Consultancy Service (Local National) for STRIDES Technical Implementation

Background

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Detailed Description of Tasks to be Performed: 

The Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity is seeking a consultant to support work planning, implementation, and stakeholder management for a global health security (GHS) activity in Cambodia. STRIDES Technical Implementation Consultant ensures the quality and timely implementation of STRIDES activities in Cambodia with a specific focus on strengthening capacity across laboratory and surveillance systems to prevent, detect, and rapidly and effectively respond to emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats. S/He will play a technical and strategic role across STRIDES activities, capturing and incorporating inputs from the Government of Cambodia, USAID and other USG representatives in Cambodia, and feedback from STRIDES HQ and FHI360’s in-country Cambodia teams across work plan implementation and budget/spending. STRIDES Technical Implementation Consultant serves as the Activity’s primary liaison with USAID and other USG entities in Cambodia; key stakeholders including government officials, multilateral organizations, and donors; and other global health security implementing partners in addition to overseeing STRIDES subcontractors operating in country.