Panagora seeks a short-term consultant based in Sierra Leone for the recently awarded USAID Localize Global Health Security (LGHS) Project to support with preparations, meeting arrangements, and logistics for upcoming meetings and to establish office space for our local team. The consultant will report to the Project Director, and work in close collaboration with the Technical Director, who is based in the US. We anticipate having at least one of these staff members will attend in-country meetings during the period of performance.

The purpose of the LGHS project is to supports local partners to address gaps in health security as identified in national health security capacity assessments. LGHS complements the multisectoral cross-technical approaches of other GHS programs to move countries closer to achieving Global Health Security Agenda targets. As a result of this support, local partners will be able to address critical caps in health security through grants and technical assistance in prioritized technical areas, strengthen the organizational capacity of local entities to effectively manage the implementation of health security technical interventions and expand global knowledge base on approaches and best practices for local entities conducting global health security interventions.

Position Description: The consultant will serve as the in-country focal point and will support the LGHS team to establish our operational base in Freetown, support local staff in onboarding, and provide logistics and technical support to upcoming meetings with stakeholders that work in global health security (one health).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will provide the following services, which include, but are not limited to the following:

· Assist in the planning and preparations for upcoming visits, as required, including the arrangement of transport logistics

· Lead logistics preparations for an upcoming meetings, including event space identification as needed, in-person arrangements, and technology to include remote participants.

· Interact professionally with wide range of local stakeholders, from senior government officials to grassroots organizations, in preparation for upcoming meetings

· Provide guidance on local norms and protocols for meetings

· Manage schedule, ensuring adequate time between meetings and maintaining courteous and professional communications

· Attend in-country or remote meetings with team and document meetings with detailed notes.

· Provide guidance on local context and innovative approaches that could enhance LGHS’ impact.

· Compile report of activities.

Requirements

· Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in international development, public health, organizational development, or grants management.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Confident with interpersonal and facilitation skills, and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting and remotely.

· Self-motivated and able to manage time and meet deadlines working independently.

· Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.

· Excellent communication skills in English.

· Ability to travel throughout the country.