Position : Global Health Security Specialist

No. of Vacancies: 01 Jobs Responsibility/Description Support program planning, implementation, monitoring, coordination, and reporting across all activities of the Emerging Pandemic Threats 2 (EPT2) Program and Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) in Bangladesh. Develop and maintain relationships with relevant ministries and departments in Bangladesh including the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Department of Livestock Services, the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institution, and Ministry of Forestry to ensure that programs maximally benefit the country. Provide technical leadership to USAID/Bangladesh on developing work plans and coordinate activities among EPT2 partners and among USG and other donor-funded activities, and monitor progress. Provide leadership in strategic planning and operations in order to strengthen and expand partnerships for supporting GHS related work and inform policy discussions in country. Identify and advocate for innovations, best practices, reforms to remedy challenges or systems barriers to strengthen national capacity to better prepare for and respond to future emerging disease threats. Contribute to the advancement of his/her specific technical field. S/he should be (or strive to become) a recognized subject matter expert in his/her field. Educaional Qualification Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited university in a field related to animal health, public health, or other relevant discipline. Jobs Experience A minimum of five years of professional experience in project design. management, and implementation in the fields of animal health, public health, epidemiology, community development, or other relevant discipline. Experience in developing and implementing animal health programs or other relevant zoonotic health programs that involve coordination with international agencies or implementing partners is required. Quality and relevancy of experience working in One Health or related experience in developing countries including experience working with international animal and public health organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), or the World Health Organization (WHO). Quality and relevancy of demonstrated, successful experience coordinating complex programs with multiple partners (especially those involving two or more US Government agencies) in resource-poor settings. Demonstrated quality and relevancy of management experience related to programs in developing countries that involve significant partnership and collaboration across multiple ministries to include Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Health; and in strategic planning, policy formulation, and providing technical leadership is required. Additional Requirements Obtain, analyze, and evaluate a variety of data; Demonstrate critical thinking skills about programmatic needs, quality of programs and activities, and make well-reasoned recommendations; Demonstrate attention to detail to plan, manage and evaluate complex programs independently and as part of a team; Organize and present technical information in concise written and oral form in both English and Bangla; Furnish information and advice in assigned areas objectively; Follow oral instructions and organize, prioritize and follow through on all assignments with minimal oversight; Type accurately; Edit documents, Focus on details; and Demonstrate proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other computer applications (i.e. Microsoft office, excel, PowerPoint. etc.). Age: NA Other Benefits As per org. policy

Job Location: Dhaka Published On: 01 Feb, 2019	Salary: Negotiable Source: Online Jobs
Application Deadline: 23 Feb, 2019 Job Details & Apply Applicant must enclose his/her Photograph with CV
Organization Information USAID Bangladesh Web: www.usaid.gov/bangladesh/work-with-us/careers

USAID BANGLADESH

Position : Global Health Security Specialist