The U.S. Embassy Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Country Coordinator in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Coordination Office.
Title: Assistant Country Coordinator – *PEPFAR, FSN-11/FP-04 with promotion potential to FSN-12/FP-03
Ref: PEPFAR 002
Location: U.S. Embassy Abuja
Applicability: All interested candidates
OPEN TO: All interested Candidates
WORK HOURS: Full-Time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: NOR - Not Ordinary Resident - US$53,003 p.a. (Starting salary)
USEFM – Not Ordinary Resident – US$61,759p.a. (Starting Salary)
OR – Ordinary Resident – N5,050,289.00
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
* This job will be filled at the FSN-11/FP-04 level. Promotion will be considered after one year of experience, time in grade and supervisor's recommendation.
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
• PEPFAR Assistant Country Coordinator reports to the PEPFAR Country Coordinator and is responsible for the management of program operations of the PEPFAR Program.
• This involves coordination of activities between and among the various USG departments and agencies involved in implementing PEPFAR.
• The position will work across agencies and provide leadership to technical working groups in order to ensure effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of PEPFAR supported activities.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.
1. Masters Degree or host country equivalent in Public Health, Business Administration,
Management or related subject is required.
2. Minimum of two years of progressive, professional experience in program management of health or HIV/AIDS programs, to include monitoring and evaluation of health programs, or strategic information gathering, and experience managing and coordinating diverse teams in resource challenged settings is required.
3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required.
4. The incumbent must have considerable program management expertise to conceptualize and manage programs in a complex multi-disciplinary team environment.
5. Excellent organizational skills, outstanding written and oral communication skills are required.
6. The ability to use Microsoft Office package, with advanced skills in spreadsheet manipulation and preparation of presentations is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. 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.
5. Currently employed NORs 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 applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174) (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174.pdf); plus.
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
Instructions for Completing DS-174 (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174_instructions.pdf)
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Office Abuja
Plot 1075 Dip. Drive Central District, Abuja
Attention: Recruitment.
Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4280
Deadline: September 21, 2011.
Source: United States Mission Abuja Vacancy Announcement (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/231771/Public/VacancyAnnouncement2011-043-AssistantCountryCoordinator-PEPFAR-Abuja.pdf).