Senior Associate, Project Delivery, Data.FI (Francophone)

Senior Associate, Project Delivery, Data.FI (Francophone)

About Palladium:

Palladium is a
global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the
lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health,
water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and
transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges;
and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 50 countries and have a
workforce of more than 2,000 talented and motivated staff around the world.

Palladium is part of GISI's global
family of companies, which aims to create solutions for the world's most
complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI's approximately
15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide
providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting
services.

This Opportunity:

Palladium is currently seeking a fluent French speaker to
fill the role of Senior Associate, Project Delivery (Francophone) to
support implementation of the Translating Data for Implementation (Data.FI)
award. Data.FI is a global project
funded by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the
State Department.

Data.FI partners with PEPFAR programs to accelerate and sustain
access to high-quality data to expedite HIV epidemic control and maintenance.
Data.FI supports host country governments to enhance existing health
information systems (HIS) and conduct in-depth analysis of epidemiologic and
program data to inform management responses to gaps in programming and sustain
impact by supporting local partner transition.

This is a project role with duration until March 31, 2026, with
possibility of extension.

Location and Compensation:

The position is based in Palladium's Arlington, VA office within
our Americas region.

Palladium supports a hybrid working model with 3 days in office, 2
days from home.

For our prospective employees in the United States, please note
that the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected
to range from $66,000 to $72,500 and successful candidates may also be eligible
for additional, variable incentive compensation dependent on the role. For
part-time employees, the salary will be prorated based on the actual number of
hours worked.

Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on
various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education,
experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium's business or
organizational needs.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the compensation
for this position, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value your
interest in our company and appreciate the opportunity to discuss this
opportunity with you.

Reporting Lines:

• The Senior Associate will report directly to the Manager, Project Delivery
  

Primary
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support project start-up and close-out, including office setup and lease finalization
• Act as liaison between corporate services, senior managers, project teams, and compliance hubs
• Maintain project management documentation and track progress against work plans
• Lead internal and external reporting, including risk assessments and client deliverables
• Monitor and escalate project risks and issues to leadership as needed.
  Develop and implement compliant subcontractor and grants management procedures
• Manage PMU administration: agendas, notes, calendars, and task tracking
• Anticipate project needs and recommend process improvements
• Train and mentor new and junior PMU staff
  Ensure compliance with company and client policies across all operational areas
• Lead procurement and contract management, ensuring quality and compliance
• Assist
  with internal financial reporting and tasks including budgeting,
  forecasting, accruals, reviewing partner and vendor invoices, and any
  other ad hoc financial reporting assignments
• Coordinate HR functions with field staff including recruitment, onboarding, and staff mobilization
• Maintain project data systems for staff and consultants
• Contribute
  to company growth by supporting well-managed projects, ensuring Palladium
  is seen positively by clients for consideration in future business
  development
• Complete
  other duties as assigned

Essential
Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree and / or 4 years of relevant work experience
• Fluency
  in French
• Previous
  experience managing projects or activities that required high quality
  organizational, financial, or managerial skills
• Financial
  acumen and the ability to interpret and analyze financial reports
• Experience
  supporting work implementing USAID or other donor funded projects

Core
Abilities Required:

• Excellent
  verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills
• Excellent
  organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability
  to train and coach staff
• Excellent
  time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong
  analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability
  to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate
• Proficient
  with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Works
  with respect and dignity for all colleagues and contributes to a
  cooperative team working environment
• Ability
  to work with a low level of supervision and as a part of a team when
  required
• Ability
  to travel and work in developing countries for extended periods of time if
  needed

Applications
will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as the
position may close once a suitable candidate is found.

All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

Should
you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or
you are a neurodivergent individual, or for any other circumstance, please
email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will
be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define
Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our
people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed
to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium
are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to
an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a
rigorous due diligence process.