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BackgroundPalladium is a global leader in the design and implementation of Positive Impact Solutions. We are present in more than 90 countries and we employ more than 3,000 direct employees. Our multi-year large-scale projects are funded by global donors, investors, private sector and Governments and they deliver simultaneously Financial, Economic, Social and Environmental outcomes. We work in different sectors like Economic Growth, Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, Environment, City Transformation, Governance, etc. and we play different roles as we execute our programs: consultants, investors, advisors, and project managers.Palladium in India has active projects with Urban Local Bodies as well as Government Clients in multiple cities. Palladium has developed the vision, mission, objectives including the City Strategy 2030 for one of the ULBs and is now assisting the ULB in implementing strategic impactful projects across three city transformation areas viz.- Skills for Jobs, Living with our Rivers, and Health & Wellness. In that context, Palladium is seeking to onboard an IT/E-Governance Consultant, to support the project requirements. Qualification:Post-graduate in Engineering /Technology IT/ EC / CS / Data Analytics / Data Science/Cyber Security/Cyber Law or related field in Business Administration / Management/ Computer Applications with Bachelors in IT/ EC / CS / Data Analytics / Data Science/ Computer Applications or related fieldExperience Required:More than 4 years' experience in managing of multiple municipal or government projects in the area of ICT Projects, IT Projects, involving coordination with multiple stakeholders such as consultants contractors, implementing agencies, technicians, government staff, multiple departments, etc. Experience in benchmarking, analyzing, evaluating and reporting progress of projects for Municipal GovernmentExperience of building dashboards for development projects, query /grievance management portalsEquity, 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, and 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

About PalladiumPalladium 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.About the PositionDeputy Manager Finance and Operations is responsible for providing support to the program delivery team in various tasks, including but not limited to financial data analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and provide support with financial decision-making. The Deputy Manager Finance and Operations works under the guidance of senior finance professionals to ensure the financial health and compliance of the organization.Location – Hybrid working option preferably Delhi, Mumbai or OdishaKey Roles and ResponsibilitiesFinancial Analysis and Reporting: Prepare financial MIS report on a monthly basis for management review and analysis, including the preparation of financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and generate periodic reports for management and stakeholders.Budgeting and Forecasting: Manage the budgeting process, monitor budget performance, and recommend adjustments as needed to ensure expenses align with the approved budget. Develop and manage monthly-based forecast tracking for the India portfolio. Assist in creating realistic financial forecasts to guide decision-making and track actual performance against budgeted/forecasted figures for projects and overall. Ensure all forecasts and budgets for all projects are uploaded and updated monthly in ERP system.Financial Monitoring and Control:Monitoring cash flow, banking activities, and internal controls are key responsibilities which involves ensuring adequate liquidity to meet obligations by managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and optimizing cash flow processes. Additionally, supervising and mentoring a team of financial professionals, including accountants, analysts, and specialists, is essential for effective financial oversight.Financial Planning and Strategy: Assist in developing and implementing comprehensive financial strategies that are aligned with the organization's goals. This includes creating long-term financial plans and budgets aimed at achieving sustainable growth. Additionally, oversee the implementation of cost reduction initiatives and revenue enhancement strategies to optimize financial performance and support the organization's overall goals.Project Management (Operations): On a requirement basis coordinate and oversee the operational aspects of project initiation and closure, ensuring that necessary inputs are obtained from corporate services, service providers, and stakeholders. Facilitate the registration of the company in-country, ensuring compliance with all legal and financial obligations for both the entity and the project. Assist in developing and updating project-specific sections of the project operations manual.Collaborate with corporate services to deliver training and support to project staff, ensuring adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures, guidelines, and client regulations. This includes areas such as security, occupational health and safety, risk management, human resource management, monitoring, reporting, finance, procurement, logistics, IT, communications, and audit support.Maintain a comprehensive record of project issues and risks, monitoring, reporting, managing, and mitigating them as needed. Escalate significant risks and issues to corporate or project leadership when necessary.Compliances and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to regulations and tax laws, collaborating with auditors, aiding compliance efforts, and assisting in the preparation of monthly and annual filings. Identify and report both internal and external risks pertaining to financial and working capital management, offering mitigation suggestions for management review. Implement risk management policies to address financial and working capital risks.Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.Qualifications:Bachelors degree in commerce or a related field. Preferably post graduate in commerce or equivalent with 5-7 years of experience in finance and operations.Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.Strong analytical and quantitative skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP accounting softwareGood communication and teamwork skills.Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.Eagerness to learn and grow within the finance and operations field.We are looking for a Finance and Operations Professional to join our India program management delivery team. This role involves analyzing financial data to provide valuable insights to our organization. The ideal candidate will collect and evaluate financial information, create reports, manage project operations, and contribute to financial decision-making processes. They will also be responsible for preparing financial presentations and reports for senior management.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 accommodation 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.

Location: Cuttack, OdishaQualification & Experience Requirements: I. B.Tech/ M.Sc in Food Technology/ Food Engineering from a premier National Institute. II. Minimum 3 years’ experience in providing services to FPI (preferably to Micro & Small-Scale Enterprises) for technology upgradation, product development, quality assurance, food safety etc. would be an added advantageResponsibility: I. Provide professional advice and support to SNA in all matters relating to food technology, quality, safety etc. II. Maintaining market intelligence data w.r.t the food technology, quality, and safety. III. Appraisal and Monitoring of the FUPs and DPRs. IV. Be updated with the latest equipment and technologies emerging in the market w.r.t food technology and their dissemination. V. Give constant updates on the safety and quality standards to be adopted by the micro-enterprises. VI. Liaise with FSSAI and identify the need for innovation and updation of the safety standards being adopted by the micro-enterprises.If this profile matches your qualification and experience and you are interested, please share your updated CV.

