This is a continuing activity in COP 08 originally planned with JHPIEGO-E as Prime Partner. It was

erroneously entered in the databasewith JHU -Bloomberg as prime partner. The activity is to conduct a

targeted evaluation on the effectiveness of Training for staff at Health Centers under PEPFAR -E. The

findings of the evaluation will provide useful information across all PEPFAR funded training programs ,

partners and stakeholders to identify the retention and attrition status of trained health care providers.

JHPIEGO-E is a prime partner which has a strong potential in conducting targeted evaluation. CDC-E will

provide guidance and follow up of the targeted evaluation.

In FY07 the Coordination Office staffing level did not keep pace with the continual expansion of duties and

responsibilities assumed or assigned to it. Indeed cancellation of searches for positions by the former DCM

left the Coordination Office for several periods with just the Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.

Coordination of the five PEPFAR agencies is inherently challenging, and made more so when the office

mandated to perform the function is understaffed. Under the leadership of our new Ambassador, the

Coordination Office has performed a staffing assessment and bases its staffing proposal on it.

In FY2008, the Coordination Office proposes to recruit two deputy coordinators: one focused on

administration and finance, and the other on program services. These positions will greatly strengthen the

Coordination Office's role in supporting our USG agencies charges with implementation of the PEPFAR

program. The positions proposed support the essential elements of interagency coordination and will be

key to achieving the Staffing for Results objectives. Summaries of the new positions follow.

Deputy Coordinator for Program Services - The Deputy Coordinator for Program Services (DCPS) is

responsible for providing a support and leadership for a complex range services to support and strengthen

the interagency PEPFAR program. The DCPS assists the Country Coordinator in providing oversight and

technical direction. The scope of this work involves strengthening programmatic coordination and ensuring

that all technical/program areas are of the highest quality and integrated making the most effective use of

PEPFAR resources. The DCPS is responsive for maintaining excellent working relationships with and

between implementing partners, government officials and other PEPFAR stakeholders. The DCPS will be

responsible for promoting effective communication between the PEPFAR Ethiopia Country Team. As a

member of the Coordination Office leadership team, the DCPS is expected to play a key role in policy or

management related decisions and subsequent actions.

Deputy Coordinator for Administration and Finance - The Deputy Coordinator for Administration and

Finance (DCAF) is responsible for management of the Coordination Office and provision of key support

services within the area of finance and administration. The DCAF will ensure this support is of high quality

and meets needs identified with program staff. The DCAF will oversee strategic budgeting and budget

formulation and control, procurement planning and execution, human resources, administration, logistics,

and IT staff. S/he will lead the development and implementation of appropriate systems in these areas,

ensuring proper implementation and adherence to USG and PEPFAR Ethiopia policies, procedures and

guidelines. The DCAF will also be a key participant in the Country Operational Plan planning process to

ensure the provision of relevant and timely financial data for regular monitoring and strategic processes.

The DCAF will be responsible for promoting effective communication between the PEPFAR Ethiopia

Country Team. As a member of the Coordination Office leadership team, the DCAF is expected to play a

key role in policy or management related decisions and subsequent actions.

Country Operational Plan and Information Systems Manager - The Country Operational Plan and

Information Systems Manager is responsible for the coordination, compilation, verification, revision and

completion of the Country Operating Plan, and development and maintenance of various information

systems that support the work of the PEPFAR Ethiopia Country Team.

Regional PEPFAR Program Coordinators (RPPC) (6) - The RPPC is responsible for providing support and

leadership for a complex range services to support and strengthen the interagency PEPFAR program within

a specified region of the country. The RPPC assists the Deputy Coordinator for Program Services in

providing oversight and technical direction to PEPFAR partners and government officials in the designated

region. The scope of this work involves providing technical assistance and support in the coordination of the

design, implementation, and evaluation of PEPFAR activities. The RPPC will coordinate and develop further

links between the GFATM and PEPFAR. The RPPC will work to strengthen programmatic coordination and

ensure that all technical/program areas are of the highest quality and integrated thus making the most

effective use of PEPFAR resources. The RPPC is responsible for maintaining excellent working

relationships with and between implementing partners, government officials and other PEPFAR

stakeholders in the designated major regions.

