Partnership Manager at Palladium: USAID Kenya Private Sector Activity

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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requisition Number: req23561

Note: There are four vacancies open for this position.

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global company committed to making a positive impact on people’s lives by addressing global challenges. They focus on creating sustainable institutions, providing access to essential services like health, water, and infrastructure, and conserving the natural world. Operating in over 90 countries, Palladium promotes diversity and inclusivity across all its projects and initiatives.

Project Overview and Role:

The USAID Feed the Future Kenya Private Sector Activity (KPSA) is a $48 million project funded by USAID and implemented by Palladium. KPSA aims to accelerate inclusive economic growth in Kenya through partnerships with agricultural, health, and other sectors. The project will create new jobs, increase exports, and expand access to healthcare services from 2024 to 2029.

Palladium seeks four Partnership Managers to help identify and manage partnership opportunities, design results-oriented Pay for Results (P4R) subawards, and oversee inclusive growth partnerships within assigned regions.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead coordination, management, and support for assigned inclusive growth partnerships.
Liaise with partners to align their objectives with KPSA’s goals.
Assist in designing, preparing, and negotiating partner strategies with internal staff and potential partners.
Oversee the implementation and success of assigned partnerships.
Ensure the inclusion of priority groups, including women, youth, and marginalized communities.
Develop strategies for locally-led activities that generate benefits for vulnerable groups, including indigenous populations and persons with disabilities.
Facilitate the technical design of grants, partnerships, and subcontracting approaches aligned with the Inclusive Business Model, Financial Institutions, and Business Advisory Service Providers teams.
Prepare, organize, and maintain partnership records and ensure compliance with award and performance documentation.

Key Competencies Required:

Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a relevant field.
Proven experience in identifying and broker strategic partnerships in sectors such as climate transition investments.
Experience negotiating agreements with multi-sector stakeholders, including the private sector, NGOs, civil society, and government entities.
Knowledge and experience working with catalytic funding, including USAID-funded grants, is a plus.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong management skills to guide human, technical, and financial resources across the project.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Palladium encourages applicants from all backgrounds and ensures equal treatment for all employees and job applicants, regardless of personal characteristics such as gender identity, ethnicity, age, and more.

For accommodations related to disability or other special needs, please contact accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

Palladium is committed to safeguarding and protecting the individuals and communities it works with. All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced selection process, including safeguarding-focused interviews.

Learn more and apply here:Partnership Manager - Palladium Job Link

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Palladium is a global leader in delivering positive social and economic impact, dedicated to creating enduring value for communities, businesses, and governments worldwide. With over 50 years of experience, Palladium partners with organizations to design and implement solutions that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including economic development, health, education, and environmental sustainability.

Operating in more than 90 countries, Palladium combines expertise in consulting, project management, and impact investing to drive transformative change. By leveraging data-driven insights, innovative strategies, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, Palladium ensures sustainable and scalable results that improve lives and empower communities.

Guided by a vision of a world where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, Palladium works at the intersection of social progress and economic growth, delivering solutions that bridge gaps and build inclusive, resilient systems.

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