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US Embassy | Lusaka
Innovating the future of tech solutions in Zambia.
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.
Occasional travel when necessary
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
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.
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.
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.
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 .
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
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)
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.
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