QED Group, LLC PEPFAR Senior Advisor Job Vacancy in Botswana

The goal of the PEPFAR Senior Advisor is to provide operational support for PEPFAR Botswana. The PEPFAR Senior Advisor will be responsible for establishing the processes for interagency collaboration, e.g. set-up working groups, design interagency planning processes, etc as well as facilitating interagency meetings for information sharing, and coordinate interagency program implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Establish processes for interagency collaboration, e.g. set-up working groups, design interagency planning processes, etc.
• Facilitate interagency meetings for information sharing, and coordinate interagency program implementation
• Serve as a single-point-of-contact for Office of Global AIDS Coordinator, other agency headquarters, and Government of Botswana for communications relevant to the entire in-country PEPFAR team.
• Support public diplomacy efforts led by the Embassy’s Public Affairs Office.
• Represent the in-country PEPFAR team at various Botswana HIV/AIDS stakeholders forums.
• Facilitate the development of interagency strategies, budgets and reports.
• Report to the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission on the status of the PEPFAR program.
• Ensure that OGAC guidance is being met for program planning and reporting.
• Coordinate interagency in put in the Annual and Semi-Annual Report to OGAC.
• Manage the PEPFAR budget database including tracking partner activity level budgets.
• Manage COP submission process, ensuring that OGAC guidance is followed.
• Manage interagency communications through weekly email updates to the team on technical and program management information.
• Manage PEPFAR teams and work groups, contractors, TDY staff and other office support assisting the interagency team.
• Support out-of-town visitors by planning and arranging meetings, site visits and other logistics.

Key Qualifications:
• 5 years experience working in developing countries, preferably in Africa.
• 5 years experience in project management.
• 2 years experience facilitating group dynamics.
• 2 years experience in public health or development.
• Demonstrated Familiarity and Experience working with PEPFAR and USG agencies preferred.
• Level IV English proficiency required. Willingness and ability to effectively communicate in English (Speaking, Writing, and Reading) on a daily basis with various groups.

Application Process:
Please submit an updated resume and cover letter by following this link.
http://qed.devhire.devex.com/jobs/324842

Follow the application instructions. Applications submitted by other means will not be considered. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

The QED Group, LLC is a growing international development consulting and management firm with practice areas in economic growth, democracy and governance, health, and knowledge management with experience in over 70 countries around the world.

The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/D

Application Deadline: 17 February 2012