September 8, 2024
USAID

Position: USAID Project Management Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening)

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID/Ethiopia), is seeking qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in the attached CCNPSC solicitation for the above-mentioned position – solicitation number 72066323R10005.

Education: Master of Public Health or Social Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Human Resource Management or Master of Finance. MD preferred but not required.

Prior Experience:

  • 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience working in the Ethiopian public or private health system in Health Systems Strengthening in one or more of the following areas:
    • Program management, policy and strategy development is required.
    • Minimum of two years Staff supervision experience is required.
    • Experience working with the Ethiopian Government, USG health agencies and/or USAID implementing partners is preferred but not required,
    • Technical knowledge and experience in Health Systems Strengthening, Performance Based Financing, Health Policy and/or Health Insurance schemes in the context of Public Health is preferred.

Language: English and Amharic at Level IV. Fluency in one other Ethiopian language is preferred.

Market Value: $29,075 – $52,355 yearly, equivalent to FSN – 12. In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/Ethiopia. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value. Salary will be paid in local currency at the exchange rate in effect when the payroll is processed.

Place of Performance: US Embassy, Entoto Road, Addis Ababa, with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

Deadline: June 18, 2023

How to Apply:

Application must be submitted ONLY via addisusaidjobs@usaid.gov and the email subject must say – solicitation 72066323R10005, USAID Project Management Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening). Be sure to include your name and the solicitation number at the top of each page. Please do not submit more than one application; and The application must be submitted before or on the closing date at local Ethiopia time 5 p.m. (Local Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Time, or EAT). Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Documents Required:

  • Letter of application/cover letter.
  • Official application form (DS-174) available at 

To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation Number in the offer submission.