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USAID2017/05

Project Management Specialist (HIV Key Populations)

POSITION GRADE: FSN-10

SALARY: FSN-10 ฿906,746 per annum (Starting salary) 

The position is classified at FSN-10 grade. Salary will be paid in accordance with USG Local Compensation Plan. Based on the selected candidate’s overall qualifications and at the discretion of USAID/RDMA, the incumbent may be hired at FSN-9 “development” level (Starting salary: FSN-9 ฿685,936 per annum) for a minimum of one year.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.  

The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is seeking an individual for the position of Project Management Specialist (HIV Key Populations) in the U.S. Agency for International Development/ Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA), located at Athenee Tower, Wireless Road, Bangkok.  

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Project Management Specialist (HIV Key Populations) serves as a member of the Office of Public Health (OPH) HIV Team, assisting in a full range of advisory, planning, design, development, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, administrative and financial management functions critical to the mitigation of public health threats with a focus on HIV in key populations in Thailand and Laos with opportunities to provide technical assistance to other countries in the region and beyond as requested. S/he serves as the Agreement/Contracting Officer’s Representative (AOR/COR) for direct agreements and contracts in the HIV and AIDS field and as the Activity Manager for centrally managed projects being implemented by USAID/RDMA. The incumbent serves as a source of expertise in OPH for: the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); men who have sex with men, transgender women, and other key populations; and the operationalization of new PEPFAR requirements.  S/he is responsible for determining the procurement planning for HIV activities; and tracking HIV commodities procurement and logistics.  The position is supervised by the HIV Team Lead. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ACTIVITY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:        

1. Serve as AOR/COR or independent activity manager; monitor OPH’s agreements and contracts related to HIV and AIDS; performs site visits to gather information on implementation progress and providing recommendations to the HIV Team Lead, Regional Advisor.
2. Collect data and prepare the HIV and AIDS budget for the Annual Report as well as quarterly financial status reports on various agreements and contracts within OPH.

• DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION DOCUMENTATION:  

1. Prepare the ground work for new partnerships and initiatives, including draft Statements of Work (SOW) for contracts.
2. Participate in the quality control process, including the review of documents such as Regional Operational Plans (ROPs), Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS), work plans, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), grant agreements, contracts, waivers.
3. Represent USAID in meetings with local partners and government counterparts.

• PROCUREMENT, LOGISTICS AND REPORTING: 

1. Develop procurement plans covering goods and services.
2. Review procurement plans prepared by the implementing partners; make recommendations for the improvement of the systems and ensure that best practices are shared within the region.
3. Participate in Technical Evaluation for Competitive Procurement meetings to ensure that evaluation is done in accordance with the established criteria. 
4. Prepare background reports, program fact sheets, and special briefing papers.               

 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AND SELECTION CRITERIA:  

All applications must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item in DS-174 block no. 19-22. If the application submitted fails to demonstrate eligibility, the application will be marked unqualified.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide all pertinent information.  

(1) Education: University/College Degree (i.e. Bachelor’s Degree) in the field of social work, education, public health, public or business administration or a related field is required.  

(2) Experience (30 points): A minimum of five (5) years of professional and progressively more responsible experience in the field of public health, HIV, or development assistance is required; at least three (3) years must be with a government, development or donor organization. Prior experience in project management and budget formulation and tracking is required; prior experience working in HIV programming with men who have sex with men, transgender women and other key populations is required.                                            

(3) Language: Level IV speaking/reading and writing English and Thai are required.  

(4) Knowledge (30 points): A broad general knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques and practices of development program and project assistance and budgeting is required. The incumbent must also have demonstrated potential to acquire knowledge of legislation relating to Development Assistance; programming policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation; and a thorough understanding of the objectives, methodology, and overall Development Objectives and HIV and AIDS goals.        

(5) Skills and Abilities (40 points): The incumbent is required to be able to:(a) obtain, analyze, and evaluate a variety of data; (b) organize and present information in concise written and oral form; 3 participate fully in the planning, development, management and evaluation of projects; (c) follow oral instructions, and organize, prioritize and follow through on all assignments with minimal oversight; (d) edit documents; (e) focus on details; and (f) demonstrate proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Power Point. The incumbent must also have the ability to establish and maintain contacts at levels of the host government(s) and private sector from the community level to the low senior level and with stakeholders in the non-governmental arena in order to explain health specific project/program policies, objectives and procedures.  The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal skills and be a self-starter. 

SELECTION PROCESS 

Applications will be initially screened and scored for eligibility in accordance with the required qualifications and points mentioned above. To be considered for candidacy, applicants must address each criterion in their application as to how they meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Top-ranked candidates who meet the minimum qualification will be given a recruitment test.  The recruitment test and interview will be structured around the selection criteria above. Applicants with passing marks from recruitment test and with a valid TOEIC score of 855 or above will be invited for an interview. Recruitment test and interview will be conducted in USAID/RDMA Bangkok, Thailand. USAID/RDMA will screen for nepotism/conflict of interest in determining successful candidacy. Reference checks will be conducted once the applicant pool is narrowed down to the top candidate(s). Only shortlisted candidates for final interview will be notified of the selection result.Internal candidates must have successfully completed a one year probationary period of employment before being eligible to apply. 

TO APPLY:  

Please follow the check lists and submission guidelines, posted on the official website: https://th.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/jobs/usaid-job-vacancies/ carefully and submit complete application package thru RDMArecruitment@usaid.gov before the deadline.

Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application. 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE POSITION: July 27, 2017 

Closing Date               :      19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)