American Embassy Cooperative Agreement Management Assistant

Candidates who do not have at least one year of substantial exposure to administration or management of programs or funding of special projects at a USG agency will be hired at a trainee level.

The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is seeking individuals for the positions as Cooperative Agreement Management Assistant (Multiple positions) in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required: NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM. Items 1-7 are ALL REQUIRED 1. Bachelor’s degree or host country equivalent in health administration, public administration, business administration, economics, management or finance is required. 2. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in business, management, public health or an international organization is required. 3. English level IV (fluent) - writing/reading/speaking is required. (This will be tested).4. Must have an in-depth understanding of the structure and functions of CDC/SA, including detailed knowledge of CDC’s role and function in support of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), HHS (CDC and HRSA) and policies, guidelines and procedures for administration of contracts and cooperative agreements, and inter- agency procedures for coordination with CDC/HRSA and the American Mission in South Africa.5. Must have a detailed and broad knowledge of the host country operational environment, including a detailed knowledge of the business environment in South Africa.6. Must have excellent judgment and analytical skills and excellent writing skills. 7. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite 2007 – Basic Excel and Basic Word. (This will be tested) Qualification Required for the Full Performance Level. In addition to the qualifications required for the Trainee level, applicants must have: - At least one full year of substantial exposure to administration or management of programs or funding of special projects at a USG Agency.

Job Specification

Basic Function of Position:

The incumbents serve as Grants Management Specialist. Also, serves as senior liaison between CDC/SA and implementing partners receiving funds from CDC/Atlanta and HHS/HRSA, particularly focusing on reporting requirements, budget implementation and execution issues and overall administration management issues.

Closing date: January 3, 2012.

For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to: http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html

Or you can go directly to the p-net site to register and apply via: http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za/

Internal applicants only should forward resume including cover letter by e-mail ONLY to: HRRecruitment@state.gov and include in the Subject line: Application for Cooperative Agreement Management Assistant position.