Associate Director Strategy & Organizational Transformations (D/F/M)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin

WORK WITH US!

Are you passionate about social impact?

Ready to shape the world of international development?

Eager to develop your potential in a dynamic, purpose-driven consulting firm?

SEEK is a social impact consulting group that supports its clients to be a force for global human development, focusing on global health, climate adaptation, education, and gender. SEEK’s portfolio of services includes strategy and policy development, organisational effectiveness, development finance, resource mobilisation and strategic advocacy.
We combine top management consulting approaches with cutting-edge global health and development ecosystem knowledge. At SEEK, we offer a fast-paced, stimulating and international work environment, allowing each team member grow in their mission to make positive and lasting contributions to a more equitable and sustainable world.

At SEEK, we offer a fast-paced, stimulating and international work environment. Our company is growing, and each person on our team grows with us in our mission to make positive and lasting contributions to human development, globally.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As Associate Director Strategy and Organizational Transformations, you are part of SEEK’s Leadership Team, while serving as a trusted advisor to leading organizations working on sustainability and global human development. You support them in developing winning strategies and in transforming their organizational models and ways of working to maximize their impact. You lead SEEK’s thought leadership on strategy and organizational effectiveness and the growth of our firm through business development. This exciting role requires values-driven leaders with prior experience in management consulting and expertise in strategy and organizational consulting for systemic change.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Client and business leadership

Act as a senior advisor to clients, helping them develop evidence-based strategies to maximize their social impact and working with them to build the organizational prerequisites to deliver
Take on full responsibility for ensuring the quality of client deliverables and client satisfaction
Leverage your networks and expertise to identify opportunities to serve existing and new clients, and lead the creation of winning proposals to further grow our portfolio of work in organizational strategy, effectiveness and transformation

Engagement and people leadership

Lead consultant teams working on strategy and organizational transformation projects; guide them on methodologies problem-solving and stakeholder management by drawing on cutting-edge approaches
Take responsibility for delivering high-quality, high-impact work on client engagements, leveraging your expertise to ensure clients get the best solutions to their challenges
Ensure staffing provides maximum client impact while also providing development opportunities for colleagues; develop SEEK’s talent through mentoring, coaching, and opportunities for entrepreneurial leadership

Practice and thought leadership

Lead SEEK’s Strategy and Organization Practice, including client service offering, knowledge development/codification, revenue generation
Deepen our brand and build SEEK’s reputation through expertise and thought leadership
Lead the development of new approaches and tools to continuously strengthen SEEK’s offering to its clients in the organizational transformation space

Firm leadership

As a member of SEEK’s leadership team, take ownership of building the firm beyond client work, identifying critical enablers for SEEK’s work/brand, and leading internal initiatives around them
Positively shape SEEK’s culture by cultivating belonging and role-modelling our values

ABOUT YOU

You are a social impact leader, and you thrive in tackling the most critical issues society is facing today. You enjoy leading teams that drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients, through strong problem-solving and tailored approaches that address client challenges. You excel in solving problems leveraging your expertise in strategy, organizational, and leadership development to help clients transform their impact. You are a committed self-starter with experience in management consulting and an entrepreneurial spirit.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR THIS EXCITING ROLE:

10+ years of professional work experience, including at least 2-3 years in management consulting or similar client advisory work (Mandatory Criteria)
Expertise and experience in leading strategy and organizational change processes, from diagnostics, through design to implementation
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and motivate teams in an entrepreneurial atmosphere
Entrepreneurial mindset, networks and skills to drive business development
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication skills, ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner
Experience with stakeholder and client management in complex settings and with diverse groups of stakeholders
Advanced degree in Business Administration or a related field
Full proficiency in English required; proficiency in other languages (in particular German or French) a plus

JOIN US!

Our people are our most valuable resource. Their quality forms the essence of our service to our clients. We identify brilliant talent, develop their skills, and create an environment that nurtures their growth as leaders. Our growing Berlin-based team includes more than ten nationalities and covers a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. We are united by our commitment to social impact, professional excellence and continuous growth.

We look for candidates who have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, project management experience, and the commitment, drive and curiosity to be part of a growing, pioneering work environment.
Successful candidates come from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. They might have already acquired experience with a top management consulting firm, or worked in a development organization or developing country. They bring excellent academic credentials, thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, and are committed to advancing human development globally.

HOW YOU CAN GROW WITH US:

At SEEK, one of our core values is ‘development’, and this includes continuous professional development. We try to ensure that each team member’s work is built around personal and skills-based aspirations, whether project management, quantitative analysis, networking, or within a particular service or focus area.

With us, you will assume responsibility from your first day on the job and gain new insights into topics – including and beyond your own specializations. To further your individual development, we track personal and performance goals through ongoing dialogue and formal meetings. While your projects at SEEK provide opportunities to build specific new skills, we also conduct regular internal trainings and sponsor external trainings as well.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Unique chance to drive social impact in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial global development consultancy and work on relevant and pressing topics
Opportunity to shape an impact-driven and fast-growing company
Passionate, dynamic, and values-driven team of colleagues
Female leadership and diverse, international team

Perks and Benefits:

A flexible hybrid work set-up
Opportunities to take unpaid leave and work abroad as long as the business operations allows to
Team events
competitive salary
Internal and external training opportunities
Mobility benefits: Jobrad (leasing bike) and contribution to public transport
Health and wellbeing support: Urban Sports Club and Headspace subscription
Company sponsored pension fund

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

As an equal opportunity employer, we at SEEK are committed to a diverse, inclusive and healthy work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

APPLICATION DEADLINE + START DATE

Startdate: ASAP
Please submit your application including CV, cover letter, salary expectations, and job references!

YOUR CANDIDATE JOURNEY

We will screen applications on a rolling basis - selected candidates will be invited for our interview process including multiple stages:

We will check your application documents and get back to you in a timely manner
Introductory call with the recruiting lead via video call - 25 minutes
First Panel Interview with a our Managing Director via video call - 60 minutes
Second Panel Interview (Case Study) with the Extended Leadership Team via video call or in-person - 60 minutes
Final Call with the Managing Director - 30 minutes

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About us

We are SEEKers of a world where everyone, everywhere can thrive and realize their potential. As a social impact consulting group, we support our clients to be a force for global human development with a focus on global health, education, climate adaptation, education, and gender. SEEK’s portfolio of services includes strategy and policy development; development finance, resource mobilization and strategic advocacy; and organizational effectiveness.
In our work, we combine top management consulting approaches with cutting-edge knowledge of the global health and development ecosystem. As part of our work, we run the Donor Tracker platform, a free, online resource that unlocks advocacy potential by providing access to high-quality strategic information on development financing and policy.

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Your application!

We appreciate your interest in SEEK DEVELOPMENT GmbH. Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at recruiting@seekdevelopment.org.