Current Opportunities at Palladium International

• Palladium is seeking a Regional Coordinator for an anticipated USAID-funded economic growth program which is anticipated to begin in 2023. The Regional Coordinator will report to the KPSA Chief of Party. S/he, working closely with the technical team, will be responsible for leading and managing programmatic and operational planning, implementation, and monitoring of regional offices based in TBD.
• The USAID/Kenya and East Africa Feed the Future (FtF) Private Sector Activity (PSA) will be a 5-year program focused on accelerating agriculture-led growth in Kenya through partnerships with large agricultural sector firms (such as processors and off-takers) and expansion of smallholder farmer out-grower schemes. The anticipated activity will focus on creating jobs and generating large scale increases in sales/exports in the agriculture sector cost-effectively and, ideally, through a sustainable and locally-led vehicle.  The activity would combine tools used in USAID’s traditional private sector development activities with tools used to mobilize finance and investment into one mechanism – supporting a range of agricultural firms to expand investments and operations via a blended finance approach. For more information on the potential project, please consult the RFI: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=338564 .

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Implementation. Assure that detailed planning is continuously carried out and adjusted in a timely and effective manner in accordance with project requirements.
• Closely monitor project performance and make necessary decisions using appropriate means and methods that support continuous improvement.
• Continuously assess security and safety issues related to the project implementation.
• Assures effective delivery of project interventions in-coordination with country office staff.
• Communicates continuously with the Regional and or the international office staff to describe program progress and proposes alternatives/ solutions in case of poor performance or any obstacle in the implementation of the project.
• Responsible for coordinating, organizing, and formulating required reports in accordance with project and donor requirements.
  Cultivates relationship with other stakeholders of the project, assuring credibility and visibility.
• Any and all other project-related tasks as required by the Chief of Party and Palladium HQ

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of five years of experience in USAID funded projects directly implementing large complex projects.
  Experience in grants administration/management of projects
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain working relationships with staff at multiple levels.
• Working knowledge of budgeting and project management, monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish good working relationships with key stakeholders at national and sub-national levels.
• Analytical, attention to detail and results oriented
• Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs of a similar size
• Excellent communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements preferred
• Experience working for large donor organizations such as USAID preferred
• Local Kenyan candidates are preferred
• Written and oral proficiency in English required

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Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct contracts, subaward and consulting assignment solicitations and advertisements.
• Lead competitive procurement processes, draft agreements, and develop related contracts and subaward documentation.
• Review and maintain contracts with partners and implement a strict compliance checklist on contractor activities, budgets, and processes.
• Lead negotiations with contractors and applicants on awards, processes, and execution.
• Conduct due diligence and negotiate agreements with contractors and sub awardees.
• Oversee the administration, compliance, and implementation procedures of contracts and subawards, and ensure compliance with USAID contract and grant regulations including procurement regulations.
• Direct fund transfers after reviewing financial reports and ensuring compliance with contracts and subaward agreements (in coordination with technical staff).
• Conduct tracking and reporting, ensuring timely usage of funds as per annual work plans
• Issue instructions and provide guidance to contract and sub awardees for the Branding and Marking Plan and Monitoring and Evaluation of grant implementation practices.
• Direct and oversee contracts and subawards close out and final reporting
• Any and all other project-related tasks as required by the Chief of Party and Palladium HQ

Position Requirements:

• Advanced degree in relevant subject (MBA, MA in Business, Economics, Finance, Procurement, etc.)
• At least 5 years of experience in contracts, subawards, or grants management
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level
  Proactive problem-solving, decision-making, and good judgement skills
• Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities effectively and efficiently
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers, and clients
• Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs of a similar size
• Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements preferred
• Experience working for large donor organizations such as USAID preferred
• Local Kenyan candidates are preferred
• Written and oral proficiency in English required

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Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the development of project deliverables, including coordinating information gathering for weekly, quarterly, annual reports and annual work plans, one-pagers, reports, etc.Contribute to the sections of deliverables related to M&E and Communications
• Ensure appropriate branding and marking for all communications tools
• Oversee the design and roll out of all tools to effectively communicate project activities and results, (i.e. website, videos, visual images, Investment Mapping System (IMS), press releases, flyers, etc.)
• Maintain project library of all communications tools, photos and events in a digital format
• Conduct media relations for the project, including targeted publicity for project activities and responses to queries from press.Write press releases, organize press conferences, schedule interviews for spokespersons for the project, etc.
• Maintain a close and collaborative relationship with USAID and the U.S. Embassy teams on all outreach and communications efforts
• Support development of project events and workshops in collaboration with project teams
• All other duties deemed necessary, including support to the Chief of Party as required
• Manage Short-Term Technical Assistance for Communications efforts (i.e. editors, graphic designers, video production teams, Investment Mapping System, photographers, etc.)

Position Requirements:

• Proven experience in communications, outreach, and/or marketing, preferably on a USAID project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers and clients
• Microsoft office suite proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level
• Proactive problem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skills
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities
  Professional and mature demeanor and conduct