to their performance and realize their most important goals.

You will work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client’s engagement. This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. During some engagements you will also present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members. You will gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. Fellows receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams. This support includes a partner from your local office or practice assigned to you to help guide your career as well as formal training. Additionally, you will receive guidance and support from your local office in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network. You will be based in our Nairobi office and may also have an opportunity to work in other offices across Africa.

1. Play an active role in all aspects of the client’s engagement.
2. Gather and analyze information.
3. Formulate and test hypotheses.
4. Develop and communicate recommendations.
5. Present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members (during some engagements).
6. Collaborate with colleagues and clients to solve their toughest business problems.

1. Undergraduate or master’s degree with an excellent record of academic achievement
2. Less than 1 year of continuous work experience in any industry
3. Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities and/or in a work setting
4. Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
5. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
6. Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English