Strategic Information Advisor

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

USAID/ETHIOPIA

USAID/ETHIOPIA is accepting applications from interested individuals for the position of Strategic Information Advisor for the Health, AIDS, Population and Nutrition (HAPN) Office.

Location of Work: USAID/US Embassy Entoto Road

Final Closing Date: September 15, 2011

Salary Range:  Birr 131,505 to Birr 290,173 per annum depending on the selected candidate’s earning history, qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Master’s degree in Management, Information Systems, Health Management Information Systems, Public Health or a related field is required.

Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in health management information systems, data management for health programs, monitoring and evaluation are required. Experience in Health and Malaria is highly preferred.

Language: Level IV (Fluent) English. The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Amharic is essential, and knowledge of one or more other major Ethiopian languages is highly useful.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must have thorough knowledge of the Ethiopian Government’s National Health and Malaria Policy, the Ethiopian health system and other donor programs. S/he must have thorough knowledge of Health, malaria program design, implementation and evaluation. The incumbent must have strong working knowledge of computer applications to carry out management and statistical analysis. Word processing skills are essential; Spreadsheet development and graphics applications are highly useful. The position requires good organizational and management skills, strong analytical and research skills, good social and professional judgment, excellent interpersonal skills in cross-cultural and multi-level settings; Ability to interact effectively with mid and senior level government officials and to maintain collaborative working relationships within a team structure.

All applicants must complete Universal Application for Employment (DS-174).

Interested individuals can obtain Application Form at the front gate of the US

Embassy located at Entoto road between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

Only applicants who meet or exceed the stated position requirements will be considered.

Application should be submitted to:

The Executive Officer

USAID

C/O US Embassy, P.O. Box: 1014 Add is Ababa, Ethiopia

Late applications will not be considered 

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