ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 45-2011
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Project Coordinator - Behavior Change Communication (BCC), FSN-09; FP-05
OPENING DATE: July 8, 2011
CLOSING DATE: July 22, 2011
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-05 (Starting salary to be determined by Washington)
Ordinarily Resident: USD 6,671.00 p.a. (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade: FSN – 09)
NOTE: For ordinarily resident employees, salary will be paid in local currency using the established exchange rate.
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Mission Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of Project Coordinator- BCC in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent serves as a lead program operations coordinator in the branch with primary responsibility for providing technical advice and assistance to the technical officers and branch heads to ensure efficient, effective, and systematic management of branch work flow; oversees program performance by interacting with partners on technical matters; make site visits collect information and communicate to technical officers; identifies program issues and gaps to be resolved; provides solution on the ground or report to technical officer and advises and assists the technical officers and branch chief with the planning, implementing, evaluating, coordinating and maintaining of branch operations for the provision of effective public health program services.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact (251-11-130-63-83)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Supporting documentations (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, driving license, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above should also be submitted.
1. Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Sociology, or Psychology is required.
2. Required Prior Experience: Minimum of five years experience in HIV/AIDS or other health related project/program management is required.
3. Language Requirement: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading English and Amharic is required. (English language proficiency will be tested)
4. Other Skills: Incumbent must possess a sound knowledge of the host country health system, economic, social, cultural and political context; ability to be tactful and being effective in dealings related to program/project implementation with CDC/E partners, and various officials of governmental and non governmental organizations; and ability to demonstrate advanced skills in using Microsoft Office Suite applications are required.
5. Interpersonal Skill Requirements: Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and other embassy personnel are required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate 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. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. 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.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); and
2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE; plus
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment; essays, certificates, awards; driving license; and copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
H. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
I. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
J. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
K. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
L. Days available to work
M. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
N. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
O. Education
P. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
Q. Language Skills
R. Work Experience
S. Reference
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
U.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 251-11-130-60-00, Ext. 6383
E-Mail: HROaddisababa@state.gov
FAX: 251-11-124-24-03
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