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.Project name:PMU for Technical Support and Implementation of Comprehensive Disaster Planning, Management & Response, Government of Maharashtra.Project OverviewPalladium has been appointed as the Project Management and Technical Support Facility to the Government of Maharashtra for a 4-year period. Palladium will implement a first of its kind comprehensive approach in India towards addressing all the aspects of disaster management including Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, Relief and Rehabilitation. We will contribute towards improvement in the ability to understand and map disaster risk, strengthen relationships between departments, CSOs, NGOs, and other ecosystem partners through targeted mainstreaming and convergence, aligning appropriate physical, financial and human resources to support on-ground activities., and support resilience at the community and state level through innovations and best practices from across the globe.BackgroundMaharashtra has witnessed several devastating disasters and is one of the worst affected states in the COVID19 pandemic. The State Disaster Management Plan was prepared in 2016 for effective pre disaster and post disaster management. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster. On the lines of the Sendai Framework and the guidelines of the SDMP, the department plans to undertake a coordinated and integrated approach to Disaster Management and Resilience for Maharashtra which will focus on strengthening the states capabilities in disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response. Disaster Management is a coordinated responsibility of all the line departments and hence it is proposed to appoint a multidisciplinary and comprehensive Technical Support Agency to assist the state government in end-to-end Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Response for all the notified disasters.About the role:The Early Warning Systems and Disaster Tech Consultant will provide technical inputs into the development of project strategies and activities and have a key role in providing all technology and early warning related technical assistance and training to counterparts, particularly the state departments, district, block and GPs and the target beneficiary communities. This role will ensure that all requirements from the client and Palladium are met and will collaborate and coordinate closely with all concerned stakeholders. The role will require to work closely under the guidance of the Team Leader to undertake the project activities and ensure projects and all deliverables are in line with the client expectations and Palladium standards. This role is a client facing role as well as backend support role and the Early warning and disaster tech consultant shall be expected to work closely with the client, internal Palladium teams as well as experts onboarded from time to time. The consultant shall be allotted work related to this project or any other project activity in Palladium. The consultant is expected to assist Palladium in driving the project ensuring preparation of quality deliverables as well as assist in day-to-day operations.Roles and responsibilities:Lead the design and delivery of all the Technology related activities submitted in the work plan related to including technical assistance, specifications finalization, integration support and IT procurement.Reviewing the current monitoring dashboard/IT system, Early warning systems, IRS and analyse it in the context of current and future Needs Identify best practices and benchmark the current IT systems; keep assessing the EWS, IRS systems across Government of India and States/UTs and document learnings.Lead stakeholder consultations for assessment of the scope of the IRS and activities that can be included to augment the IRS.Lead the effort on preparation of the Business Requirements Document (BRD), Functional Design Document (FDD) and Technical Design Document (TDD) and converting that into a Terms of Reference and then a Request for Proposal (RFP) document for procurement of any technology agency for any of the IT initiatives proposed to be carried out by the department.Wherever required lead the API integration effort for the various IT systems being developed and implemented by the department.Support in training and capacity strengthening initiatives for IT modules initiatives both at department, district, and community level to be conducted.Review and initiate development of data sharing policies and system of warnings and policy framework for sharing risk information.Develop harmonized system for warning and information dissemination including CAP and other govt. protocols.Prepare situation reports and EWS bulletins.Upgradation of the SEOC, DEOC at the state and district premises, and capacitation of other situation rooms in the state through a common web-based platform and Standard Operating Procedures.Build and implement systems to ensure sustainability of the IT initiatives deployed.Act as thought partner on new IT and technology strategies and offerings, facilitate workshops, provide coaching.Lead and support the development and management of networks and partnerships for testing and piloting new and innovative technology solutions in Disaster Management.Work closely with the department in upgrading, testing, roll out and implementation of IT initiatives related to GIS, IRS, EWS, HERMIS, EOC, DEOC, Block EOC, leveraging ICCC as EOCs during disasters etc.Manage the delivery of the district teams deployed under the PMU, provide high level oversight and mentoring of the district team for IT and technology activities and ensure timeliness of outputs.Support the TL in timely submission of all billable and non-billable deliverables including Inception report, Annual Performance report and Program Completion report, invoicing, monthly progress and status reporting, any Specific deliverables such as Bid documents, Memorandum, studies, etc. that may be required from time to time as part of the administrative procedures of the project.Collaborate and coordinate activities with department officials and other departments within the state and district for day-to-day operations.Prepare reports, presentations, policy notes and any other document required by the department or Palladium from time to time based on the requirement.Any other activity related to the project as directed by the client and Palladium.Required Qualifications:Postgraduate in Disaster management or Technology or Planning or equivalent with minimum 12 years of experience.Experience of Early Warning Systems / Disaster TechEquity, 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.

