PEPFAR Strategic Advisor Job at Embassy of United States of America - 2015

Job Description

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  57-2015

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-05 (Starting salary to be determined by Washington)

Ordinarily resident: FSN -10 (Salary will be paid in local currency using the established exchange rate.)

NOTE:  ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

All Ordinarily Resident applicants must submit a copy of proof of their work and/or residency permits before the close of the vacancy to be eligible for consideration.  

NOTE: The U.S. Mission does not pay relocation costs or housing.  

The U.S. Mission Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of PEPFAR Strategic Advisor within the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Office of the Embassy. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Strategic Advisor will be placed in the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Coordination Office (PECO) in the U.S. Embassy under the supervision of the PEPFAR Coordinator. The incumbent will have a joint set of activities to provide full-time support for the interagency process to 1) strengthen PEPFAR’s Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), 2) strengthen PEPFAR’s coordination and harmonization with the Global Fund for HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria (GFATM) in Ethiopia, and 3) provide program-level support and strategic guidance for PEPFAR’s enhanced focus on data-driven decision making. PPPs provide opportunities to expand the reach and impact of HIV and AIDS interventions in Ethiopia in a cost-effective manner. Strong coordination with GFATM helps ensure better alignment of resources between key HIV/AIDS donor stakeholders.  Enhanced strategic use of epidemiological and financial data to make program decisions will help ensure PEPFAR funds, program-wide, are being directed in the most efficient manner and maximizing impact.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.  Contact (251-11-130-60-00, Ext. 6383)

Job Requirements

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Supporting documentations (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, driver’s license, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above should also be submitted.

Required Education:  A Master’s degree in an area such as sociology, public health, economics, or Business Administration (MBA).Required Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years working in HIV/AIDS and/or health and experience working with the private sector is preferred.  Language Requirement: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading of English is required.    (English language proficiency will be tested.)Other Skills:  Knowledge and understanding of internal workings and structures of USG agencies preferred.  The position also requires a reasonable or medium understanding of PEPFAR, the GOE and HIV/AIDS global trends. The position also requires a good knowledge and understanding of the status and general characteristics of the private sector in Ethiopia, as well as PPP trends at the national, regional and international levels. The advisor should be proficient with computer programs particularly Word, and PowerPoint; high proficiency with Excel strongly preferred.   Strong analytic skills with experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, monitoring & evaluation, or economics is required.  Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work constructively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team structure. 

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.  

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.Currently employed Not Ordinarily Residents hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

How to Apply

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: 

Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE; orA combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plusCandidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment; essays, certificates, awards; driving license; and copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.For applicants at post:  “Non-resident applicants must provide appropriate, verifiable documentation with their applications that prove they have the right to live and work in the country where the recruiting post is located.  Required documents may include, but are not limited to, a work permit, residency permit, and/or visa.”

or

For applicants not at post: “EFMs officially assigned to post and listed on their sponsoring officer’s OF-126 or assignment notification may apply for Mission-advertised vacancies even before they arrive at post.  They are considered “Internal Candidates” once HR receives a Travel Message One (TM ONE) or other official notification of the direct-hire employee’s assignment.”  

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. 

Position TitlePosition GradeVacancy Announcement Number (if known)Dates Available for WorkFirst, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names usedDate and Place of BirthU.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification NumberEligibility to work in the country (Yes or No) Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type  Days available to workList any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.  Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference Education License, Skills, Training, Membership, & RecognitionLanguage Skills Work ExperienceReferences

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

U.S. Embassy

Human Resources Office

P.O. Box: 1014

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Preferred method of sending applications is email.

POINT OF CONTACT

Human Resources Office

Telephone: 251-11-130-60-00, Ext. 6383

FAX: 251-11-124-24-03

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  August12, 2015

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

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