Public Health Administrative Specialist – Partner Management

About the role

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking a senior public health technical advisor to lead its Partner Management Branch. The incumbent will supervise grant and cooperative agreement activities supporting HIV/AIDS programs and will report directly to senior mission leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise three Public Health Cooperative Agreement Specialists and oversee a portfolio of up to 15 cooperative agreements valued at approximately $160 million.
• Plan, develop, and manage grant and cooperative agreement programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government and host‑government regulations.
• Coordinate with implementing partners, host‑government officials, and inter‑agency stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
• Provide technical guidance on budgeting, fiscal management, and sub‑contractual requirements for grants.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Economics, Management, Accounting, or Finance.
• Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, or ICAN) and membership in a professional body.
• Minimum five years of progressive administrative management experience in public health or international development, including two years in a managerial role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PEPFAR, U.S. public health programs, and host‑government public‑health regulations.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, including complex budgeting and data‑analysis functions.
• Strong analytical abilities for grant performance assessment and financial reporting.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills for supervising staff and coordinating with multiple partners.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time position with a 40‑hour work week.
• Locally employed staff benefits package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.