Associate, Inclusive Growth and Natural Capital (IGNC)

$57,000 - $65,000/Yr

Palladium Group - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

1,001-5,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Associate, Inclusive Growth and Natural Capital (IGNC) at Palladium Group, Inc. is responsible for supporting project management activities within the Inclusive Growth and Natural Capital Practice. This role involves managing financial and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, and contributing to high-quality project management. The Associate will work closely with project teams to facilitate effective communication, reporting, and compliance, while also supporting the development of project management manuals and training for project staff.

Responsibilities

• Support project start-up and closeout activities.
• Serve as a liaison between the project and the Process Excellence Hub.
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of project-specific components of the project management manual.
• Learn and contribute to training of project staff on company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Participate in the development, review, and tracking of progress against project work plans.
• Support the development and presentation of internal and external reporting.
• Ensure project issues and risks are logged, monitored, and updated in the issues and risk portal.
• Learn to review procurements, budgets, reports, and other documents for compliance.
• Assist with internal PMU administration, including drafting meeting agendas and tracking tasks.
• Contribute to technical assistance through reviews and discussions with the field team.
• Support the monitoring and maintenance of compliance with head/prime contracts.
• Manage and support contract amendments as required.
• Assist with project financial and cash-flow planning and reporting.
• Coordinate input and support from HR for recruitment and contracting staff.
• Contribute to company growth by supporting well-managed projects.

Requirements

• Project management experience and familiarity with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Planner).
• Experience with budget management and forecasting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Financial acumen and ability to interpret financial reports.
• Basic understanding of management and organizational skills.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience implementing USAID-funded programs.
• Proficiency in a second language relevant to a developing country context.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $57,000 - $65,000 per year.
• Potential for additional variable incentive compensation based on role.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.