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The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a PEPFAR Country Coordinator to serve as the Embassy-based expert on matters concerning the PEPFAR program Department of State's Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) in Hanoi, Vietnam. Learn more about the Department of State, visit https://careers.state.gov.
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Learn more about this agency01/14/2025 to 01/28/2025
$124,331 - $182,584 per year
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Occasional travel - PEPFAR LNAs serve in the country or region specified and may be assigned to or perform Temporary Duty travel overseas and at times, live away from family and/or in hardship conditions. Selected candidates will be notified of an interview requirement. Interviews may take place by telephone or in-person in Washington, D.C. All travel and other expenses incurred in connection with an in-person interview are the sole responsibility of the candidate.
Yes—This LNA position is initially for 27 months and may be extended periodically up to a maximum of five years based on satisfactory performance and the needs of the Service. A PEPFAR Country Coordinator is assigned to a specific U.S. embassy or consulate with the expectation that the PEPFAR Country Coordinator’s appointment will permit completion of a 24-month tour of duty.
Temporary - This is a paid, Limited Non-Career Appointment (LNA) Foreign Service Position, which is restricted by statute to a maximum of five years.
Full-time
Excepted
NA
Yes
Yes
PEPFAR-2025-0002
827728400
Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates should read the entire announcement to ensure they meet all requirements. Candidates may reapply one year after their most recent date of application submission for the same position. Candidates may not apply if a U.S. State Department Suitability Review Panel denied suitability in the last two years for any position, (except if the denial was for a DS Special Agent (SA) candidate whose denial was based solely on the unique requirements for SAs).
PEPFAR Country Coordinators lead the USG PEPFAR interagency team in the designated country. Responsibilities include:
Foreign Service PEPFAR Country Coordinators serve as the embassy-based expert on all matters concerning the PEPFAR program housed in the Department of State’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy Office (GHSD). The Coordinator represents the PEPFAR program and policies of GHSD in the host country.
The Coordinator leads the U.S. PEPFAR interagency team in the designated country in the conception, formulation, and recommendation of initiatives in response to the epidemic profile in the designated country. The Coordinator has responsibility for a PEPFAR program that is appropriate for the local context and will contribute to epidemic control and to a sustainable national HIV/AIDS response. The Coordinator ensures coordination and linkage of U.S. government (USG) bilateral assistance with those of the host country, other bilateral donors, particularly the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, non-governmental organizations, and international multilateral organizations engaged in the fight against the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The Coordinator also evaluates the relative need, local conditions, and capability of the designated country to develop or improve its infrastructure and programs necessary to provide or strengthen the quality, availability, and sustainability of HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and care services.
The Coordinator ensures outreach to and engagement of civil society and private-sector partners, including advocacy groups, faith- and community-based organizations, and businesses in the HIV/AIDS response, and encourages the engagement of these groups by all USG agencies responding to the epidemic in-country.
Candidate must have a minimum of eight years of senior-level experience managing HIV/AIDS, health, or other development programs. Of the eight years, at least five years must be managing and implementing HIV/AIDS programs or working with large, complex international or domestic programs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The Department has conducted extensive job analysis research to determine Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) and other attributes conducive to successful performance in this position. A candidate’s education level, work experience, and other qualifications will be considered as part of the hiring decision-making process based on these KSA criteria.
This position requires a highly qualified and experienced individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to foster teamwork, the capacity for strategic thinking, and an understanding of the technical and policy requirements to achieve the PEPFAR goals in the country. The incumbent must be familiar with and be able to work well in an overseas environment and with a wide range of governmental and non-governmental counterparts. The PEPFAR Coordinator must have the following qualifications and demonstrated abilities:
Level IV English ability (fluent) is required. Successful candidates must also consistently meet a high standard for English, both written (overall structure as well as grammar, spelling, and punctuation) and spoken (overall structure as well as delivery, clarity, and succinctness).
Candidate must be eligible for diplomatic privileges and immunities in the country of assignment.
At the time of application, candidate must hold a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant professional discipline such as Public Policy, Public Health, Business Administration, or other related subjects.
Education from a program or institution within the United States must be accredited at the time of program completion by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Foreign Education
Foreign education acquired outside of any state of the U.S., the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or any territory or possession of the U.S. must be evaluated by a member organization of one of the two national associations of credential evaluation services (NACES or AICE) in order to be given credit towards qualification.
For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, please refer to the Office of Personnel Management, Foreign Education section, and the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department of State neither endorses nor recommends any individual evaluation service.
OPM: www.opm.gov
U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov
Please refer to the Required Documents Section on how to submit the required educational documentation for this position.
*EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) – Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.
U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility. If the employee’s information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem. If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.
**The Department of State Suitability Review Panel and standards are defined in Chapter 3 of the Foreign Affairs Manual. For more information please visit: https://fam.state.gov/.
