Company Overview:
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 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.
Context:
Palladium is seeking qualified candidates for a Chief of Party Position for an upcoming USAID project called Facilitate Investment Required for Sustainable Export (FIRST). The FIRST Activity is expected to start in November with a five-year duration through November 2025. This activity aims to increase Rwanda’s agricultural exports through: 1) facilitation of inclusive policy reforms using evidence-based analysis and strengthened advocacy capacity of the private sector organizations; and 2) supporting local actors (government and private sector) to attract, mobilize and direct public and private financing resources towards productive priority projects.
Position Description:
The Chief of Party (COP) will report to Palladium’s Home Office Project Director. S/He will serve as the primary contact for USAID and will liaise directly with the project’s Contracting Officer’s Representative. Duration: 5 years Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Role and Responsibilities:
- Leads technical direction and strategy development for Project implementation and ensures an integrated vision across components and partners.
- Oversee the development and review of annual work plans and budgets.
- Manage relationships with the Activity partners, stakeholders (public and private), counterparts, and Palladium team members to ensure the quality and timeliness of Project implementation.
- Motivates staff to perform effectively toward Project objectives, through communication, technical leadership and guidance, team building, and incentives.
- Ensures effective use of resources, on-time delivery of project activity reports and partner deliverables, and overall compliance with USAID regulations and Palladium policies and procedures.
- Works with staff to recruit, hire and manage staff and consultants as needed to carry out activities. Serves as the principal liaison between USAID, host-country counterparts, project partners, and Palladium.
Position Requirements
- Master’s Degree in economics, international development, business, public policy, trade, or a similar field is preferred
- Extensive expertise in agricultural trade policy, investment policy, investment mobilization, blended finance, and effective policy design
- Proven track record leading multi-year trade and investment projects for large donor organizations.
- Extensive experience liaising with Government staff and proven success guiding policy development
- Knowledge of USAID contract management, policies, procedures, regulations and reporting requirements.
- Experience as a USAID Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party strongly preferred.
- Experience supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving program needs required
- Strong leadership, program, organizational management and oral and written communication skills
- Experience supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving program needs required
- Fluency in English required.
- French and/or Kinyarwanda is desirable
- Prior work in Rwanda and/or the broader East African region is strongly preferred
How to Apply
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Palladium is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to a selection process due to disability or any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will endeavor to make any reasonable adjustments to our process.