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.Project Overview:Project Management Unit for Technical Support and Implementation of Comprehensive Disaster Planning, Mitigation, Management and Response for Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of MaharashtraRole Overview: •As part of the PMU team, work closely with the Team Leader and other team members in overall coordination and day-to-day execution of the project• Undertake extensive research, report preparation and activities related to disaster preparedness and mitigation including HRVA studies, disaster management plan preparations, training, institutional strengthening and capacity building, technology application for disaster management, communication and awareness, structural and non-structural mitigation measures etc.• Support the TL and district teams in data collection, reporting and implementation of various initiatives under the DRR and mitigation aspects of the project• Compiles, analyses, and clarifies all the information, data, photographs etc. regarding disaster mitigation, risk reduction measures, water resource management, environmental management, and climate change etc. • Helps in analyzing existing disaster mitigation or environmental management legislation, regulations, policies, and practices to determine actual and potential impacts• Supports in communicating research findings to legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders• Helps review new or adapted laws and policies involving factors that have the potential to impact drought• Facilitate meetings and coordination with the concerned departments• Facilitates collaboration with stakeholders to develop educational and outreach programs regarding various notified disasters• Performs other related duties as assignedRole Responsibilities :• Supporting the process of vulnerability assessment of the project sites• Prepare a synthesis report of results from drought and climate impact, vulnerability and adaption assessments focusing on project target areas including recommendations• Undertake community-based appraisal of vulnerability and adaptive capacity including socio-economic analysis of differential vulnerability to drought and water scarcity of the operational area• Support in preparation of reports on climate change adaptation status of the selected project target areas with emphasis on drought mitigation, flood management and water resource management• Initiate and maintain connections with organizations and projects involved with climate change adaptation, drought mitigation and water management in district and other programmes/initiatives in nearby districts/region. Maintain close collaboration with external partners and Government administration• Support the integration of disaster management and climate change adaptation into the development plan of state line departments, schemes and district in general and targeted villages in particular• Support in development of knowledge products and training materials which can be used to train project teams, government partners and stakeholders/beneficiaries with focus on women, youth, and marginalized groups• Undertaking exposure and knowledge exchange visits for community leaders to promote cross-sectoral learning for climate change adaptation and disaster mitigation• Support development of community-based action plans for disaster risk reduction focusing on the notified disasters of Maharashtra• Provide technical input and feedback to improve the quality of projects implemented on ground. • Conduct multi-stakeholder consultations to identify and confirm adaption options including their costs, benefits, and risks• Provide relevant technical inputs to the assessments of risks and impacts of decisions on natural resource management in the selected project areas• Provide inputs for developing strategy including prioritized adaptation options, implementation arrangements, implementation risks, training and capacity building plan, budget, and input into the project design and monitoring framework. Preparation of project progress reports• Perform other relevant tasks as requiredRole Requisites:• Postgraduate/Master’s degree in disaster management/social studies/planning or relevant field with a minimum 2 years of experience• Good written and spoken communication skills in English and Marathi are desired• Knowledge and understanding of DM / DRR and allied fields• Experience in working with government agencies (central and local), civil society organizations and international organizations is preferable• A good understanding of the notified disasters of Maharashtra, especially flood, drought and climate change-related issues• The consultant/s is expected to have a multi-disciplinary environmental or natural resource management or disaster-related background and have a good understanding of the social and economic aspects of vulnerability• Experience in developing adaptation projects and programs will be an advantage• Ability to prepare written reports in a clear, concise, and meaningful manner• Ability to work with minimum supervisionEquity, 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, and 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.

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.Location: District Level (Across Maharashtra)Project Overview:Project Management Unit for Technical Support and Implementation of Comprehensive Disaster Planning, Mitigation, Management and Response for Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of MaharashtraRole Overview: - As part of the PMU team, work closely with the Team Leader and other team members in overall coordination and day-to-day execution of the project Prepare a work plan for the assigned district in consultation with PMU and District Disaster Management Coordinator- Support the TL and district teams in data collection, reporting, and implementation of various initiatives under the project- Ensure documentation including analytical reports of all project-relevant activities and communication with PMU and District disaster management team regarding disaster mitigation and preparedness-related initiatives being implemented at the district level- Facilitate meetings and coordination with the concerned departments and stakeholders- Work closely with DDMOs and other district stakeholders to understand DM priorities and facilitate implementation of all PMU-related activities on the ground- Performs other related duties as assignedRole Responsibilities:- Act as the disaster management focal point of district by assisting the district disaster management team in the day-to-day coordination required for the smooth implementation of interventions initiated under PMU- The supporting process of Hazard and vulnerability assessment of districts in coordination with the district disaster management team- Prepare a synthesis report of results from Hazard and vulnerability assessments focusing on the district including recommendations- Undertake community-based appraisal of vulnerability and adaptive capacity including socio-economic analysis of differential vulnerability with respective disaster profiles of assigned districts- Facilitate and coordinate with district level Stakeholders including line departments, NGOs, CBOs, Youths, and Institutions involved with disaster preparedness, management, mitigation, and response plans- Support in the development of knowledge products and training materials which can be used to train project teams, government partners, and stakeholders/beneficiaries with a focus on women, youth, and marginalized groups- Undertaking exposure and knowledge exchange visits for community leaders to promote cross-sectoral learning for climate change adaptation and drought mitigation- Support the development of community-based action plans for disaster risk reduction focusing on District specific disaster-prone areas- Collect data, analyze and prepare reports and submit them to the department in consultation with PMU.- Provide technical input and feedback to improve the quality of projects implemented on the ground- Conduct multi-stakeholder consultations to identify and confirm adaption options including their costs, benefits, and risks.- Provide inputs for developing strategy including prioritized adaptation options, implementation arrangements, implementation risks, training and capacity building plan, budget, and input into the project design and monitoring framework. Preparation of project progress reports.- Perform other relevant tasks as requiredRole Requisites:- Bachelors/Master’s degree in disaster management/social studies/relevant field with minimum 2 years of experience- Experience in planning, training, capacity-building activities for local officials, and awareness generation activities- A good understanding of the district level disaster-related issues- Expected to have a multi-disciplinary background, preferably in disaster management, mitigation and have a good understanding of the social and economic aspects of vulnerability- Experience in developing adaptation projects and programs will be an advantage- Ability to prepare written reports in a clear, concise, and meaningful manner- Ability to work with minimum supervision- Good written and spoken communication skills in English and Marathi are desiredEquity, 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.

