Launch Your Impactful Journey with Palladium as a Junior Professional in East Africa
Are you an early-career professional with a passion for sustainable development, forestry, or climate action? Palladium is inviting applications for the position of Junior Professional – East Africa under its Partnerships for Forests (P4F) – Phase 2 programme. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to impactful work at the intersection of environmental stewardship, community engagement, and global development.
📍 Position Overview
As a Junior Professional, you’ll be part of a respected team working to drive sustainable land use, forest-based investments, and climate-focused programs across East Africa. The role is based in Nairobi, Kenya, with some flexibility for homeworking. You’ll support initiatives that help balance economic development with environmental protection and local livelihoods.
🛠 Key Responsibilities
- Assist in project development, grants management, and reporting processes.
- Work with stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, and community partners.
- Support monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), communications, and general programme coordination.
- Contribute to efforts that promote nature-based solutions and sustainable land use.
🎯 Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for candidates who:
✔️ Have a strong interest in international development, sustainability or climate work.
✔️ Possess analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
✔️ Are fluent in English and Swahili.
✔️ Have the legal right to work in Kenya without sponsorship.
💼 Why It Matters
Working with Palladium provides invaluable professional experience inside a global development environment. You’ll enhance your skills across project management, stakeholder engagement, and report writing while contributing meaningfully to environmental and climate solutions that matter for East Africa and beyond.
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📅 Deadline
⏰ Applications must be submitted by 24 December 2025 so don’t delay if you’re ready to take the next step in your development career.
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