Palladium is looking for Quality and Inclusion Specialist, Market Development Facility (MDF) – Fiji

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 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. 


Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status. 

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). It is implemented by Palladium in partnership with Swisscontact.

In Fiji, MDF focuses on developing a growing, diversified and inclusive tourism industry, while also improving the competitiveness of Fiji’s high value agriculture and urban industries.

Role

The purpose of the Quality and Inclusion Specialist is to support implementation of the MDF RM system and WEE/inclusion framework in the country of assignment and the research calendar that is associated with both.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, in collaboration with the Quality and Inclusion Director(s)/Specialists, a results measurement system in line with Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) Standards for Results Measurement, and the requirements of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia (DFAT).
  • Ensure that Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) strategies are in place and implemented, and that intervention guides, research calendars and budgets are in place and monitored.
  • Participate in and prepare for strategy meetings, including but not limited to, the six-monthly portfolio reviews, and day-to-day discussions on progress and planning.
  • Analyse sectors of the economy in a quantitative and qualitative manner to identify their potential for pro-poor growth, constraints to growth and innovative solutions and opportunities to unlock this growth potential.
  • Support Country Teams to ensure WEE and inclusion strategies are integrated and clearly articulated in all relevant MDF documentation, including intervention guides, monitoring and assessments, strategy documents and results chains; and that all technical staff understand inclusion strategies and actively apply them to the design, management and monitoring of partnerships and interventions.
  • Ensure MDF’s Environmental Guidelines and Checklists and overall environmental management are compliant with relevant Australian guidelines and national legislation.
  • Perform other duties as required, which are deemed necessary as directed by the Country Director, QI Director or Palladium representative.

Requirements

  • At least a bachelor’s degree in economics, anthropology/sociology, agricultural sciences, international development, research or related field.
  • Proven qualitative and quantitative research skills, in areas such as productivity, poverty and social norms, sustainability and resilience; and (preferably) applying the DCED Standard for Results Measurement.
  • Excellent critical analysis, synthesis and English language skills (written and spoken), combined with the ability to translate complex findings and ideas into simple, clear and actionable content.
  • Willingness to work in a challenging environment and travel extensively within country.

Application Requirements

This position is open to all Fiji nationals and permanent residents with authority to live and work in Fiji. Rates of pay are based on local labour standards.

Please submit your CV and brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position. Applications should include a response to the position requirements.

Applications will be accepted until midnight 31 August 2020. 

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