Senior Technical Advisor, Government to Government - New York - Palladium

Description

Senior Technical Advisor, Government to Government (G2G) Partnerships, Data.FI

About Palladium

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 50 countries and have a workforce of more than 2,000 talented and motivated staff around the world.

Palladium is part of GISI's global family of companies, which aims to create solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI's approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services.

This Opportunity

Palladium is currently seeking a Senior Technical Advisor, Government to Government (G2G) Partnerships to support implementation of the Translating Data for Implementation (Data.FI), a global project funded by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the State Department.

Data.FI partners with State Department Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) programs to accelerate and sustain access to high‑quality data to expedite HIV epidemic control and maintenance. Data.FI supports host country governments to enhance existing health information systems (HIS) and conduct in‑depth analysis of epidemiologic and program data to inform management responses to gaps in programming and sustain impact by supporting local partner transition.

The Senior Technical Advisor, G2G Partnerships focuses on developing strategic partnerships with government agencies, donors, private sector, and NGOs to advance digital health solutions and technology adoption. This is a high‑visibility, strategic role at the intersection of global health, financing, and digital transformation, offering the opportunity to shape sustainable health systems and drive innovation in government‑to‑government partnerships. The position serves as the primary liaison for external partners, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, regular communication, and alignment of project objectives. Responsibilities include monitoring partnership outcomes, facilitating innovation through co‑creation and integration of digital tools, and leveraging expertise in health informatics and information systems to support donor‑funded initiatives. The ideal candidate brings experience in partnership management, health information exchange architecture, and multi‑source data integration within the digital health sector.

PLEASE NOTE this role is contingent upon funding (expected in January) and the project will run through September 2026.

Location and Compensation

The position is based in either Palladium's Arlington, VA office or work remotely in/around Pretoria, South Africa. Palladium supports a hybrid working model with 3 days in office, 2 days from home.

For our prospective employees in the United States, please note that the full‑time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $120,000 to $135,000. A final salary offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium's business or organizational needs.

Reporting Lines

• The Senior Technical Advisor, G2G Partnerships will report directly to the Project Director, Data.FI.
• This role will supervise the Technical Advisor, G2G Partnerships.
• This individual will collaborate closely with the Vice President, Health, the Chief Medical Officer, as well as country directors and technical leads.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and advance G2G financing strategies to operationalize multiyear bilateral agreements and co‑investment frameworks, aligning USG priorities with recipient government plans and measurable results.
• Develop and operationalize risk mitigation plans grounded in PFM risk assessments, embedding internal controls, audit readiness, and risk‑based internal audit; lead recurring pipeline and budget risk reviews to trigger corrective actions.
• Develop strategies and approaches to serve to institutionalize transparency and independent verification, including IFMIS‑based dashboards, routine expenditure reviews, annual audits, randomized spot checks, and publication of budgets/execution data to bolster social accountability.
• Support the incorporation of financial and appropriate fiscal data into Data.FI situation room and/or intelligence room approaches to align USG disbursements to performance. Design performance‑based mechanisms and milestone‑linked financing tied to jointly agreed service delivery and epidemiologic benchmarks, ensuring coherence with MOUs.
• Build capacity within recipient systems and subnational units (finance, audit, procurement, reporting) through targeted technical assistance, training, and ICT support. Support the transition of internal audit functions from compliance‑focused to risk‑based approaches.
• Collaborate with Data.Fi and Palladium to design and implement strategies that leverage private sector partnerships and innovative financing mechanisms to advance universal health coverage. Drive initiatives focused on health system financing reform, insurance expansion, and mobilization of private sector investments to strengthen health systems and improve equitable access to care.
• Coordinate with U.S. Government agencies (e.g., Department of State, CDC, DFC, MCC) and relevant host‑country counterparts to ensure effective oversight and compliance of G2G agreements. Facilitate adaptive management, streamline reporting processes, and promote transparency in financial flows and allocation decisions within G2G mechanisms.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Essential Criteria

• Master's degree in public health, public administration, finance, international development, or relevant field.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience including an extensive lived experience in Africa.
• Previous experience managing projects or activities that required high quality organizational, financial, or managerial skills.
• Experience initiating and maintaining partnerships in health financing and central and subnational governance technical assistance and support.
• Comprehensive understanding of G2G financing approaches and related diplomacy.
• Experience developing information systems that integrate data from multiple data sources, along with the effective engagement of government ministries (or other relevant clients).
• Experience supporting work implementing USG or other donor funded projects.

Core Abilities Required

• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication, including the ability to convey complex technical and financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Advanced interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of building trust and facilitating collaboration among government, donor, and private sector partners.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, including managing multiple priorities and complex workstreams in dynamic, multi‑country environments.
• High proficiency with digital tools and platforms for data analysis, reporting, and collaboration (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, data visualization software, project management tools).
• Proven capacity to mentor, train, and build the skills of government and project staff, fostering knowledge transfer and sustainable capacity development.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience interpreting financial, programmatic, and epidemiological data to inform decision‑making.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate.
• Work with respect and dignity for all colleagues and contributes to a cooperative team working environment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Ability to travel and work internationally for extended periods of time if needed.

Applications

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close once a suitable candidate is found.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

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 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.