{"id":16822,"date":"2020-06-19T20:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T17:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=16822"},"modified":"2020-06-19T06:27:38","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T03:27:38","slug":"jobs-at-palladium-country-activity-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/jobs-at-palladium-country-activity-coordinator\/","title":{"rendered":"Jobs at Palladium, Country Activity Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Country Activity Coordinator<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nCompany Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact \u2013 the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.<\/p>\n

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved \u2013 and is committed to continuing to improve \u2013 economies, societies and most importantly, people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.<\/p>\n

NPI EXPAND Overview:<\/b><\/p>\n

The New
\nPartnerships Initiative (NPI) Expanding Health Partnerships\u2014NPI EXPAND
\nProject\u2014is a five-year, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
\nfunded project which aims to support Missions with increasing the availability
\nand utilization of quality health services across all USAID priority health
\nareas.<\/p>\n

In line
\nwith the Journey to Self-Reliance (J2SR), USAID is committed to expanding its
\nrange of implementing partners by investing in new and underutilized local<\/p>\n

partners (NUPs) and strengthening their capacity to strategize, plan, and
\nimplement health sector programs with USAID funds. Enhanced participation of
\ncapable local partners to increase demand for and deliver high-quality, high
\nimpact health services will enable governments to meet crucial health goals
\nequitably and sustainably. NPI EXPAND will catalyse opportunities to scale up
\ninnovative interventions by strengthening the capacity of NUPs with varying
\nlevels of capabilities and exposure to USAID.<\/p>\n

With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic,
\nNPI EXPAND is supporting countries to engage new and underutilized partners to
\nleverage community structures and provide innovative and scalable solutions to
\nstrengthen emergency preparedness and response. Strengthening engagement of
\nlocal organizations will help to foster sustainable and resilient health
\nsystems and communities that can prevent the spread of COVID-19 and prepare for
\nfuture threats. NPI EXPAND supports new and underutilized partners to engage in
\nthe COVID-19 response by using a combination of grant-making and targeted
\ncapacity development. The grants and capacity development will focus on<\/p>\n

enabling local organizations to expand the reach of innovative and locally
\nrelevant interventions that bolster national and community-based emergency response
\nefforts, reaching more people with lifesaving information, supplies, equipment,
\nand services.<\/p>\n

NPI EXPAND Activities in Tanzania:<\/b><\/p>\n

In Tanzania, NPI EXPAND is providing
\nfunding and technical assistance to up to three local civil society
\norganizations (CSOs) to support WORTH Yetu groups (currently involved in
\nUSAID\u2019s Kizazi Kipya project) to produce, market, and distribute non-medical
\nmasks and\/or sanitation products. The CSOs will also support the WORTH Yetu groups<\/p>\n

to implement risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) activities to
\nprevent the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n

Position Description:<\/b><\/p>\n

The Country Activity
\nCoordinator will serve
\nas a coordinator of the NPI EXPAND activities in Tanzania and support the Grants Team to administer the
\nfull cycle of sub-grants management activities ranging from solicitation,
\nselection, pre-award assessment, negotiation, compliance monitoring, sub-grant
\nmanagement training, and close-out in accordance to NPI EXPAND\u2019s Sub-Award Management
\nPlan. The Country Activity
\nCoordinator will report to the COVID-19 activity lead and\/or the Field Support
\nDirector, and to the Grants Management Director on grants management responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Duties and Responsibilities:<\/b><\/p>\n

COVID-19 Technical Activities Coordination<\/p>\n

Serve as a focal point for NPI EXPAND COVID-19
\nactivities in Tanzania;
\nEnsure overall adherence to the technical aspects of the Tanzania COVID-19 workplan;
\nProvide technical oversight to NGOs and sub-awardees to ensure effective implementation of program activities and adherence by the awardees to the technical conditions of their NPI EXPAND subaward;<\/p>\n

Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports for Palladium home office and USAID;
\nEngage in weekly calls with the COVID-19 activity lead and\/or the Field Support Director;
\nLiaise with USAID Tanzania as needed;
\nRepresent NPI EXPAND in all in-country engagements
\nwith various stakeholders including but not limited to USAID Tanzania, the
\nGovernment of Tanzania and other development partners in relevant sectors;
\nOrganize logistical support and
\nschedules for staff and consultants providing short term technical
\nassistance to NPI EXPAND projects in Tanzania; and
\nPerform other duties as assigned.
\nGrants Management<\/p>\n

Serve as the principle point of contact on grant management and compliance of the local NPI EXPAND sub-grantees in Tanzania;
\nWork closely with the Grants Team at home office to carry out pre-award risk assessments of the potential sub-grantees;
\nOversee grant management and implementation at the country level;
\nWork closely with the Grants Team at the head office to provide effective and collaborative due diligence and oversight of grants;
\nAnalyze proposal budgets for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness;
\nDraft new grant agreements and amendments for approval by the head office;
\nEnsure the smooth management of country grants portfolio, including timely payments, quick responses to grantee inquiries, and efficient problem-solving;
\nVerify milestone achievements for each sub-grant;
\nMaintain an up-to-date country grant portfolio, sending all reminders, follow-ups, and closeouts;
\nReview grantee financial reports, payment requests, and conduct resolution of invoice review findings;
\nEnsure proper filing, manually and electronically, of all documents generated for various sub-grants from inception up to close-out;
\nImplement trainings and other capacity building activities to ensure the sub-grantees understand and are able to implement respective grants in accordance to with the grant agreement and applicable U.S. Government regulations and requirements;
\nWork with the Grants Team in the head office to facilitate the close-out of grants;
\nPerform other duties as assigned.
\nPeriod and Location of<\/p>\n

Performance:<\/b><\/p>\n

The period of
\nperformance of this assignment is nine (9) months with the possibility of extension
\nbased on performance and availability of funding. Location for this engagement
\nis Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This position is open to local Tanzanian
\nnationals only.<\/p>\n

Required Qualifications and Experience:<\/b><\/p>\n

Bachelor\u2019s Degree in international development, project management, finance, accounting, business, non-profit administration, or other relevant field;
\nExperience managing projects funded by the U.S. Government and\/or other donor organizations, particularly in the health sector;
\nExperience working with grants cycle management for development projects;
\nExcellent interpersonal skills;
\nAbility to speak and write in English;
\nHigh level of computer literacy and strong experience with Microsoft Office applications;
\nAbility to deal appropriately with sensitive issues and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times;
\nAbility to work with strict deadlines, while maintaining sound judgement, high integrity, transparency, and accountability;
\nAbility to work independently with limited supervision, and ability to virtually collaborate and engage with colleagues and partners in other office locations;
\nExemplary attention to detail; and
\nA strong team player.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE TO APPLY<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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