Advocacy and Communications Coordinator – CFPA

The Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA) is inviting suitably qualified persons to apply for the following vacancy:

• Advocacy and Communications Coordinator

The terms of reference are below.

Please submit a cover letter with curriculum vitae, and two (2) references to ceo.cfpa@gmail.com.  The deadline for submission of applications is 10 February 2022.

CRN+ Employment Opportunities – Finance Officer and Project Officer

The Caribbean Regional Network Of People Living With HIV (CRN+) invites suitably qualified persons to apply for the following vacancies:

  • Finance Officer
  • Project Officer

Click below for full job descriptions and additional details.

Applications can be emailed to info@crnplus.com and jshepherd@crnplus.com with the subject “Project Officer” or “Finance Officer” and addressed to Project Coordinator – CRN+.

The deadline for submission is 21 January 2022 at 5:00 PM EST.

Health Specialist/Technical Officer – LHSS Jamaica

Job Description

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Health Specialist/Technical Officer for the Local Health System Sustainability Project (LHSS) activity in Jamaica. The activity works with the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) and private health sector stakeholders to support private-public partnerships to reduce strain on the public sector and strengthen the country’s COVID-19 response. The two main objectives of the activity are to engage the private health sector to 1) accelerate widespread and equitable access to and delivery of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, and 2) reduce morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 and mitigate transmission by providing clinical and laboratory support services for the national COVID-19 response. The activity will strengthen the capacity of local private sector, academic and civil society organizations, and networks of private providers to partner with the MOHW to achieve these objectives. This includes supporting the MOHW to manage and implement a strategy to deploy COVID-19 vaccines through private sector providers; designing and implementing a private sector communication strategy to address vaccine hesitancy, and building the capacity of private sector actors to provide COVID-19 surge support and strengthen COVID-19 case management capabilities.

The LHSS Jamaica activity is a 12-month program, September 2021 – August 2022. This position will be full time and based in Kingston. The Health Specialist will be supported by US-based technical, operations, and finance teams, and a Kingston-based Finance and Grants Manager. The Health Specialist will report to the LHSS Jamaica Sr. Health Sector Advisor, based in Kingston.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The Health Specialist/Technical Officer will have the following specific duties and responsibilities:

  • Support the LHSS Jamaica Sr. Health Sector Advisor to develop technical strategies for implementing project activities and achieving project objectives.
  • Assist the LHSS Jamaica Sr. Health Sector Advisor in monitoring activity progress against objective goals stipulated in the work plan and ensure successful completion within the timeline.
  • Support completion of deliverables and ensure high quality of product delivery in accordance with LHSS and client standards.
  • Provide literature review, rapid assessment, data analysis and other technical contributions to activity and intervention leads.
  • Represent LHSS in meetings with USAID, government counterparts, grantees, and local partners, as required by the Sr. Health Sector Advisor.
  • Support routine data collection, monitoring, and reporting for project activities.
  • Prepare communications highlighting technical contributions of the project.
  • Perform other activities as assigned by LHSS Jamaica Sr. Health Sector Advisor.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of public and private healthcare systems in Jamaica and Jamaica’s COVID-19 vaccine deployment preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in public-private partnerships, health communications, capacity development or a related topic.
  • Previous experience coordinating health projects and/or international donor-funded projects required.
  • Previous experience working closely or collaborating with the Jamaican Ministry of Health and Wellness and USAID desirable.
  • Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Jamaican nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree + Nine years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Seven years of relevant experience, or PhD + Four years of relevant experience

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

Apply here: https://egpy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/100930/?utm_medium=jobshare

Senior Health Sector Advisor – Abt Associates

Job Description

Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Sr. Health Sector Advisor for the Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS) project’s activity in Jamaica. The activity will focus on identifying and implementing strategies to increase private sector engagement in Jamaica’s COVID-19 response. The two main objectives of the activity are: 1) accelerate widespread and equitable access to and delivery of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines; and 2) reduce morbidity and mortality from COVID-19, mitigate transmission, and strengthen health systems, including to prevent, detect, and respond to pandemic threats. LHSS will work in close coordination with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) and local private sector stakeholders to effectively coordinate, manage, and expand the role of the private sector to achieve these objectives. This includes supporting the MOHW to manage and implement a strategy to deploy COVID-19 vaccines through private sector providers; designing and implementing a private sector communication strategy to address vaccine hesitancy, and building the capacity of private sector actors to provide COVID-19 surge support and strengthen COVID-19 case management capabilities.

