Job Opportunity :Health Security Agenda Specialist – USAID

JOB : Global Health Security Agenda Specialist – Solicitation Number 72062424R10008

The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Global Health Security Agenda Specialist – Solicitation Number 72062424R10008 the closing date for this position is January 30, 2024.

 

Note:  all “NOT ordinarily resident” applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

This position is located in Yaoundé, Cameroon.  USAID/Cameroon is a limited presence mission, supervised by the USAID/West Africa regional office in Accra, Ghana. The organigram currently includes 30 permanent staff across four units (Executive Office, Health Office, Humanitarian Assistance Office, and Peace and Governance Office). Under the supervision of the Global Health Advisor, the Global Health Security Agenda Specialist will provide technical expertise to the Mission and USAID/Washington to manage and coordinate activities associated with the USAID/Global Health Security and Development (GHSD) portfolio as it relates to human and animal health and the environment.  The principal role of the Global Health Security Agenda Specialist will be to liaise with the Agency’s GHSD Unit in Washington, DC. S/he will ensure that the Mission’s planning and response to GHSA and USAID emergency pandemic threats program -2 (EPT-2) is carried out in accordance with Agency and State Department directives

 

 

Education & Prior Work Experience:

1. Education: Master’s degree in Public Health or Epidemiology.
2. Prior Work Experience: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional-level experience in providing technical assistance to epidemiologic surveillance projects and development assistance is The Specialist must have experience in program-related work, which has included analyzing problems, working with teams to develop solutions, writing analytic reports, and using empirical data to improve the effectiveness of the work product. Experience in Cameroon or the West Africa region and with donors, NGOs, international organizations, or Embassies is highly required.
3. Language Proficiency: Level IV (Fluency) writing and speaking in English and Level III of French is required. Language proficiency may be tested

 

MARKET VALUE: 27,160,754 CFA – 45,056,310 CFA equivalent to FSN-11

In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/Cameroon. Final compensation will be negotiated within the market value.

 

Note: The US Mission does not accept faxed or paper applications for open positions. All interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements, must submit applications via email to ydepersonnel@usaid.gov. All applicants must cite the position title and solicitation number within the subject line, and attach a current resume, relevant certificates, and a two-page supplementary document addressing the evaluation factors. Attachments must include a signed Form AID 309-2 offeror information for PSC available at https://www.google.com/search?q=usaid+aid+309-2 and must be in a format compatible with Microsoft word 2003/2010 or pdf.

This position is open to Cooperative Country Nationals (an individual who is a Cameroonian citizen – or a non-Cameroonian citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in Cameroon. All applicants must provide proof of eligible citizenship in their application. Non-Cameroonian citizens must attach copies of their permanent residency permit to their application to be eligible for consideration. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Yaoundé-Cameroon. If transportation to Yaoundé is required, it will be the employee’s responsibility. Failure to provide the stated requirements will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

 

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This publication provides synopsis of solicitation. Download the full solicitation here (PDF-2MB) for all position requirements, position elements and position description

 

 

Closing Date: January 30, 2024

USAID/WA anticipates awarding one Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement

 

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