Senior Consultant- Corporate Gender Practice

Position: Senior Consultant- Corporate Gender Practice

Business Unit: Sustainability & Business Advisory

Location: Delhi / Bangalore / Mumbai/ Remote

About Sattva

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is an Indian-origin, Global impact consulting firm and since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, businesses, and government to deliver societal impact at scale.

We believe that Civil society, Business, and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our research & advisory services, knowledge platforms, and collaborative initiatives.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark, and the UK, but as a global organization, our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

About Sustainability and Business Advisory

Our Sustainability and Business Advisory unit partners with global corporates and funders to design and implement strategic interventions that support their sustainability goals. We craft focused strategies and forward-looking action plans, grounded in rigorous research and data-driven insights, to enable a meaningful transition towards net zero.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Consultant in the Corporate Gender Practice, you will work with corporate clients to design and implement strategies that advance gender equality and inclusion. You will contribute to research, advisory, thought leadership and consulting engagements, translating insights into actionable solutions that help organisations address gender gaps, strengthen women's participation, and integrate gender considerations into their business practices.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Excellence

• Lead and manage client engagements focused on gender inclusion in businesses and business ecosystems, as well as gender-lens investing.

• Develop high quality deliverables for clients that can ensure actionable recommendations for business strategies, workplace practices, and value chains.

• Build and manage relationships with corporate clients and key stakeholders to ensure high-quality project delivery.

• Translate client needs and research insights into practical solutions that drive measurable impact.

Research and Problem Solving

• Conduct gender assessments, landscape studies, benchmarking, and stakeholder consultations to identify gaps and opportunities.

• Analyse organizational policies, practices, and business operations through a gender lens.

• Develop frameworks, strategies, and implementation roadmaps to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.

• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and evidence-based recommendations for clients.

Market Engagement

• Track emerging trends, industry practices, and developments in corporate gender, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and women's economic empowerment.

• Contribute to proposals, business development initiatives, and thought leadership on gender and inclusion.

• Support the development of client solutions that promote gender-responsive and inclusive business practices.

Institution Building

• Contribute to internal knowledge development, tools, frameworks, and best practices within the Corporate Gender Practice.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen project delivery and organisational capabilities.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, learning-oriented work environment.

Must-Have 

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in consulting, gender and development, corporate sustainability, DEI, or social impact advisory.

• Graduate / Postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Development Management, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of gender equality, women's empowerment, and gender inclusion in corporate or development contexts.

• Experience in research, problem-solving, project management, and developing client-facing deliverables.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with corporate clients and diverse stakeholders.

• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.

• Ability to independently manage project workstreams, multiple priorities, and timelines.

Good-to-Have

• Experience working with corporates on gender strategy, workplace inclusion, women's leadership, or gender-responsive value chains.

• Familiarity with gender assessments, gender-lens frameworks, and relevant ESG or sustainability frameworks.

• Experience in designing or implementing initiatives focused on women's economic empowerment and inclusive business practices.

• Prior experience in a consulting or advisory organisation.

• Experience in proposal development, business development, and thought leadership.

Why Sattva?

It's not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody’s business.

• Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and the solutions you design

• Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment

• Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow, and deliver the best you can

• Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow

How to Prepare?

This is your opportunity to showcase not only your qualifications but also your unique personality and passion for making a meaningful impact. Approach your application with intentionality, ensuring that each word reflects your commitment to excellence and aligns seamlessly with the values of Sattva.

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Next Steps

Together towards a sustainable world with opportunity for all!

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Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.

At Sattva, we also provide additional support for limitations related to physical or mental disabilities. If you need reasonable additional support to apply for a position or participate in the interview process, please write to us at dei@sattva.co.in

We cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment for all our employees and reinforce diversity in our workplace. All applications regardless of race, religion, caste, color, place of origin, gender, sexuality, disability, and age will be welcome and will be fairly evaluated as per the requirements of the role.