Project Management Specialist - USAID
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Job Sector | NGO/Development |
| Deadline | 25 May, 2022 |
POSITION TITLE: Project Management Specialist (Family Planning/Reproductive Health), FSN - 11
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One (1)
MARKET VALUE: FSN-11, 40 hours equivalent (TK. 3,164,510.00 - TK. 5,763,953.00 per annum). In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is five years, with the possibility of extensions.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Dhaka, Bangladesh with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Work.
ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: This is a Cooperating Country National position; all Qualified Bangladeshi Nationals are eligible to apply.
SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: The successful candidate shall be required to obtain a Facility Access clearance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
To be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below.
Education: Master's degree or local equivalent from an accredited program in Public Health, International Development, Health, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Organizational Development, Epidemiology, Biology, Infectious Disease, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or Nutrition.
Prior work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public or private sector family planning and reproductive health. Prior experience working with or for bilateral or multilateral donors/stakeholders such as the World Bank, the Global Fund, UN agencies, or national-level public or private sector projects and ensuring compliance with U.S. Government rules and regulations.
Job Knowledge: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of voluntary family planning and reproductive health approaches and interventions. Demonstrated senior-level knowledge of the overall health sector context as well as the key aspects of US Government foreign assistance to the country. Working knowledge of USG and USAID's strategic direction, its chief accomplishments and its challenges.
Skills and Abilities: The jobholder must possess strong technical and analytical skills in family planning and reproductive health. The jobholder must possess strong skills in communication, advocacy and networking. S/he must have strong conceptual and analytical skills to be able to quickly grasp and translate new concepts into operational plans and results. This position requires an outstanding ability to exercise flexibility to be able to accept and react to evolving planning and implementation contexts. The jobholder must demonstrate excellent computer skills including skills with Microsoft Office, web-based databases, and electronic filing. S/he exercises individual judgement in his/her roles. S/he takes initiative and offers leadership in reviewing the progress of programs and projects under his/her responsibility, including performance reports, pipeline management, program implementation reviews, as well as fulfilling other USAID and USG reporting requirements. S/he demonstrates timely decision-making ability and extensive judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, using diplomacy and tact.
Language Proficiency: Bangla and English proficiency Level IV (written, reading, and oral) is required. English level will be tested.