US Embassy in Kampala Project Management Specialist (Local Partner/Organizational Development) Jobs
US Embassy in Kampala Project Management Specialist (Local Partner/Organizational Development) Jobs
General Statement of Purpose of the Contract As countries progress towards HIV/AIDS epidemic control, the point at which new HIV infections have decreased and fall below the total number of deaths among HIV-infected individuals, care and treatment for people living with HIV (PLHIV) is critically important, both to keep PLHIV alive and healthy, but also for treatment as prevention – reducing the amount of virus in a person’s blood to undetectable levels so that there is effectively no risk of transmission. The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has set an ambitious goal of transitioning 70% of programming to local partners by 2021. Local partners have been closely involved in the HIV response and throughout the PEPFAR program, and this effort will help advance
countries along their journey to self-reliance.
The Specialist oversees the USAID Health
Office’s efforts to transition awards to local partners and represents the agency’s efforts to the Ministry of Health (MOH), USG interagency, international, and bilateral organizations and other development partners incountry. In this capacity, the incumbent spends a significant amount of time engaging directly with local
partners both locally and in the field.
Statement of Duties to be performed.
Technical and Strategic Leadership
Serve as USAID’s technical expert on the organizational development of local (indigenous) partner organizations and provide senior/high level technical guidance to the Mission, the PEPFAR interagency team, the host country government, notably the MOH, and to other development partners on issues pertaining to
organizational development.
Provide overall guidance and direction to the capacity strengthening of local (indigenous) partner organizations, and oversee the implementation of organizational development plans, ensuring requisite technical support is available to partners to support these efforts.
Work closely with Technical Advisors to ensure the quality of programs implemented by local partner organizations are simultaneously being addressed.
Provide expert advice and guidance to other HIV/AIDS Team colleagues on matters related to organizational development and capacity building of local partner organizations.
Provide oversight to annual HIV funding directed to local partner organizations and ensure costs related to organizational development are allocated appropriately and utilized effectively.
In collaboration with the Strategic Information Team, advise on the development of tools (such as dash boards) that support monitoring organizational development and continuous learning and adapting.
Provide strategic and technical leadership in the preparation of key annual and mid-term planning and reporting documents including the Country Operational Plan, Operational Plan, Congressional Budget Justifications, Technical Notifications, Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Progress Reports.
Participate in and ensure the effectiveness of Site Improvement Monitoring System (SIMS) and other field visits.
Identify and arrange for procurement of short-term technical assistance (STTA) and ensure that objectives and outcomes of the STTA are consistent with and support the furtherance of the Mission HIV/AIDS portfolio.
Program/Project/Activity Management
Serve as Contracting or Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR) or Activity Manager (AM) for the Mission’s HIV activities awarded to local partners, with responsibility for providing financial and programmatic oversight to ensure contracts and grants achieve anticipated results, and are linked to and enhance attainment of the Health Office, Mission and USG objectives.
Conduct site visits as required in order to monitor progress, and to provide technical and programmatic recommendations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and judicious use of USG funding.
Representation and Reporting
Represent USAID and PEPFAR at designated national, regional and international meetings that relate to organizational development and local partners, including regular participation in national level technical working groups and related committees.
Represent USAID on the inter-agency USG PEPFAR on issues pertaining to organizational development and local partners.
As a member of the PEPFAR Team, respond flexibly and capably to a wide range
of work-related requirements including responding to requests for information from HQ, Congress and OGAC.
The contractor is eligible for temporary duty (TDY) travel to the U.S., or to other Missions abroad, to participate in the “Foreign Service National” Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy.
Supervisory Relationship:
The Specialist will report to the HIV/AIDS Team Lead in the Health Office in USAID. The Specialist is expected to work independently in carrying out responsibilities. The Specialist develops annual work objectives in consultation with the supervisor. The supervisor makes assignments in terms of overall objectives and resources available.
Minimum Qualifications Required for This Position
Offers will be initially screened for compliance with application instructions and eligibility in accordance with the minimum qualification criteria listed below.
To ensure compliance with the entire set of this solicitation instructions (please see page 6 to 9 –
Evaluation and Selection Factors and Iv. Submitting an Offer sections), the offer package must be completed and signed (hand or electronic signature) where indicated - and offerors must include in their offers information to demonstrate that they:
have attained the required education level; and
meet the experience requirements, etc.
Education:
Master’s degree in a relevant profession: public health, public administration, international development, accounting, law, business, finance, contracting, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative
methods, and/or organization or management.
Prior Work Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in organizational development, development program management, and/or health systems development in a developing country context.
At least two years’ experience in a development-oriented workplace such as: USAID, donor agencies, host country government, private-sector institutions, or other related organization.
Language Proficiency:
Level 4 (advanced professional proficiency) English and local language proficiency (if appropriate), both oral and written, is required. Language proficiency may be tested.
Job Knowledge:
In-depth professional-level knowledge in one or more of the following areas: governance; administration; human resources; financial management; organizational management; and project management.
Superior knowledge and understanding of organizational development and capacity strengthening of local organizations.
Extensive and detailed knowledge of USAID rules and regulations and compliance issues as they pertain to acquisition and assistance awards to implementing partners.
Demonstrated knowledge of the overall health sector context, of PEPFAR and its current priorities, as well as the key aspects of US Government foreign assistance to the host country.
Skills and Abilities:
Strong skills in communication (verbal and written), advocacy and networking.
Strong conceptual and analytical skills to be able to quickly grasp and translate new concepts into operational plans and results.
Outstanding ability to exercise flexibility to be able to accept and react to evolving planning and implementation contexts.
Demonstrate excellent computer skills including skills with Microsoft Office, web-based databases, and electronic filing.
Demonstrated initiative and offering leadership in reviewing the progress of programs and projects under his/her responsibility, including performance reports, pipeline management, program implementation reviews, as well as fulfilling other USAID and USG reporting requirements.
Demonstrates timely decision-making ability and extensive judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, using diplomacy and tact.
Ability to travel regularly to the offices of local partners, both locally and in the field.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; US Embassy in Kampala Project Management Specialist (Local Partner/Organizational Development) Jobs
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