Manager, Project Delivery

Manager, Project Delivery, CATALYZE MS4GAbout Palladium:Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.This Opportunity:CATALYZE is a $250 million 8-year program, designed to mobilize $2 billion in private capital, especially to underfinanced social sectors (such as education) and higher risk countries (especially low-income and post-conflict countries) around the globe, complemented by a cross-cutting inclusion of gender-lens investing. CATALYZE serves as a "platform of platforms" that provides services to many missions and bureaus that "buy in" to tap the CATALYZE investment and pay-for-results project management expertise. Our aim is for investors to explore and find commercially viable opportunities and approaches to creating jobs, developing sustainable social services, tightening, and rationalizing supply chains, and advancing inclusive growth - ultimately, reducing the need for development institutions to provide donor funding.CATALYZE is currently seeking a Manager, Project Delivery to provide dedicated project management and implementation support across CATALYZE activities but focusing primarily on CATALYZE Ethiopia Market Systems for Growth (MS4G). The goal of this buy-in is to foster private enterprise growth primarily in agricultural markets to boost food security, make improvements to water, hygiene and sanitation and support COVID relief.Location and Compensation:The position is based in Palladium's Washington, DC office. For our prospective employees in the United States, please note that the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $80,000 to $95,000 and successful candidates may also be eligible for additional, variable incentive compensation dependent on the role. For part-time employees, the salary will be prorated based on the actual number of hours worked. Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium's business or organizational needs.You and Your Career:If you are a problem-solver, collaborator, and doer, and you have expertise in implementing USAID projects, overseeing project financial management, or managing field teams, we are interested in hearing from you.We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom, resources, and guidance to chart a fulfilling career!Reporting Lines:The Manager will report to the Senior Manager, CATALYZE MS4GThis role could eventually have supervisory responsibilitiesPrimary Roles and Responsibilities:Project ManagementPlan and manage project start-up and closeout, supporting in-country corporate registration as neededServe as the project's primary liaison with corporate services, Senior Managers, Project Delivery, and Compliance and Project Excellence HubPrepare and maintain project specific components of the project management manualIn collaboration with the Compliance and Project Excellence Hub and corporate services, provide training and guidance to project staff on, and ensure compliance with, company policies and client rules and regulationsEstablish project offices and office infrastructure; facilitate field office leasesParticipate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of project work plans, tracking project deliverables and monitoring project delivery against spending forecastsSupport development and presentation of internal and external reportingEnsure project issues and risks are logged, reported on, managed and mitigatedIn collaboration with Risk Management, conduct spot checks on processes and internal controlsEnsure all corrective actions for assigned projects are implemented and report back to confirm their completion via the risk registerServe as a point of contact with service providers and address contractual matters as requiredSupport development of project subcontractor, grant management, and procurement procedures compliant with internal and client's rules and regulationsReport monthly on the status of partner budgets/invoicing and grantsManage planning and coordination of inputs from the company's security team as neededContribute to technical assistance through reviews, engaging in work planning and discussions with the field teamContract and Client Relationship ManagementMonitor and maintain compliance with head/prime contractsLiaise with C&C to communicate with contracting and agreement officers or other client representatives on any matters that make legal or financial commitments for PalladiumMonitor and report on overall progress against agreed targets, milestones, outputs and activitiesDevelop, manage and support contract amendments as requiredLiaise with and respond to requests from clients in conjunction with the project's directorSupport project advocacy with internal and external stakeholdersFinancial ManagementEnsure company policies for financial management are implemented and are compliant with the client's rules and regulationsEnsure that project levels of delegated authority issued are in accordance with Palladium's Expenditure Approval and Signature Authority Policy and GuidelinesCollaborating with Financial Management establish project charge codes, ensuring they meet client and project requirementsIn collaboration with Treasury, facilitate project bank accounts set-up with appropriate company and project signatoriesEnsure the project financial calendar is adhered to including monitoring, reconciling, and reporting expense advances monthlyLeads monitoring budget progress against forecast as one metric to track project progress against its work planReview monthly Funds Transfer Requests (FTRs) to ensure they reflect budget progress and forecastingReview cashbooks / field vouchers and ensure supporting documentation is completeServe as a coordinator for service providers and approve work orders and invoices; ensure the accuracy of client invoicesMonitor, reconcile and report expense advances monthly; Support the external audit process as neededHuman Resource Management and RecruitmentOversee project human resource planning, recruitment, contracting, with field teams and coordinate inputs from Compliance, HR, and Talent Acquisition teamsWorking with associate, maintain project data on relevant HR systems for short-term and long-term staff and consultantsLead the mobilisation and demobilisation of all international staff including contracting and travel managementServe as primary supervisor to one or more Associate(s), Project Delivery, or Senior Associate(s), Project DeliveryEngage in employee onboarding and training, educating new staff on policies, procedures, tools, and Palladium's cultureActively monitor, review, correct, and provide feedback on all supervisee's work productsBusiness Development / OtherContribute to company growth by ensuring assigned projects are managed wellParticipate in capture planning, providing inputs on implementation requirementsProvide input and support business development of the company as requiredComplete other duties as assignedEssential Criteria:Excellent communication and negotiation skillsExcellent leadership, representation and organizational skillsExperience implementing USAID and/or other donor funded projectsSuccessful track record in delivery of complex programsStrong management skills to mentor, coach, lead, develop and evaluate employeesLeads problem solving initiative and implements new ways of working and processesExcellent team management skills in a complex and fast-paced environmentExcellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultantsDemonstrated strong financial skills for generating, interpreting, and analyzing financial reports and forecastsAbility to travel and work in developing countries for extended periods of timeDesirable Criteria:Experience working within an international organization or businessExperience supporting work implementing USAID- or other donor-funded projectsExperience working in a developing country or in a project-based environmentProfessional working proficiency in another language, with priority given to Amharic, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and ArabicEquity, Diversity & Inclusion

- Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice.Safeguarding

- We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

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