Culmen International is seeking for a Deputy Director to support The Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS) in Lima, Peru. 

The Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS) aims to help the Government of Peru build robust capabilities to better prevent, swiftly detect, and optimally respond to infectious diseases and other health threats to ensure national and global health security. To do so, this Activity aims to improve Peru’s GHS capabilities, while adopting a One Health approach, by addressing technical gaps in three priority areas through the following objectives: Improving the Prevention of Infectious Diseases through the Reduction of Disease Transmission from Animals to Humans (Zoonotic Diseases); Improving the Detection of Infectious Disease through Improved Disease Surveillance Systems; and Improving the Response to Infectious Disease Outbreaks through a Stronger Health Security Workforce.

The Deputy Director will serve as the Director’s alter-ego and be
responsible for the overall operations of this Activity. The Deputy Director reports
directly to the Director and will take a leadership role in ensuring technical
implementation of high impact, proven interventions and ensuring the Activity
meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The Deputy Director supports the
Director, acts for the Director as needed, and carries out any other tasks assigned
by the Director to ensure proper management of this Activity. The Deputy
Director will be responsible for operationalizing all aspects of the implementation
of this Activity. The Deputy Director would be responsible for all operations
including administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, finance and
compliance, property, and oversight of the Small Grants Fund. The Deputy
Director must ensure that implementation of this Activity is in accordance with
USG regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in the
Cooperative Agreement. This must include ensuring that all procurement
processes are fair and transparent, reviewing financial compliance, and
monitoring the Innovation Fund and subcontract implementation.

● A degree in business administration, executive management, or related fields
is preferred.
● Relevant experience managing the implementation and operations of complex
projects with similar budgets and scope is preferred.
● Possesses excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language skills.

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations.  With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

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