Associate (Japan)

Associate (APAC Japan)

Overview:Work withpublic andprivate organizationssupporting governments and partnersinimplementinginnovative initiatives that improve public health and community wellbeingfrom preventing childhood obesity to designing dementia-friendly cities. Your role involves project implementation building capabilities for delivering priorityinitiativesand contributing to data-driven decision-making.

As an Associate working across APAC you will collaborate with partners to generate insights through robust data analysis buildthecapacity of public and social sector practitioners and support the implementation of strategies that deliver tangible results for communities.

This role is ideal for someone motivated to work at the intersection of public policy data-driven implementation and social impact.

About DeliveryAssociates (DA):Delivery Associates (DA) is a global social impact consultancy specializing in transforming the public sector. With over a decade of experience and a foundation inDeliverology DA guides leaders through every phase of implementationdelivery-oriented strategy formulation execution and evaluation. DA partners with governments philanthropies and international organizations employing actionable strategies to achieve sustainable lasting every one of our services you will find athroughlineback to this focus on helping ourpartners todeliver better results through better implementation. We are a small but global remote organization focused on scaling impact around the world.

We believe our work is only possible through a commitment tohonouringand centering a diverse range of people experiences and ideas and fostering an environment that is inclusiveequitable and empowering. A diverse team of individuals that canbring their whole selfto work will perform better help us to be stronger partners and allow us to drive moreequitableimpact for people around the world.

Job Description:We are currentlyseekingamotivatedprofessionalto join our growing consulting team inJapanas an a multinational public health project across six countries you will support the delivery of outcomes related to childhood obesity prevention working jointly with the client partners and local governments to plan deliverymonitorprogress and solve implementation challenges.

In parallel you will support a Japanese city in piloting and implementing an innovative approach to building a dementia-friendly ecosystem as part of a global project involving more than 20 cities.

The ideal candidate will be proactiverigorousresilient andimpact-driven. You will beskilled atefficiently managing the projectdeveloping high quality outputs and planning and facilitatingthe engagementwith a large number of partners. You should have good written and verbal communication skills in both English andJapaneseto ensuresmooth collaborationand communicationacross all stakeholders.

This role is offered as a fixed-term employee position (8 months) inclusive of requisite employee benefits.Ideally the role will be full-time; however part-time arrangements may be considered depending on availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help drivepartner organizations in implementing initiatives(to prevent childhood obesityor tobuild a dementia-friendlycity)offeringexpert adviceand coaching for achieving tangible results and impact.

• Support the clientinacceleratingimplementation by managing projectcoordination and planning.

• Planand support the execution ofmeetings andstakeholder workshops ensuring the smooth flow ofinformation.

• Contribute to the development of clientpresentationreportsand commsmaterials.

• Participateinfacilitatingrelationship-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 others strengths. Wedontexpectany one personto do all these things perfectly. Our teams are made up of people who can:

• Manage fast-moving projects:Organize and prioritize tasks to ensure efficient project execution bringing clear structure and planning to day-to-day work.

• Becurious and open-minded

• Write and communicate clearly: Turn complex problems or insights into clearnotesand well-structured slides; speak clearly and concisely in remote and in-person settings.

• Build relationships:Cultivatetrust and influence among diverse stakeholders.

• Solve problems: Break down issues toidentifyroot causes and develop solutions.

• Track output data and visualize insights: Collectmanageandanalyzeraw data to extract actionable insights and recommendations and visualize it for decision making.

• Stayfocused: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 accuratelymethodicallyand consistently striving to achieve the highest standards of quality avoiding costlymistakesandmaintainingpersonal discipline in carrying out responsibilities.

• Driven: Committed to delivering high-impact work.

• Curious: Eager to learn from clients colleagues and partners.

• Analytical: Skilled in dissecting and solving complex problems.

• Resilient: Stay on track and persevere through challenges.

• Collaborative: Team players who value diverse perspectives.

Required Skills/Experiences:

• Educational background:Bachelors degree in a relevant field (public policy government administration economics public health etc.). Requisite years of professional experience and/or apprenticeship pathways will also be considered in lieu of formal education.

• Technicalproficiency: Familiarity working in the standard business suite (analysingdata in spreadsheets creating presentations etc.).

• Communication skills: Excellentwritten and verbalcommunication inbothJapaneseand English

• Authorization location requirements:The personshouldbe based have existing work authorization Associates will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Project management:Experience with project management particularly on multi-stakeholder projects and engagements.

• Stakeholder management: Strong stakeholder management skills with a history of deepening client relationships.

What we offer:

• Impactfulwork: 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: Everyones career pathway is unique-be part of a growing organization committed to continuous improvement.

• Flexibility: Remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration.

Our Values:

These values serveasan 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.

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