Delivery Leader (UAE)

Delivery Associates (DA) works with leaders in the public sector to solve problems, build consensus, and implement policy programs that impact millions of people around the world. We leverage our flagship delivery tools and methodology to help our partners deliver results. We're successful in part because we have mastered our approach over many years and in part because we are empathetic, resourceful, level-headed, and dedicated to supporting our clients to achieve impact for the people they serve. This role is an opportunity to learn and implement our methodology as a member of our MESA regional team. 

As a Delivery Leader, you’ll work with senior government officials to support better delivery of public services for the good of their citizens and residents. We are looking for someone to support our teams in Abu Dhabi bringing a sharp and data-informed analytical problem-solving skill set to support our clients. This may include working with clients to use data to formulate and test recommendations to improve senior level decision making, facilitating problem solving and collaboration through action-oriented routines, design and delivery of stakeholder projects, and/or engagement with frontline services providers and end users to inform policy and program implementation. 

• →Advise government agencies and ministries to develop delivery plans with clear strategies, targets, trajectories and action plans 
• →Monitor the implementation of delivery plans, establishing frequent routines and accountability mechanisms 
• →Support problem-solving, learning, and continuous improvement within your projects  
• →Engage in data collection and analytical processes, develop visualizations and storylines, and support decision-making by senior leaders 
• →Build capacity with government leaders in delivery tools 
• →Participate in meetings and trainings with government officials to discuss planning and implementation tools and methods 

• Bachelor’s degree or above 
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working within top consulting firms, governments, and/or international organizations. 
• Must have business-level proficiency in English and proficiency in Arabic preferred. 
• Prior experience in a client-facing role in public sector contexts. 
• Proficiency in project implementation or direct experience in delivering results. 

• Passion – We care deeply about making an impact.
• Excellence – We deliver to the highest standard.
• Humility – We are confident but never arrogant.

We help governments, foundations, and social impact organizations all over the world turn big ideas, campaign promises, and ambitious goals into everyday reality for the people they serve. With over ten years of experience and expert staff guiding our work, Delivery Associates has delivered impact in areas ranging from education reform in the US to microfinance in South America to agricultural reform in Africa and the Middle East. We approach every problem with a strong bias towards implementation, an open mind to possibilities, empathy for governments and residents, and a strong values system. We are always asking ourselves, our partners, and our clients: What would it take to make change happen? 

To learn more about Delivery Associates please visit deliveryassociates.com/our-work or contact our talent team at talent@deliveryassociates.com for more information on opportunities to join our team. 

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