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USAID Population/Health/Nutrition Officer

Location:	Afghanistan
Job Type:	Contract
Posted:	9th Jun 2011
Closing Date:	8th Jul 2011
Posted By:	Management Systems International (MSI)
Details:
USAID Population/Health/Nutrition Officer During the last year, USAID has undertaken a nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort. USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, for positions in the capital cities as well as throughout the regions. This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID’s mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan and Pakistan to more stable and productive states, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan and Pakistani citizens’ needs. These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are unaccompanied and require US Citizenship. Position Summary: The Population/ Health/ Nutrition Officer provides assistance to various field offices and its health, nutrition, family planning, water and sanitation, environmental health, and nutrition activities. In particular provides technical advice and support to the management of the Health Transformation program. Contracts are one year to start, renewable up to five years. Salary: $65,413.00-118,552.00 USD/year. Grade and Series: FS-0301-02/03. Responsibilities: •Identifies and delivers solutions to management and technical problems and issues that arise during program design and implementation. •Interacts with representatives of the Afghanistan Government at the national and provincial levels, donors, NGOs, and the community at large as appropriate, to help address health policy issues. •Tracks and reports on the results of USAID health programs, including the indicators included in the Mission’s performance monitoring plan. Supports activities within the population/health/nutrition sector by reviewing and analyzing data; developing strategies, analytical models, and methodologies; and providing assistance and advice on population/health/nutrition issues. •Develops, oversees, manages, and evaluates policies and activities in population/health/nutrition program areas such as primary health care, maternal/child health, HIV-AIDS, infectious diseases, population/family planning, nutrition/micronutrients, water and sanitation, and environmental health. Qualifications: •U.S. citizenship required. Candidates with dual citizenship would need to renounce secondary citizenship due to security clearance requirements. •Minimum Master’s degree in a relevant field required; 3 to 5 years overseas experience preferred. •Active Security clearance desirable; candidates must be able to obtain security and medical clearances. Physical Qualifications: Due to the rugged nature of these positions, all candidates will need to meet minimal physical requirements in order to perform daily responsibilities in Kabul, and most especially in the field. •Civilians working in communities are required to wear 30-40 pounds of body armor/helmet on a daily basis, as well as carry their daypack and water, usually in a backpack weighing an additional 8-10 pounds •All personnel working in the field are required to walk over uneven and rocky terrain over long distances. This includes field patrols of 5 miles or more to meet with local community members; these field patrols typically occur 2-3 times per week. Generally, personnel will be on their feet 5-6 hours per day. •Transportation by armored vehicles will be used. Personnel working in the field are required to embark and disembark from such vehicles, which have high clearances and limited individual space to sit and maneuver. Clearances may be up to four feet off the ground, there will be high step rails and/or ladder-type steps, and doorways may be smaller than those of commercial vehicles •Living conditions are austere. At many field posts, bedding consists of canvas cots with mosquito netting. •Field environment is challenging. Desert temperatures often reach 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Personnel will be exposed to intense sunlight for several hours at a time. Also, temperatures at night and can become very cold; field personnel must take precautions against frostbite. •At times, field personnel may be required to evacuate quickly from an area under their own power due to security concerns. *Additional Afghanistan and Pakistan openings are expected soon. If you would like to be automatically notified of these openings, please sign up for our weekly jobs listserv here For full position descriptions and to apply to these openings, please visit our website. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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