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Project Leader - North America

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Project Leader (Delivery Associates Ltd; Washington D.C.): Duties and responsibilities: Leading field work to understand how quick wins are playing out on the ground, identifying barriers to progress, and solve them rapidly; Providing support to appoint and train additional DU staff as appropriate; Constantly identifying and  addressing performance gaps and training needs in the team; Providing support to the Chief of Staff/Head of DU in defining, coordinating, and monitoring core DU activities; Responding quickly to requests and sense of urgency to complete the tasks; Working under pressure in a dynamic environment; Working closely and engaging senior government authorities and other stakeholders to build strong relationships; Earn trust and influence among senior level stakeholders, including Mayors, heads of state, ministry leaders, and senior program officers. PLs know when to bend and when to push back, leading clients towards better outcomes; Mentor and manage internal project teams, as well as manage up to senior leadership at DA. Work autonomously while staying connected to the whole; Run effective meetings and workshops that drive towards problem solving and consensus, while building capacity for internal and external teams; Turn complex problems or insights into clear memos and well-structured slides, sometimes on a tight timeline ; Bring clear structure and prioritization frameworks to large-scale projects and individual team members ; Break down problems across a wide range of areas, identifying root causes before developing hypotheses and solutions ; Give skillful and effective feedback that helps people master our IP, sharpen their acumen, and grow in their careers; and Contribute to building DA internally: Engage in processes that support the DA’s growth, including hiring, business development, finance, operations, and other functions. Up to 50% travel to project sites.Telecommuting permitted.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy or related field or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant full-time work experience in government, consulting, public policy, or related field.

Must have: Proven track record leading / managing a team of Delivery Leader-level contributors in a professional services project context. Ability to analyze and distill data into actionable insights and recommendations. Ability to model data to identify patterns and forecast future trends: Utilize advanced analytical techniques and tools to reveal relationships within datasets, enabling prediction of outcomes and informed decision-making. Focused, self-driven and eager to learn. Strong management and problem-solving skills. Able to operate independently and under pressure in a fluid, fast-paced environment – defining the work that needs to be done, engaging the necessary stakeholders to do it, and delivering consistently and with excellence. Able to engage senior stakeholders effectively. Able to build solid, trust-based relationships. Effective communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity. Outcomes-focused, with experience managing multiple work streams and working on challenging timelines. Happy to be out of the limelight and give credit to others; and Passion and commitment for improving outcomes for citizens. Be able to analyze large amounts of information and data, and be able to distill the main insights.

 

Salary: $166,754 - $200,000 per year

 

Apply online at https://www.deliveryassociates.com/careers-at-da or send resume to recruitment@deliveryassociates.com Ref: 00061620. An EOE.

 

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