Senior Finance Advisor and Analyst at Palladium International

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Advisory and Leadership


Serve as a principal financial advisor to OFA Health leadership on budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation for USG‑funded health programs.
Provide strategic guidance on financial implications of transitioning health assistance from implementing partners to G2G financing mechanisms.
Support senior leadership in financial decision‑making related to large‑scale health investments and multi‑year funding commitments.


Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Costing


Conduct detailed financial and budget analyses to support program design, funding decisions, and G2G agreement development.
Analyze cost structures, expenditure trends, and funding gaps across health programs to inform prioritization and efficiency improvements.
Support development and review of budgets, financial projections, and medium‑term expenditure frameworks related to health assistance.


Government‑to‑Government Financial Engagement


Lead financial discussions with Government of Kenya counterparts, including Ministries of Health, National Treasury, county finance departments, and oversight bodies.
Provide technical advice on aligning USG financing with national and county budget processes and public financial management systems.
Serve as a key liaison between USG agencies and Kenyan government institutions on financial planning, reporting, and accountability.


Fiduciary Risk Management and Compliance


Identify, assess, and monitor fiduciary, financial, and operational risks associated with G2G financing and direct funding through government systems.
Advise on internal controls, financial safeguards, and risk mitigation measures to protect USG funds.
Ensure compliance with U.S. Government financial regulations, policies, and reporting requirements related to foreign assistance.


Financial Oversight, Monitoring, and Reporting


Support financial monitoring frameworks to track expenditures, burn rates, and financial performance of G2G‑funded programs.
Review financial reports, audits, and expenditure data to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
Prepare financial briefs, analyses, and decision memos for OFA leadership and interagency stakeholders.


Interagency Coordination


Coordinate closely with the health interagency team in Nairobi (State, CDC, Department of War) and with relevant offices in Washington, DC.
Provide financial inputs into interagency planning, reporting, and strategic reviews related to health foreign assistance.


Required Qualifications:

Education


Master's degree in finance, economics, accounting, public financial management, public policy, or related field.
Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) are required.


Professional Experience


Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, public finance, or fiduciary oversight, preferably in international development or government settings.
Demonstrated experience managing or analyzing large‑scale donor‑funded or government financing programs.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. Government foreign assistance financial regulations and public financial management systems.
Experience engaging with government finance institutions and senior stakeholders.