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 maki
ng 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 organisation, 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.
Project
The Market
Development Facility (MDF) is a multi-country private sector development
program managed by Palladium on behalf of the Australian Government. The
program currently operates in Fiji, Timor-Leste, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Papua
New Guinea. MDF utilises a market systems development (MSD) approach to trigger
lasting systemic change and create broad-based, sustainable pro-poor growth. We
are currently recruiting a number of positions for our Core Leadership Team
(CLT). As well as the position of Program Leader outlined below, we are also
recruiting for the positions of Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technical
Officer and Director of Quality & Inclusion.
Program Leader
The Program Leader
will have overall responsibility for MDF performance and outcomes. The Program
Leader will work closely with the CTO and the CLT in the development and
implementation of programme strategy. The role will provide lead an
international and inter-disciplinary team based in multiple country locations.
- Providing
leadership to the MDF facility which motivates the team and drives high
performance; - Representing
MDF to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) and ensuring
MDF is fully engaged with its client in all locations and on all relevant
issues; - Overseeing
the strategic evolution and growth of MDF, ensuring that MDF’s systems support
and nurture a dynamic and innovative facility; - Providing
strategic oversight of the development and delivery of all key MDF reports
(Annual Strategic Plan, Annual Report, Annual Aggregation of Results) and
communications; - Overseeing
capacity development of the MDF team and partners; - Ensuring
that MDF is active in diverse and relevant external forums to demonstrate
its technical excellence within MSD; - Proactively
mitigating and/or managing emergent issues and risks as they arise.
Requirements
- Significant
prior experience in the leadership of a complex donor funded program; - Strong
knowledge of market systems development (ideally within a DFAT context); - Demonstrated
commitment to client responsiveness, and an ability to balance this with
the technical demands of an MSD program; - Experience
working for large donor organisations such as DFAT, DFID or USAID; - Proven
team management skills, of both peers and direct reports, ideally within a
cross cultural context; - Strong
English verbal and written communication skills; Knowledge of DFAT
contract management, policies, procedures, regulations and reporting
requirements preferable, but not essential.
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