Manager, Inclusive Business Models (IBM)
USAID FTF Kenya Private Sector Activity (KPSA)

Project Overview and Role:

Palladium is seeking an Inclusive Business Models (IBM) Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded economic growth program which is anticipated to begin in 2023. The IBM Manager will provide management and general technical direction for the development and design of strategies for inclusive business expansion and development.

The USAID/Kenya and East Africa Feed the Future (FtF) Private Sector Activity (KPSA) 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 .

Duration:              5 years (anticipated start in July 2023)
Location:              Nairobi, Kenya

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

Support KPSA’s inclusive business model strategy to increase capacity of the private sector agricultural out-growth in country
Provide technical assistance on strategy to develop models and strategies to support new and existing businesses, create sustainable long-term funding vehicles, and provide a range of tools to support agricultural firm expansion
Facilitate the presentation of the inclusive business model for KPSA in meetings with public and private sector actors including GoK, non-governmental organizations, business associations, and others
Supervise implementing partners, sub-contractors, and grantees as they undertake tasks relating to the inclusive business model development.
Manage work planning and monitor the budget tied to the inclusive business model component
Collaborate with blended finance, business advisory service providers and financial institutions to appropriately fund developed IBM strategies.
Travel to various regions of Kenya as needed
Any and all other project-related tasks as required by the Chief of Party, the Inclusive Business Models (IBM) Director, and Palladium HQ

Required Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of inclusive business model practices, especially in relation to the Kenyan private sector, services providers, investors, and out-growers in the Kenyan agricultural development sector
Robust networks within the Kenyan financial and agricultural sectors.
Proven track record developing high impact business models and strategies
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
Written and oral proficiency in English required

Company Overview:

About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

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