Intelligence Coordinator, Market Development Facility(MDF)- Facility Wide 26 views

Intelligence Coordinator, Market Development Facility(MDF)- Facility Wide
Project Overview and Role:
About Market Development Facility (MDF)
Market Development Facility is an Australian Government funded multi-country initiative which promotes sustainable economic development, through higher incomes for women and men, in our partner countries.
We connect individuals, businesses, governments, and NGOs with each other, and with markets at home and abroad. This enhances investment and coordination and allows partnerships to flourish, strengthening inclusive economic growth.
MDF is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) and the New Zealand Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFAT). It is implemented by Palladium in partnership with Swisscontact.
The Opportunity
MDF is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative thinker to support implementation of its intelligence agenda. MDF’s intelligence agenda involves leveraging MDF’s on-the-ground teams and extensive networks to generate real-world insights that help stakeholders understand how macro-policy decisions and trends are impacting consumers and businesses. Past topics have included food price trends, shipping disruptions and supply and demand shocks fueled up by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic management and delivery
Work with MDF’s Core Leadership Team to deliver MDF’s intelligence agenda.
Provide surge support to assist country and facility-wide implementation agendas, across MDF countries, including supporting delivery of MDF’s Annual Report and Strategic Plan.
Strategic communication
Working with MDF’s communications team, communicate market intelligence insights and MDF experiences through simple verbal and written and tailored products to MDF’s stakeholders in Canberra, Wellington and MDF countries.
Build on opportunities presented by MDF’s multi-county, cross sectoral program to create discussion and cross learning on MDF’s market intelligence insights among DFAT staff and stakeholders.
Mentorship and capacity building
Provide mentoring and support to other MDF staff on economic analysis, research, private sector development, sustainability and reporting.
For full Terms of Reference(TOR) click here .
Required Qualifications:
Essential Criteria
Ability to analyse economic data and trends and develop persuasive verbal presentations and written outputs to deadlines.
Experience in an economic journalism or economic policy role would be highly regarded.
Demonstrated ability to structure written products and deliver presentations to communicate complex concepts in a simple and accessible format.
High-level verbal and written communication skills (English) essential.
A demonstrated ability to build respectful, productive, and sustainable working relationships with a variety of stakeholders (including partner government, civil society, and the private sector) and working together to achieve results.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and organisations across countries and time zones.
Willingness to roll-up your sleeves and work on a wide variety of tasks, as needs dictate.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.
High level proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work to deadlines, and to balance competing priorities.
Desirable skills and experience
Experience working on large DFAT facilities and programs
Experience of private sector development programming and systems thinking.
Application Process:
By clicking the “Apply Now” button below, please submit your CV and brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.
This position is open to Australian nationals and permanent residents with authority to live and work in Australia.
Applications close on Midnight, Tuesday 20th September, 2022 (Canberra Time).
Company Overview:
About 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 governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.
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