Global Health Policy Advisor & Multilateral Negotiator

Nakupuna Companies; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 113,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Companies seeks a Foreign Affairs Officer (Global Health) to advance U.S. global health policy and foreign affairs objectives. The role coordinates policy implementation, monitors health threats, and guides interagency actions involving U.S.

missions, international bodies, and foreign governments. The officer analyzes political, economic, and public health developments; advises senior officials; develops policy guidance; and represents U.S. positions in multilateral settings.

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor's in a related field with relevant foreign affairs/global health experience.
• Experience supporting foreign affairs, global health, or multilateral policy in government, international organization, NGO, or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief action officer and primary contact for incoming global health policy actions from Department offices, U.S. embassies, other agencies, international organizations, foreign governments, and NGOs.
• Monitor developing global health situations and emerging infectious disease threats; assess implications for U.S. interests and recommend policy or programmatic responses.
• Coordinate interagency activities, build consensus, and propose resolutions to complex policy challenges.
• Communicate U.S. health policy guidance to mission personnel and support adjustments to foreign assistance Programs.
• Draft, coordinate, clear, and issue policy and implementation guidance for U.S. embassies and posts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Diplomatic communications

Policy analysis

Interagency coordination

Strategic advisory

Oral/written briefing

Negotiation skills

Multilateral engagement

Timeline management

Public health policy

Education

Master's degree (Political Science/IR/Public Health/Economics)

Bachelor's degree + 3-5 years relevant experience

Job description

Nakupuna Companies seeks a Foreign Affairs Officer (Global Health) to advance U.S. global health policy and foreign affairs objectives. The role coordinates policy implementation, monitors health threats, and guides interagency actions involving U.S.

missions, international bodies, and foreign governments. The officer analyzes political, economic, and public health developments; advises senior officials; develops policy guidance; and represents U.S. positions in multilateral settings.