Project Leader (Engagement Manager)

Key Responsibilities

• Work with governments and donors, engaging senior leaders in public sectors on their most complex challenges by building capabilities for delivering priority projects and informing data-driven decision-making with Deliverology®
• Lead and drive impact for our clients across multiple workstreams including day-to-day execution of projects while guiding and coaching client teams to deliver and sustain concrete results.
• Facilitate problem-solving, collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement across silos.
• Develop high-quality presentations, reports, and engagement pieces for the client and the leadership of Delivery Associates.
• Lead interactive workshops with stakeholders and deliver high-quality training sessions to groups of trainees;
• Take ownership in building internal assets, including business development, recruitment, IP development, etc

Core Competencies
We work well with people who demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communication: Ability to lead formative discussions, produce high-quality materials, and tailor messaging effectively.
• Teamwork: Efficient collaboration and delegation, while fostering an inclusive teaming environment.
• Problem solving: Robust and holistic solution development approach, adapting for risks and opportunities even in the face of ambiguity.
• Results orientation: An owner mentality, driving project success and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Building DA: A commitment to growing and developing the firm, including business development, recruiting, IP development, and living our values.

Mindsets
We work closely in diverse, global teams, leaning on each other’s strengths. We don’t expect any one person to be all things, nor do we operate in silos. Our teams are made up of leaders who have:

• Global Mindset: A deep appreciation for the complexities and nuances of working across multiple regions and a passion for creating global social impact.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to manage projects and teams in diverse cultural and political environments, ensuring that strategies can be adapted to meet local needs.
• Collaborative Leadership: Strong ability to build relationships and foster collaboration across geographies, ensuring best practices and knowledge are effectively shared to enhance regional impact.
• Resilience & Problem-Solving: Proven capacity to navigate complex challenges in diverse contexts, driving innovative and sustainable solutions to address regional and global priorities.