Operations and Procurement Lead – South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) for Training and Networking Services (T&NC) | PalladiumAbout 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.Palladium is seeking an Operations & Procurement Lead to support the SARIC Training and Networking Component. The Officer will support the entirety of SARIC (T&NC), work closely on day-to-day basis with the SARIC Operations Team and report to the Team Leader. The participating countries include India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives. The Operations & Procurement Lead will support the SARIC team to implement a high-quality program across seven Program Country Offices in accordance with the contracted Scope of Requirements.The position will be based at the Program Hub office in Gurugram, India. Travel to other program locations may be required, where travel is permitted given the COVID-19 restrictions and quarantine arrangements. Candidates who have a right to work in country should only apply.About the Role:Oversee effective management of operational aspects of the programWork closely with the Team Leader to design, plan and implement the interventions of the programme including matching capacity needs with organizations offering such courses/ learning opportunities, develop cohort selection criteria, training partner selection criteria, etcResolve operational challenges or bottlenecks effectivelyManage timelines of activities efficiently and ensuring that milestones are achieved within pre-decided duration.Establish an appropriate structure and compliance framework for all components of the program to effectively deliver the desired outcomes in a coordinated and effective mannerDraft and implement standard operating procedures, policies, guidelines, project compliances etc. to drive phase wise milestonesDraft/ revise tender documents, terms of reference, contract agreements for procurement processes.Ensure efficient procurement process, contract management, consultant and vendor on-boarding and management for all components of the programManage all activities such as, but not limited to, scheduling trainings and events, arranging participants, logistics, visas, event coordination, etc.Drive financial management activities to ensure project execution within defined budget and timelines.Conduct regular project reviews, financial budgeting, reporting, and meeting with various stakeholders to ensure no cost or time overrunEnsure payments of vendors/sub contractors are in time and in line with deliverables and milestonesCoordinate with finance teams to ensure smooth running of project operationsPrepare the Annual Workplan and associated annual budget.Identify and highlight any apparent operational risks, and their resolution or mitigation actions.Facilitate in reporting all suspected and/or detected fraud within 24-hours of discovery and in accordance with Palladium’s Team Lead and DFAT’s Fraud Policy, the respective Palladium Policy and the Fraud Risk Assessment and Management Plan.Other duties from time to time, as may be reasonably requested by DFAT and Palladium. About You:A degree in a relevant disciplineExperience in managing operations for multi-country and multi stakeholder capacity building programmesExperience of working in or working for multiple countries in South AsiaExperience of working with donor agenciesExperience in IT tools, financial management systems and operation management solutionsExperience in financial management, procurement, contracting, vendor management, logistics management, administration of large programsDemonstrated working knowledge with donor-funded programsExperience of managing project operations in infrastructure, transport and/or energy sectorProficient computer skills in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience working on a project management tool would be useful.Knowledge of the Australian short courses ecosystem especially for infrastructure viz ports, aviation, energy, would be valuable.Knowledge and experience of donor procurement guidelines and Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines is an advantageWhy Choose Palladium?Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.Other benefits applicable as per local laws and Palladium India policies.Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - 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, 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 any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.comSafeguarding - 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.

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. Overview:Looking for a Principal Consultant who has experience in Transport Sector/ITMS/ Government IT/E-Governance Consultancy. Responsibilities:Overall Management of Intelligent Enforcement Management System.Implementation of IEMS as per the Feasibility Study, Identified Blackspots, and vulnerable spots.Review of SRS, FRS, Concept notes, Feasibility Study.Detailed Project Report, Bid Management, procurement, Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of IEMS project.Review of SLAs, MoUs, provide technical consultancy, coordinate with stakeholders, review of RFP, monitor, and evaluate the IEMS project,Conduct review meeting with the stakeholders, preparation of proceedings and communicate the same to the stakeholders, etc. Requirements:MBA/ Post Graduate Diploma from premium institute/ university EquivalentTen (10) Years and above relevant experience in Government projectExperience in transport planning/ Transport Engineering/ Road Safety is preferable.Experience in preparation DPR and proposal for transport or related sectorEquity, 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.

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.Overview:Looking for a Managing Consultant who has experience in Transport Sector/ITMS/ Road Safety/ Government IT/E-Governance Consultancy.Responsibilities:Conduct Feasibility Study, Identify Blackspots, and vulnerable spots.Preparation of SLAs, MoUs, provide technical consultancyCoordinate with stakeholders, review of RFP, monitor, and evaluate the IEMS project. Requirements:MBA/ Post Graduate Diploma Masters in relevant field or EquivalentMinimum 10+ years, relevant experience in Transport Sector/ Road Safety/ Infrastructure or relevant experienceExperience in Govt. Projects is preferable.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.

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.Project Overview: Project Management Unit for Technical Support and Implementation of Comprehensive Disaster Planning, Mitigation, Management and Response for Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of Maharashtra Role Overview: He/She would be responsible for end-to-end communication and knowledge management for the Disaster Management Project.Opportunity to create ground breaking communication, awareness campaign programs for a first of its kind DM program in India with a huge scope for innovation, scale and replication potential.Responsibilities:Work closely with the Team leader and client in preparing a communication planDesigning and implementing the communications strategy across all interventions of the project in both English and Marathi as per client requirementsConvert complex information into articles, case studies, blogs, reports, informative creatives, PPTs or any other written contentTranslate the impact of project work into written narrativesLiaise with project teams to understand the work being done and communicate it via social media platforms to the larger audienceTravel to district level offices and interact with district teams to collect data, photographs, impact numbers and statistics by meeting and interacting with project stakeholdersCreate and manage external branding and positioning of the project in collaboration with the PR agency of Palladium as and when requiredHe/ She should be well versed in identifying end beneficiary/audience pulse, needs and design appropriate promotion and other communications techniques to reach them.Overall coordination with the R&R Department for the communication aspectsHandles the digital, social, and print media for the Department if requiredConduct /handle / monitor the promotion and outreach programs of the DepartmentResponsible for Grievance Redressal and Knowledge Management of the programHandle the Public relation activities of the Department including Press Release, Press Conference, media handlingMonitor and manage all the external communication on behalf of the DepartmentVerify and approve all the content related to the Department before publishing it in press or electronic or digital or social media.Coordinate with different stakeholder for content generation for articles, reports etc.Manage and maintain the core content of the official website and other social media handles.Prepare text content, web content, digital media content, participatory governance related polls, surveys for citizens, broadcasting information on behalf of the departmentHelp in end to end knowledge management including collecting, compiling, organizing project related information and data and store in proper formats.Qualifications and Experience Required:Post-graduate University Degree in journalism, communication, or related field with minimum of 5 years of experienceExperience in managing KM and Communication for similar transformation programs,Preferred experience in branding, communication, outreach activities related to public services/ social impact and development sectorExperience/knowledge of website and social media technologies and applications and other communication channelsExcellent writing skills, and synthesizing research/policy reports for multiple audiencesKnowledge of Marathi is must.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.