The LHSS Jamaica activity will be a 12-month program, starting in September 2021. This position will be full time and based in Kingston. Within the LHSS project, the Sr. Health Sector Advisor will supervise a Kingston-based Technical Officer and Finance and Grants Manager. The Sr. Health Sector Advisor will report to the LHSS Jamaica Country Manager, based in the USA.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The Sr. Health Sector Advisor will have the following specific duties and responsibilities:

  • Direct overall management and implementation of the LHSS Jamaica activity.
  • Serve as the project’s primary point of contact and key liaison with USAID, government counterparts including the MOHW, grantees, and local partners and successfully manage project relationships with each stakeholder to ensure an effective, coordinated COVID-19 response.
  • Provide strategic and technical leadership to produce successful project results within workplan timeline and in alignment with GOJ priorities.
  • Work in close coordination with the MOHW to develop, roll out, and monitor a private sector vaccine administration grant program.
  • Identify and implement strategies that build the capacity of private sector providers to support the COVID-19 response, including case management, vaccine administration, surge support, and managing the GOJ’s private sector vaccine initiative.
  • Ensure achievements of work plan targets, lead progress monitoring and using adaptive management techniques as appropriate.
  • Contribute to the implementation of the activity’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan.
  • Design tools for and carry out data collection and reporting for project activities and assessments, including conducting data analysis and disseminating results to internal and external audiences as required.
  • Oversee high-quality technical deliverables, budget management, and compliance.
  • Supervise local experts and provide technical assistance and advice on implementation strategies to project staff, grantees, and consultants.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Jamaican health system, including the private health sector.
  • Previous successful experience implementing complex private-sector health activities is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with organizational and provider capacity building and public-private partnerships is highly desirable.
  • Previous successful experience leading and managing USAID-funded projects is highly desirable, projects with grants components strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems for project learning and results reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience synthesizing project data across knowledge areas and translating project monitoring data/evidence to knowledge and learning products or actions.
  • Strong working relationships with key officials in the MOHW is highly desired.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to lead high-level meetings and forums.
  • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills, and ability to produce high-quality work in a timely manner.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Jamaican nationals are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree + Twelve years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Ten years of relevant experience, or PhD+ Eight years of relevant experience

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

Apply here: https://egpy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/100799/?utm_medium=jobshare

Finance and Operations Manager, Data.FI Jamaica

The Finance and Operations Manager is a full-time position to support the local activities and oversee the Jamaica Data.FI project finances and operations. This position is responsible for managing and directing the finance, accounting and financial administration, and reporting of the project, including budget administration, accounting, banking and cash management and financial reporting.

The position reports to the Country Director (CD) on a day-to-day basis with specific financial reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration at Palladium’s US office in Washington, DC.

Country Director, Jamaica, Data.FI

Palladium is currently seeking a Country Director, Jamaica to support implementation of the Translating Data for Implementation (Data.FI) award. Data.FI is a five-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).  Data.FI partners with PEPFAR programs to accelerate and sustain access to high-quality data to expedite HIV and COVID-19 epidemic control and maintenance. Data.FI supports host country governments to enhance existing health information systems (HIS) and conduct in-depth analysis of epidemiologic and program data to inform management responses to gaps in programming and sustain impact by supporting local partner transition.

In Jamaica, Data.FI will lead a team of technical advisors with expertise in digital health and data analytics to support the government through USAID to better monitor and mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic. The Country Director for Data.FI, Jamaica will provide leadership to and be responsible for the successful management of the Data.FI program in Jamaica, including building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and submission of all technical products to the highest standard of quality, financial management and compliance.

This position is based in Kingston, Jamaica. The initial position term is 12 months, with an extension dependent on continued project funding.

Expressions of Interest – Board Leadership Nomination Committee for the Global Fund

The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Delegation to the Global Fund is seeking nominations from interested candidates in the Caribbean Region to support the Board Leadership Nomination Committee for the Global Fund with the selection of the next Chair and Vice-Chair of the Global Fund Board.

Interested candidates should write to the Caribbean Communications Focal Point (CFP) expressing interest to serve on the committee.

All Expressions of Interest must be accompanied by:

1. An updated Curriculum Vitae
2. A brief biography 
3. A letter of motivation confirming willingness and availability to serve

Expressions of Interest should be submitted via email to the Communications Focal Point (LAC), Dr Rosmond Adams, via rosmond.adams@caricom.org no later than noon on Friday 25 June 2021.

