Senior Consultant

Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Employment Entity: United States (Relocation Required)
Base Salary: $113,600
Check out our values-driven benefits below!

Please note: The position will be employed under our U.S. entity, for a project based in Geneva, Switzerland. Candidates must have the right to work in the United States; Vera will support the visa and work permit process for Switzerland. This role is tied to a specific project assignment.

Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact. We encourage all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions. As a social enterprise and certified B Corporation, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.

Position Overview

This Senior Consultant role is tied to a specific large client project in Geneva. While you’ll be a fully integrated member of our consulting team, your work will focus primarily on supporting this one client engagement in collaboration with our CEO and one of our implementation partners.

Consultants are involved throughout the entirety of a project’s life cycle – discovery and design, platform configuration, and training/rollout. This role is anticipated to primarily work on-site with a client, with occasional remote work.

At Vera, you will join a team of passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all dedicated to improving the way social impact organizations operate. We’re a self-motivated, creative group, and we emphasize collaboration, flexibility, and professionalism.

Primary Responsibilities:

Facilitate workshops and gather business requirements
In partnership with Architects, design solutions, and collaborate with clients and partners to build solutions.
Configure, test, and deploy high-quality systems
Deliver client training
Engage with a range of client and partner stakeholders, ensuring needs are listened to and addressed
Support clients in other relevant project delivery areas e.g., technical documentation, data migration etc.
Contribute to Vera’s learning environment by sharing learnings and insights with our consulting and product teams

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

6+ years professional experience, especially in technology, the social sector, or consulting
Experience with Salesforce or other cloud relational database systems
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Previous stakeholder management experience
Consensus builder who is fantastic at fostering relationships, generating buy-in from multiple stakeholders for proposed solutions, and building trust
Curiosity and problem-solving skills
Strong aptitude for using technology and data
Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills
Ability to carry tasks forward independently or ask for help along the way
Meticulousness, punctuality, and outstanding attention to detail
Ability/willingness to be based in Geneva at least 3 days per week, preferably full-time

Preferred

Advanced degree
Business analysis experience
Salesforce certifications (including Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification)
Significant experience with data analysis software (Example – Power BI, Stata, etc.).
Proficient in the use of G-Suite applications, O365, Atlassian (Confluence, Jira), and/or other common cloud-based software.
Experience in Grant Management, Impact Measurement, or Strategic Planning.
Knowledge of or experience with Amp Impact

Compensation & Benefits

Vera Solutions offers competitive compensation (including benefits), commensurate with experience and cost of living.

Employee Incentive Plan

All employees participate in our Employee Incentive Plan. Employees receive stock options, aligned to their job title and location, as part of their total compensation package.

Sabbatical

To showcase our commitment to employee growth and well-being, Vera offers a paid sabbatical to employees who complete three consecutive years.

Student Loans

To help employees with outstanding student loans, Vera offers a Student Loan Benefit.

Child Care

In addition to robust paid parental leave, Vera assists with the costs of child care.

Retirement

Vera offers a retirement plan and contribution matching to all of its employees.

Wellness Leave

We do not cap sick leave. If you’re sick, we hope you get better!

Paid Time Off

38 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-wide holidays and a December break.

Health Care

Vera is passionate about supporting the health of you and your family. We cover medical insurance premiums, including family coverage, up to a maximum amount.

How to Apply

Complete an online application by clicking apply below.

For additional information, please contact jobs@verasolutions.org

Vera Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

What makes Vera such a great place to work?

Our Values

In everything we do, we’re guided by our core values: Excellence, Sustainability, Teamwork, Leadership, and Impact

Our Global Team

Our wonderfully diverse team spans 5 continents and speaks more than 15 different languages.

Growth Opportunities

We are invested in and committed to making training, learning, and development one of Vera’s signature strengths.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value our culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We bring our full selves to work and position each other to thrive.

Rising Leaders Program

We run an annual leadership development initiative for emerging leaders at Vera.

Vera Solutions is a social enterprise and certified B Corporation® providing cloud and mobile solutions that help social sector organizations better track their impact, streamline their operations, and create feedback loops that put data in the hands of those who need it.