For more information about Veteran’s Preference and how it is applied in the Foreign Service selection process, please visit: https://careers.state.gov/faq-items/are-veterans-given-hiring-preference/.
No candidate will be considered who has previously been separated from the Foreign Service under sections §607, §608, §610 or §611 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended, or who resigned or retired in lieu of separation under these provisions. In addition, no candidate will be considered who has previously been separated for failure to receive a career appointment under section §306 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended, or who resigned or retired in lieu thereof.
A Foreign Service Specialist separated for failure to receive a career appointment under section 306 may not re-apply to be a Foreign Service Specialist in the same skill code but may apply for another skill code or to be a Foreign Service Generalist.
Executive Branch agencies are barred by 5 US Code 3303 as amended from accepting or considering prohibited political recommendations and are required to return any prohibited political recommendations to sender. In addition, as mandated by 5 US Code 3110, relatives of federal employees cannot be granted preference in competing for these employment opportunities.
It is the policy of the Federal Government to treat all employees with dignity and respect and to provide a workplace that is free from discrimination whether discrimination is based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or pregnancy), national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, age, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.
The Department of State provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Procedures vary by test type, and all candidates must request reasonable accommodations in advance. For more information visit Requesting Reasonable Accommodations - Careers (state.gov). Decisions for granting reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Candidates will be evaluated on their total background including experience, education, awards, training, and self-development as it relates to the position. Selection for this position will be made only from among candidates possessing the best qualifications. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
The Department of State reserves the right to cancel and/or disqualify any application or to withhold test results when, in its judgment, a testing irregularity occurs. Testing irregularities include, but are not limited to, candidate misconduct, plagiarism, and/or misrepresentation of material fact, including in narrative descriptions of accomplishments. The Department may verify content provided by candidates by contacting references. It also conducts extensive background checks of work and education history of candidates offered employment.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure required documents are submitted and the application is complete before the announcement closing deadline.
PDF documents are required unless otherwise indicated. The candidacy will be terminated if the required documents do not meet the requirements below or if the application is incomplete. Send an email, as specified in the How to Apply Section, with all required attachments listed in this section.
1. Resume or CV.
2. Candidates must submit a Word document with the candidate’s name and responses to each question in the following Accomplishments Questionnaire and Statement of Interest.
a. Accomplishments Questionnaire
These required questions provide an opportunity to describe examples and accomplishments from the candidate’s education, life, and/or work experience that demonstrate their qualifications. Examples may be from any part of the candidate’s professional or personal experience. Responses are limited to 300 words or fewer for each item. Compose carefully, as one of the skills necessary to succeed is the ability to write clearly and concisely. Information in cover letters, resumes, or CVs, but not included in the application, will not be accepted/reviewed.
b. Statement of Interest
This required narrative should discuss:
3. Education and Other Documents
Candidates must submit documentation below to demonstrate they possess the educational level required or the candidacy will be terminated. University diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.
Transcripts must comply with the following requirements to be accepted:
4. Signed and dated Conditions of Employment statement. Click here to download the Conditions of Employment form: https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Conditions-of-Employment.pdf.
5. Submit Veteran’s Preference documentation for candidates aged 60 to 64. If claiming Veteran’s Preference, a copy of the candidate’s DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" that must include the candidate’s Character of Service must be submitted with the application. If claiming a 10-point Veteran’s Preference, the candidate’s VA letter and SF-15 must be submitted in addition to the DD-214. A certification from the armed forces is required only if a veteran has not yet received their DD-214. It must confirm that the service member is expected to be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days and include service dates, expected discharge date, character of service, and any applicable disability rating.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The application submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to complete and submit the application and all required documents before the closing deadline. There are no exceptions.
Questions for this vacancy may be previewed here.
Reminder: Application packages must be complete with all attachments and received by the closing date to be considered. There are no exceptions.
To learn more about the Department of State and an LNA position, please visit us at https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/foreign-service/limited-non-career-appointments-lna/ or at our Frequently Asked Questions at http://careers.state.gov/faqs.
Candidates will be notified by e-mail from the U.S. Department of State concerning their application status. Candidates should add the U.S. Department of State domain (@state.gov) as an approved sender.
Candidates should use a personal email address to which they will have regular, long-term access throughout the hiring process. Candidates who are current U.S. government employees may not use their U.S. government email addresses for the Foreign Service application, testing, and assessment process.
Candidates will be notified by e-mail from the U.S. Department of State about the outcome of the initial application review and if they will be further considered for this Foreign Service position. Candidates should add the U.S. Department of State domain (@state.gov) as an approved sender.
Due to the high volume of applications, we ask all candidates to remain patient and await communication.
For more information, contact: PEPFAR_LNAinfo@state.gov
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/827728400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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