The LAC Delegation will consider the submissions and make final nominations to the Global Fund.

Only nominated candidates will be contacted.

The Terms of Reference of the Board Leadership Nomination Committee is below for guidance.

Solicitations for Consultant Services – Guyana

To apply, applicants must meet the following requirements. Applicants that do not meet these requirements but are interested in employment opportunities, please apply to the general employment career center and application by clicking here. Mandatory Requirement: Applicants must review the Consultant Terms and Conditions and then complete and attach an FHI 360 Biographical Data Form to their application for each opportunity of interest.

  1. Consultants are individuals who are not FHI 360 employees, engaged on an “as needed basis” to perform specific tasks within a specified duration.
  2. Consultants must be able to sign an agreement.
  3. Consultants are responsible for his/her working environment.
  4. Consultants must have specialized skill & knowledge.

Since solicitations are often modified to provide further information or extend solicitation closure dates, suppliers are encouraged to request solicitation notices, by clicking on “Sign up for Solicitations”.


Requests for Consultant Solicitations


Guyana HIV Key Populations Program Management Consultant
RFP No.: FY21-102533-1111_Consultant_02

Issue date: 8 Apr, 2021
Closing date: 24 Apr, 2021

Solicitation file(s):
FY21-102533-1111Program Management Consultant_Guyana_April 2021.docx (247 KB)


Guyana HIV Key Populations Finance Consultant
RFP No.: FY21-102433-2222_Consultant_02

Issue date: 8 Apr, 2021
Closing date: 24 Apr, 2021

Solicitation file(s):
FY21-102433-2222_Finance Consultant_Guyana_April 2021_.docx (247 KB)


Writer/Editor – Asia-Pacific Regional Office
RFP No.: APRO_022021_Consultant_01

Issue date: 8 Apr, 2021
Closing date: 12 May, 2021

Solicitation file(s):
RFP_Writer-Editor_APRO_2021 (190 KB)
purchasing-FHI-360-biodata-form.docx (46 KB)


EpiC El Salvador Vaccine Consultant
RFP No.: 4145_Consultant_02

Issue date: 14 Apr, 2021
Closing date: 3 May, 2021

Solicitation file(s):
FY21-102533-4145RFP El Salvador Vaccine.docx (246 KB)

Project Management Specialist (Strategic Information/Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning) – FSN-11

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

  1. SOLICITATION NO.: V011 -2021         
  1. ISSUANCE DATE:   March 8, 2021
  1. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: March 26, 2021 by 4:00 p.m.
  1. POSITION TITLE:  Project Management Specialist (Strategic Information/Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning) – FSN-11

MARKET VALUE:     JMD$ 5,930,057 – JMD$ 8,895,077 equivalent to FSN – 11, in accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

  1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:  Contract of 3 years, renewable pending approval and need for the position and the availability of funds.
  1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:  Kingston/Jamaica
  1. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED:  Non-sensitive, Local Security Certification or Public Trust
  1. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement of Purpose of the Contract
USAID/Jamaica is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Project Management Specialist (Strategic Information/Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning). The USAID Project Management Specialist (SI/MEL) is located in the Office of Environment and Health (OEH) and plays a lead role in the development of effective PEPFAR strategic information and monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems in support of the full range of Contracting/Agreement Officer’s Representative (C/AOR) managing Mission PEPFAR programs/projects/activities.

The Senior Specialist applies evaluation research to the monitoring of program/project/activity implementation in order to document results, and to translate SI and MEL and other data into meaningful policy and program improvements. The Senior Specialist serves as a subject matter expert and key contributor to strengthening the capacity of information systems, providing senior-level technical guidance to OEH leaders, the broader USAID Mission, implementing partners (IPs) involved in PEPFAR program monitoring and evaluation, and within the host government. The Senior Specialist serves as a C/AOR or Activity Manager, responsible for providing technical and programmatic guidance to assigned activities.

The role of the position includes building internal USAID systems for data management and engaging with partners to influence programming based on data analysis.

  1. Statement of Duties to be Performed

Interested persons are encouraged to view the full copy of the PD, which may be accessed from: before applying.

