Job Description

Senior Consultant - Demographic Transition and Policy Lead

We are searching for a Senior Demographic Transition and Policy Lead consultant to support a short-term technical assistance assignment focused on demographic transition and its implications for development, policy, and investment in Madagascar. The assignment will bring together demographic and socio-economic evidence to inform decision-making and support the development of practical, audience-focused analytical products.

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 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.

Location: Madagascar (consultant must be locally based and demonstrate a strong understanding of Madagascar's operating environment, institutions, and development context).

Engagement type: Individual consultant assignments only. Applications from consulting firms, consortiums, consortium members, or other organizations will not be considered.

The goal of the Technical Assistance:

This TA is expected to generate a small suite of evidence-based deliverables, including analysis of demographic trends and their implications for development outcomes; policy and investment-oriented briefing materials; stakeholder-facing communication products; and presentation materials that translate complex evidence into practical messages for decisionmakers and wider audiences. The Consultant will be expected to contribute to evidence synthesis, analysis, drafting, review, and finalization of these products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall technical direction of the assignment.
• Guide the synthesis and interpretation of demographic and development evidence.
• Translate complex evidence into clear, practical, and policy-relevant messages.
• Lead the development of analytical and communication products.
• Provide oversight, mentorship, and quality assurance for the work of the Mid-Level Consultant.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced degree in demography, economics, public health, public policy, development studies, or a related field.
• Significant professional experience working on demographic transition, population dynamics, human development, or related policy issues.
• Strong understanding of Madagascar's policy, institutional, and development landscape.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality analytical and policy-oriented outputs.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in French and Malagasy, with strong written and spoken English.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit:

• A CV (maximum four pages);
• A short cover letter outlining their suitability for the role;
• A proposed daily rate; and
• One example of relevant analytical, research, or policy work.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.