Job description

SUMMARY
The Health Advisor provides expert advice on the development and implementation of policies and strategies regarding international health-related issues in the UN system and the work of the World Health Organization (WHO).
***This position requires an active TOP SECRET clearance to be considered***
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Health Policy Advice

• Provides expert advice on the development and implementation of USG policy with respect to international health issues within the UN system. Recommends policies and strategies to be applied by USG representatives - either in Washington or in the field - in relation to conduct of work by the WHO.
• Advises on implementation of the IO Bureau’s oversight and coordination of USG participation in the WHO World Health Assembly and Executive Board meetings and efforts to reform the WHO.
• Contributes, maintains and applies expertise on the organizational and managerial structures of the WHO, its budgets, programs, constitutional mandates, committees, meetings, elections, and staffing, as well as on any political issues that may arise in the course of its work.
• Provides senior officials within the IO Bureau and the State Department, in writing and through oral briefings, with clear and expert advice on the handling of issues within this portfolio, e.g., planning to advance U.S. interests in the WHO, proving advice on politically sensitive problems at the WHO.

Representation and Liaison

• Advises the IO Bureau on liaising with other bureaus and offices in the Department of State concerned with the World Health Assembly, WHO Executive Board, and WHO reform, as well as with other USG agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other agencies that have a strong and active interest in the WHO. Also serves as a primary channel of communication between the IO Bureau and the U.S. mission in Geneva on all issues related to the World Health Assembly, WHO Executive Board, and WHO reform.
• Represents the IO Bureau at international meetings, including the Executive Board and World Health Assembly of the WHO and its budgetary and administrative subsidiary bodies. Provides expert advice on negotiations with delegates from other nations – on health, political, budget and administrative issues.

Analysis and Evaluation

• Analyzes and evaluates problems and responds to complex technical issues related to the World Health Assembly, WHO Executive Board, and WHO reform, develops options and solutions, and drafts analytical briefing papers, talking points, decision memoranda, and telegrams, as appropriate to each issue. Develops, writes and secures needed approval on instructions for intergovernmental meetings, clearing these with appropriate key officials throughout the USG.
• Backstops the U.S. missions and embassies that are concerned with the World Health Assembly, WHO Executive Board, and WHO reform, supporting their efforts to carry out USG goals, and advising them of IO Bureau and Department-wide policies and priorities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as required, including special projects or studies related to the World Health Assembly, WHO Executive Board, and WHO reform that cut across the Bureau.

*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*
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• Master’s Degree or equivalent and one (1) year of relevant professional experience

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and three (3) years of relevant professional experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Top Secret clearance
• Expert knowledge of substantive global health issues and the work carried out by the WHO other parts of the UN system concerning health-related issues, including the governance, program, management, and political dynamics affecting these UN agencies, other relevant bodies in the UN system, and other international health agencies to provide authoritative advice, guidance and leadership on a host of health issues in the UN system and within international health agencies.
• Broad knowledge of multilateral diplomacy and international health issues to assist high-level USG policymakers considering policy proposals in the Executive decision-making process.
• Mastery of the UN organizational system, including methods of operation, structures and governing bodies to compare operational activities and implement best practices and urge other WHO administrators to do so as well.
• Expert knowledge of the policies and rules governing the conduct of international meetings, including the procedures of international conferences and related bodies, to ensure effective representation and achievement of USG policy goals.
• In-depth knowledge of the interests in the UN system agencies held by other offices of the IO Bureau, by other bureaus of the Department of State and the Legal Advisor, and by other agencies of the USG, particularly HHS, CDC and FDA.
• Knowledge of and skill in drafting and editing documents clearly and constructively to gain acceptance, confidence, and cooperation from senior USG officials, coworkers, staff of other USG agencies, officials of UN agencies, and representatives of other governments.
• Ability to draft and edit materials well, in order to gain acceptance, confidence, and cooperation from senior USG officials, coworkers, staff of other USG agencies, officials of UN agencies, and representatives of other governments.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to establish effective working relationships, meet and deal with others, speak effectively in public, in sessions with representatives of many other nationalities, as well as in private meetings, exercising tact, persuasion and other diplomatic skills to underlying causes of problem and gain acceptance of solutions to problems. Ability to negotiate effectively with delegates of other nations is essential to accomplishment of USG goals.
• Ability to successfully pass a federal background check and a drug screen.
• Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently blocked from enforcement pending court proceedings. Therefore, Cherokee Federal is halting the application of the mandate; however, if the injunction is lifted, Cherokee Federal will restore administration of the vaccine requirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
A Climate-controlled office environment.
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $150k - $170 k annually.
_CNSS offers a competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, paid time off and more. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law._
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ABOUT THE TEAM
Cherokee Federal is a collective group of subsidiary companies of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). CNB is the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.
Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.
Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!
Compliance
Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170,000.00 - $178,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• UN/Global health related policy: 3 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

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