Vera Solutions - Associate Consultant

Associate Consultant

Position Overview :

- As an Associate Consultant, you'll gain first-hand experience implementing program monitoring, management, and evaluation data systems that unlock transparency, accountability, and data-informed decision-making for organizations around the world.

- You will be a key member of our consulting team - designing, configuring, and implementing customized systems centered on Salesforce, the world's leading cloud-computing platform.

- Associate Consultants play crucial roles across the full project cycle - from determining the initial needs of the client and translating those needs into technical specifications, building customized data systems, integrating products, testing systems, and training users.

- You'll join as part of Vera's 2023-24 Fellowship cohort, providing you with a support network to ensure accelerated growth, ongoing learning opportunities, leadership development, and mentorship from leaders within Vera.

- Additionally, you will have the opportunity to research new technologies, support directors in the sales process, and build relationships with our clients.

Qualifications and Experience :

Essential :

- Bachelor's degree - what you studied isn't critical; what you're passionate about is

- 2+ years professional experience, especially in consulting, professional services, data management, monitoring and evaluation, and/or technology (most fellows have 1-10 years of work experience)

- Curiosity and problem-solving skills

- Exceptional work ethic - eager to hit the ground running and contribute to team's success

- Ability to work remotely (from the office and/or clients at times)

- Able to demonstrate a high level of trust and self discipline

- Strong aptitude for technology and data

- Excellent written and verbal communication (English) and relational skills

- Demonstrated interest in the social sector

- Collaborative spirit - excited to work on diverse teams

Desirable :

- 1+ years experience working with Salesforce and the Force.com platform, or other cloud-based relational databases

- Salesforce Certifications

- Project management professional certifications

- Project management experience

- Advanced degree in relevant area

Onboarding & Training : The 2023-24 Fellowship will kick off in June with a comprehensive virtual onboarding and training program. Through a mix of dynamic sessions, technical trainings, and team-building activities, you will gain a holistic understanding of Vera's work, meet with teammates around the globe, and work in groups to apply your learnings through an intensive case study exercise.