Palladium International Jobs in Kenya

3. Palladium International Chief of Party Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary
The Chief of Party (COP) will lead the Palladium team to achieve all program objectives. S/He will provide overall technical and strategic direction, leadership, and management oversight to the project team.

The COP will be the principle point of contact for the USAID Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR) and will have the authority to make decisions on behalf of Palladium and will have primary accountability for project requirements.

S/He will coordinate and liaise with other stakeholders, including government agencies, other donor-funded projects, implementing partners, and USAID.

The COP will work with the Deputy COP-Technical and other senior technical team members to lead the development and implementation of the project work plan. S/He will provide additional quality assurance and help ensure the timeliness of deliverables.

S/He will work with the Finance and Administration Manager to oversee budgeting and the financial operations of the project, ensuring compliance with contractual, Palladium, USAID, and Kenyan requirements.

The COP will also provide guidance and support on technical activities undertaken by the project related to informatics, data, M&E, and capacity building. The COP will coordinate on a routine basis with the Palladium home office and project partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as a member of and leads the senior leadership team. As such, provides senior leadership, management oversight, and coordination on all matters project-wide.

Provides subject matter expertise/technical assistance to the program, technical staff, and administrators.

Provides analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems.

Uses various quantitative and qualitative techniques to perform contract tasks.

Leads and/or reviews and monitors programmatic functions, i.e. development of work plans and budgets and quarterly/annual reports.

Ensures quality of services and compliance, per project requirements.

Provides functional guidance to outside vendors to ensure deliverables are met within timelines and budgets, as needed.

Participates in and/or prepares necessary project-related reports, including presentations and white papers.

Organizes and supports, as needed, project trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetings.

Participates, and represents the organization as needed, in outside associations, conferences, and symposia.

Leads and assists in research, data collection, policy formulation, training, and capacity building efforts in support of contract/agreement activities and deliverables.

Supervises the project leadership team and provides guidance to lower level staff members.

Requirements

Advanced degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent.

10+ years of experience in public health program management, health governance, health information systems strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, health informatics, or other field related to international health programs are required.

Demonstrated success in collaboration and coordination across partners, sectors, and with home office.

Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial, and evaluative skills.

Demonstrated experience managing HIS projects or programs.

Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities, often within a required timeframe.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Professional and diplomatic demeanor and conduct, especially during interactions with the client and its constituents.

Ability to anticipate, respond, and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands.

Ability to take initiative and/or respond independently to situations.

Fluent written and spoken English and Swahili required.

Experience working with USAID and/or USAID partners is required.

How to Apply:
For more information and job application details, see; Palladium International Chief of Party Jobs in Kenya

4. Palladium International Finance & Administration Manager Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary

The Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) will oversee all finance, administrative, human resource, and operational activities of the project

and a team of support personnel. This includes developing and overseeing finance and accounting systems that comply with USAID requirements and Palladium practices.

In coordination with the COP, s/he will develop annual budgets that are aligned with the project work plan. S/he will also ensure compliance with contractual, USAID/USG, and Kenyan requirements for reporting, finance, and administration. S/he will also ensure payroll processes and adherence to Kenyan human resources policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains financial and accounting systems and procedures in accordance with Palladium corporate requirements and USAID regulations.

Oversees annual audit and prepares management response on any queries.

Supervises and monitors the in-country finance and operations team activities, ensuring that standard accounting principles are followed in carrying out financial transactions.

Maintains regular communications with the senior management team, providing relevant and timely financial information for planning and decision making purposes.

Produces accurate and timely cash flow projections and financial and other reports, as required, for internal management, the headquarters office, and international donors, as appropriate and requested.

Oversees project procurements and administration of contractual agreements with vendors and consultants and other relevant parties.

Ensures sound contracts and grants management systems for awarding and executing agreements.

Prepares semi-monthly financial reports and submits to headquarters within stipulated dates in the calendar.

Files all travel vouchers, expense reports, and financial reports.

Retains overall responsibility for receiving, documenting, and managing all stocks and commodities of the project, including forecasting and requisitions to guarantee optimal stock levels at all times.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date financial records; undertakes cash flow management; prepares cash forecasts.

Processes suppliers and hotels payments.

Oversees and manages, disburses, and reconciles office petty cash/field imprests.

Reviews and prepares budgets for related project activities.

Carries out banking duties as required.

Makes payments to participants at workshops.

Processes and coordinates monthly and timely payroll functions and statutory deductions; maintains staffing files.

Ensures appropriate employment taxes are paid to appropriate country agencies.

Ensures implementation of, and adherence to, Human Resources policies, including compliance with national labor legislation.

Keeps personnel files updated.

Performs other duties as may be directed.

Requirements

Relevant bachelor's degree required; master's degree and/or CPA preferred

At least eight years of program management and finance/budget experience with USAID-funded project.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with USAID compliance requirements regarding finance/budget systems and processes.

Experience with USAID contracting assistance award mechanisms.

Experience with developing systems and processes for awarding and oversight of grants.

Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Proven experience and knowledge of USAID management, operations, and financial/budget systems.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including to ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment.

Sound understanding / experience in financial processing and management.

Good written and verbal communication, liaison, and interpersonal skills.

Fluency and English and Swahili required.

How to Apply:
For more information and job application details, see; Palladium International Finance & Administration Manager Jobs in Kenya

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