Posted on :
30 Sep, 2021
30 Sep, 2021
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.
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate, Communications, External Relations & Knowledge
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Partnerships for Forests (P4F)
The main objective of the Partnerships for Forest(P4F) programme is to support a set of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and initiatives which demonstrate how the private sector can contribute to a reduction in rates of deforestation, as well as a range of related enabling activities to address the policy environment. Expected results include prevention of deforestation, reforestation of degraded land and leverage of private finance. The programme will also aim to support a transformation to sustainability in markets for commodities that are associated with deforestation, including timber, palm oil, soya, beef, paper and board.
The Position
Partnerships for Forests is seeking a Senior Associate, Communications, External Relations & Knowledge who will be a key member of the West and Central Africa team and will be responsible for the implementation of Partnerships for Forests’ communication and external relations activities in the region. The Senior Associate will also act as Project Officer on selected projects in the portfolio. The position will be based in Accra, Ghana, and will require regular travel.
Primary responsibilities
Communications responsibilities (60%)
• Oversee and coordinate knowledge management and outreach activities for the programme in the West and Central Africa region, in order to raise awareness of the programme across a wide range of stakeholders and audiences and promote the participation and engagement in the programme by private sector actors, national governments, and international and local civil society organisations.
As Project Officer on selected projects (as assigned by the Regional Manager), the Senior Associate will:
• Act as the relationship manager for projects and partnerships in sustainable forestry and land use that are being considered for funding or are already receiving support from Partnerships for Forests.
• Post-graduate qualifications preferable in communications, project management, marketing or branding or a related field.