Delivery Leader (Senior Consultant) - Spain
About DA
Delivery Associates (DA) is a global consultancy helping the public sector deliver lasting impact through effective implementation. With roots in Deliverology and over a decade of experience, we support leaders from strategy to execution. Our remote team works worldwide with governments and philanthropies to scale results.
We’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—believing empowered, diverse teams drive stronger partnerships and more equitable outcomes.
Description
DeliveryAssociates (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 lifecycle, 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 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 employee benefits. There may be an opportunity for extension after the initial 1-year period, depending on performance and business needs.
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 planning (e.G., using the workplan, updating the tracker).
* Engage directly with local governments and partners, facilitating relationship-building, problem-solving, collaboration, and knowledge management.
* Lead data collection for output indicators, field visits, and analytical processes to identify bottlenecks and develop robust recommendations.
* Implement prioritized initiatives, working through client team members.
* Plan and support the execution of meetings and stakeholder workshops, ensuring effective routines and smooth information flow.
* Contribute to the development of client presentations, reports, and communication materials.
* Facilitate relationship-building, problem-solving, collaboration, and knowledge management with partners and other country teams.
* Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Skill sets :
We work closely with diverse, global teams, leaning on each other’s strengths. We don’t expect anyone to do all these things perfectly. Our teams are made up of people who can :
* Prioritize and manage workstreams :
Bring clear structure and planning to daily work and communication, ensuring effective project execution.
* Build and manage relationships :
Earn trust and influence among diverse stakeholders.
* Facilitate and coach :
Run effective meetings and workshops that drive 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.
* Track output data and visualize insights :
Collect, manage, analyze raw data, and visualize it for decision-making.
* Stay focused :
Navigate complexity, especially in policy and program implementation, keeping teams aligned on priority outcomes.
Mindset
We work well with people who are :
* Accountable :
Work collaboratively but self-sufficiently;
proactivity is essential.
* Rigorous :
Carry out tasks accurately and consistently, striving for high standards.
* Curious :
Constantly learning from clients, colleagues, and partners.
* Driven :
Committed to delivering high-impact work.
* Analytical :
Skilled in dissecting and solving complex problems.
* Resilient :
Persevere through challenges.
* Collaborative :
Value diverse perspectives and eager to learn.
Required Skills / Experiences :
* Educational background :
Bachelor’s degree or higher;
Master’s (preferably inpublic health) is a plus;
equivalent experience considered.
* Professional experience :
At least 5 years in top consulting firms, healthcare, or international organizations.
* Project management :
Experience managing complex projects.
* Technical proficiency :
Prior client-facing experience in the public sector.
* Communication skills :
Excellent verbal and written skills in Spanish and English.
* Stakeholder management :
Proven ability to deepen client relationships.
* Teamwork :
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Authorization + location :
Based in Spain (preferably Madrid), with existing work authorization. No visa sponsorship or additional benefits beyond contractual agreement.
What we offer :
* Impactful work :
Engage with senior leaders on meaningful projects.
* Excellent colleagues :
Diverse, talented, and collaborative team environment.
* Growth environment :
Opportunities for career development and continuous improvement.
* Flexibility :
Remote work with global collaboration opportunities.
* Healthy compensation :
Competitive benefits package.
Our Values :
* Passion :
Focused on impact.
* Excellence :
Delivering high standards.
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