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.Location: District Level (Across Maharashtra)Project Overview:Project Management Unit for Technical Support and Implementation of Comprehensive Disaster Planning, Mitigation, Management and Response for Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of MaharashtraRole Overview: - As part of the PMU team, work closely with the Team Leader and other team members in overall coordination and day-to-day execution of the project Prepare a work plan for the assigned district in consultation with PMU and District Disaster Management Coordinator- Support the TL and district teams in data collection, reporting, and implementation of various initiatives under the project- Ensure documentation including analytical reports of all project-relevant activities and communication with PMU and District disaster management team regarding disaster mitigation and preparedness-related initiatives being implemented at the district level- Facilitate meetings and coordination with the concerned departments and stakeholders- Work closely with DDMOs and other district stakeholders to understand DM priorities and facilitate implementation of all PMU-related activities on the ground- Performs other related duties as assignedRole Responsibilities:- Act as the disaster management focal point of district by assisting the district disaster management team in the day-to-day coordination required for the smooth implementation of interventions initiated under PMU- The supporting process of Hazard and vulnerability assessment of districts in coordination with the district disaster management team- Prepare a synthesis report of results from Hazard and vulnerability assessments focusing on the district including recommendations- Undertake community-based appraisal of vulnerability and adaptive capacity including socio-economic analysis of differential vulnerability with respective disaster profiles of assigned districts- Facilitate and coordinate with district level Stakeholders including line departments, NGOs, CBOs, Youths, and Institutions involved with disaster preparedness, management, mitigation, and response plans- Support in the development of knowledge products and training materials which can be used to train project teams, government partners, and stakeholders/beneficiaries with a focus on women, youth, and marginalized groups- Undertaking exposure and knowledge exchange visits for community leaders to promote cross-sectoral learning for climate change adaptation and drought mitigation- Support the development of community-based action plans for disaster risk reduction focusing on District specific disaster-prone areas- Collect data, analyze and prepare reports and submit them to the department in consultation with PMU.- Provide technical input and feedback to improve the quality of projects implemented on the ground- Conduct multi-stakeholder consultations to identify and confirm adaption options including their costs, benefits, and risks.- Provide inputs for developing strategy including prioritized adaptation options, implementation arrangements, implementation risks, training and capacity building plan, budget, and input into the project design and monitoring framework. Preparation of project progress reports.- Perform other relevant tasks as requiredRole Requisites:- Bachelors/Master’s degree in disaster management/social studies/relevant field with minimum 2 years of experience- Experience in planning, training, capacity-building activities for local officials, and awareness generation activities- A good understanding of the district level disaster-related issues- Expected to have a multi-disciplinary background, preferably in disaster management, mitigation and have a good understanding of the social and economic aspects of vulnerability- Experience in developing adaptation projects and programs will be an advantage- Ability to prepare written reports in a clear, concise, and meaningful manner- Ability to work with minimum supervision- Good written and spoken communication skills in English and Marathi are desiredEquity, 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.

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.Overview:This role is a client facing role and the selected candidate shall be expected to work closely with the client, internal Palladium team for the deliverables. The candidate is expected to assist Palladium in driving the project ensuring preparation of quality deliverables as well as assist in day-to-day operations.Qualification and Experience Requirement:Post Graduation or equivalent in project management / Business Administration / Statistics / Data Science or master’s degree in relevant field.6-8 years of relevant work experience.Experience of developing and implementing comprehensive MEL frameworks, plans, and tools for urban development projects.Experience of conducting baseline assessments, evaluations, and impact studies to measure the effectiveness and impact of interventions.Experience of undertaking Impact Evaluation for Central/State government Department or Multilateral Funding agencies.Experience of development of database and indicator framework for project monitoring and evaluation.Additional experience of monitoring tools and dashboard shall be an added advantage.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.

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.Overview:This role is a client facing role and the selected candidate shall be expected to work closely with the client, internal Palladium team for the deliverables. The candidate is expected to assist Palladium in driving the project ensuring preparation of quality deliverables as well as assist in day-to-day operations.Qualification and Experience Requirement:Post Graduation in project management / business administration / science / Climate Change or equivalent.6-8 years of relevant work experience.Experience of working on aspects of climate change / energy management / climate action plan / GHG inventories/ Pollution Control/ Environment.Experience on working on Climate Action Plan/Heat Action Plan etc.Experience of collaborating with stakeholders to develop comprehensive climate strategies aligned with the organizational goals and international commitments.Understanding of climate policies, regulations, and agreements at the global, national, and local levels.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.

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.Overview:This role is a client facing role and the selected candidate shall be expected to work closely with the client, internal Palladium team for the deliverables. The candidate is expected to assist Palladium in driving the project ensuring preparation of quality deliverables as well as assist in day-to-day operations.Qualification and Experience Requirement:Post Graduation or equivalent in Business Administration / public policy / Social Work or related field.More than 5 years' relevant experience across areas of Project Management, Consulting etc., for State/Central Government Department/agencies/ULBs.Experience of working on central / state government schemes in strategizing / implementing / monitoring.Strong background in policy research, information navigation and data analysis needed. Sound experience and expertise in, writing executive summaries, developing Presentations and data analysis.Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and organizing stakeholder consultation workshops.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.

