JOB/VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 24/09

FROM    :  HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE, USAID/ETHIOPIA

TO    :  ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
            
TITLE OF POSITION  :  SENIOR MALARIA ADVISOR FSN-12   
                    
LOCATION OF WORK :  USAID BUILDING, OFF HAILE GEBRESELASSIE ROAD

HOURS   :  FULL TIME 40 HOURS PER WEEK

FINAL FILING DATE  :  JULY 23, 2009

SALARY: FSN-12 (ETB 166,195 to ETB 299,155 per annum) 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 (ETB 137,105 to ETB 246,785).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under the direct supervision of the Malaria Chief, the Senior Malaria Advisor will assist in the development and execution of the President Malaria Initiative (PMI) in support of the USAID/Ethiopia PMI Team. He/she will liaise with backstops for the PMI in USAID/Washington, counterparts in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Atlanta, and USAID personnel working within and overseeing USAID/Ethiopia’s activities related to malaria control. Responsibilities include regular contact and collaboration with the counterparts in Ethiopia’s National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and other government ministries and agencies, as well as in a wide range of civil society and private organizations, other donor and international organizations, and other United States Government (USG) entities working in malaria prevention and control.   The incumbent will assist in planning and carrying out tasks, resolving problems and conflicts, and in taking steps necessary to meet deadlines. H/she will assist in management of contracts and grants, budgets, and develop planning documents and work plans.  He/she must possess extensive technical expertise in the area of malaria diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control, and possess an understanding of the social, economic and cultural determinants and implications of malaria in Ethiopia and neighboring countries.
  
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, the applicant must possess the following:

EDUCATION: Masters Degree in public health/international health or social sciences from a recognized institution and/or clinical qualifications is required.

EXPERIENCE:  10 years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and managing malaria and other health programs in developing countries, with a preference given to candidates with African experience is required. Demonstrate technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience and problem solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are also is required.

LANGUAGE:  Level V (fluency) in English and Amharic is required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:   Sound knowledge of USAID rules, regulations, and procedures, especially as related to program management desirable. Thorough understanding of malaria program design and management is essential. Familiarity with Roll Back Malaria strategic objectives and program priorities is crucial. Must possess in-depth knowledge of Ethiopian culture, society and values.  Computer skills are required to implement, analyze, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements, both program and impact.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants must submit a completed form (Application for Federal Employment) to USAID/Ethiopia, Human Resources Office P. O. Box 1014, Addis Ababa, and 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 510088 ext. 296 or 291.

NOTE:   APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE UPON REQUEST AND ARE 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:             COB THURSDAY JULY 23, 2009