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 governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.

This Opportunity:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical vision and lead strategic development and support of programming in collaboration with USAID and key stakeholders;
• Manage relationship with USAID, ensuring effective communication and client satisfaction; Work with other project senior leaders to develop, refine and implement a workplan of activities to meet program objectives;
• Serve as Palladium’s primary liaison with donor(s), and other partners including civil society, government, and other related programs and projects;
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with development partners such as government institutions, private sector, civil society, media, etc.;
• Communicate and implement an integrated vision among different components and actors
• Enable identification, sharing, and application of international best practices and lessons learned;
• Oversee and ensure efficient execution of grants to local partners and the adherence to defined processes and meeting of requirements;
• Build local partners and local staff capacities; 
• Ensure quality control and overall responsiveness of TA provided;
• Identify issues and risks related to activity implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate adjustments
• Comply with USAID and Palladium reporting requirements on program impact and implementation;
• Manage and mentor project staff or key stakeholders;
• Oversee financial and administrative management of the program in close coordination with home office;
• Manage effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities.

Key Competencies Required:

• Master’s degree in public health, healthcare administration, or a related field. 
• Progressively increasing responsibility in public health with experience in a senior leadership position on a project that focuses on community engagement and/or RMNCAH quality improvement in Ethiopia. 
• Previous COP project experience preferred. 
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills, and ability to build synergies across technical disciplines and teams.
• Demonstrated management and supervisory experience of a relevant scope and scale.
• Oversight of local capacity development efforts, including working with local partners to ensure adherence to all sub-award and grant-management requirements. 
• Experience in interacting with host country agencies, including national, regional and woreda level leaders and teams, development partners, civil society, private sector, and community-based organizations is essential. 
• Knowledge of country-led development approaches and stakeholder engagement models
• Knowledge of USG regulations and administrative procedures. 
• Experience building and inspiring a creative and talented team and leading toward a unified vision. 
• Prior experience developing strategic plans, workplans, and/or activity plans for RMNCAH programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and high comfort level writing and presenting data and information in a compelling way to different audiences.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and ability to communicate across technical disciplines and non-technical audience required. 
• Must be willing to live and travel within Ethiopia