Management Trainee

Job Title: Management Trainee Department Consulting & Advisory Reports To Senior Consultant Location Kampala, Uganda, with client site assignments Interfaces With Senior Consultants, Practice Leads, Clients, Research & Analytics Team, BD Team Last Updated May 2026
JOB PURPOSE The Management Trainee is a structured entry-level rotational role at TATTU Management Consultancy, designed to develop the next generation of management consultants. The incumbent will rotate across TATTU's core practice areas of Strategy, HR & Organizational Development, Business Development, and Operations, gaining hands-on exposure to client engagements, analytical frameworks, and project delivery. The role is performance-driven, with progression to a substantive Consultant role tied to demonstrated competencies and KPI achievement.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Consulting & Client Engagement Support • Assist Senior Consultants in scoping, planning, and executing consulting assignments across client organizations. • Conduct desk research, stakeholder interviews, and data collection to support client diagnostic and needs-assessment phases. • Prepare client-facing presentations, reports, proposals, and workshop materials to professional consultancy standards. • Participate in client meetings and take structured notes, tracking action items and follow-up deliverables. • Support the facilitation of workshops, training sessions, and strategy retreats for client organizations.
Strategy & Organizational Development • Assist in developing strategic plans, organizational restructuring proposals, HR frameworks, and policy documents for clients. • Conduct job analysis, competency mapping, and compensation benchmarking assignments under supervision. • Support performance management design projects, including KPI frameworks, appraisal tools, and scorecard development. • Research and synthesize best-practice models in organizational design, change management, and talent development.
Business Development Support • Assist in the preparation of capability statements, EOIs (Expressions of Interest), and formal proposals in response to client briefs. • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify business opportunities for TATTU. • Maintain and update the firm's CRM tracker, including monitoring leads, proposals in the pipeline, and conversion outcomes. • Support networking activities, sector events, and outreach initiatives under the direction of the BD Lead.
Research, Analysis & Knowledge Management • Perform quantitative and qualitative research using primary and secondary data sources to inform consulting deliverables. • Contribute to TATTU's internal knowledge base by drafting thought leadership articles, sector briefs, and case study summaries. • Maintain project files, client documentation, and engagement trackers in an organized and retrievable manner. • Benchmark sector trends, policy developments, and regional management practices relevant to client assignments.
Internal Operations & Professional Development • Participate actively in all trainee learning and development sessions, masterclasses, and mentorship programmes. • Complete quarterly rotation assessments, maintaining a personal learning portfolio and reflective journal. • Adhere to TATTU's quality standards, code of conduct, and client confidentiality protocols at all times. • Contribute to internal firm initiatives, including process improvement, firm culture, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree (minimum Second Class Upper) in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Social Sciences, HR, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification is an advantage. • 0 – 2 years of work experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Prior internship experience in a consulting, corporate, or NGO environment is an added advantage. • Demonstrated academic or professional interest in management, strategy, or organizational development. • Strong command of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with data analysis tools (SPSS, Excel) is a plus. • Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, structured, professional documents.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenter to small and medium-sized groups. • High intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, and genuine passion for consulting and business problem-solving. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, error-free work products. • Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment. • Collaborative team player who takes initiative and seeks feedback actively. • High integrity, professional discretion, and the ability to handle client information with strict confidentiality. • Adaptability and openness to working across diverse industries, client types, and functional areas during rotation.

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