HIV/AIDS Deputy Team Leader FSN-12
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E-mail DATE FEBRUARY 01, 2013
FROM HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE, USAID ETHIOPIA
SUBJECT JOB/VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 03/13
TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
TITLE OF POSITION HIV/AIDS Deputy Team Leader
LOCATION OF WORK U.S. EMBASSY, ENTOTO ROAD
HOURS FULL TIME 40 HOURS PER WEEK
FINAL FILING DATE FEBRUARY 15, 2013
SALARY: FSN-12 (USD 16,045 to USD 28,885) depending on the candidate's earning history, qualifications and experience. This position may initially be filled at a trainee level, which is equivalent to FSN-11 (USD 13,287 to USD 23,919).
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of HIV/AIDS Team Leader, the Deputy provides technical, operational, and management support and is involved in the planning, design, and evaluation of HIV/AIDS activities. The incumbent will assist the HIV Team Leader in providing day-to-day operational and management oversight for the entire HIV/AIDS portfolio, including budgetary, procurement, reporting and programmatic activities. S/he is responsible for helping the team achieve its PEPFAR results and supervises the strategic information cluster. S/he facilitates communication and maintains collaborative working relationships with mid- to senior level staff at USAID and other U.S. Government agencies, government officials of the Ministry of Health, regional health bureaus, Federal HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Organization (HAPCO), regional HAPCOs, donors and other government entities and non-governmental organisations working in the area of HIV/AIDS. S/he represents USAID on various high-level governing bodies and technical working groups to support coordination and harmonization of HIV/AIDS activities in Ethiopia, as needed. The HIV/AIDS Deputy Team Leader will provide operational leadership in the implementation of USAID PEPFAR activities in Ethiopia. S/he must have an understanding of the entire PEPFAR portfolio and may serve as an Assistance/Contracts Officer Representative or Activity Manager for selected programs. In this capacity, the Deputy will monitor program progress and identify implementation achievements as well as problems in performance and initiate appropriate actions in consultation with the HIV/AIDS Team Leader and other HIV/AIDS Team Members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, the applicant must possess the following:
EDUCATION: Completion of a medical degree program is required. An additional Master’s Degree or equivalent in public health, community health or related field is preferred.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in clinical care and management of infectious diseases in Ethiopia is required. Experience in HIV/AIDS, particularly with PEPFAR programs, is highly preferred and PEFAR experience is strong. Three of the seven years, should include experience in program design and management and financial management. The ability to work in teams, direct the work of consultants, and apply good listening and interpersonal skills is highly important.
LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) English. The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English and Amharic is required. Knowledge of more than one Ethiopian language is highly useful.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must have thorough knowledge of the Ethiopian Government's National Health and HIV/AIDS Policy, the Ethiopian health system and other donor programs. Must have thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS program design, implementation and evaluation. Must have strong working knowledge of computer applications to carry out management and statistical analysis. Must have experience in financial management. Word processing skills are essential; spreadsheet development and graphics applications are highly useful. The position requires good organizational and management skills, strong analytical skills, good social and professional judgement, excellent interpersonal skills in cross-cultural and multi-level settings; ability to interact effectively with mid- and senior level government officials and with inter-agency counterparts and to maintain collaborative working relationships within a team structure. The selected candidate must be capable of producing high quality work, often under time pressure and in complex situations. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Amharic or other major national language; lead and participate in discussions and meetings effectively. Able to rapidly analyze information, evaluate data, and prepare reports and related documents in English and Amharic.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants must submit a completed form [Universal Application for Employment (DS-174)] to USAID Ethiopia, Human Resources Office P. O. Box 1014, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on or before the final filing date. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Each applicant must fully explain his/her job-related duties and qualifications on the application form in order to provide for an accurate evaluation of his/her education, training and experience. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities or membership in an employee organization. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Agency. Applicants who are not contacted within thirty days after the final filing date are to assume that their applications were not accepted.
Applications will be initially screened by the Human Resources Office to determine whether applicants have met the advertised minimum qualifications. A list of qualified applicants will be referred to the Hiring Office for further consideration and screening. Final selection of candidates will be made and those selected will be invited to an interview in order to select the best-qualified candidate.
Individuals wishing to have their applications returned in the event that they are not selected for the position must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. The USAID Mission assumes no liability for the loss or mishandling of applications. For additional information about the position and/or the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 011 130 6002 ext. 6031, 6035 or 6043.
NOTE: APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE UPON REQUEST AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FROM THE INTERNET http://ethiopia.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html. FINAL SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE IS BASED SOLELY ON THE ADVERTISED QUALIFICATION IN A COMPETITIVE PROCESS. INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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FINAL FILING DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013
