Regional Coordinator

USAID FTF Kenya Private Sector Activity (KPSA)

Company Profile:

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 foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities, and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental, and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organization, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, or marital status.

Position Description: 

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 .

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

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 projectsDemonstrated 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 orientedExperience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs of a similar sizeExcellent communications, organizational, and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements preferredExperience working for large donor organizations such as USAID preferredLocal Kenyan candidates are preferredWritten and oral proficiency in English required