Delivery Leader (Senior Consultant) - Spain

DeliveryAssociates (DA) is a global social impact consultancy specializing intransforming the public sector. We help governments and social impactorganizations turn ambitious goals into an everyday reality for the people theyserve. At the heart of what we do is the methodology: Deliverology®, theevolving science of getting things done in the public and social sectors. Weuse our expertise- strategic planning, delivery and implementation, monitoringand evaluation, digital solutions, and strategic communications—to build thecapacity of our partners to deliver at every stage of the implementation lifecycle, both with us and beyond us.

Job Description:

We are currentlyseeking an experienced professional to join our growing consulting team inSpain. As a Delivery Leader in a multinational project in public health, youwill support the delivery of outcomes in preventing childhood obesity, workingjointly with the client, partners, and the local government on the ground toplan for delivery, monitor progress, and solve implementation challenges.

The idealcandidate will be proactive, rigorous, resilient, and impact-driven. You willbe skilled at efficiently managing the project, developing high-qualityoutputs, and planning and facilitating the engagement with a large number ofpartners. You should have good written and verbal communication skills in bothEnglish and Spanish to ensure smooth collaboration and communication across allstakeholders.

The candidateneeds to be based in Spain, ideally in Madrid. This is a fixed-term employee(CDD) role being offered as a 12-month engagement, inclusive of requisiteemployee benefits. There may be an opportunity for the engagement to beextended after the initial 1-year period, depending on performance and businessneed.

Key Responsibilities:

●    Drive and support partner organizations inimplementing initiatives to prevent childhood obesity, offering expert adviceand coaching to achieve tangible results and impact.

●    Support the client to accelerateimplementation by managing the project and coordinating the planning (i.e.,using the workplan, updating the tracker, etc.).

●    Engage directly with local governments andpartners, facilitating relationship-building, problem-solving, collaboration,and knowledge management with partners.

●    Lead data collection for output indicators,field visits, and analytical processes to problem-solve on key bottlenecks anddevelop robust recommendations for impactful progress.

●    Implement prioritized initiatives, workingthrough client team members.

●    Plan and support the execution of meetings andstakeholder workshops, ensuring effective routines and the smooth flow ofinformation.

●    Contribute to the development of clientpresentations, reports, and communications materials.

●    Facilitate relationship-building,problem-solving, collaboration, and knowledge management with partners and withother country teams.

●    Foster a culture of learning, collaboration,and continuous improvement.

Skill sets.

We work closely indiverse, global teams, leaning on each other’s strengths. We don’t expect anyone person to do all these things perfectly. Our teams are made up of peoplewho can:

●     Prioritise and manage workstreams: Bring clearstructure and planning to day-to-day work and communication, ensuring effectiveproject execution and routines.

●     Build and manage relationships: Earn trust andinfluence among diverse stakeholders.

●     Facilitate and coach: Run effective meetingsand workshops that drive towards problem-solving and consensus.

●     Solve problems: Break down issues to identifyroot causes and develop solutions.

●     Write and communicate clearly: Turn complexproblems or insights into clear memos and well-structured slides; speak clearlyand concisely in remote and in-person settings. Be able to simplify complexity,translating technical language into digestible narratives that enable great decision-makingfor different audiences.

●     Track output data and visualize insights:Collect, manage, and analyze raw data to extract actionable insights andrecommendations, and visualize it for decision making.

●     Stay focused: Navigate complexity, especiallyin policy and program implementation, consistently steering large coalitionsback to a single-minded focus on priority outcomes.

Mindset.

We work well withpeople who are:

●     Accountable: We are a remote team. We workcollaboratively but self-sufficiently; oversight is often minimal, whileproactivity is essential.

●     Rigorous: Ability to carry out tasksaccurately, methodically, and consistently, striving to achieve the higheststandards of quality, avoiding costly mistakes, and maintaining personaldiscipline in carrying out responsibilities.

●     Curious: We never stop learning from ourclients, colleagues, and partners.

●     Driven: Committed to delivering high-impactwork.

●     Analytical: Skilled in dissecting and solvingcomplex problems.

●     Resilient: Stay on track and persevere throughchallenges.

●     Collaborative: Team players who value diverseperspectives. We are eager to learn.

Required Skills/Experiences:

●    Educationalbackground: Bachelor’s degree or above, Master’s (particularly in publichealth) is preferable. Otherwise, equivalent working experience will also beconsidered.

●    Professionalexperience: Minimum of 5 years with a successful record in top consultingfirms, healthcare organizations, or international organizations.

●    Projectmanagement: Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects.

●    Technicalproficiency: Prior experience in a client-facing role in public sectorcontexts.

●    Communicationskills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities in Spanish andin English.

●    Stakeholdermanagement: Strong stakeholder management skills with a history ofdeepening client relationships.

●    Teamplayer: Solid team player with the ability to work independently andcollaboratively.

●    Authorization+ location requirements: Theperson should be based in Spain (ideally in Madrid), so they can work from theclient’s office. The ideal candidate has an existing work authorization inSpain. Delivery Associates will not sponsor applicants for work visas, nor willthis role be eligible for employee benefits beyond contractual agreements.

What we offer:

●    Impactfulwork: Opportunities to engage with senior leaders and work on impactfulprojects.

●    Excellentcolleagues: We strive to be as talent-dense and diverse as possible, so weare always learning from each other.

●    Growthenvironment: Everyone’s career pathway is unique. You willl be part of agrowing organization committed to continuous improvement.

●    Flexibility:Remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration.

●    Healthycompensation: Our colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package for theeffort they put in.

Our Values:

These values serve as an anchor, enablingus to stay true to who we are and what we stand for.

●    Passion:It is all about impact.

●    Excellence:Delivering to the highest standards.

●    Humility:Pride without ego.

For moreinformation, visit deliveryassociates.com/our-workor contact our talent team at talent@deliveryassociates.com

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