21 Feb 2024

Contracts and Compliance Manager, USAID Kenya Private Sector Activity at Palladium International

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Job Description

Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Design and conduct contracts, subaward and consulting assignment solicitations and advertisements.
  • Lead competitive procurement processes, draft agreements, and develop related contracts and subaward documentation.
  • Review and maintain contracts with partners and implement a strict compliance checklist on contractor activities, budgets, and processes.
  • Lead negotiations with contractors and applicants on awards, processes, and execution.
  • Conduct due diligence and negotiate agreements with contractors and sub awardees.
  • Oversee the administration, compliance, and implementation procedures of contracts and subawards, and ensure compliance with USAID contract and grant regulations including procurement regulations.
  • Direct fund transfers after reviewing financial reports and ensuring compliance with contracts and subaward agreements (in coordination with technical staff).
  • Conduct tracking and reporting, ensuring timely usage of funds as per annual work plans
  • Issue instructions and provide guidance to contract and sub awardees for the Branding and Marking Plan and Monitoring and Evaluation of grant implementation practices.
  • Direct and oversee contracts and subawards close out and final reporting
  • Any and all other project-related tasks as required by the Chief of Party and Palladium HQ

Position Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in relevant subject (MBA, MA in Business, Economics, Finance, Procurement, etc.)
  • At least 5 years of experience in contracts, subawards, or grants management
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level
    Proactive problem-solving, decision-making, and good judgement skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities effectively and efficiently
  • Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers, and clients
  • Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs of a similar size
  • Knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements preferred
  • Experience working for large donor organizations such as USAID preferred
  • Local Kenyan candidates are preferred
  • Written and oral proficiency in English required




Method of Application

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Closing Date : 29 February. 2024





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