Program Specialist, Monitoring & Evaluation at U.S. Embassy - Abuja

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the Program Specialist, Monitoring & Evaluation position in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Nigeria office in Abuja.

Position Title: Program Specialist, Monitoring & Evaluation – FSN-10/FP – 5/5

Location: Abuja

Basic Function of the Position:
This position, under the supervision of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC, Medical Epidemiologist, will provide technical expertise to improve HIV/AIDS prevention programs that CDC Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) are collaborating together on throughout the country. The incumbent will serve as a leader for evaluating progress in program implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention activities conducted by CDC Nigeria and the FMOH by applying both theoretical and practical knowledge of health education, social and behavioral science, evaluation strategies, and evaluation research methodology to the design and conduct of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities.

Position Requirements:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• Master's degree or higher in one of the following disciplines: Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Computer Science, Behavioral Sciences, Applied Mathematics or a strongly related discipline is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working with infectious disease prevention or treatment programs at the local, state or international levels that entailed responsibility for the evaluation of program activities. The incumbent should also have experience in use of measurement methods required for Monitoring and Evaluation of international populations and health programs including quantitative and qualitative operations research.
• Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Writing/Reading in English is required.
• Knowledge of program evaluation strategies and techniques as well as infectious disease prevention activities is required.
• Expert knowledge of the application of program management and the translation of evaluation data as it pertains to the improvement of program operations, guidelines and policies.
• Basic computer skills with experience in Microsoft Word & Excel packages and training in applications such as Epi Info or related statistical software packages.

Selection Process
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

Remuneration
Salary: Or – Ordinarily Resident–N6,496,565 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-10
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
Nor - Not Ordinarily Resident –AEFM/EFM/MOH-US$48,822 p.a (Starting Salary) Position Grade: FP-5

Application Closing Date:
14th September, 2014

How To Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
• Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus.
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that directly addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.

Submit Application To:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.

Or submit to: [email protected]

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