Regional Coordinator at Palladium International

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