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.Overview:This role is a client facing role and the selected candidate shall be expected to work closely with the client, internal Palladium team for the deliverables. The candidate is expected to assist Palladium in driving the project ensuring preparation of quality deliverables as well as assist in day-to-day operations.Qualification and Experience Requirement:Post Graduation in Environmental Science or equivalent6-8 years of relevant work experience.Experience of working on Environment, sustainability, and governance (ESG).Experience of developing / implementing environmental frameworks, policies, and practices.Experience of designing / undertaking Environment Impact Assessments for development projects. Knowledge of the ESG market in India and the region.Familiarity with ESG assessment methodologies such as FTSE, MSCI, along with climate risk analysis and decarbonization strategy is desirable.Understanding of ESG reporting frameworks, including GRI, SASB, DJSI/S&P, CDP, BRSR, TCFD, UNPRI, etc.Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and organizing stakeholder consultation workshops.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.

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.Overview:This role is a client facing role and the selected candidate shall be expected to work closely with the client, internal Palladium team for the deliverables. The candidate is expected to assist Palladium in driving the project ensuring preparation of quality deliverables as well as assist in day-to-day operations.Qualification and Experience Requirement:Post Graduation in project management / business administration / technology or master’s degree in relevant field.More than 9 years of relevant experience in consulting/project management.Experience of preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for central government / state government / ULB/PSU.Experience of working on sustainable or ESG initiatives.Must have developed project monitoring dashboards and portals for government departments.Must have prepared policies, strategies, rules, regulations, and schemes for ULB or state/central Govt. departments.Knowledge of the ESG market in India and the region.Understanding of ESG reporting frameworks, including GRI, SASB, DJSI/S&P, CDP, BRSR, TCFD, UNPRI, etc.Should have experience of developing standardized data collection tools for all performance indicators of the program in consultation with the technical team and relevant stakeholders.Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and organizing stakeholder consultation workshops.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.

About PalladiumPalladium 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 livesQualification & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ Architecture/ Planning and master’s degree in Transport Planning/ Transport Engineering or an equivalent degree awarded by a recognized university or institution, having experience of 3 to 5 years after attaining master’s degree.Roles & Responsibilities:Assisting in the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel PlansAssisting senior staff in providing technical advice about feasibility proposals for developmentsWorking as part of a team to develop and run transport models and appraisals.Collect, organize, and manage data to conduct transportation/transit alignment and facility siting studies.Utilize GIS and other tools to provide data-driven analysis for planning studies.Respond to questions and requests from project team members, clients, and other stakeholders.Assisting in assessing the impacts of developmentsAssisting in the development and commissioning of transport surveysAnalysing transport dataAssist in other Admin works and business development activities as per the requirement of the Organization. Working Days/ hours:Working days will be as per the onsite Client working days and hours. Further, you may need to work outside these core hours based on project requirement. 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.

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. Project Overview: Palladium is appointed as the Program Management Consultant (PgMC) for the Operation and Management of City Bus Services of Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC).Nashik Mahanagar Parivahan Mandal Limited (NMPML) under Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) aims to build a robust public transportation ecosystem that will bring about a modal shift to being sustainable, efficient, safe and state of art public transport infrastructure for Nashik. Job Description: Assist Client with overall Strategic and Operational Planning for the Client to make it one of the most efficient and passenger-friendly city bus services in the country. These works shall include but not limited to:Recommendation for optimization of each process for Bus Operation and preparation of Standard Operating Procedure for each processRecommendation related to improving various operations within the ClientRecommendations to improve Operator's efficiency towards the betterment of servicesRecommendations to improve the efficiency in Depot ManagementInputs regarding multimodal integration, in terms of Physical, operational, institutional etc. Prepare a plan for Cost Optimization and Revenue augmentationPrepare an action plan for yielding Investments/ Aids.Prepare Bus Operation Monthly and Quarterly ReportsRole Requisites: M.Tech or M. Plan in Transportation Engineering /Transport Planning or equivalent 2 Years of Work Experience in Public Transport Projects 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

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. Palladium is seeking an Administration, Finance and Logistics Officer to support the SARIC Training and Networking Component. The Officer will support the entirety of SARIC (T&NC), work closely on a day-to-day basis with the SARIC Operations Team, and report to the Operations & Procurement Lead and Team Leader. The participating countries include India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives. The Officer will support the SARIC team to implement a high-quality program across up to seven Program Country Offices in accordance with the contracted Scope of Requirements. This position will be based at the Program Hub office in Gurgaon, India. Travel to other program locations may be required as part of this role, where travel is permitted given the COVID-19 restrictions and quarantine arrangements. Candidates who have a right to work in the country should only apply. About the Role:Support day-to-day program delivery and implementation with a strong focus on overall administration, logistics, contract management and financial management requirementsManage various logistical arrangements like tickets, accommodation, lodging, boarding, visa, insurance, and coordination across program events, workshops, sessions, travel for various stakeholders in India and participating countriesSupport the Operations & Procurement Lead in day-to-day activities and deliverablesSupport Operations & Procurement Lead in all procurement-related activities Support in activities leading to program events, workshops, sessions, etc.Liaise with vendors as necessary under the guidance of the Team Leader and Networking LeadManage invoicing, billing, record keeping, financial management, and reconciliation as per DFAT requirements and Palladium policiesEnsure appropriate management, administration, and office systems and procedures are in place necessary for proper accountability, reporting, and audit requirements.Support in ensuring that all offices operate efficiently and effectively within budgets and timeframes.Report all suspected and/or detected fraud within 24 hours of discovery and in accordance with DFAT’s Fraud Policy, the respective Palladium Policy, and the Fraud Risk Assessment and Management Plan to the Operations and procurement Lead and the Team Leader.Manage and support forecasting and other financial management-related aspects for the project and internally for Palladium.Manage office-related administrative workOther duties from time to time, as may be reasonably requested by DFAT and Palladium.About You:A degree in a relevant disciplineExperience in managing administration, logistics, and financial components of a large multi-country programExperience working in or working for multiple countries in South Asia is an added advantageDemonstrated a proven capacity to manage significant budgets and high administrative workloadsExcellent liaison and collaboration skillsDemonstrated ability to effectively work with teams and offices across multiple locations, cultures, and language groups, including an ability to so remotely.Demonstrated understanding of development and capacity to work sensitively in complex, cross-cultural environments in developing countries, preferably within the South Asia region.Understanding of robust financial management tools & systems, travel and visa related services, vendor management systems, including management information systems (MIS)Strong Excel, Tally, Word, Presentation skillsStrong written, presentation and verbal communication skillsFlexibility to travelWhy Choose Palladium?Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.Other benefits are applicable as per local laws and Palladium India policies.Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.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.

