Applications are currently invited from suitably qualified African graduates for the 2024 McKinsey & Company Young Leadership Program. This is an internship opportunity open to West African graduates who have completed or are yet to begin their country’s mandatory national youth service. Interested persons are encouraged to apply.
The Young Leaders Programme is a 1-year full-time consulting program designed for recent university graduates from different academic backgrounds interested in pursuing an exciting career in consulting and passionate about working in Africa.
SUMMARY:
- Company/Organization(s): McKinsey & Company
- Program Type: Graduate internship
- Program Location: Lagos, Nairobi, Addis Ababa
- Program Duration: 1-2 years
- Available Slot: Several
- Basic Qualifications: Young graduates
- Nationality: Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia
Also Check: McKinsey Forward Africa Program 2024 for Young Africans
Eligibility Criteria | McKinsey & Company Young Leadership Program 2024
The eligibility condition might vary based on applicant’s location. However, general requirements include;
- Undergraduate or master’s degree with an excellent record of academic achievement
- 0-3 years of continuous work experience in any industry
- Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities and/or in a work setting
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and the local language
What to Expect:
- This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations.
- You’ll also have the opportunity to present results to clients and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members.
- You’ll gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to McKinsey.
- YLPs receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams.
- Following the end of the YLP, assuming good performance, you may be offered a full-time business analyst role with the office.
How to Apply:
The interested applicants can apply for the opportunity based on their locations via the links;
- Fellow – Young Leaders Program – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Fellow – Young Leaders Program, Nairobi, Kenya
- Fellow – Young Leaders Program, Lagos, Nigeria
Then proceed to click on the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the page to proceed to the application portal.
Application Deadline: Not Specified