Project Director Procurement Service Agent, USAID Next Generation GHSC Suite of Programs - Global Company Profile 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 foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities, and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.
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 - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives. Position Overview The Project Director, In-Country Logistics for the Procurement Service Agent (PSA) project is ultimately responsible for all aspects of the activity. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that the commodities are procured and delivered in a timely manner meeting all the USG and recipient requirements. In addition to that, the Project Director is responsible for ensuring that the project meets all off its deliverables in a timely manner, taking the lead in client communication and interaction; this includes all USG partners. Facilitating partnership management so that partner contributions are meeting the needs of the project in a coordinated and efficient manner. The Project Director is responsible for overseeing global and project coordination, so the project is effectively coordinating with other GHSC activities and other relevant stakeholders. The Project Director will also manage project staff by providing direct supervision to senior project leadership. Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership to the six key project areas: risk management, project and global coordination, procurement and supply chain activities, market dynamics and product introduction, management information systems and results reporting, and finance and administration.
- Serves as the main interface between the project and USG stakeholders and Palladium senior management.
- Assume responsibility for partner management ensuring that partners are fully engaged and participate in the project.
- Responsible for overseeing project budget and finances including financial performance reporting, budget projections and project spending.
- Represent the project at relevant client meetings, conferences, working groups, and seminars.
- Prepare analyses, recommendations, briefing notes, white papers, and assessments for internal and client use.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Extensive experience in international development.
- Extensive experience as a project director or in a senior leadership position of a project that is implemented on a multi-country or global scale that required the assembling, managing, and supervising complex teams.
- Significant experience with global health (HIV/AIDS, Malaria, FP/RH, MNCH) programs strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain and logistic components and dynamics.
- Knowledge of USG procurement regulations.
- Experience building a creative and talented team and leading toward a unified vision.
- Prior experience developing strategic plans, work plans, and/or activity plans for large supply chain programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively and high comfort level writing and presenting data and information in a compelling way to difference audiences.
- Excellent written and spoken English and ability to communicate across technical disciplines and non-technical audience required. Ability to speak and write French a plus.
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Palladium
April 24, 2024