Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. For the past 50 years, we have worked with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities, and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental, and financial benefits. Today, Palladium has more than 2,500 employees operating in 90-plus countries alongside a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts committed to improving economies, societies, and most importantly, people’s lives. Palladium is a child-safe organization, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, or marital status.

With funding from United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Palladium is leading a consortium of national and international partners to implement a 5-year MOMENTUM Tiyeni project which is working with the Ministry of Health and various stakeholders to strengthen health systems and quality service delivery in maternal, new-born, child health (MNCH), and family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), nutrition, malaria water, sanitation and hygiene, Cholera and COVID-19.

 Position Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, this position will assist managing the District Finance and Operation aspects of the project including project filing and managing project documentation and other tasks assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Finance roles 

• Support Senior Finance Officers in the Districts Finance aspect of the project i.e. Preparation of accurate district PAFs and liquidations.
• Preparation of Business online to mobile wallet transactions including validation of participants mobile numbers
•  Manages project financial documentation and records including sharing with Senior Finance officers all excel PAFs in the designated Teams folders.

Operations roles

• Assist with procurement of Goods and services at district level up to Micro purchase threshold in line with palladium procurement policies.
• Submit complete, accurate and well-organized procurement documentation for review and approval and following up on pending reviews and approvals.
• Assist in management of District office assets, premises, supplies and facilities as required.
• Administer regular maintenance of district office space, equipment and project vehicles.
• Timely record of all stores transactions and making sure stores replenishment is done when necessary, in alignment with stores records i.e. stores requisition forms, bin cards and issue notes
• Plan and oversee effective implementation of the day-to-day activities of the transport section.
• Supervise field office drivers to ensure effective day-to-day transport schedules and fleet management services.
• Consistently collect fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance data to track expenditure and fuel liquidation.
• Provides administrative support to large project activities and meeting such as annual workplan meetings and other project events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements 

• Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred but not required. Certificate or degree from a school of commerce or business required.
• At least 1-3 years’ relevant experience
• Experience working with a donor funded project preferred but not required.
• A working knowledge of USAID financial management rules and regulations, and reporting requirements not required but preferred.
• Knowledge of Malawian financial management and accounting requirements and laws.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in English.

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.

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.

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.