Subject: Employment Opportunities at Abt JTA
From: Clarissa Peterson <[email-masked]>
To: All Staff Abt <[email-masked]>
Cc: Clare Woolsey <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 16:28:04 +0000

Colleagues,

As a part of our ongoing alignment efforts between Abt and Abt JTA,  I am pleased to ask you to consider the following positions at Abt JTA.  We are very excited to announce these positions because they are an important step to our collaboration.  They  provide Abt the opportunity to leverage our expertise into this market, but most importantly, these opportunities will allow Abt employees to experience a new sector of work,  Abt JTA’s culture and practices, and simply expand our career development options and export our company culture as we work side by side.

How does it work?  You may apply through Abt JTA careers, through the links below or by contacting Clare Woolsey, Executive Director, Recruitment, Marketing & Communications, Abt JTA at [email-masked].

What about the fact that it is a short term opportunity?  These positions will be much like a secondment, where an employee is temporarily allocated to Abt JTA to support our company objectives.  The partnership allows the company to benefit from shared expertise and provides career progression to the individual.  We hope you will consider these positions.  Please consider referrals to Abt JTA as well.  For additional guidance on applying, the policy on internal transfers is attached.

Health and HIV Design Specialist – Papua New Guinea

The Health & HIV Implementation Services Provider (HHISP) is an AusAID-funded project that supports the implementation of the Health and HIV programs on behalf of AusAID and the Government of Papua New Guinea, with its overarching objectives being to improve maternal and child health outcomes and deliver increased health and HIV services to the rural majority and high risk populations in support of the Partnership for Development Outcomes.

Abt JTA seeks a Health and HIV Design Specialist to provide high level technical advice in the development of HHISP plans and activity designs. The Design Specialist will provide support to AusAID and program partners to assess sector needs and design appropriate responses and will manage all components of the design process (including scoping, coordination of relevant inputs and the approvals process). The role will also be responsible for providing capacity development support to Grants Recipients and other partners in effective needs assessment, planning and design as well as support around the development of manuals and procedures.  This role is for an initial 12 month period with the possibility of an extension.   Apply Here

Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor – Papua New Guinea

The Health & HIV Implementation Services Provider (HHISP) is an AusAID-funded project that supports the implementation of the Health and HIV programs on behalf of AusAID and the Government of Papua New Guinea, with its overarching objectives being to improve maternal and child health outcomes and deliver increased health and HIV services to the rural majority and high risk populations in support of the Partnership for Development Outcomes.

Abt JTA seeks a Monitoring and Advisor to provide high-level technical and management support in the implementation of effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems from process to outcome levels.  The Advisor will play a lead role in data collection, aggregation, analysis and reporting on achievements, and provide advice to partners concerning the monitoring and evaluation of the broader AusAID program of support to the sector. The successful individual will report to the HHISP Director and will work together the Program’s Design Specialist and Grants Coordinator.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will work on the development of plans and activity designs that articulate and integrate the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the program at all levels. The position will also be responsible for developing guidelines and tools for data collection, coordinating data collection processes, and maintaining an associated M&E database around HHISP operational and activity performance.  This role is for an initial 12 month period with the possibility of an extension.  Apply Here

Strategic Policy and Planning Advisor – Papua New Guinea

The Health & HIV Implementation Services Provider (HHISP) is an AusAID-funded project that supports the implementation of the Health and HIV programs on behalf of AusAID and the Government of Papua New Guinea, with its overarching objectives being to improve maternal and child health outcomes and deliver increased health and HIV services to the rural majority and high risk populations in support of the Partnership for Development Outcomes.

Abt JTA seeks a Strategic Policy and Planning Advisor for the HHISP Program.  The Policy and Planning Advisor will work within the Strategic Policy Branch of the National Department of Health (NDoH). Supporting the Deputy Secretary – National Health Policy and Corporate Services, this key position will provide high-level support to the Branch to ensure more effective fulfillment of its responsibilities.  Particular focus of the role will be directed towards ongoing development and refinement of core health policies and plans, developing overall resource mobilization and management capacity, including improved coordination and relationships with partners, and strengthening systems for monitoring sector performance.  This role is for an initial 12 month period with the possibility of an extension.  Apply Here

Malaria Elimination Advisor – Solomon Islands

The Pacific Malaria Initiative Support Centre (PacMISC) is an important component of AusAID’s support to the national malaria programs in Vanuatu and Solomon Islands and its goal is to facilitate the successful implementation of national malaria programs in collaboration with ministries of health and development partners.  It achieves this by providing a flexible funding mechanism to implement highly-focused, demand-driven, locally-appropriate and cost effective activities outlined in the respective malaria action plans (MAPs) whilst also contributing to broader health systems strengthening and human resource development.

Abt JTA seeks an Elimination Advisor to strengthen the elimination program in Temotu and Isabel provinces.  The Advisor will undertake a rapid review of the current status in implementation of the elimination program in the two provinces, including human resources (HR) against the various standard operating procedures (SOPs), elimination plans and national and international guidelines. S/he will ensure strategies developed and implementation activities undertaken are in line with the current MAP. The Advisor will develop competencies of provincial, regional and health facility staff in malaria elimination protocols and procedures, management and planning. S/he will also explore the possibility of and process to secure the involvement of non-government organizations (NGOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), and other community-based groups in the civil society sector in malaria elimination efforts.  This role is anticipated to last about 6 months.  To apply, contact Clare Woolsey at [email-masked]

Thank you for your interest in these exciting opportunities.  If you have any questions, please free contact Clare Woolsey or drop me a note.

Regards,

Clarissa

Clarissa A. Peterson - GPHR, SPHR | Chief Human Resources and Ethics Officer | Abt Associates

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