Job Description
Panagora
Group, a small, woman-owned business providing novel and integrated
solutions in global health and international development, is supporting
USAID/Indonesia to implement its new Country Development Cooperation
Strategy (CDCS) through a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Platform
(MEL-P) Activity. MEL-P provides its services through five components:
1) monitoring support services, 2) designing and conducting performance
and impact evaluations, 3) providing research, assessment, and data
analysis, 4) providing consulting and advisory services and logistical
support services, and 5) initiating collaboration, learning, and
adapting activities. Along with enhancing MEL capability, we also
promote use of the empirical evidence for programming, learning, and
adapting as USAID supports the Government of Indonesia (GOI).
MEL-P
is supporting USAID/Indonesia Office of Health with the recruitment of a
COVID-19 Management Specialist to support the USAID Global Health
Security Team. This Specialist serves as a technical leader and resource
in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting,
implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of COVID-19-
related and other disease outbreak response
programs/projects/activities.
This specifically entails:
Technical and Strategic Leadership
- Under
guidance of the GHS Team Lead, serve as a senior-level technical
resource on COVID-19 prevention, detection and response, providing
technical guidance to the Mission, Implementing Partners, the
cooperating country Government, and other development partners.
- Provide
strategic and technical guidance and input on COVID-19 response
activities and ensure that activities are appropriate, coordinated and
appropriately integrated with Health Office and larger Mission
activities.
- Provide
technical assistance and oversight to implementing partners to ensure
that the COVID-19 activities are carried out in alignment with approved
work plans, Health Office and USAID Mission guidance and priorities.
- Stay
abreast of state-of-the-art knowledge on programming and coordinate
exchanges and sharing of best practices among USAID, USG and other
stakeholders to track evolving COVID-19 data, case management
techniques, and vaccine roll out to strengthen COVID-19 response
approaches. Advise accordingly on how these policies and strategies can
most effectively be incorporated to enhance USAID’s approaches.
- In
collaboration with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning colleagues
participate in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation
approaches and tools to support measuring the impact and outcomes of
COVID-19 activities. Promote a culture of learning and use of data for
improved program performance.
- Provide
technical guidance in the preparation of key planning and reporting
documents including the Operational Plan, Technical Notifications,
Progress Reports, and other ad hoc requests for information.
- Provide technical guidance and support for all COVID-19-related reporting requirements.
- Assist
in identifying short-term technical assistance (STTA) and ensure that
objectives and outcomes of the STTA are consistent with and support the
furtherance of the Mission COVID-19 and pandemic threat response
portfolio.
- When
and as deemed safe and feasible, organize site visits, and prepare
orientation materials for USAID, GOI and other delegations.
Program/Project/Activity Management
- Within
the parameters of privity and implementing agreements, provide
financial and programmatic input to ensure contracts and grants achieve
anticipated results, and are linked to and enhance attainment of the
Health Office, Mission, and USG objectives.
- When
and as deemed safe and feasible, conduct site visits as required in
order to monitor progress, and to provide technical and programmatic
recommendations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and judicious use of
U.S. Government (USG) funding.
- Participate
in the design of project mechanisms and activities to prevent, detect
and respond to COVID-19 and other pandemic threats.
Representation and Reporting
- Participate
in designated meetings that relate to COVID-19, including regular
participation in national level technical working groups, emergency
operations committees, professional associations, and related
committees. Participate in COVAX and other coordination meetings and
multi-partner program reviews.
- As
a member of the Health Team, respond flexibly and capably to a wide
range of work-related requirements including responding to requests for
information from the Mission Director, the Embassy, USAID/Washington,
and Congress.
- As
requested by the Mission Director, Health Office Director and/or Unit
Leader, participate in meetings outside of the COVID-19/pandemic threats
field when needed.
- Establish
strategic working relationships with senior MOH and other relevant
ministry officials at the national and district level, development
partners, civil society organizations, faith-based organizations,
private sector health counterparts, and professional associations to
enhance regular and timely sharing of information on issues related to
strategic planning and direction, private sector engagement, changes in
key policies, and legal and regulatory environments that could affect
the implementation of USAID programs.
Panagora Group, a small, woman-owned business providing novel and integrated solutions in global health and international development, is supporting USAID/Indonesia to implement its new Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) through a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Platform (MEL-P) Activity. MEL-P provides its services through five components: 1) monitoring support services, 2) designing and conducting performance and impact evaluations, 3) providing research, assessment, and data analysis, 4) providing consulting and advisory services and logistical support services, and 5) initiating collaboration, learning, and adapting activities. Along with enhancing MEL capability, we also promote use of the empirical evidence for programming, learning, and adapting as USAID supports the Government of Indonesia (GOI).
MEL-P
is supporting USAID/Indonesia Office of Health with the recruitment of a
COVID-19 Management Specialist to support the USAID Global Health
Security Team. This Specialist serves as a technical leader and resource
in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting,
implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of COVID-19-
related and other disease outbreak response
programs/projects/activities.
This specifically entails:
Technical and Strategic Leadership
- Under
guidance of the GHS Team Lead, serve as a senior-level technical
resource on COVID-19 prevention, detection and response, providing
technical guidance to the Mission, Implementing Partners, the
cooperating country Government, and other development partners.
