Genesis Analytics has launched its Global Young Professionals Programme for 2027, offering postgraduate students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals the chance to engage in consultancy work with an emphasis on economics, public policy, development, data analysis, and impact evaluation.
About the Opportunity
This full-time programme integrates young professionals into real consulting projects addressing economic, developmental, and public-sector challenges. Unlike typical internships, participants are actively involved in problem-solving, client engagements, and analytical tasks. The learning experience includes mentorship and structured professional development built around the firm’s proprietary G+ problem-solving methodology.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants should hold a postgraduate qualification in relevant disciplines such as Economics, Applied Economics, Philosophy Politics & Economics (PPE), Public Policy, International Development, Development Studies, Business Science, Accounting, or Health Economics. Candidates must have the legal right to work in one of the programme’s main hubs in South Africa (Johannesburg or Cape Town) or Nairobi, Kenya, although exceptions may be made for exceptional candidates elsewhere.
Key Requirements and Skills
- A strong academic record at postgraduate level in preferred quantitative or social science fields.
- Analytical and quantitative skills, with familiarity in tools like Stata, R, Python, and Excel considered advantageous.
- Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in French or Portuguese is an asset.
- Digital and AI fluency, including a critical approach to AI-generated content, is increasingly valued.
- A clear disclosure of any use of AI tools when preparing the application materials is mandatory.
Programme Locations
The primary work locations are Genesis Analytics offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, and Nairobi, Kenya.
Important Dates
The application deadline is 10 November 2026 at 16:00 South African Standard Time.
What to Expect as a Young Professional
Successful candidates will gain:
- Exposure to meaningful projects with clients in public, private, and donor sectors.
- Structured mentorship and professional development.
- Access to AI-augmented consulting tools.
- A collaborative, intellectually stimulating work environment.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through Genesis Analytics’ recruitment platform. Candidates should apply for each position separately if interested in multiple hubs or roles.
Before You Apply
Applicants should carefully tailor their CVs to highlight relevant postgraduate qualifications, research topics, technical skills, statistical analysis, and experience related to consulting or development sectors. The cover letter should explain the applicant’s motivation, connecting personal career goals with Genesis Analytics’ work, including a mandatory paragraph disclosing any AI use in preparing the application. Genuine communication skills and teamwork examples are also important.
Further Resources
For those who are still studying or considering postgraduate paths aligned with economics, public policy, or consulting, exploring further educational options and career pathways can help enhance readiness for this programme. Structured graduate development opportunities also exist through SETA platforms and other internship programmes.
