Applications for 2024Â McKinsey & Company Young Leadership Programmes are now open. Apply below.
When is Application Deadline:
Not specified
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Tell Me About Award:
The Young Leadership Program (YLP) is a two-year full-time consulting program that develops exceptional, young local talent into real leaders. You will work as part of a client project team, collaborating with colleagues and clients to solve their toughest business problems. At the end of the program, high-performing fellows progress into a business analyst role.
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Responsibilities
- You will work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client engagement.
- This will include gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You will also have the opportunity to 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.
Type:
Internship
Who can Apply?
- Undergraduate or master’s degree with an excellent record of academic achievement
- Less than 1 year of continuous work experience in any industry
- Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities and/or in a work setting
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and the local language
Where will Award be Taken?
You will be based in Addis Ababa or Nairobi office and may also have an opportunity to work in other offices across Africa.
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Award?
The Young Leadership Program (YLP) is a two-year full-time consulting program that develops exceptional, young local talent into real leaders.
You will work as part of a client project team, collaborating with colleagues and clients to solve their toughest business problems. At the end of the program, high-performing fellows progress into a business analyst role.
How Long will Award Last?
2 years
How to Apply:
Available Opportunities
- Fellow – Young Leaders Program – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Fellow – Young Leaders Program, Nairobi, Kenya
- Fellow – Young Leaders Program, Lagos, Nigeria
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You will work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client engagement.
This will include gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You will also have the opportunity to 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.
To apply, please submit: A one-page CV, indicating your cumulative university GPA and high school mean grade.
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