SENIOR CONSULTANT

Embedding Impact is a social impact measurement and management consultancy driven to enable social value creation at the intersection of business and society. We deliver value for organisations through measuring social value created and using these insights to deepen impact using stakeholder centric and data driven methodologies. We are an entrepreneurial organisation, and our approach and culture embrace such a spirit. Our clients range from businesses, government agencies, civil society organisations, community trusts, endowment trusts, and foundations to social enterprises. Based in Johannesburg or Cape Town , Embedding Impact seeks to fill the following vacancy : SENIOR CONSULTANT : SOCIAL IMPACT MEASUREMENT & MANAGEMENT This exceptional, well‑grounded team player with strong leadership abilities will be responsible for private and public sector client advisory and consulting on impact management solutions. The work includes, but is not limited to, developing and implementing impact strategies, and measuring and managing impact performance. Team responsibilities entail driving project progress for client delivery and managing a team of consultants and graduates. A strong detail-orientation, as well as data analysis and management skills are key for any applicant to be considered. Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Impact Management and / or Sustainability would be advantageous. A solid competence in quantitative assessment and reporting is essential. Experience in the mining sector would also be advantageous. Key Responsibilities Execute and manage day‑to‑day activities of Social Impact Management projects, including supporting teams technically and managerially to ensure high quality deliverables to the client. Measure and evaluate the impact of projects and programmes including materiality, stakeholder mapping, development of impact frameworks and reporting. Manage a team of consultants and graduates. Provide input to Partners on the strategic direction of the business. Undertake necessary research to support consulting practice. Manage impact information and databases relating to internal and external projects. Lead and manage team productivity for successful client delivery. Minimum Requirements An exceptional team player and natural leader with an executive presence and a high level of self‑mastery. Strong emotional intelligence and an ability to engage confidentially with high level professionals and executives, particularly from the mining industry. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree – Preferably in either of these fields: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Statistics, Commerce, Sustainability, Development studies or other relevant fields; studying towards a Master’s Degree in Development Studies, M&E or Sustainability would be advantageous. 5‑7 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, activity monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and report writing is essential. Strong focus on delivering tangible quantitative analysis and deliverables. Ability to multi‑task and work in a demanding area with little need for management supervision or intervention. Excellent project management skills and experience in managing a project end‑to‑end. Demonstratable experience in managing a team to deliver on a project. Experience participating in the collective coordination of the work of the team by contributing to setting priorities, motivating self and others, and resolving team conflicts. Ability and willingness to work in an entrepreneurial environment (small organisation) preferable. Possess a valid SA driver’s licence (and has functional and independent driving experience). Willingness to travel. Please view the full job description and application instructions on the vacancies page at and email your application by Monday. #J-18808-Ljbffr