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Palladium Group - Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Deputy Chief of Party and Dairy & Livestock Technical Experts
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Deputy Chief of Party and Dairy & Livestock Technical Experts
About Palladium:
Operating in over 50 countries, Palladium is a global consulting and implementation company working in partnership with governments, businesses, investors, and communities to design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact. We address some of the world’s most complex challenges across infrastructure, economic growth and natural capital, health, energy, climate and environment, and digital transformation—strengthening systems, institutions, and markets to support inclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2,100 staff worldwide work as trusted advisors across diverse contexts, combining deep technical expertise, implementation techniques, and innovative technology to deliver locally informed, client-focused solutions that help organisations achieve measurable, sustainable impact.
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.
About the Project:
Palladium is seeking EOIs for a Deputy Chief of Party and Dairy & Livestock Technical Experts for a new opportunity in Sri Lanka. Ideal candidates will be passionate about strengthening the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Sri Lanka’s dairy and livestock sector.
Opportunities:
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
The DCOP will support overall project leadership, implementation, stakeholder engagement, and technical oversight. Working closely with the Chief of Party, the DCOP will help ensure high-quality delivery of project activities, effective coordination with government and private sector stakeholders, and achievement of program results.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in agriculture, veterinary science, animal science, agribusiness, rural development, economics, or a related field
- At least 10 years of professional experience in the dairy and livestock sector.
- Demonstrated experience managing or supporting complex donor-funded programs
- Strong knowledge of Sri Lanka's dairy and livestock value chains.
- Experience engaging with government agencies, producer organizations, cooperatives, and private sector firms
- Excellent leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Dairy and Livestock Technical Experts
We are also seeking technical experts in a range of disciplines across the dairy and livestock sector. Potential areas of expertise include:
- Dairy production and productivity
- Animal health and veterinary services
- Breeding and genetics
- Feed and fodder systems
- Artificial insemination and extension services
- Dairy business development and agribusiness
- Farmer training and capacity building
- Climate-smart livestock production
- Milk collection, cold chain, and processing
- Market systems and value chain development
- Private sector engagement and investment mobilization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the dairy and livestock sector
- Experience working with donor-funded development programs and/or leading private sector dairy or livestock initiatives
- Demonstrated technical expertise and a strong track record of delivering results
- Knowledge of Sri Lanka's agricultural market systems and industry stakeholders
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
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. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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.
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.