Genesis Young Professionals Intake

Genesis is a leading impact and strategy consultancy and has worked in more than 115 countries globally. We are focussed on the Young World and doing work that matters.

In a world undergoing convulsive technological and political change, Genesis partners with key actors to deliver urgent, lasting impact in critical areas.

Genesis, an impact firm founded, incorporated and headquartered in Africa, has worked in 52 African countries, and more than 115 countries globally. Uniquely, Genesis is focused on the Young World – the arc of countries with young populations stretching across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Southeast Asia. The Young World is poised to drive a new wave of global growth.

Our job at Genesis is to help societies, governments, and businesses across the Young World succeed at five fundamental historic transitions:

The Human Transition: The Young World's demographic dividend can only be realised it its people are equipped with fundamental tools needed to succeed

The Economic Transition: Young World countries must create pathways to productive employment and entrepreneurship, facilitating a large-scale shift from informal work to the formal economy

The Urban Transition: The pace of urbanisation in the Young World is unprecedented, meaning both risks and opportunities are amplified

The Climate Transition: The Young World faces a unique challenge: It must expand access to energy while simultaneously developing sustainably and building its defences against extreme weather

The Leadership Transition: Countries across the Young World need to build better institutions and craft ambitions yet achievable visions for the way forward

To do this work, we are building a new type of impact firm.

About Genesis’ Annual Graduate Intake – Genesis Young Professionals Cohort 2026

As part of the firm’s growth, Genesis welcomes cohorts of young talent each year. Candidates may be newly or recently qualified graduates, as well as early career professionals, who are driven to contribute to meaningful work that brings about positive change and development. Successful candidates join as young professionals from the commencement of employment.

At Genesis, we are committed to nurturing talent that is passionate about impact. We welcome applications from students and recent graduates studying at universities across the globe, provided they have the legal right to work in South Africa or Kenya.

For the 2026 intake, Analyst roles are available in two practice areas only: Shared Value and Impact (SVI) and Competition and Regulatory Economics (CRE).

What our work offers:

We offer you an opportunity to work on important work that makes a difference, in tandem with a steep learning curve. We will invest in your professional development through on-the-job learning, regular feedback and mentoring, structured training and coaching programmes, as well as the opportunity to progress your career.

In addition, the Genesis offer includes:

Doing work that matters from day 1, often in countries other than your own

A fertile ground for learning enabled by our internal flat structure. You'll work in high-performance teams within a collaborative and supportive culture

Building your skills and confidence to enable you to make an impact and develop as an expert in your field

Exposure to projects, solving real and high-impact problems alongside clients in the public, private, and donor sectors

Becoming part of the solution – helping rewrite the scripts of how impact firms can bring about change at scale in complex situations

What’s in it for you - The Genesis Deal

At Genesis, we offer more than just a job, we offer a meaningful opportunity to build your career while contributing to impactful work across Africa and beyond. Here’s what you can expect:

Meaningful Work: You’ll contribute to important, real-world issues, work with decision-makers, and solve complex problems that create lasting value

Passionate and Talented Teams: You’ll collaborate in high-performing teams that live our values. Everyone plays a critical role, and teamwork is key to our success

A Professional, Challenging, and Supportive Environment: Our culture is dynamic, respectful, and rooted in trust. You’ll be challenged to grow – and supported every step of the way

Career Development: We invest in your growth through structured feedback, skills development, and clear opportunities to advance in your care