Deputy Health Population and Nutrition (HPN) Team Leader (DHPNTL)
United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Nigeria)

Salary: $84,697.00 – $110,104.00 (GS-14 Equivalent) per annum depending on experience, qualifications and salary history
Duration of Job: Two years full time and renewable for another two years based on performance and need.
United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce an exciting job opportunity for a motivated individual to serve as the Deputy Team Leader for the HPN Team in USAID/Nigeria’s Investing in People Office. The Deputy HPN Team Leader shall play a critical role in ensuring technical and program management oversight of the HPN Team for all health, population and nutrition matters and related development issues. S/he shall function as the alter ego of the HPN Team Leader and serve as Acting Team Leader during the absence of the Team Leader in coordinating day-to-day implementation and forward planning actions for all HPN Team functions, in accordance with approved guidelines, regulations and procedures. S/he shall coordinate, supervise and develop Team members and strengthens the engagement of Team members in portfolio development and management, and particularly in monitoring, evaluation and operations research as needed to increase the impact of the HPN portfolio.

Specifically, as DHPNTL, the contractor shall perform the following, working under the overall direction and supervision of the HPN Team Leader: (1) Provide program development support for HPN portfolio; (2) Perform activity management and administration of HPN Cooperative Agreements, Grants and Contracts as well as associated Implementing Partners’ (IP) requirements; (3) Provide technical oversight of HPN activities; (4) Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of HPN activities; (5) Contribute substantially to HPN Team development and supervision; and (6) Strengthen relationships with Partners, e.g. Government of Nigeria, Development Partners/Donors, and other USG agencies.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Public Health or an equivalent degree in a relevant field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working for USAID or USAID-funded health programs; as well as a minimum of 10 years of experience in design, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of international maternal, neonatal, infant and child health (MNCH), reproductive health (RH), population and family health (PFP) programs. In addition, strong interpersonal skills, including experience as a senior supervisor; working in teams; and managing conflict is mandatory.

This post will be based in USAID office located in the Federal Capital of Nigeria, Abuja. For detailed position description and application instructions, please visit http://www.fbo.gov/ and search for solicitation number 620-10-012.

USAID is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

USAD/West Africa is looking for a highly motivated and qualified
Ghanaian for the position of Health Program Specialist. The position is located in the Regional Health Office of USAID/West Africa. The incumbent provides technical advice, management and administrative support to projects and programs in the portfolio which involve a wide range of technical areas such as maternal/child health, nutrition, infectious diseases, and malaria.
(Please contact [email protected] or http://www.usaid.gov/westafrica/employment/index.htm for a detailed job description)
Education & Prior Work Experience: A Master’s Degree in public health, medicine, nursing, or similar discipline is required. Formal training and experience in nutrition, maternal/child health (MCH) infectious disease management or related discipline is highly desirable. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the implementation of nutrition, MCH, infectious disease programs, and/or health systems strengthening is required.
Skills and abilities: Skill in conceptualizing programs, policies and plans and developing strategies for their management and implementation, including financial and human resources. Candidate must be proficient in French with the ability to speak fluently and read technical documents in French. Must have excellent English writing and oral communication skills.
Salary Range: GH¢ 18,170 – 27,260 p.a. (depending on qualification and experience )
Interested individuals should submit cover letter and curriculum vitae with referees to:
Health Program Specialist,
USAID/West Africa
P.O. Box 1630, Accra
Or by email: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 16th February, 2010
(Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted)

USAID/Ghana is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Ghanaian to join the Health Team as Program
Management Assistant for the President’s Malaria Initiative Program (PMI). The successful candidate will provide programmatic and administrative support to the USAID Malaria Advisor/Program Manager and the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) Technical Advisor for PMI.
(Please contact [email protected] or http://www.usaid.gov/gh/employment/index.htm for a
detailed job description)
Education & Prior Work Experience: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public health, sociology/social sciences, economics, business, accounting or other health-related field. Further training, and/or certificate of specialization in a health or development related field is highly desirable. A minimum of three years experience in progressively responsible positions in programs addressing health issues with international organizations, host government, other donors or Non-Governmental Organizations is also required. Community-based development program experience a plus.
Skills and abilities: The successful candidate must demonstrate strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to present him/herself in a professional manner in varied settings and be comfortable with public speaking to clearly articulate program data requirements and other aspects of PMI programs in meetings and workshops. Proficiency in Microsoft office is required. The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational skills
Salary Range: GH¢10,822 – 16,232 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)
Interested individuals should submit covering letter and curriculum vitae with referees to:
Program Management Assistant (PMI)
USAID/Ghana
P.O. Box 1630, Accra, or No. 24 Fourth Circular Rd., Accra
Or by Email: [email protected] (position must be clearly stated in the subject line of your email)
CLOSING DATE: 16th February, 2010
(Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted)

