Job Vacancies at Palladium

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.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Communications Officer

Job Number: req22126
Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Communications Officer are detailed below. These are not exhaustive and may change as the programme grows and evolves.
Digital Communications:

• Support the development of digital communications strategy that aligns with the overall communications and knowledge management strategy of the programme.
• Develop and design tailored digital content plans for the programme social media channels including but not limited to X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Youtube and ensure consistency of messaging across channels.
• Curate and source appropriate and compelling content including infographics and videos, while engaging with staff and partners to generate on-demand content.
• Co-design and deliver social media campaigns (in line with the programme campaign calendar) to support the programme’s wider objectives and help raise awareness and drive action on key thematic issues.
• Support with identifying and working with influencers among staff, partners and the wider public across the themes of agriculture, climate change, environmental action, forestry, and biodiversity.
• Support the development and production of quarterly e-newsletters and other interactive resources on the programme’s digital channels including social media and the programme website.
• Co-manage the programme website and ensure regular updates of relevant content on the website.
• Plan and produce multimedia and audio-visual content including infographics, short compelling videos and blogs for the programme digital channels and work with the wider programme team to grow an online photo and video library.
• Support the planning and delivery of virtual events organised by the programme such as webinars and X spaces and manage the setup and live streaming of hybrid events.
• Support in monitoring trends and tracking of engagements on the programme’s digital channels (social media, website, e-newsletter) and to analyse relevant communications data and insights to inform workplans, content curation and quality assurance.

Knowledge Management:

• Support the development and design of communications and knowledge products including but not limited to success stories, blogs, learning papers, case studies, factsheets, etc.
• Liaise with the MERL and KM Managers to harness data and insights to inform design of evidence-based content suitable for the various digital channels, particularly posts for social media.
• Support the planning and delivery of learning events and other knowledge sharing events organised by the programme.
• Contribute to the development/refinement of information management systems (i.e. email systems, electronic and hard-copy filing and retrieval systems, intranet, extranet and other ICT solutions appropriate to Propcom+’s needs) to meet current internal knowledge management and adaptive learning needs.
• Develop monthly/quarterly/yearly work plans with other members of the MERL, Communications and Knowledge Management Team.
• Carry out additional tasks as requested by the Communications and Knowledge Management Managers and the MERL Director.

Required Qualifications

• The Communications Officer should have: A degree in a relevant discipline such as Communications or another related field.
• At least 3 years of communications experience in agricultural-related programmes.
• Excellent graphics design skills. Proficiency in the use of various graphics and infographic design apps (E.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is highly desirable.
• Ability to use basic video editing software tools to produce short videos.
• Proven knowledge and experience in digital content curation and website management.
• Great skills in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English) to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required.
• Fluency in speaking and understanding Hausa is an added advantage.

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2.) Consultant - Family Planning Integration, PROPEL Health

Job Number: req22111
Job Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• Palladium is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Consultant who would collaborate with a Senior Consultant to develop state-specific policy documents to support the integration of family planning into the state health insurance scheme.
• The Consultant will report to the Director, Health Systems and Regional, and is expected to conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analyses to support the development of the policy documents. Additional technical support will be available through a Senior Consultant and from PROPEL Health global technical experts.

Deliverable-based Responsibilities

• Technical Report (approx. 30-40 pages, not including annexes): Roadmap to integrate family planning services in state health insurance benefit package.

Due: April 30, 2024 (7 months from expected start date)

• The Consultant is expected to support the Senior Consultant in development of this technical report, while co-leading some of the activities. Some potential activities will include:
  • Conducting a rapid landscape analysis of the state family planning program, including its financing challenges, and stakeholder convenings and discourse.
  • Conducting costing studies to estimate the financial requirements and funding gaps for family planning integration.
  • Supporting the Senior Consultant to identify and map the key stakeholders and analyze the existing policy environment for family planning integration.
  • Writing the technical report with guidance from the Senior Consultant, including addressing all technical comments and concerns and finalizing.
• Working with the Director, Health Systems and Regional, the Consultant is expected to engage with and support:
  • The state health insurance agency, ministry of health and parastatals, health providers and other family planning actors in advancing important engagements and processes for successful integration.
  • Multisectoral platforms like the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Technical Working Group (RMNCAH TWG) and Civil Society Organization coalitions that will drive the implementation and monitoring of the Guideline.
• Organize a dissemination event with national and state-level stakeholders to showcase the successful domestication of the recommendations.

Timeline: March 30, 2025 (6 months from expected start date)

• Any other relevant tasks to accomplish the activity goals, as determined by the Director, Health Systems and Regional.

Requirements
Education and Experience:

•  Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Financing, International Development, Health Policy and Planning, or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the area of family planning, national public health insurance, and/or health financing in Nigeria (preferred) or regionally.
• Proven experience of conducting qualitative and quantitative research, particularly desk reviews and costing studies for health programs and policies.
• Demonstrated experience in authoring technical reports in health.
• Understanding of areas relevant to PROPEL Health’s mandate such as policy, health financing, governance, and advocacy.
• Strong track record of producing demonstrable results.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required.  

Evaluation Criteria:

• Technical (Interview) – 40%
• Knowledge and Experience - 40%
• Cost- 20% Interested individuals must submit their proposed daily rate along with applications.      

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3.) Chief of Party, USAID / Nigeria Food Basket Activity

Job Location: Abuja

This Proposal Opportunity

• Palladium seeks a Chief of Party for the upcoming USAID/Nigeria Food Basket Activity, which aims to sustainably reduce poverty, hunger, and malnutrition by strengthening Nigeria’s food and agricultural system (target value chains: maize, rice, and horticulture).
• The Activity will stimulate agriculture-led, inclusive growth, increasing employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, empowering women and youth, promoting innovation, advancing trade, and lifting people out of poverty.

Position Summary

• The Chief of Party will be ultimately responsible for the efficient and effective oversight of all elements of the Activity.
• Their primary responsibilities are to provide overall leadership, management, and technical direction of the program, ensuring an integrated vision across components, and a focus on achieving the desired results.
• This individual must act as the key liaison with USAID and all other counterparts, implementing partners and stakeholders involved with the program.
• The position requires significant coordination skills, broad general and technical knowledge, an ability to cope with multiple interests and challenges, experience in developing countries, and skills to ensure coherence and consistency in the face of urgent deadlines.
• This is an anticipated project, and all positions are contingent upon award from USAID.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction and strategy development for the implementation of the Activity, including leading the development and implementation of annual workplans
• Ensure an integrated, market-oriented strategic vision across components and partners
• Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, other implementing partners, host country government actors and other private and public sector stakeholders to exchange information and develop professional relationships
• Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results, and guide program implementation to deliver results and impact
• Oversee effective use of resources, on-time delivery of project activity reports and partner deliverables, and overall compliance with USAID regulations and Palladium policies and procedures
• Develop systems that support collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) approach, including establishing a culture of adaptive management
• Administer the program’s financial oversight and procedures, ensuring compliance with established Palladium's accounting principles and USAID regulations
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments
• Represent Palladium and the program to the public and donor community

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, International Development, Agriculture, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise development and competitiveness, market systems development, value chain development, private sector engagement, trade, finance, or investment.
• Previous experience as a Chief of Party for projects with similar magnitude and complexity.
• Experience designing, promoting, and implementing multi-stakeholder led, market-driven approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to build staff leadership and management capacity.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to collaborate successfully with host-country government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders.
• Knowledge of agriculture enterprise competitiveness and value chain development; experience working with actors at all levels of agricultural value chains (smallholder to lead firm exporter).
• Experience working in similar contexts.
• Fluency in English with demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills.

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