GRM Futures Group – Young Professionals Program

Job Description

GRM Futures Group – Young Professionals Program

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) provides a structured fast-track development opportunity for talented young individuals looking to build a career with GRM Futures Group. Through a number of rotations across Practice Areas, Operations, HR, Commercial Management and potentially in-country projects, you will foster a deep understanding of the business, market and context in which GRM Futures works. The program is designed around experiential learning consisting of induction, blended learning, mentorship, group projects and rotations to give you an intensive experience across the organization.

More about the program…

What’s in it for you?

GRM Futures will be investing directly in the career development of the YPs, in particular we will be offering the opportunity to:

• Be the future of one of the world’s leading and fastest-growing consultancies
• Work directly on projects that will make a difference to people’s lives around the world
• Experience an environment where you can explore new opportunities, and live and work in different countries to help grow and realise your potential
• Well-rounded professional development opportunity for high potential individuals
• Access internally to the best technical expertise (specialists in particular fields) and the most effective and efficient systems of project delivery
• Explore new opportunities and unleash your potential with the guidance of a dedicated professional mentor
• Develop business acumen and enhance the technical “know-how” through the program
• On successful graduation from the program, YPs will be guaranteed a permanent substantive role in the Operations Group or a GRM Futures Practice (technical) Area based on business requirements.

Location

Brisbane, London, Washington DC, Boston, Dubai

Duration

You will undertake a managed program of 5 rotations over a minimum of twenty four (24) months giving you exposure to all the key departments of GRM Futures Group.

Minimum education and experience required

• Preference will be given to candidates holding a Master’s degree in a relevant field (International Development, Business Administration/Management) with exceptional academic achievement
• Demonstrate aspiration to work in development management
• Preferably have less than three years’ relevant experience in one or more of the following sectors: Education; Health; Private Sector Development/Economic Growth; Governance & Accountability; Research, Monitoring & Evaluation; Impact Investment; Management Consulting; Private Sector Social Responsibility
• Willingness to travel and relocate based on business requirements
• Share and align with GRM Futures Group values
• Demonstrate the following behavioral competencies:
• Uses learning to grow
• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal relationships
• Personal drive
• Collaborative working
• Leading others

Should you be interested in joining a global leader in the development and delivery of Positive Impact Solutions, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria through the GRM International Careers Page http://www.grminternational.com/jobs.

We ask that you download and complete this cover letter template and append it to your CV when you apply.

Applications close on 7^th April 2015.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

About the Organization

About GRM Futures Group

GRM Futures is a leading international development company that partners with governments, institutions, and businesses worldwide to improve people's lives. With more than 120 projects operating in more than 60 countries, GRM Futures Group has a global client base, multisectoral focus, diverse technical offerings and a wide geographic reach. GRM Futures Group is one company with multiple brands. GRM Futures Group includes GRM International, Futures Group, the Effective Development Group, and theIDLgroup. For more information, please visit www.grmfuturesgroup.com.

About Palladium

Founded by Dr. Robert S. Kaplan and Dr. David P. Norton, Palladium helps clients solve their pressing strategy execution challenges and achieve superior performance through a set of integrated consulting and training services. Palladium’s approach combines expertise in proven strategy execution with integrated change management and leadership development programs. Palladium’s methods include the Execution Premium Process™ (XPP™), the Kaplan-Norton Balanced Scorecard™, and other best-practice frameworks that translate concepts into programs that deliver measurable results. The benefits of our approach are demonstrated in the Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy®, which recognizes organizations that improve performance through outstanding execution. For more information, visit www.thePalladiumGroup.com.