US Embassy in Kampala Jobs - Senior Global Health Security Agenda Advisor Vacancies

US Embassy in Kampala Jobs - Senior Global Health Security Agenda Advisor Vacancies

General Statement of the Purpose of the Contract

USAID/Uganda is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Personal Services Contractor (PSC) - Senior Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) Advisor. Under the supervision of the Deputy Office Director of USAID/Uganda's Office of Health and HIV/AIDS (OHH) or designee, the Senior GHSA Advisor will provide staff management and senior technical expertise to ensure the wellcoordinated and effective implementation of the USG GHSA portfolio in Uganda.

Statement of Duties to be Performed

• Leading the coordination and management of the USAID-funded GHSA program in Uganda for successful
implementation of multisectoral activities to achieve results on the country roadmap leading to USAID's participation in development dialogue at all levels with host country stakeholders.

• Coordination with the US Embassy and the Government of Uganda on policy and administrative reform efforts impacting USAID assistance programs.

• Working in close coordination with the USAID/Washington GHSA team to identify and address technical programmatic or other support needs for the country team and relevant programs.

• Representing USAID interests with the interagency and UN partners.

• Serving as the primary USAID liaison for GHSA donor coordination.

The Senior GHSA Advisor has the responsibility to ensure that all administrative and accountability requirements related to USAID operations are conducted in compliance with Agency regulations, policies, and procedures. The GHSA Advisor will consult with Financial Management, Contracting, Legal, and Executive Offices of USAID/Uganda as needed to ensure compliance.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate Uganda GHSA activities with USG agencies and the Government of Uganda

Facilitate the coordination of USAID and USG-funded activities in Uganda with CDC, DOD, and other USGagencies to ensure the most cost-effective and diplomatic approach to supporting the government of Uganda and USG goals under the GHSA program.

Serve as the main Point of Contact (POC) for USAID GHSA activities in Uganda.

Develop and maintain relationships with relevant ministries and the Prime Minister's office in Uganda to ensure that resources and technical advice are coordinated and provided.

Represent USAID programs in Uganda to the Government of Uganda in coordination with the US Embassy and/or USAID/Uganda.

Represent USAID/Uganda for donor coordination and involvement with other development stakeholders related to GHSA, including other pertinent representation of the USAID portfolio in Uganda as needed.

During disease outbreak situations, ensure that GHSA assets and technical support are tightly coordinated with interagency leadership in supporting the national government.

Lead and Manage USAID's GHSA programming in Uganda

Serve as the USAID Activity Manager in Uganda for GHSA field support programs and ensure coordination of USAID implementing partners in Uganda.

Ensure resource-effective coordination of GHSA activities within USAID/Uganda Office of Health and HIV/AIDS (OHH) programming and the broader USAID/Uganda portfolio. Where appropriate, seek economies of scale and opportunities for leveraging resources; engage key population groups and hard to reach populations through innovative planning, program design and implementation; and ensure integration of GHSA activities within
the Mission's Integrated Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS 2.0).

Work closely with USAID/Washington AORs to review and provide technical input into activity workplans, budgets, implementation activities, progress reports, administrative approval of vouchers, as well as conduct regular partner meetings, trouble-shooting, activity tracking, and intensive field monitoring visits to ascertain progress, identify delays and develop solutions.

Coordinate and identify leveraging points with other activities within the development portfolio as guided by the Mission's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (e.g. economic growth, democracy and government, refugees, environment, education, agriculture and others as appropriate) as they relate to GHSA, including planning and
procurement of supplies, community services, social marketing, capacity development, communication, monitoring and evaluation, human resources for health and health systems strengthening.

Ensure that all projects are compliant with USAID regulations, reporting and other requirements. Develop

and support budget planning and financial reporting of USAID programs in Uganda.

Lead the development of USAID/Uganda indicators and performance monitoring plan as it relates to GHSA.

Monitor progress according to this plan, including compilation and analysis of indicators

Communicate on GHSA matters including: responding to taskers and inquiries from Washington; contributing to congressional briefers and the annual GHSA report to Congress; and representing USAID /Uganda programs to USAID/Uganda, USAID Washington, regionally and within the USG.

Document and track lessons learned in Uganda, which will help guide the implementation of the GHSA program. This includes writing cables and working with the Director of Communications (DOC).

Minimum Qualifications Required for This Position

Education

A doctoral degree in public health, public policy, epidemiology, infectious disease, or similar related discipline is required.

Prior Work Experience

From ten (10) years of experience in public health, animal health, One Health, epidemiology, or a related field, of which five years must be working in or with developing countries is required.
A minimum of five (5) years' experience with a government agency or other international/local organization working on zoonotic or emerging infectious diseases, or global health security is required.
Senior-level experience related to infectious disease prevention, detection and control in public health sector is required.
Working experience of technical and programmatic principles underlying emerging infectious diseases and/or GHSA activities or implementation is required.
Previous experience with an international agency, organization, academic institution, or NGO is required.
Experience working in Uganda is required.

Language Proficiency

Level IV English; excellent English language oral and written communication skills are required.

Job Knowledge:

Expert-level knowledge of the principles and best practices of gathering, evaluating, and managing strategic information to facilitate evidence-based activities is required.
Knowledge and understanding of Uganda's economic, social, cultural, and political characteristics and a general understanding of development in the region is required.
Knowledge of principles and techniques for analyzing and interpreting data from an array of sources is required.
Knowledge of the One Health approach and principles of infectious disease prevention, detection, and response is required.

Skills and Abilities (all required)

Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a high performing technical team.
Demonstrated ability to lead a mixed group of experts to consensus on significant next steps for protecting the wellbeing of others.
Ability to develop relationships and maintain access to points of contact among members in government circles at a working level.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with senior ministry officials, USAID implementing partners, and other USG partners and agencies.
Must possess sound judgment, diplomacy skills, and tact.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, evaluate, and assimilate complex, multi-sectoral information. Demonstrated program management skills.
Ability to take up interchangeable roles, prioritize and multi-task.
Ability to problem-solve challenging situations, as well as sound judgment to know when to engage others to resolve issues.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Must communicate effectively and concisely, through oral presentations, briefings, reports, and correspondence to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to quickly learn and apply USAID roles, functions, and administrative requirements.
Competence in MS Office software programs, as well as general computer and internet skills.
Ability to file and maintain accurate records

How to Apply

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