At Whiteshield we are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment regardless of individual characteristics. We recognize that our employees feel appreciated when their thoughts and values are respected and considered. We’re committed to maintaining and driving an inclusive culture and workplace where everyone’s talents are nurtured, and all feel empowered to contribute.

At Whiteshield, we seek to reward those who demonstrate exceptional individual achievements above and beyond expectations in the pursuit of continuously seeking excellence for our clients. When individuals excel, we demonstrate our appreciation and celebrate achievements by generously recognizing and supporting the career progression of those who make unique contributions to the firm.

At Whiteshield we recognize that our employees are the core to our success and believe that when our exceptional talent comes together, and wellbeing is a priority – innovation thrives. We are dedicated to promoting and encouraging a healthy work-life balance and as a result adopt a truly flexible working model to empower our employees to pursue a balance that suits their personal needs.

We recruit strategy, economist and public policy professionals, including former economists from international organisations, strategy consultants or private equity analysts.

We offer 3 to 12 month professional training programmes to students currently enrolled in top global universities and authorized seconded civil servants.

To further develop Public Policy knowledge and capabilities we offer 3 – 12 month professional training programmes for students who are yet to complete their studies as well as authorized seconded civil servants. Our Young Policy Leaders (YPL) track is particularly fitting for students wishing to pursue an enriching 3 months+ experience during the course of their studies. Taking part in our YPL programme will help to you to further develop your Public Policy knowledge and capabilities. Young Policy Leaders will be immersed in key projects and have the chance to work alongside and learn from our global network. You can be placed as an Associate/Economist or Senior Associate/ Senior Economist.

We work with a network of highly experienced economists, public policy experts and former senior policy makers who are leaders in their respective fields.

A global network of Public Policy Experts, Economists, and former Senior Policy Makers

Associate Directors

Global thought leaders that provide in-depth policy or functional expertise to our clients

Subject Matter Experts

Provide deep expert support to our project teams on specific topics.

• Passion for Economic Development and Public Policy
• Analytical Capabilities
• Outstanding Quantitative and Qualitative Skills
• Problem-Solving – Ability to detect issues and investigate ways to resolve them.
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Oral and Written communication
• Area Expertise
• Critical Thinking
• Ability to Perform Under Pressure
• Stakeholder Management – Including, influencing and negotiation
• Project Management
• Leadership Capabilities
• Excellent PowerPoint & Presentation Skills

• Degree in Management / Economics /Public Policy / International Relations, International Business/ Strategy / Mathematics/ Development Studies / Business Administration (Preferred).
• 2-3 years of experience in Consulting Firm or a Business-Related Environment (Preferred)
• As part of the application process, please list your final or most recent Grade Point Average (GPA) using the tables as a guide. You should list your GPA based on the country in which you completed or are completing your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. If that country is not listed, please make a reasonable and conservative estimate of your GPA.

We strive to attract exceptional talent from all around the world with the capabilities to deliver excellence for our clients, pushing the boundaries through innovative insights and effective public policy solutions. Our recruitment process is supported by a variety of assessments which are adapted as appropriate to cater for the breadth of profiles needed to optimize performance.

Our Recruitment process is designed to assess your experience and capabilities. Through a variety of assessments and as appropriate we evaluate several different competencies. Above all, we look for candidates that have a passion for what we do: nurturing innovation and impacting economic development.

• Analytical Capabilities
• Quantitative and Qualitative Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Critical & Creative Thinking
• Ability to Perform Under Pressure
• Leadership Capabilities
• Passion for Public Policy
• Resilience & Flexibility
• Drive & Independence

At Whiteshield the emotional and physical wellbeing of our employees is forefront of mind – we want our employees to feel supported and empowered to put their wellbeing first.

To support a sustainable and fulfilling work-life balance we ensure our employees have the time off that they need to focus on what matters most for them.

Family is important to us at Whiteshield and as a result we have various options available within our work-life balance program to give you the time away from work that you need

We recognize and value everyone’s desire for professional and personal growth and therefore offer a variety of opportunities to support individual development and career aspirations. We are dedicated to building breadth of experience across the public and private sector through a variety of projects to optimize performance and agility and at the same time are committed to supporting the development of specific expertise.

Commitment to deliver excellence for our clients is recognised at Whiteshield and we match this through our commitment to recognize what’s best for our employees. Our objective is to create a flexible work environment where we respond at pace to client demands while also giving our employees full control and trust to manage their time in a way that suits them.

We focus on high value missions, prioritising what matters most to our clients.