- Provide
strategic and technical guidance and input on COVID-19 response
activities and ensure that activities are appropriate, coordinated and
appropriately integrated with Health Office and larger Mission
activities.
- Provide
technical assistance and oversight to implementing partners to ensure
that the COVID-19 activities are carried out in alignment with approved
work plans, Health Office and USAID Mission guidance and priorities.
- Stay
abreast of state-of-the-art knowledge on programming and coordinate
exchanges and sharing of best practices among USAID, USG and other
stakeholders to track evolving COVID-19 data, case management
techniques, and vaccine roll out to strengthen COVID-19 response
approaches. Advise accordingly on how these policies and strategies can
most effectively be incorporated to enhance USAID’s approaches.
- In
collaboration with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning colleagues
participate in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation
approaches and tools to support measuring the impact and outcomes of
COVID-19 activities. Promote a culture of learning and use of data for
improved program performance.
- Provide
technical guidance in the preparation of key planning and reporting
documents including the Operational Plan, Technical Notifications,
Progress Reports, and other ad hoc requests for information.
- Provide technical guidance and support for all COVID-19-related reporting requirements.
- Assist
in identifying short-term technical assistance (STTA) and ensure that
objectives and outcomes of the STTA are consistent with and support the
furtherance of the Mission COVID-19 and pandemic threat response
portfolio.
- When
and as deemed safe and feasible, organize site visits, and prepare
orientation materials for USAID, GOI and other delegations.
Program/Project/Activity Management
- Within
the parameters of privity and implementing agreements, provide
financial and programmatic input to ensure contracts and grants achieve
anticipated results, and are linked to and enhance attainment of the
Health Office, Mission, and USG objectives.
- When
and as deemed safe and feasible, conduct site visits as required in
order to monitor progress, and to provide technical and programmatic
recommendations to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and judicious use of
U.S. Government (USG) funding.
- Participate
in the design of project mechanisms and activities to prevent, detect
and respond to COVID-19 and other pandemic threats.
- Participate
in designated meetings that relate to COVID-19, including regular
participation in national level technical working groups, emergency
operations committees, professional associations, and related
committees. Participate in COVAX and other coordination meetings and
multi-partner program reviews.
- As
a member of the Health Team, respond flexibly and capably to a wide
range of work-related requirements including responding to requests for
information from the Mission Director, the Embassy, USAID/Washington,
and Congress.
- As
requested by the Mission Director, Health Office Director and/or Unit
Leader, participate in meetings outside of the COVID-19/pandemic threats
field when needed.
- Establish
strategic working relationships with senior MOH and other relevant
ministry officials at the national and district level, development
partners, civil society organizations, faith-based organizations,
private sector health counterparts, and professional associations to
enhance regular and timely sharing of information on issues related to
strategic planning and direction, private sector engagement, changes in
key policies, and legal and regulatory environments that could affect
the implementation of USAID programs.
Requirements
- Master’s
degree or local equivalent from an accredited program in Public Health,
International Development, Health, Social or Behavioral Sciences,
Epidemiology, Biology, Infectious Disease, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public
Policy, or Pandemic Threats.
- A
minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in
the field of public health programming in developing or middle-income
countries, with a focus on pandemic threats or infectious diseases.
- Prior
experience working with or for bilateral or multilateral
donors/stakeholders such as the World Bank, the Global Fund, United
Nation agencies, or national-level public sector projects and ensuring
compliance with U.S. Government rules and regulations.
- Proficiency
in both written and spoken English level minimum TOEFL ITP score of 600
is required. The professional will need to be able to speak and make
formal presentations on regular bases in English and Bahasa Indonesian.
- Technical knowledge and understanding of international, regional and national fora.
- Demonstrate a proficiency in MS office, and illustrative presentation
- Be proactive and possess a can-do attitude.
- Strong ability to work in a team, and be able to work independently and under minimum supervision.
- Indonesian citizenship required.
- Master’s
degree or local equivalent from an accredited program in Public Health,
International Development, Health, Social or Behavioral Sciences,
Epidemiology, Biology, Infectious Disease, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public
Policy, or Pandemic Threats.
- A
minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in
the field of public health programming in developing or middle-income
countries, with a focus on pandemic threats or infectious diseases.
- Prior
experience working with or for bilateral or multilateral
donors/stakeholders such as the World Bank, the Global Fund, United
Nation agencies, or national-level public sector projects and ensuring
compliance with U.S. Government rules and regulations.
- Proficiency
in both written and spoken English level minimum TOEFL ITP score of 600
is required. The professional will need to be able to speak and make
formal presentations on regular bases in English and Bahasa Indonesian.
- Technical knowledge and understanding of international, regional and national fora.
- Demonstrate a proficiency in MS office, and illustrative presentation
- Be proactive and possess a can-do attitude.
- Strong ability to work in a team, and be able to work independently and under minimum supervision.
- Indonesian citizenship required.
How to Apply
Fill
out the online application in the link below. Please include a cover
letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be
considered. Please apply by September 30, 2021. No telephone inquiries,
please. Finalists will be contacted. Only applicants who include the
required application components will be considered. Panagora Group is an
equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment
of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national
origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Fill out the online application in the link below. Please include a cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please apply by September 30, 2021. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Only applicants who include the required application components will be considered. Panagora Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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