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.Location: District Level (Across Maharashtra)Project Overview:Project Management Unit for Technical Support and Implementation of Comprehensive Disaster Planning, Mitigation, Management and Response for Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of MaharashtraRole Overview: - As part of the PMU team, work closely with the Team Leader and other team members in overall coordination and day-to-day execution of the project Prepare a work plan for the assigned district in consultation with PMU and District Disaster Management Coordinator- Support the TL and district teams in data collection, reporting, and implementation of various initiatives under the project- Ensure documentation including analytical reports of all project-relevant activities and communication with PMU and District disaster management team regarding disaster mitigation and preparedness-related initiatives being implemented at the district level- Facilitate meetings and coordination with the concerned departments and stakeholders- Work closely with DDMOs and other district stakeholders to understand DM priorities and facilitate implementation of all PMU-related activities on the ground- Performs other related duties as assignedRole Responsibilities:- Act as the disaster management focal point of district by assisting the district disaster management team in the day-to-day coordination required for the smooth implementation of interventions initiated under PMU- The supporting process of Hazard and vulnerability assessment of districts in coordination with the district disaster management team- Prepare a synthesis report of results from Hazard and vulnerability assessments focusing on the district including recommendations- Undertake community-based appraisal of vulnerability and adaptive capacity including socio-economic analysis of differential vulnerability with respective disaster profiles of assigned districts- Facilitate and coordinate with district level Stakeholders including line departments, NGOs, CBOs, Youths, and Institutions involved with disaster preparedness, management, mitigation, and response plans- Support in the development of knowledge products and training materials which can be used to train project teams, government partners, and stakeholders/beneficiaries with a focus on women, youth, and marginalized groups- Undertaking exposure and knowledge exchange visits for community leaders to promote cross-sectoral learning for climate change adaptation and drought mitigation- Support the development of community-based action plans for disaster risk reduction focusing on District specific disaster-prone areas- Collect data, analyze and prepare reports and submit them to the department in consultation with PMU.- Provide technical input and feedback to improve the quality of projects implemented on the ground- Conduct multi-stakeholder consultations to identify and confirm adaption options including their costs, benefits, and risks.- Provide inputs for developing strategy including prioritized adaptation options, implementation arrangements, implementation risks, training and capacity building plan, budget, and input into the project design and monitoring framework. Preparation of project progress reports.- Perform other relevant tasks as requiredRole Requisites:- Bachelors/Master’s degree in disaster management/social studies/relevant field with minimum 2 years of experience- Experience in planning, training, capacity-building activities for local officials, and awareness generation activities- A good understanding of the district level disaster-related issues- Expected to have a multi-disciplinary background, preferably in disaster management, mitigation and have a good understanding of the social and economic aspects of vulnerability- Experience in developing adaptation projects and programs will be an advantage- Ability to prepare written reports in a clear, concise, and meaningful manner- Ability to work with minimum supervision- Good written and spoken communication skills in English and Marathi are desiredEquity, 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.

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. Palladium is seeking an Administration, Finance and Logistics Officer to support the SARIC Training and Networking Component. The Officer will support the entirety of SARIC (T&NC), work closely on a day-to-day basis with the SARIC Operations Team, and report to the Operations & Procurement Lead and Team Leader. The participating countries include India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives. The Officer will support the SARIC team to implement a high-quality program across up to seven Program Country Offices in accordance with the contracted Scope of Requirements. This position will be based at the Program Hub office in Gurgaon, India. Travel to other program locations may be required as part of this role, where travel is permitted given the COVID-19 restrictions and quarantine arrangements. Candidates who have a right to work in the country should only apply. About the Role:Support day-to-day program delivery and implementation with a strong focus on overall administration, logistics, contract management and financial management requirementsManage various logistical arrangements like tickets, accommodation, lodging, boarding, visa, insurance, and coordination across program events, workshops, sessions, travel for various stakeholders in India and participating countriesSupport the Operations & Procurement Lead in day-to-day activities and deliverablesSupport Operations & Procurement Lead in all procurement-related activities Support in activities leading to program events, workshops, sessions, etc.Liaise with vendors as necessary under the guidance of the Team Leader and Networking LeadManage invoicing, billing, record keeping, financial management, and reconciliation as per DFAT requirements and Palladium policiesEnsure appropriate management, administration, and office systems and procedures are in place necessary for proper accountability, reporting, and audit requirements.Support in ensuring that all offices operate efficiently and effectively within budgets and timeframes.Report all suspected and/or detected fraud within 24 hours of discovery and in accordance with DFAT’s Fraud Policy, the respective Palladium Policy, and the Fraud Risk Assessment and Management Plan to the Operations and procurement Lead and the Team Leader.Manage and support forecasting and other financial management-related aspects for the project and internally for Palladium.Manage office-related administrative workOther duties from time to time, as may be reasonably requested by DFAT and Palladium.About You:A degree in a relevant disciplineExperience in managing administration, logistics, and financial components of a large multi-country programExperience working in or working for multiple countries in South Asia is an added advantageDemonstrated a proven capacity to manage significant budgets and high administrative workloadsExcellent liaison and collaboration skillsDemonstrated ability to effectively work with teams and offices across multiple locations, cultures, and language groups, including an ability to so remotely.Demonstrated understanding of development and capacity to work sensitively in complex, cross-cultural environments in developing countries, preferably within the South Asia region.Understanding of robust financial management tools & systems, travel and visa related services, vendor management systems, including management information systems (MIS)Strong Excel, Tally, Word, Presentation skillsStrong written, presentation and verbal communication skillsFlexibility to travelWhy Choose Palladium?Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.Other benefits are applicable as per local laws and Palladium India policies.Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.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.

