Unsolicited Application

Maximize your potential. Tackle the world’s toughest problems. Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a global development leader.

We welcome applications from experienced communications professionals and creative strategists at all career stages who want to shape, design, and execute impactful communication strategies, concepts, and content that address global development challenges. Successful applicants will contribute to strengthening and expanding Dalberg Media’s portfolio through high-quality advisory, creative development, and strategic execution.

About Dalberg Media

Dalberg Media is a mission-driven communications and experience consultancy, which seeks to empower and mobilize people to solve global development challenges by collective, sustained action. We design and deliver communication products to build awareness and push agendas. We invent and execute action-oriented experiences, such as global convenings, innovation labs, and campaigns to equip people with the skills needed for developing impactful solutions. Through content creation, publications, and social media, we disseminate compelling stories to fuel positive change.

We are doers and creators working in close cooperation with a global network of partners and organizations, including United Nation agencies, international foundations, large corporations, governments, NGOs, and financial institutions. We are a culturally attuned organization with a passion for diversity, changing narratives, and overcoming stereotypes.

Dalberg Media is part of Dalberg Group – we are a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. Comprised of Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Data Insights, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Media, and Dalberg Research. Our businesses approach problems differently and work together to create an impact on a scale.

Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 23 worldwide locations. For more information, please visit Dalberg.

DO YOU BREAK THE MOULD?

We are looking for forward-thinking, creative communicators who want to influence the global development agenda. You bring sharp analytical and written communication skills, along with the ability to develop and scale communication concepts, products and strategies. We value self-starters with an entrepreneurial mindset and the drive to work independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Roles we welcome

• Interns
• Consultants
• Senior Consultants
• Project Managers
• Portfolio Manager / PMO

Ideal qualifications

This is an open call across all levels and welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds. Strong candidates may have:

• Professional experience in communications, consulting, media, design, global development, or a related field
• A creative mindset and the ability to communicate compellingly in both written and visual formats
• Experience managing complex processes and delivering high-quality outputs under tight timelines
• Fluency in written and spoken English (Nordic languages, French, or Spanish are a plus)
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience running social media campaigns and analyzing performance data
• Skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign
• Experience with WordPress, Squarespace, or similar platforms
• Understanding of SEO best practices

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital or parental status, socio-economic background, or any other aspect of identity or lived experience.

PROJECTS YOU COULD IMPACT

“What You’ll Do”

• Develop and implement communication strategies for global development initiatives
• Collaborate with clients and partners to design impactful campaigns
• Create compelling content across digital and print platforms
• Support facilitation of workshops and global convenings

Experiences & Facilitation

Dalberg Media delivers large-scale, impact-oriented experiences for clients such as the Gates Foundation, WDF, and Merck Group. Our work includes designing community campaigns, facilitating training workshops, and developing implementation tools for global platforms in sustainability and innovation. Consultants may contribute to workshop facilitation, project strategy, research, stakeholder engagement, or program design.

Advocacy & Campaigns

We partner with nonprofits, governments, and businesses to advance their sustainable development agendas. Past projects include ocean-plastic mobilization campaigns, global health dissemination strategies, and partnerships explorations for philanthropic foundations. Consultants help analyze trends, develop strategic recommendations, and produce reports, graphics, and narratives that drive action.

Content Production & Storytelling

We build narratives that shift perspectives and spark engagement. Our work ranges from storytelling labs to investigative health journalism through our platform RE:Solve Global Health. Consultants may lead content strategy, write stories, develop visuals, and shape communication packages across formats.

not just another consultancy role

Regardless of level, anyone who joins Dalberg Media becomes an integral part of our team. You will engage across all phases, from research and strategy to implementation and delivery. Our mission:

"We are a global group of changemakers working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential."

You will receive tailored mentoring, support, and development opportunities from experienced team members. We expect consultants to take ownership of their work, collaborate closely with colleagues and partners, and contribute actively to shaping the direction of our projects.

Note: Employment is conditional on the candidate having, or independently securing, the right to live and work in their chosen location.

Practicalities

We accept unsolicited applications for positions based in Copenhagen, Nairobi, and New Delhi.

To be considered, please include:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Relevant academic transcripts (if applicable)
4. Portfolio or work samples (encouraged for creative profiles)

Dalberg Media values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We offer flexibility for work-life harmonization, incl. parental leave and flexible working options.

Dalberg has pledged to three commitments for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) across the firm:

COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually, to hold ourselves accountable, report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.

COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.

COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm.

If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 

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