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 will maintain close coordination with technical practice and delivery teams to ensure that DAI’s business development approach is informed by current project experience, client priorities and operational learning. The Lead will engage across business development and delivery colleagues, supporting knowledge-sharing, strategic positioning and the development of technically credible and competitive solutions.





The role is not intended to provide direct project implementation management or delivery oversight. However, where appropriate and subject to project needs, contractual requirements and availability, the Lead may contribute targeted technical input to project implementation, including potential engagement as a Non-Key Expert.

This is a full-time permanent position. This position requires the ability to work in the relevant location without sponsorship.

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.

Business Development Management & Coordination

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