Country Officer, DRC

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation.

Job Title: Country Officer, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Reports To: Regional Director, PICM

Department: Program Implementation & Country Management (PICM)

Location: US or Africa (any EGPAF country)

Classification: Full-time

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

Our Country Officer (CO) functions as an integral team member of the programs team, while also backstopping, representing, and supporting programs implemented in Africa. Reporting to the Regional Director and Country Directors, the CO provides primary project and awards management support for country-managed projects and portfolios Our CO acts as a liaison with HQ, while providing support and coordination in program and agreement management, country representation, and technical work and strategic guidance. The CO actively supports Country Directors with the strategic positioning of the country program in the evolving health, government, and donor landscape based on the size, volume, and complexity of the projects.

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?

Program & Agreement Management Support

• Ensure project and program management support, including support to country or project teams in work planning/continuation applications, budget planning, and the monitoring of both.
• Ensure coordination with the PMO for award maintenance efforts in close liaison with Awards Management and the Project Management Office
• Coordinate global support team in prioritizing and following up on country level support
• Support the development, review, and submission of such plans and related reports to donors, as well as be informed on sub-agreement and sub-grantee reports
• Support documentation of best practices and innovations taking place in country and help facilitate south-to-south learning, including programmatic and operational learning
• Ensure effective process and high-quality continuing applications specific to the country program
• Identify and coordinate global support technical assistance for program design, work plan development, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and operations research, advocating for the needs and concerns of the country program

Strategic Positioning and Business Development

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the country program by facilitating development and implementation of country strategic operating frameworks and actively participate in in program planning and coordination.
• Support the CD in the regular updating and use of country strategic plan
• Support documentation and marketing needs of the country / programs by facilitating processes, coordination and active identification of best practices and innovations taking place in-country.
• Participate in new business development initiatives, including preparation, strategic planning, drafting a narrative, and reviewing, editing and formatting proposal information.

Country Representation, Coordination, and Collaboration

• With a 360-degree understanding of the program, provide coordination of operational, technical, and programmatic technical assistance and support to country programs while serving as informational sources to direct stakeholders to HQ/global information, country program information, contacts, and resources.
• Support day-to-day communications and foster teamwork between country programs and global support
• Respond to internal and external requests about the country program and provide one-stop shop entry for high level country program information, contacts, and resources.
• Participate in and/or lead department meetings, brown bags, and presentations as needed within country teams and global support units. Represent PICM in cross-organizational, cross-functional initiatives.

To be successful, you will have:

• BA/BS in Public Health or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in national and/or international health programs
• Demonstrated leadership in the following competencies: Team building, customer service, and decisiveness.
• Be willing to take at least two (2) international field visits per year; if you’ve traveled to or lived in Africa, we’d love to hear where you’ve been

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with USG awards, such as USAID, CDC, HHS, or NIH
• USAID contract implementation and management experience
• Portuguese, French, and/or Swahili

As a global, multinational, and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free 888-225-1429; all other countries: call collect 770-776-5674), or online (English: www.reportlineweb.com/pedaids; all other languages: https://iwf.tnwgrc.com/pedaids).