Caribou Digital is currently seeking experienced strategy and digital transformation consultants (any geography) to add to its bench of qualified independent contractor staff.
About Caribou Digital
Caribou Digital is a research and advisory firm that helps clients change the world through building inclusive and ethical digital economies. We work across a range of sectors and businesses, from startup financing to data analytics, to financial inclusion and the use of space for development, to ensure our clients lead the field in the use of technology to deliver equitable and sustainable development.
Strategy & Digital Transformation Overview
Caribou Digital’s Strategy & Digital Transformation Practice provides project-based consultancy services to government agencies, multilateral institutions, foundations, and companies across geographies and sectors. Projects might involve desk-based research to landscape an industry in a particular geography, conducting key informant interviews, synthesizing reports and data on a topic and identifying knowledge frontiers, data analysis/modeling, facilitating workshops, developing strategic recommendations, or writing white papers.
We are growing our consultant and advisor bench.
We are looking for exceptional applicants living anywhere in the world to join our bench of consultants and advisors. Qualified consultants and advisors would then be contacted to work on assignments as opportunities arise. While we currently do not offer full employment, we do work on the most interesting and pressing digital transformation opportunities and challenges we face as a society and with the best clients in the industry.
We are seeking Consultants and Advisors:
- Consultants drive the delivery of analysis, recommendations, and outputs for clients. We are interested in consultants at all levels—from analysts to engagement managers—particularly those with previous experience working for/with our clients or a top-tier consulting firm.
- Advisors are part-time subject-matter experts that inform and accelerate projects. We are interested in advisors with deep experience across digital economy topics. We seek geographical diversity and especially seek advisors connected with important actors and stakeholders at regional and national levels in their communities.
Typical Profile for Consultants
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at a top-tier university
- Several years (or more) of experience in a strategic advisory role at a leading consultancy working directly with clients or a similar experience
- Previously produced white papers, presented content via webinars or at conferences, or delivered analytical reports/decks for clients
- Deep knowledge or experience in at least one digital economy / digital transformation topical area
- Fluent English
- A self-starter that thrives working remotely/independently
- Strong relationship-building skillset
- Ability to think critically, challenge the status quo, and develop your own insights
- Attention to detail, analysis rigor, and a reputation for high quality outputs/deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to meet project timelines, deadlines and budget constraints
Your application should include a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please tell us how this opportunity fits your career objectives, particularly as you will be a bench staff member rather than a full-time employee. Please note that a cover letter is required.
Please apply separately to this position even if you have previously applied to another role at Caribou Digital. We will be screening applications and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis in 2023.