Summary The Learning & Development Consulting Associate plays a vital role in the design, coordination, and execution of consulting, training, and capacity-building initiatives for a diverse clientele spanning public, private, and development sectors. As a key member of a multidisciplinary consulting team, this early-career professional will engage in research, analysis, and the creation of tailored learning solutions. The position offers a unique opportunity to cultivate essential skills in management consulting, organizational development, and project management while gaining hands-on experience with real-world client engagements. The ideal candidate will contribute to training needs assessments, curriculum design, material development, workshop facilitation, and the preparation of comprehensive client reports and proposals. Responsibilities Facilitate the planning and execution of training, learning, and capacity-development programs tailored to client organizational needs. Perform comprehensive desk research and data analysis to inform consulting strategies, training modules, and advisory services. Help lead training needs assessments, organizational evaluations, and competency gap analyses to identify skill deficiencies. Collaborate on the creation of training curricula, facilitator guides, slide decks, case studies, interactive exercises, and evaluation instruments. Coordinate the logistics and delivery of workshops, seminars, executive training sessions, conferences, and study tours. Provide pre-, during, and post-engagement support to consultants and facilitators to guarantee seamless program implementation. Gather, interpret, and analyze participant feedback, assessment outcomes, and program metrics to drive continuous improvement. Draft training reports, consulting documents, concept notes, business proposals, and presentation materials for client review. Engage in client meetings and stakeholder discussions, ensuring accurate documentation of decisions, action items, and follow-up tasks. Track project workplans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure all assignments meet quality standards and deadlines. Investigate emerging trends, policy shifts, management best practices, and sector-specific developments relevant to client objectives. Assist in crafting proposals, expressions of interest, and other business development resources to secure new consulting and training opportunities. Maintain organized records of project documentation, research files, client data, and program databases. Collaborate effectively with consultants, facilitators, project teams, and administrative personnel across various concurrent assignments. Execute additional duties as needed to support the successful delivery of consulting and capacity-building engagements.