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Contracts and Compliance Manager

USAID’s Kenya Investment Mechanism (KIM)
KIM is a USAID funded project that is designed to unlock $520 million in investment for key sectors of Kenya’s economy, including agriculture; horticulture, dairy, and livestock (supported by Feed the Future), energy (supported by Power Africa), regional trade and investment opportunities (supported by the Prosper Africa initiative), women-owned businesses as well as in the WASH, health, and infrastructure sectors. KIM addresses constraints on both the supply and demand sides of investment transactions and is building a market system that will mobilize substantial capital from the public and private sectors. By building local partnerships among stakeholders in the financial system, KIM is stimulating the power of the private sector to accelerate Kenya’s journey to self-reliance.
KIM addresses two principal market failures that have discouraged investors from financing important segments of the targeted sectors: (i) insufficient quality consulting services (financial, transaction advisory, strategy, and business performance); and (ii) limited scalability of financial products tailored to selected key sectors of the economy in the region. KIM provides capacity building support to both business advisory service providers (BASPs) and Financial Institutions (FIs). KIM uses smart incentives to mobilize finance for development in the targeted sectors. These incentives are designed to create a sustainable ecosystem for businesses to access finance and investments needed to expand and grow. Business transactions are further supported by a diverse range of sustainable partnerships–with and among strategic businesses, institutions, government counterparts (county and national) and other development partners. These partnerships will lead to scaling and replicating creative approaches to unlock finance and investments, reduce risks of extending credit to the agriculture and energy sectors, and offer testing of innovative business models that can be scaled.
The Palladium Group
Palladium is the implementing organization behind KIM. As a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact, Palladium creates 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.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
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The Role:
The Contracts and Compliance Manager will lead the effort to manage all USAID subaward contracts under the KIM Project to ensure that subaward activities are carried out in compliance with USAID and Palladium policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Design and conduct subaward solicitation and advertisements
Lead competitive procurement processes, draft agreements, and develop related subaward documentation.
Design and prepare Subaward Review Guidelines for evaluators, including scoring formats
Convene the Subaward Committee Meetings, lead negotiations with applicants, and prepare the Memorandum of Negotiations and Responsibility Determination Statement, awards, and execution
Conduct due diligence and negotiate agreements with sub awardees
Oversee the administration, compliance, and implementation procedures of subawards, and ensure compliance with USAID grants regulations, including procurement regulations
Direct fund transfers after reviewing financial reports and ensuring compliance with 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 sub awardees for the Branding and Marking Plan and Monitoring and Evaluation of grant implementation practices
Direct and oversee subaward close out and final reporting
Other tasks as deemed necessary
Requirements:
Master’s Degree in a relevant subject (MBA, MA in Business, Economics, Finance, Procurement etc.)
Proven experience in office management and project administration, preferably on a USAID project.
At least 5 years of experience in 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 judgment skills
Demonstrated ability and commitment to manage confidential information
Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities effectively and efficiently
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers and clients
Applications will be accepted until September 6th , 2022, at 11:59 PM EAT.

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