Internee / Associate - Youth Development Program

Position: Internee / Associate
Locations: Peshawar
Job Type: 3-Month Internship → Potential Full-Time Role

About iConsult

iConsult (formerly Grant Thornton Consulting) is one of Pakistan’s most established management consulting and advisory firms. With 38 years of experience, 250+ professionals, and more than 1,000 assignments delivered across 25 countries, we work with leading corporations, government bodies, investors, and development organizations.

Our core service lines span Business Risk, Transaction Advisory, Technology Services, Human Resources, Climate & Green Finance, Social Policy, Strategy, and Organizational Development.

Our work is grounded in clarity, action, and measurable results—we bring the right expertise together and stay committed to creating meaningful impact for our clients and our people.

About the Youth Development Programme

The Youth Development Programme (YDP) at iConsult is designed to provide fresh graduates with a structured, hands-on introduction to the consulting profession.
This 3-month internship programme offers real project exposure, mentorship from senior consultants, and the opportunity to develop analytical, research, and client-facing skills.

Top-performing interns will be offered a full-time Associate position upon completion.

Position Overview:

As part of the YDP, you will work with consulting teams on assignments that involve research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of client deliverables across multiple sectors and service lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research, data analysis, and sector/industry reviews
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and client-facing materials
• Support fieldwork, interviews, and project coordination tasks
• Participate in internal discussions, brainstorming sessions, and problem-solving exercises
• Contribute to internal knowledge development and documentation

Required Qualifications

• ACCA/CA or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related fields
• Strong academic performance (CGPA 3.0+ preferred)

Required Skills

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking abilities
• Clear and effective communication (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive learning mindset

Why Join the Youth Development Programme?

• Structured exposure to multi-sector consulting assignments
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced consultants
• Real opportunities to contribute to impactful client work
• Skill-building in research, analysis, communication, and project coordination
• Clear pathway to full-time employment based on performance
• A strong foundation for a long-term consulting career

Job Types: Internship, Fresher
Contract length: 3 months

Application Question(s):

• From which location you are applying from?
• Do you hold (or are you in the final stages of) a CA/ACCA qualification OR a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Public Policy?
• is your CGPA 3.0 or above (or equivalent grading)?
• How would you rate your proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (specifically regarding data analysis and presentation creation)?
• In 150 words or less, explain why you want to join iConsult's Youth Development Programme and how your background aligns with management consulting.
• Briefly describe a complex problem you faced during a university project or previous internship. What specific steps did you take to solve it, and what was the outcome?
• This position begins as a 3-month internship with the potential for a full-time Associate role based on performance. Are you comfortable with this structure?

Work Location: In person