Analyst, Partnerships for Forest at Palladium

Job Description

• Work closely and collaboratively with technical teams to baseline their analysis and reporting needs, to define key issues and opportunities, and to provide market and stakeholder analysis
• Assist in investment catalysation, acceleration and monitoring.  
• Update and ensure the accuracy of project data, financial tracking tools, and project databases  
• Support Project Officers in developing and managing public-private innovations projects  
• Actively participate in team problem solving sessions and provide data insight and trends  
• Assist in the design, implementation and measurement of programs and initiatives
• Assist in organizing, managing and coordinating various regional workshops
• Assist in generating DFID and internal reports
• Prepare contract action requests (e.g. travel, personnel additions/changes, partner, grant, budget realignment) timely and accurately
• The position will be expected to support the P4F team in technical aspects of the project and deliver administrative, research, project management and compliance tasks.

Requirements/Skills

• Adaptability (keen to try new approaches, employs agile thinking, flexible and open to change).
• Relevant university degree in sectors relevant to the project (e.g. environmental studies, agriculture, economics, business management).
• Evidence of experience or interest in international development, stakeholder management, forestry, PPP, sustainability or agriculture commodity value chains. Maximum 2 years’ relevant experience is preferred.
• People skills (communication, follow through, respect for individual, interpersonal relationships, networking).
• Accountability (ensures work quality, organisational skills).
• Fluency in English - excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Innovation (intellectual curiosity, solution-based problem solving).
• Passion and commitment to the sector and field-based work.
• Legal right to work in Ghana – please make this clear in your application.
• Master’s degree in a relevant subject
• Private sector experience
• Experience and/or qualification in Finance and Investment
• Competency in French language
• Excellent report writing skills

Salary: The salary for this position is between 500 and 600 GBP per month, with an additional transport allowance.