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. Project Overview: Palladium is appointed as the Program Management Consultant (PgMC) for the Operation and Management of City Bus Services of Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC).Nashik Mahanagar Parivahan Mandal Limited (NMPML) under Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) aims to build a robust public transportation ecosystem which will bring about a modal shift to being sustainable, efficient, safe and state of art public transport infrastructure for Nashik. Job Description: PgMC shall also assist NMC for end-to-end Transaction Advisory Services i.e. preparation of tender document, bid process management and help in selecting project consultant/ developer/ partner or procuring goods and /or services. These works includes but not limited to: Developing Procurement Plan and Guidelines Procuring buses of all kinds, Agency for Revenue Collection, Accounting and Auditing, Operations Management, etc. for further phases of development, (if required).Bus Operator and Agency selection for next PhasesDevelopment works for depots/ terminals/ bus shelters or any other related infrastructure, supplies.Hiring an outsourced agencies like - PR Agency or any other services for smooth functioning of city bus services. For each contract package, bidding documents shall be prepared in accordance with standard procurement guidelines as specified and approved by the client. The document content will depend on the procurement plan Requirements - as the expansion of the fleet and activities are approved by the client. Any templates shall be prepared in accordance with standard procurement guidelines and international best practices. There are expected to be several contracts for the supply of equipment and goods, Services, and for civil works. Assist Client in the preparation of bidding documents and assist if requested in the administration of the bidding of these extra contract packages, as needed and as part of the services being provided.Role Requisites: MBA/ PGDM/ M.Tech or equivalent 2 Years of Work Experience in Procurement and Contracting for Public Transport 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

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. Project Overview: Palladium is appointed as the Program Management Consultant (PgMC) for the Operation and Management of City Bus Services of Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC).Nashik Mahanagar Parivahan Mandal Limited (NMPML) under Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) aims to build a robust public transportation ecosystem that will bring about a modal shift to being sustainable, efficient, safe and state of art public transport infrastructure for Nashik. Job Description: Assist Client with overall Strategic and Operational Planning for the Client to make it one of the most efficient and passenger-friendly city bus services in the country. These works shall include but not limited to:Recommendation for optimization of each process for Bus Operation and preparation of Standard Operating Procedure for each processRecommendation related to improving various operations within the ClientRecommendations to improve Operator's efficiency towards the betterment of servicesRecommendations to improve the efficiency in Depot ManagementInputs regarding multimodal integration, in terms of Physical, operational, institutional etc. Prepare a plan for Cost Optimization and Revenue augmentationPrepare an action plan for yielding Investments/ Aids.Prepare Bus Operation Monthly and Quarterly ReportsRole Requisites: M.Tech or M. Plan in Transportation Engineering /Transport Planning or equivalent 2 Years of Work Experience in Public Transport Projects 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

Project CoordinatorAbout PalladiumPalladium is a global leader in the design and implementation of Positive Impact Solutions. We are present in more than 90 countries and we employ more than 3,000 direct employees. Our multi-year large-scale projects are funded by global donors, investors, private sector and Governments and they deliver simultaneously Financial, Economic, Social and Environmental outcomes. We work in different sectors like Economic Growth, Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, Environment, City Transformation, Governance, etc. and we play different roles as we execute our programs: consultants, investors, advisors, and project managers.Project OverviewPalladium in India has active projects with Urban Local Bodies as well as Government Clients in multiple cities. Palladium has developed the vision, mission, objectives including the City Strategy 2030 for one of the ULBs and is now assisting the ULB in implementing strategic impactful projects across three city transformation areas viz.- Skills for Jobs, Living with our Rivers, and Health & Wellness. In that context, Palladium is seeking to onboard a Project Coordinator, to support the project requirements.Expectations from the ConsultantThis role is a client-facing role and the selected candidate shall be expected to work closely with the Client, internal Palladium teams as well as Experts onboarded from time to time. The Candidate is expected to assist in Palladium in driving the project ensuring preparation of quality deliverables as well as assist in day-to-day operations including:Onsite coordination with all the departments for successful execution of ongoing projectsDeveloping the strategies and brainstorming for new and innovative ideasSupport in developing the overall strategy for the related ongoing projectsCreate and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reportsConduct research and prepare reports/ concept note on various subjectsCoordinating project management activities and monitoring project progressConvene regular meetings to discuss project progress, addressing project issues and escalating complex issues to appropriate levelsSupport in refining the existing processes, SOPs and guidelines and develop new SOPs as and when required.Plan and facilitate periodic weekly/monthly progress/update meetings as and when requiredCreate and manage periodic reporting of project execution status and other trackersSupport line departments in driving environment, mobility, social, and healthcare initiativesAssistance in driving the work related to various potential opportunitiesAny other assistance required for other projectsQualificationsPost Graduate Degree in any subject from an Accredited InstitutionMore than 3 years experience in research, analytics, monitoring, evaluation, and reportingExperience in conducting research and preparing reports on various subjects related to urban development / smart cities/government projectsExcellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize workExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders with an emphasis on follow-through and reportingAnalytical and Problem-solving skillsProject TimelinesThe candidate is initially expected to be engaged on a fixed-term contract for a period of one year starting from the date of joining. We are looking for candidates that are immediately available to join. Location This is a client-facing role requiring the candidate to be based out of the Client Location in Pimpri-Chinchwad.Equity, Diversity & InclusionPalladium 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.