Senior Consultant

Join to apply for the Senior Consultant role at APCO.

As APCO continues its evolution from a communications agency to a globally integrated advisory first firm, the Chief International Development Officer (CIDO) - who also serves as MENA Chairman - supports this journey by driving international development and regional leadership priorities.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant with a strong foundation in communications and consulting to support the CIDO across his dual mandate. This role is ideal for a dynamic early career professional who combines analytical sharpness with exceptional communication skills, and who thrives in fast paced, global, and multi stakeholder environments.

This is a unique opportunity to gain first hand exposure to senior leadership, international business development, and cross regional advisory projects - while contributing to APCO's next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on geopolitical, market, and industry trends to inform the CIDO's international development agenda.
• Develop briefing notes, talking points, and strategic communications for internal and external engagements.
• Support the preparation of materials for client meetings, regional leadership sessions, and international forums.
• Assist in coordinating cross regional initiatives between MENA, Asia, and other priority markets.
• Track progress of key projects and ensure timely follow up on action items.
• Maintain effective communication across sector leads, practice teams, and external partners.
• Draft executive level presentations, reports, and dashboards for leadership meetings.
• Support the preparation of board level updates, business reviews, and thought leadership outputs.
• Ensure consistency of messaging and alignment with APCO's global advisory first narrative.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives such as new market entries, high profile summits, and advisory product pilots.
• Support internal capability building efforts, including knowledge management and best practice sharing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in consulting or professional services.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem structuring skills; ability to provide insights clearly.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills; able to communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact.
• Collaborative mindset with strong organizational discipline and attention to detail.
• High levels of adaptability, curiosity, and professional maturity to work directly with senior executives.
• Regional or international exposure, particularly in MENA and/or Asia, is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate studies desirable but not mandatory.