G2G Co-Design Advisor (Consultant)

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Position Summary

The Humanitarian Assistance Support Contract (HASC) combines deep institutional expertise, technical leadership, and a strong commitment to U.S. missions. Through HASC, Team Credence provides operational and administrative support to the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to coordinate humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and foreign assistance efforts across multiple bureaus, maintaining a 24/7 response capability.

Credence is seeking experienced global health and international development professionals to join a G2G Co-Design Advisor Consultant Pool. Advisors will be deployed globally on project-based assignments to support the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) in advancing the America First Global Health Strategy through the design and implementation of Government-to-Government (G2G) health assistance programs.

The G2G Co-Design Advisor (Consultant) will provide high-level technical, policy, and strategic advisory support to U.S. Government Embassies and partner-country governments as they transition health assistance programs toward direct government ownership and implementation. Advisors will collaborate with Ministries of Health, Finance, Planning, and other stakeholders to develop sustainable, accountable, and results-oriented G2G agreements that strengthen health systems and improve program outcomes.

Selected candidates will be admitted to a pre-qualified consultant pool and may be engaged for future task-order based assignments based on mission needs, expertise, language skills, regional experience, and availability.

Assignments may be short-term or long-term and may be performed in-country, remotely, or through a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:

Strategic Advisory and G2G Design

Advise U.S. Government Missions and partner governments on the design and implementation of Government-to-Government (G2G) health assistance programs.
Support the transition of health programs from traditional implementing mechanisms to G2G modalities.
Translate U.S. foreign assistance policies and priorities into country-specific implementation approaches.
Ensure alignment between G2G agreements and national health strategies, policies, and legal frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation

Facilitate co-design processes involving Ministries of Health, Finance, Planning, and oversight institutions.
Lead workshops, consultations, technical working groups, and stakeholder engagements.
Serve as a liaison between U.S. Government agencies and host-country counterparts during G2G agreement development and negotiations.
Promote shared ownership, accountability, and transparency among stakeholders.

Program Development and Agreement Support

Support the development of G2G program frameworks, implementation plans, and operating procedures.
Advise on performance indicators, results frameworks, financial management structures, and sustainability planning.
Ensure program designs comply with applicable U.S. Government regulations and foreign assistance requirements.
Promote integration across health programs to improve efficiency and impact.

Risk Assessment and Compliance

Conduct fiduciary, operational, and programmatic risk assessments.
Develop risk mitigation plans, accountability frameworks, and internal control mechanisms.
Advise on compliance with U.S. Government policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Support the design of financial oversight and audit processes.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

Design MEL frameworks, performance measurement plans, and learning strategies.
Analyze health system data and performance information to inform program design.
Support adaptive management and evidence-based decision-making processes.
Integrate monitoring and reporting requirements into G2G agreements.

Coordination and Reporting

Coordinate with State Department, CDC, and other interagency partners.
Prepare briefing materials, reports, decision memoranda, and other strategic communications.
Provide regular progress reports and deliverables to GHSD and Mission leadership.
Support documentation required for G2G approval and implementation processes.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Development, Law, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development, foreign assistance, health programming, or Government-to-Government initiatives.

Experience supporting government institutions, including Ministries of Health, Finance, or Planning.
Demonstrated experience in program design, policy analysis, grantmaking, implementation oversight, or G2G programming.
Experience conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies in low- and middle-income countries.
Strong knowledge of U.S. Government foreign assistance policies, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Understanding of public financial management systems and health sector governance structures.
Experience facilitating complex, multi-stakeholder engagements and consensus-building processes.
Exceptional communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in complex and politically sensitive environments.
U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents with the ability to obtain and maintain a Facility Access Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting Government-to-Government (G2G) health assistance programs.
Experience working with the U.S. Department of State, CDC, USAID, or other U.S. Government agencies.
Regional expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America, or other global health priority regions.
Familiarity with health systems strengthening and global health programming.
Professional proficiency in French, Portuguese, Spanish, or other relevant languages.
Knowledge of the America First Global Health Strategy and its implementation framework.

Work Environment & Travel

Consultants may be deployed to U.S. Embassies and Mission Health Offices, particularly across Sub-Saharan Africa, to provide surge support and address evolving programmatic and staffing needs.
Assignments may range from 2 weeks to 12 months depending on project needs.
Work may be performed onsite, remotely, or through a hybrid arrangement.
International travel to U.S. Embassies, government offices, and project locations is expected.
Additional domestic travel may be required for onboarding, badging, meetings, and program support activities.

Compensation Range: $95–$125 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, technical expertise, and assignment requirements.

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Do you have a Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Development, Law, or a related field? yes / no
Do you have a minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development, foreign assistance, health programming, or Government-to-Government initiatives? yes / no
Do you have demonstrated experience in program design, policy analysis, grantmaking, implementation oversight, or G2G programming? yes / no
Do you have a strong knowledge of U.S. Government foreign assistance policies, regulations, and compliance requirements? yes / no
Are you a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance? yes / no
Do you have an Active Secret security clearance? yes / no
Regional expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America, or other global health priority regions. yes / no
Which of the following languages are you professionally proficient in? (Select all that apply) choose any
Are you willing and available to travel internationally and be deployed to U.S. Embassies and Mission Health Offices, including locations across Sub-Saharan Africa, to provide surge support as needed? yes / no
Please indicate the assignment durations you are available to support: (Select all that apply) choose any

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