The position serves as deputy and senior public health advisor to the Partner Management Pillar, Associate Director. The position shares oversight responsibilities for administration of cooperative agreements and has direct responsibility for day-to-day coordination of the pillar administrative management activities that implement or support the United States Government’s (USG) President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Kenya.
Duties and responsibilities include day-to-day supervision of pillar staff, program planning and development, partner management, and cooperative agreement oversight. The position provides direct support to the Partner Management Associate Director to ensure all pillar activities contribute to measurable results that are in accordance with agency regulations, PEPFAR strategic objectives, international ethical guidelines, and standards for public health care. The position provides supervision to Partner Management Specialists in the Pillar. Position reports to the Associate Director of Partner Management (GS14-96CD1186).
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
At least 10 years of progressively responsible public health administrative or management experience in public health service-delivery projects within an HIV/AIDS intervention framework is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Position must possess comprehensive knowledge of cooperative agreement programs, policies, regulations, protocols and ethical considerations applicable to the development and administration of national or international HIV/AIDS public health programs.
Position must have a detailed understanding of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and a good working knowledge of U.S. Government public health programs and strategies.
A detailed working knowledge of host government and international public health systems is required.
A detailed technical working knowledge of administrative, budgeting and fiscal management systems in support of funding mechanisms such as contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, and purchase requisitions is required.
Education Requirements:
Master’s degree or host country equivalent in public health, public administration, business administration, management, finance or related is required.Evaluations:
Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.
LANGUAGE:
English: Level 4 – Fluent; written/spoken, including the ability to translate.
Kiswahili Level 4 – Fluent; written/spoken, including the ability to translate.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to work with all levels of staff in a team setting to accomplish program goals are required. A high level of oral and written communications skill is required to convey program progress, technical requirements, and to influence organizations to adopt strategies for HIV/AIDS/TB program activities.
Proficient knowledge of computer software programs, including Microsoft Office 365, is required. Regular demand for keyboard with good working speed and accuracy for use in preparation of reporting documentation is required. The faculty for making budgetary mathematical computations is required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):
The U.S. Mission 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.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits : Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT:
Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.
A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Kenyan Police Clearance Certificate.
To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Master’s degree or host country equivalent in public health, public administration, business administration, management, finance or related.
• Language Scores (if available)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya.