Deputy Coordinator: President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

Job Description

Job Background

The PEPFAR Deputy Country Coordinator, reporting to the PEPFAR Country Coordinator

(PCC) in Ethiopia, will support the full mandate of the PEPFAR Ethiopia Coordination Office (PECO). The Deputy Country Coordinator will work closely with the PCC to ensure full communications between and among the various USG agencies involved in the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Ethiopia as well as communicating with the

Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC), particularly the Ethiopia Country Lead. The Deputy Coordinator manages critical and time-sensitive communications and work products between and among the various US Government (USG) agencies involved in the PEPFAR Ethiopia Program. The Deputy Coordinator liaises routinely with OGAC. In the absence of the Country Coordinator, the Deputy Coordinator serves as the Acting Country Coordinator.

Statement of Duties to be Performed:

The Deputy PEPFAR Coordinator:

• Works under the direction of the PEPFAR Country Coordinator (PCC), to provide dayto-day coordination in implementing the USG PEPFAR strategy. Supports the PCC as the focal point for all USG matters related to HIV and AIDS.
• Participates in PEPFAR Ethiopia policy and technical discussions and strategic planning and negotiations with the GOE, cooperating partners and the USG interagency team to implement PEPFAR investment priorities.
• Applies knowledge and expertise in HIV and AIDS, primary health care and health

policy to situate effective HIV/AIDS strategies and programs within the broader health sector agenda.

• In conjunction with the Coordinator, support the development of the annual Country Operational Plan (COP). Ensure appropriate documentation of performance results, including quarterly reviews, semi-Annual and Annual Performance Reports (S/APR and APR).
• Interfaces within the USG agencies to ensure the full and effective implementation of all PEPFAR programs and initiatives. Works with OGAC to ensure the full implementation of all PEPFAR policies and directives from Washington; and the timely submission of all PEPFAR documents such as COP, APR, and all other required documents.
• Works closely with the Global Fund (Secretariat, Country Coordinating Mechanism, and technical oversight committees), to ensure synergy between PEPFAR and Global Fund supported programs.

SPECIFIC TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:

HIV/AIDS Coordination and Planning with the Ethiopia Interagency Collaborative Team

• Manages all logistical and practical support for scheduled and ad hoc meetings of the PEPFAR Collaborative Team and Interagency Technical Teams, as well as meetings with stakeholders and implementing partners
• Develops and manages compliance with annual calendars and work plans for production of the Country Operational Plan
• Serves as co-convener (with the PEPFAR Country Coordinator) of regular meetings of PEPFAR agency liaisons from USAID, CDC, Peace Corps, Department of Defense and Refugee Program for optimal coordination of programs

• Works closely with the Strategic Technical Advisor to provide technical support for Strategic Information activities (SI) and other USG Technical Working Groups (TWGs) for HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment mitigation, particularly as the work relates to the production of the various target and financial performance reports
• Participates in National and USG Technical Working Groups (TWGs) as relevant
• Participates in inter-agency sites visits as relevant

• Participates in meetings with the OGAC review team for Ethiopia
• Serves as secondary point of contact for ad hoc queries from OGAC regarding status of overall planning and reporting for PEPFAR in Ethiopia
• With the Country Coordinator, manages iterative participation in headquarters interagency reviews of the annual Ethiopia Country Operational Plans, , semi-annual and annual performance reporting, and other PEPFAR wide review processes

• Leads Expenditure Analysis process and COP budget preparation
• With the Country Coordinator, tracks expenditures and pipelines, reprogramming, and FACTS INFO data against annual operating budgets
• Liaises with OGAC budget and appropriations staff and in-country participating agencies to ensure rapid and effective availability and use of funds
• Provides technical and leadership support with special projects as requested

Supervisory Relationship:

The Deputy PEPFAR Coordinator does not have a supervisory role. Although the incumbent will be a senior member of a very dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, he/she must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent is accountable for the effective performance of the PEPFAR Country Coordination Office and the ability for team members to work together to prioritize actions for effective implementation.

Supervisory Controls:

The Deputy Coordinator directly reports to the PEPFAR Country Coordinator. General direction and supervision provided by the PEPFAR Country Coordinator.

Qualifications

Applications will be initially screened by the Human Resources Office to determine whether applicants have met the advertised minimum qualifications. A list of qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring office for further consideration and screening.

EDUCATION: MPH, MSH, or PhD in health, public health, epidemiology, sociology or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum five years’ experience in public health/development programs in developing countries with demonstrated broad technical knowledge and experience in (a) program analysis and planning, (b) planning and management of programs in developing countries. At least two of the five years of experience must be in HIV/AIDS. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders; across entities that may not share the same perspective; and negotiate an agreed way forward in the context of differing points of view. Experience and/or knowledge of the Global Fund is desired.

Deadline: September 30, 2020