Role: Intern
Location: United Kingdom
Duration: 6 weeks
Compensation: Paid
Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Master of Public Policy (MPP) programme, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford with existing right to work in UK.
Overview: Join a global team dedicated to delivering real, measurable impact in the public and social sectors. As an intern at Delivery Associates, you will work closely with governments and impact organizations to help drive the implementation of priority initiatives.
About Delivery Associates (DA): Delivery Associates 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 life cycle, both with us and beyond us.
Job Description: We are currently seeking a motivated and curious intern to join our UK-based consulting team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a multinational public sector project and experience firsthand how we support governments to deliver better results. Your role will include supporting project delivery, building capability within the public sector, and contributing to data-informed decision-making that leads to tangible improvements in the lives of citizens.
You will engage with local governments, clients, and partners to support planning, track progress, and help resolve implementation challenges. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to internal work and research that supports our broader impact goals.
Positioning within the team
- Delivery Associates try to build and foster an inclusive culture that is underpinned by trust, respect and humility regardless of role or level of seniority. As such, the intern will be invited to join team related activities and routines such as weekly team meetings and informal team-building activities, while also recognizing that the intern may have competing priorities outside of the internship.
- Delivery Associates will make efforts to ensure interns have support in place from the start, including an assigned 'buddy', as well as facilitating regular in-person connections where practicable.
Responsibilities
- Shadowing Delivery Associates teams on key meetings, including those with clients where appropriate. Examples include:
- Regular client check-ins on project delivery (online)
- Workshops with clients and key partners to progress delivery of a project (online)
- Delivery Associates team meetings and internal routines (online)
- Supporting Delivery Associates' teams in the research for and development of products and deliverables as part of internal and client work. This includes but is not limited to:
- Researching background information on clients, partners, specific sectors and/or best practices in other jurisdictions.
- Researching background information to identify opportunities for Delivery Associates to expand and deepen its impact in the region.
- Helping to design slides to be used to engage a client
- Conducting research to inform the development of reports for clients.
- Drafting correspondence and communications to engage clients.
- Helping to develop internal documents that support the team's operations
Core Competencies
We work well with people who demonstrate the following competencies:
- Communication: ability to listen, communicate effectively with colleagues and clients, and integrate messaging into daily and broader work responsibilities.
- Teamwork: efficient collaboration, working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Problem-solving: robust approach to anticipating and addressing issues before and/or as they arise.
- Results orientation: an owner mentality, driving workstream and task completion.
Mindsets
We work closely in diverse, global teams, leaning on each other’s strengths. We don’t expect any one person to do all these things perfectly. Our teams are made up of people who are:
- Resilient: Able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Accountable: Self-sufficient and reliable in a remote work setting.
- Driven: Committed to delivering high-impact work.
- Curious: Eager to learn from clients, colleagues, vendors, and partners.
- Collaborative: Team players who value diverse perspectives.
- Inclusive: Embrace all voices and backgrounds to enrich our work.
Learning and career goals
- Understanding the Workplace: Learn how a typical workday operates, including showing up on time, following a schedule, and understanding basic workplace etiquette.
- Effective Communication: Practice asking questions, listening carefully, and speaking respectfully to ensure clear and simple interactions with colleagues.
- Time Management: Learn to plan your day, set simple priorities, and manage your tasks to meet basic deadlines.
- Teamwork and Relationship Building: Understand how to work with others, ask for help when needed, and start building positive relationships with your new colleagues.
- Understanding impact: Gain an appreciation and understanding for what it takes to translate policy into impact, to achieve on-the-ground results.
Our Values
These values serve as an 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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What We Do
We're proud to work closely with governments and social impact organizations all over the world to turn big ideas into real impact. We understand the challenges people face in implementing policies, and devise systems and software and provide training to help them to achieve their goals
