Vacancies for USAID Nutrition Advisors (Washington, DC) under the Fellows Program
Sabrina Ionata de Oliveira
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Sabrina
From: Cogill, Bruce (GH/HIDN/NUT)
[mailto:bco...@usaid.gov]
Sent: 22 October 2010 14:00
To: Cogill, Bruce (GH/HIDN/NUT)
Subject: Reminder only 9 days to apply for Vacancies for USAID Nutrition
Advisors (Washington, DC) under the Fellows Program
Dear Colleagues:
Still time to apply and share. Applications close October 31,
2010.
Vacancy
announcements for two (2) Nutrition Advisor openings for USAID's Nutrition
Division have just gone out from the Global Health Fellows
program to work on technical and programmatic aspects of food and
nutrition programs with the Nutrition Division in Washington, DC. Please
encourage people to apply and share with those who may be interested.
1. Open to US Citizens and Permanent Residents (successful applicants will need to get security clearance)
2. Two levels, one with at least 1 year experience and the other with at least 5 years experience
3. Applications need to be made on line to: https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/
4. Applications must be completed by October 31, 2010
Please share and encourage people to apply who want a quickly growing and exciting environment to work in. These two year fellowship positions are extendable and are recruited by the dedicated team at the Public Health Institute and placed at USAID. The Fellows programs is an essential part of USAID operations and affords a unique opportunity to be part of nutrition policy and programming. This moment,afforded by the Global Health Initiative, Feed the Future and the Scaling Up Nutrition Framework and Roadmap, make this time special. The Fellows, as part of the Nutrition Team, make this a great opportunity.
The descriptions of the positions are below and attached in Word and can be found at the links below:
Nutrition Advisor Level I
Nutrition Advisor Level II
Bruce Cogill, Ph.D.
Chief, Nutrition Division
Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition
Bureau for Global Health
U.S. Agency for International Development
Tel: (202) 712 0282
Email: bco...@usaid.gov
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Global Health
Fellows Program
Technical Advisor II: Nutrition Advisor
Nutrition Division, Office
of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, US
Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
Assignment: Two year
fellowship
GHFP-10-172
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP)
is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public
Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health,
Management Systems International and the Tulane University School of Public
Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for
International Development (USAID).
The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health
and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health
professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the
recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health
professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and
mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented
communities; and professional and organizational development activities to
bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role
in global health.
INTRODUCTION
The Nutrition Division within the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and
Nutrition in the Bureau for Global Health provides global technical leadership
and field support to improve nutrition and food security in USAID assisted
countries. The Division works with various USAID operating units and their
partners implementing food security and nutrition programs, including Title II
cooperating sponsors/private voluntary organizations (PVOs), President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief partners, Child Survival and Health Grant
Program partners, and host country institutions.
The Division is also contributing to the planning and implementation of two
initiatives – Feed the Future (FTF), the US global hunger and food security
initiative, and the Global Health Initiative (GHI). Nutrition is the lynchpin
between FTF and GHI and improving nutrition will be fundamental for achieving
the ambitious targets of both initiatives. Complementary strategies and smart
integration are also required to achieve Millennium Development Goals 1
(eradicate extreme hunger and poverty), 4 (reduce child mortality), and 5
(improve maternal health). To these ends, the Division supports USAID Missions
to design and implement integrated nutrition programs, which are tailored to
the country specific determinants of undernutrition and reflect a country-led
process and plan.
The Nutrition Advisor serves as a member of the Nutrition Division, providing
broad expertise in nutrition and related issues and supporting USAID’s
nutrition programs in achieving the overall operational objectives of USAID.
Under the direction of the Nutrition Division Chief, the Nutrition Advisor
provides assistance on nutrition programs, including country nutrition
programming strategies, program data analyses and preparation of reports for
Congress and US Government (USG) leadership on nutrition program
implementation.
ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Nutrition Advisor will:
- Provide technical assistance for the design, implementation, and monitoring of multisectoral nutrition programs
- Provide project management support to selected GH/HIDN core-funded projects, including technical review and strategic input on work plans and reports as well as analysis and dissemination of project results.
- Contribute to USAID’s strategic planning for activities related to nutrition and food security
- Collect and compile examples of evidence-based and innovative programming approaches to document and share with colleagues and missions
- Lend technical expertise to the production of key strategic documentation, presentations and dissemination activities with both USG and PVO partners for nutrition activities in the context of the Feed the Future and the Global Health Initiative
- Contribute to the Nutrition Division’s strategic approach to programming related to nutrition, health, infectious diseases and food security
- Coordinate data collection and analysis from USAID programs and other global sources to monitor and track progress on key nutrition outcomes to inform reports for Congress and USG leadership
- Apply public health expertise to assist with the development and review of technical documents and guidelines
- Monitor and analyze trends and issues and apply this analysis to USAID nutrition programs
- Plan, participate, facilitate and presenting at international, domestic and local meetings, workshops and conferences
Other tasks or
responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming
need and/or (b) the Technical Advisor’s own interests.
REQUIRED SKILLS,
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in human nutrition, public health or related discipline
- Minimum five to twelve years’ progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing, and managing nutrition, food security, or related health programs in developing countries, with at least two years’ experience in an international or resource poor setting
- Proficient analytical skills that demonstrate an understanding of the current concepts, priorities, and issues in program data collection and evaluation
- Understanding of USG budgeting and procurement policies and procedures preferred
- Experience working with USAID/Washington and USAID Missions, host country governments, cooperating agencies, and/or international PVOs preferred
- Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment
- Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
- High degree of maturity and demonstrated ability to work well with diverse teams
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Fluency in a foreign language preferred
- US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required
Previous
applicants will be considered and need not reapply.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The
Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including
professional development programs http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2010_Benefits_for_GHFP_Fellows.pdf
TO APPLY
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP’s online
recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you
to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover
letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity
with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your
career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm
Eastern Time October 31, 2010.