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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