  1. Supervisory Relationship

The US Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning [SI/MEL]) works under the very general supervision of the Health Team Lead, and the closer but general supervision of the Office of Environment & Health Director. The supervisor makes assignments in terms of overall objectives and resources available.  Completed work is reviewed in terms of achievement of program/project/activity goals, effectiveness in meeting host-country and USAID objectives, and integration with other initiatives in the Office and Mission portfolio.  Some technical direction may come from other professionals in the Office; in general, however, the Senior Specialist will be expected to exercise considerable autonomy and best judgment in discharging the duties of the assignment.

  1. Supervisory Controls: Continuing supervision of other Division and Office staff is not anticipated. The Senior Specialist may be assigned as a group/Team Leader but will not serve as a full supervisor.  The Senior Specialist is expected to serve as mentor to C/AORs, Assistant-level staff, and others in SI and MEL systems and processes, and to provide other work guidance as assigned.
  1. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: (Who May Apply)

All interested candidates (Non-Jamaican applicants much possess legal residence within the country and a work permit).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

  1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

POINT OF CONTACT: Knetia Landells-Wiggan

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

  1. Education: Completion of a US-style University Master’s Degree in a field related to social science, statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, epidemiology, health informatics, public health, infectious disease, zoonotic disease, biology or other quantitative discipline, or the local equivalent, is required.
  1. Experience: Five years of progressively responsible job-related professional-level experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) and other surveillance systems, evaluation of program/project/activity implementation, in direct program/project/activity management, or in a closely related activity is required.  At least two years of this experience in a development-oriented workplace, or a related field, for USAID, other donor agencies, host-country organizations, or private-sector institutions, and which included project design, performance monitoring, and/or the analysis and interpretation of large amounts of data, is required.
  1. Post Entry Training:  Familiarization training in USAID- and PEPFAR-specific procedures, regulations, and methods, and orientation to working from a donor-Agency perspective, will be provided. Successful completion of formal C/AOR training is necessary for proper job performance and will be provided.  Training to maintain professional capability in the field, and other courses offered for professional USAID staff, as appropriate; and, courses, seminars, conferences, and other activities in fields related to the function and needed to maintain and update professional qualifications may be provided as they become available, subject to availability of funds.
  1. Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent proficiency) in English, and in the appropriate host-country business language, both written and spoken, is required.  Language competence may be tested.
  1. Job Knowledge:  The Senior Specialist must have in depth, professional-level knowledge of development approaches and methods for performance analysis, data visualization, and program design, monitoring and evaluation.  The Senior Specialist must have excellent knowledge of MEL systems, public health programming, and international donor operations in the sector.  The Senior Specialist must have knowledge and understanding of the economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics of the host country; development problems in the health sector in the host country and the region; an understanding of the resources, resource constraints, and overall development prospects and priorities of the host country and the region.  The Senior Specialist must have working knowledge of USG legislation, policy, and practice relating to monitoring, evaluation, and learning, and of USAID programming policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation, and of the objectives, methodology, and status of assigned activities.
  1. Skills and Abilities: The Senior Specialist must have the ability to plan, organize and execute complex SI/MEL activities, including the ability to provide technical leadership and apply this ability to programming in the host country and the region. The Senior Specialist must have the ability to issue precise and accurate factual reports using rigorous analytical and interpretive skills. Excellent communication skills both writing and speaking, especially in being able to communicate technical subjects to individuals with nontechnical background. This role requires the ability to respond professionally and adjust in fluid situations in order to meet deadlines in the face of competing priorities and time pressures. Excellent computer and software skills including ability in excel, SPSS, STATA, R and/or other analytical databases.
  1. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

Applicants will be evaluated based on stated requirements.  The selection process will be done in two stages (1) a Proficiency Test and (2) an interview.

  1. PRESENTING AN OFFER
  1. Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form

Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174)

Required Documents:  Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
•     Current Resume
•     Qualification(s)
•     Three (3) references

  1. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I, item 11.
  1. To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission.
  1. Via E-mail:  Application forms may be emailed in PDF form to jmjobs@usaid.gov using the subject “Application V011-2021: <Your Name>”.

V. AnchorBENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:

  1. BENEFITS:

Benefits are paid to Locally Employed Staff as outlined in the Local Compensation Plan

  1. ALLOWANCES (as applicable):

Allowances are paid to Locally Employed Staff as outlined in the Local Compensation Plan.

  1. TAXES

Employees are responsible to make payments for all relevant taxes.

  1. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs

USAID regulations and policies governing CCN/TCN PSC awards are available at these sources:

  1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf
  1. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms
  1. Ethical Conduct.  By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635.  See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The US Mission in Jamaica 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.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. 

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.