The Health Resources Capacity Advisor (HRCA) - The HRCA is responsible for overseeing and working at

the federal level to oversee linkages between the Global Fund, the World Band and PEPFAR. The HRCA

will have direct communication with HRCAs that will be located at the RHBs in 11 different regions

throughout Ethiopia. The HRCA will provide technical assistance and support in the design, implementation

and evaluation of health professional development activities and interventions for the 11 regional HRCAs.

The Advisor will apply cutting edge methodologies for harmonization, analyze data and evaluate GF and

PEPFAR performance and work to increase the human capital and retention in the regions.

Health Resources Capacity Advisor (11) - The Health Resources Capacity Advisors will be in 11 different

regions throughout Ethiopia and will provide technical assistance and support in the design, implementation

and evaluation of health professional development activities and interventions. The Advisors will coordinate

and develop further links between the Global Fund and PEPFAR.

Technical Support Advisor - The Technical Support Advisor serves as the Coordination Office's operational,

logistical and administrative assistant and is responsible for developing, supporting and advancing the

utilization of technical tools and documents that serve to strengthen the scientific foundation of the PEPFAR

Ethiopia program. The Technical Advisor will assist the Country Coordinator to support the PEPFAR team

by developing, supporting and advancing the utilization of a variety of technical tools and documents that

serve to strengthen the implementation of the PEPFAR Ethiopia program. Specific responsibilities include:

Chair the Policy Analysis and System Strengthening Technical Working Group; provide writing and editing

support to the Coordinator and edit technical documents prepared by PEPFAR Ethiopia teams and

members; research and draft technical papers under the guidance of appropriate technical officers on the

USG team and in implementing partner organizations, donors, and the Government of Ethiopia; provide

logistical support in events planning including PEPFAR-related visits, such as technical assistance and core

team visits, as well as periodic partner meetings and conferences; oversee planning of PEPFAR Ethiopia

team field visits and coordinate logistical planning with the CDC and Embassy Events Planners; provide

analytical, organizational, administrative, and logistical support to various special projects and event;

undertake research efforts in support of the work of the TWG, Collaborative Team and Executive Council;

and Lead special PEPFAR Ethiopia research initiatives; develop and maintain a database of technical

resources including official OGAC and GOE technical documents, NGO, academic and implementing

Activity Narrative: partner resources, and online sites.

Public Policy Advisor - (part-time) - The Public Policy Advisor (PPA) is responsible for development,

oversight, review, and evaluation of PEPFAR Ethiopia, Government of Ethiopia, United States Government,

Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator policies and regulations, and Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria

policies regarding their affect on the planning, implementation and management of the Country Operational

Plan and related activities by the PEPFAR Ethiopia Country Team. The PPA will be the recognized in-

country authority and point of contact for the USG and implementing organizations staff on issues related to

PEPFAR policies.

Finally, in FY08 the Coordination Office will require funding to support the costs related to (a) meetings held

in commercial spaces such as our quarterly All Partners meetings, COP planning meetings, and special

technically-focused meetings; (b) invitational travel - primarily for government officials to attend the

PEPFAR annual meeting and special regional meetings; (c) printing of PEPFAR and MOH HIV/AIDS

publications; (d) Coordination office staff travel in-country travel and to PEPFAR the PEPFAR annual

meeting; and (e) equipment needed to fulfill the duties of the office.

Funds for the Ambassadors small grants program were incorrectly included in the PEPFAR Coordinator

budget, so $200,000 is being moved to a new OHPS activity for small grants. In addition, $356,114 from the

CDC/RPSO budget was spent by the Coordinator's office in FY07, and needs to be repaid.