Civil Society Engagement Manager at US Embassy

Job Description

About

Announcement Number:: LUSAKA-2024-027
Hiring Agency:: Embassy Lusaka
Position Title:: Civil Society Engagement Manager (All Interested Applicants/All Sources)
Open Period:: 04/19/2024 – 05/03/2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:: GMT+2
Series/Grade:: LE – 0540 9
Salary:: ZMW ZK335,476.78 /Per Year
Work Schedule:: Full-time –
Promotion Potential:: LE-9

Duty Location(s):: 1 Vacancy in

Lusaka, ZA
Telework Eligible:: No
For More Info:: HR Section
000-000-0000
[email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is 5. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

• Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

- Full Time (40hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (Six weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Occasional travel when necessary

Duties

Incumbent is responsible for coordination on behalf of the PEFPAR Coordination Office (PCO) located at the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia. Works under the supervision of the Deputy Coordinator, as civil society is a key stakeholder within the external engagement portfolio. Incumbent will represent PCO with both internal and external partners to ensure that Zambians are cognizant of United States Government (USG) investments in HIV/AIDS and facilitate their participation in the planning and implementation of PEPFAR resources in Zambia. This position also serves as the activity manager for PEPFAR’s Small Grants Program

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three years experience in grants management and development-related activities, including experience in budgeting and accounting is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

A general knowledge of the host country public health environment.

Education Requirements:

A university degree in Communications, Business Administration, Public Health, Public Relations, International Development or local equivalent is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Fluent English; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have good project management skills. Excellent computer skills that include internet searches are required. Must be able to use programs such as MS Word, Excel. Must have good numerical skills to manipulate large numbers. Must have good keyboarding skills that include both moderate speed and accuracy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, tact and cultural sensitivity in dealing with the public are required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lusaka, Zambia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link .

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a [enter clearance level here] clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
• Degree (not transcript)

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lusaka, Zambia.