Young Leaders Program

Fellow – Young Leaders Program

McKinsey & Company is hiring a Fellow for its Young Leaders Program in Nairobi. In this role, you will join consulting teams to gather data, analyze challenges, and develop client recommendations. You will receive extensive training and dedicated mentorship to build your consulting skills and professional network. If you are a driven problem-solver with leadership potential and a strong academic background, we invite you to explore this opportunity and submit your application to begin your consulting journey with McKinsey.

McKinsey & Company is a premier American global management consulting firm founded in 1926 that advises top organizations, governments, and institutions on strategic, operational, and organizational challenges.

McKinsey & Company opened its Nairobi office in 2014, serving as a hub for East Africa to support public and private sector clients on sustainable growth, agriculture, financial services, and digital transformation. Located in Lavington, the firm employs over 50 professionals, focusing on impactful, local-oriented strategies.

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

What you’ll do

You will work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client’s engagement.

This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. During some engagements you will also present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members.

You will gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. Fellows receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams. This support includes a partner from your local office or practice assigned to you to help guide your career as well as formal training. Additionally, you will receive guidance and support from your local office in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network.

You will be based in our Nairobi office and may also have an opportunity to work in other offices across Africa.

The Young Leadership Program (YLP) is a two-year full-time consulting program that develops exceptional young local Kenyan talent into real leaders. You will work as part of a client project team, collaborating with colleagues and clients to solve their toughest business problems. At the end of the program, high-performing fellows progress into a business analyst role.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate or master’s degree with an excellent record of academic achievement
• Less than 1 year 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