Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships

Global Health Fellows Program II

Technical Advisor I: Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships

Location: Washington, DC

The Global Health Fellows Program II (GHFP-II) seeks an Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships (GHFP-II-P2-081) to work within the Front Office of the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition in the Bureau for Global Health. Assignment: Two year fellowship. GHFP-II is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency’s immediate and emerging human capacity needs.

The Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships (Advisor) will engage the private sector in improving health outcomes by supporting the development, introduction and scale-up of innovation, evidence-based interventions, and commercial solutions. The Advisor will be responsible for a range of strategic, research, partnership development, and communications activities such as analyzing current trends related to the intersection between business and global health, conducting background research on potential and current partners, and building and managing relationships with the private sector. S/he will also support the development of written materials to inform corporate partners and the public on HIDN’s portfolio and opportunities for private sector engagement. For a full description of roles and responsibilities, please go to our website at www.ghfp.net.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree or higher in international development, international health, foreign affairs, business or a related field; 0-7 years’ experience in private sector work, partnership building, international development or communications with or without experience in an international resource challenged setting; Experience and/or knowledge of private sector partnerships and/or mHealth initiatives; Demonstrated ability to set and achieve realistic targets and demonstrated ability to close deals and deliver products; Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with people of varied profession, cultural and educational backgrounds; and ability to work under pressure and in teams; Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills; Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills; Excels at, and comfortable with, providing oral communications and presentations to a wide variety of audiences at all levels and sizes; High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Power Point, Excel; proficiency in database management and visual communications/graphic arts; Ability to travel internationally; US Citizenship or US permanent residency required.

How to apply:

All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system athttps://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and biodata form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on September 2, 2013. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.