McKinsey&Company 2021-2022 Young Leadership Program for Young Africans

Published: 18 Oct 2021

Applications for McKinsey&Company Young Leadership Program (YLP) are now open for young Africans to experience McKinsey&Company in Kenya & the Africa Delivery Hub in Ethiopia.

The Young Leaders Program (YLP) is a two year full time consulting program that develops exceptional young local talent into real leaders. You’ll work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client engagement. At the end of the program, high-performing Fellows progress into a PSS Analyst role in ADH.

Fellow – Young Leadership Programme

You’ll be based in our Nairobi office and may also have an opportunity to work in other offices across Africa.The Young Leadership Programme (YLP) is a two-year full-time consulting program that develops exceptional young local Kenyan talent into real leaders.You’ll work as part of a client project team, collaborating with colleagues and clients to solve their toughest business problems. At the end of the program, high-performing fellows progress into a business analyst role.

McKinsey Young Leadership Program

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Country to study	Kenya
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	McKinsey & Company Young Leadership Program (YLP)

McKinsey Young Leadership Program Benefits

• You’ll collaborate with colleagues and clients to solve their toughest business problems. This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations.
• You’ll also have the opportunity to present results to client management, and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members.
• In this role you will gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm.
• Young Leaders receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams. This support includes a Partner from your local office or the practice assigned to you to help guide your career as well as formal training in your 2- 3 years.
• Additionally, you’ll receive guidance and support from your local office in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network.

Requirements for McKinsey Young Leadership Program

• Academic degree
• Fewer than 2 years of continuous work experience in any industry
• Great potential in leadership, problem solving and entrepreneurial drive

Check also:
Fully Funded: University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to McKinsey & Company Young Leadership Program (YLP) on jobs.mckinsey.com to apply

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