Position Overview The Lead focused on Governance and EU Accession opportunities provides strategic leadership to expand DAI's portfolio in these sectors. The role is responsible for developing and pursuing a pipeline of governance and EU accession opportunities, expanding DAI's network of partners and consultants, strengthening DAI's market position, and raising DAI's profile with key clients and stakeholders. The Lead will drive early pre-positioning and business growth efforts, foster strategic relationships, and contribute to the development of innovative and competitive solutions.
Alongside business development responsibilities, the role provides operational leadership across priority opportunities, ensuring high-quality outputs, effective resource management, financial sustainability, and achievement of organisational objectives. The Lead will work closely with bid, technical and implementation teams to support successful project delivery and contribute to DAI's continued growth and performance.
This is a full-time permanent position.



This position requires the ability to work remotely in Spain without sponsorship. Barcelona is the preferred location but other locations in Spain will be considered.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement the sector related strategy.
- Align to DAI Business Development objectives with organizational priorities and business goals.
- Identify growth opportunities, partnerships, and new business initiatives, supporting consortium development and partnering strategies.
- Monitor sector trends and provide strategic recommendations to the Lead, Public Sector Clients, EU.

Operational Management
- Hands on day-to-day operations and ensure efficient pre-positioning, proposal preparation and quality review of the final product.
- Establish performance targets and monitor progress against agreed objectives.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, contractual requirements, and quality standards.
- Drive cont

📌 Lead - Global Gateway, Governance and EU Accession (Barcelona)
🏢 DAI ESOP
📍 Barcelona