Overview:
Work in mobilizing governments and impact organisations to deliver on-the-ground implementation to improve health outcomes for children. Your role involves project implementation, building capabilities for delivering priority initiatives, and contributing to data-driven decision-making.
About Delivery Associates (DA):
Delivery Associates (DA) is a global social impact consultancy specializing in transforming the public sector. We help governments and social impact organizations turn ambitious goals into an everyday reality for the people they serve. At the heart of what we do is the methodology: Deliverology®, the evolving science of getting things done in the public and social sectors. We use our expertise- strategic planning, delivery and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, digital solutions, and strategic communications—to build the capacity of our partners to deliver at every stage of the implementation life cycle, both with us and beyond us.
Job Description:
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our growing consulting team in Spain. As a Delivery Leader in a multinational project in public health, you will support the delivery of outcomes in preventing childhood obesity, working jointly with the client, partners, and the local government on the ground to plan for delivery, monitor progress, and solve implementation challenges.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, rigorous, resilient, and impact-driven. You will be skilled at efficiently managing the project, developing high-quality outputs, and planning and facilitating the engagement with a large number of partners. You should have good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish to ensure smooth collaboration and communication across all stakeholders.
The candidate needs 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 requisite employee benefits. There may be an opportunity for the engagement to be extended after the initial 1-year period, depending on performance and business need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive and support partner organizations in implementing initiatives to prevent childhood obesity, offering expert advice and coaching to achieve tangible results and impact.
- Support the client to accelerate implementation by managing the project and coordinating the planning (i.e., using the workplan, updating the tracker, etc.).
- Engage directly with local governments and partners, 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 and develop robust recommendations for impactful progress.
- Implement prioritized initiatives, working through client team members.
- Plan and support the execution of meetings and stakeholder workshops, ensuring effective routines and the smooth flow of information.
- Contribute to the development of client presentations, reports, and communications materials.
- Facilitate relationship-building, problem-solving, collaboration, and knowledge management with partners and with other country teams.
- Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Skill sets.
We work closely in diverse, global teams, leaning on each other’s strengths. We don’t expect any one person to do all these things perfectly. Our teams are made up of people who can:
- Prioritise and manage workstreams: Bring clear structure and planning to day-to-day work and communication, ensuring effective project execution and routines.
- Build and manage relationships: Earn trust and influence among diverse stakeholders.
- Facilitate and coach: Run effective meetings and workshops that drive towards problem-solving and consensus.
- Solve problems: Break down issues to identify root causes and develop solutions.
- Write and communicate clearly: Turn complex problems or insights into clear memos and well-structured slides; speak clearly and concisely in remote and in-person settings. Be able to simplify complexity, translating technical language into digestible narratives that enable great decision-making for different audiences.
- Track output data and visualize insights: Collect, manage, and analyze raw data to extract actionable insights and recommendations, and visualize it for decision making.
- Stay focused: Navigate complexity, especially in policy and program implementation, consistently steering large coalitions back to a single-minded focus on priority outcomes.
Mindset.
We work well with people who are:
- Accountable: We are a remote team. We work collaboratively but self-sufficiently; oversight is often minimal, while proactivity is essential.
- Rigorous: Ability to carry out tasks accurately, methodically, and consistently, striving to achieve the highest standards of quality, avoiding costly mistakes, and maintaining personal discipline in carrying out responsibilities.
- Curious: We never stop learning from our clients, colleagues, and partners.
- Driven: Committed to delivering high-impact work.
- Analytical: Skilled in dissecting and solving complex problems.
- Resilient: Stay on track and persevere through challenges.
- Collaborative: Team players who value diverse perspectives. We are eager to learn.
Required Skills/Experiences:
- Educational background: Bachelor’s degree or above, Master’s (particularly in public health) is preferable. Otherwise, equivalent working experience will also be considered.
- Professional experience: Minimum of 5 years with a successful record in top consulting firms, healthcare organizations, or international organizations.
- Project management: Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects.
- Technical proficiency: Prior experience in a client-facing role in public sector contexts.
- Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities in Spanish and in English.
- Stakeholder management: Strong stakeholder management skills with a history of deepening client relationships.
- Team player: Solid team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Authorization + location requirements: The person should be based in Spain (ideally in Madrid), so they can work from the client’s office. The ideal candidate has an existing work authorization in Spain. Delivery Associates will not sponsor applicants for work visas, nor will this role be eligible for employee benefits beyond contractual agreements.
What we offer:
- Impactful work: Opportunities to engage with senior leaders and work on impactful projects.
- Excellent colleagues: We strive to be as talent-dense and diverse as possible, so we are always learning from each other.
- Growth environment: Everyone’s career pathway is unique. You willl be part of a growing organization committed to continuous improvement.
- Flexibility: Remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration.
- Healthy compensation: Our colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package for the effort they put in.
Our Values:
These values serve as an anchor, enabling us 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 more information, visit deliveryassociates.com/our-work or contact our talent team at [email protected]
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