USAD/West Africa is looking for a highly motivated and qualified
Ghanaian for the position of Training Assistant. The position is located in the Regional Executive Office of USAID/West Africa. The incumbent serves as Training Coordinator for both the bilateral USAID Mission in Ghana and the regional West Africa Mission. In this capacity, he/she is responsible for the full range of in-service training activities for both USAID employees and for regional participants from other missions. The incumbent also serves as a key resource to all Mission staff on training related matters.
(Please contact [email protected] or http://www.usaid.gov/westafrica/employment/index.htm for a detailed job description)
Education & Prior Work Experience: University degree is required, course work in human resources management, education, training or other related social science preferred. Five years of progressively responsible experience managing training activities is required. Prior experience in event planning is highly desirable.
Skills and abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with the supervisors, subordinates colleagues and partners are required, as well as maturity, objectivity, resourcefulness, adaptability and sound professional judgment.
Salary Range: GH¢ 14,003 – 21,003 p.a. (depending on qualification and experience )
Interested individuals should submit cover letter and curriculum vitae with referees to:
Training Assistant
USAID/West Africa
P.O. Box 1630, Accra
Or by email: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 16th February, 2010
(Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted)

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is the lead agency for the U.S. Government providing economic development and humanitarian assistance to people around the world. By creating the
conditions to help countries move from poverty to prosperity, we serve both the American public and millions of people living in countries in development and transition.
USAID’s Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) is responsible for all of the Agency’s external affairs as well as employee communications. It serves as the central point of contact with the American people, Congress, the media, as well as the Agency’s key constituencies. LPA provides overall coordination for all aspects of legislative and public affairs matters for the Agency.
In addition, LPA directs the Agency’s communications strategy and policies; is responsible for positioning, messaging and branding; develops outreach and educational programs; leads the Agency’s online marketing strategy and manages the external website; and produces events and promotional products to generate support for USAID’s mission. Interns will be working on various projects related to the LPA mission (congressional, strategic communications, multimedia, publications, website, public liaison, public diplomacy, press; and special events and protocol). The internship is full-time with a minimum requirement of three days a week.
Qualifications: All candidates must be U.S. citizens (without dual nationality) currently enrolled and in good standing in a College or University. In addition, candidates should possess a general knowledge about U.S. government agencies and USAID policies, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and basic computer proficiency. LPA is a fast paced office and interns are expected to be flexible and efficient. Preference will be given to applicants focused on international relations, international affairs, political science, governance, development, public affairs, communications, graphic design, or other related fields. Internships are unpaid and housing assistance is not provided. Interns will require a secret security clearance. In order to obtain a security clearance, all candidates must pass a background check.
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Fall Deadline	July 15
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Project Director – Nigeria
Reference AED-PD
Employer Academy for Educational Development
Sector International Development and Foreign Assistance , Project and Program Management
Salary Negotiable
Benefits Excellent Benefits Package
Locations Nigeria – Abuja
Contract Type Full Time

Job Description

AED is seeking a Project Director for a proposed USAID malaria project that will
support the Nigeria National Malaria Strategic Plan and National Malaria Control Program (NMCP). The project will increase the quality, access, and uptake of specific malaria control interventions, including insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), and intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) to pregnant women.

The project will include the public health sector and the formal and informal private health sector. In addition to scale-up and delivery of interventions, the project will: strengthen the management capacity of the State Ministry of Health and Local Government Area health personnel to provide planning and oversight of malaria interventions; promote positive malaria-related behaviors through behavior change communication activities and community mobilization; and improve the ability of the focus states and NMCP to monitor and evaluate malaria interventions and use data effectively for decision-making.

Job Functions

The Project Director will set a broad vision for and provide direction to the project. The Project Director – to be based in Nigeria – is accountable to USAID; oversees all aspects of performance (technical, financial, and managerial); supervises core staff and coordinates all long- and short-term personnel; and serves as the project’s principal contact point for USAID and partner organizations.

Specific functions include:

* Manage overall project including responsibility for programmatic, financial, administrative, contractual, donor liaison, communication (project dissemination), and representation functions.
* Provide overall technical leadership in one or more core content areas (e.g., ITNs, ACTs, RDTs, IPTp, private sector approaches, capacity-building, BCC, or M&E) and supervise and provide technical support to designated technical and management teams.
* Establish and maintain close working relationships, partnerships, and coordination with the NMCP, State Ministry of Health, USAID-funded partners, and other stakeholders and partners, including non-USG donors.
* Build capacity among stakeholders (e.g., NMCP, State Ministry of Health, LGA leadership, private sector, NGOs) to manage and implement malaria control programs.
* Oversee development of annual workplans, budgets, reports, and other deliverables, ensuring all are on time and of high quality. Supervise performance monitoring and evaluation efforts.
* Troubleshoot to prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality control; ensure quality of all project activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate is a recognized leader in malaria with senior experience managing complex, multimillion dollar donor-funded (preferably USAID) projects and with experience working in Africa (preferably Nigeria). S/he will have proven expertise in ensuring institutional capacity development and skills transfer among public, private, and NGO partners. S/he will have strong management and problem-solving skills, demonstrated experience in navigating complex political and policy issues, and the ability to work with government agencies, particularly USAID, and with multiple stakeholders and decision-makers. A Master’s degree is required in public health, development, social sciences, or a related field; and 15 years of relevant experience, including a minimum five years of experience working in Africa, preferably in Anglophone West Africa. Long-term work experience in Nigeria is highly desirable.

Qualified applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by November 15, 2009.

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