(US/TCN PSC) - Global Health Security Advisor (GHSA) - Senegal

The objective of this position is to provide technical expertise to the USAID/Senegal Mission and USAID/Washington (USAID/W) to manage and coordinate activities associated with the GHSA portfolio as it relates to human and animal health and the environment. Successful completion of this objective will require working with a wide array of U.S. Government agencies, host government ministries, other donor partners, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and implementing partners.  The highest result is rapid, effective, and coordinated oversight of USAID implemented GHSA action packages.

The GHSA Advisor, working with the USAID/Senegal Health team will provide management and technical expertise to the Senegal Office, and USAID/W, with a key focus on achieving results under USAID’s GHSA portfolio. The Advisor will liaise with the Agency’s GHSA Unit (Washington, D.C.).  S/he will ensure that the Mission’s planning and response to GHSA is carried out in accordance with Agency and State Department directives.

Further, the GHSA Advisor has the responsibility to ensure that all administrative and accountability requirements related to USAID operations are conducted in compliance with Agency Regulations, policies, and procedures. The Advisor will consult with Financial Management, Contracting, Executive Office and Legal Officers of USAID/Washington as needed to ensure compliance.