Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Details for Mechanism ID: 4357
Country/Region: Rwanda
Year: 2007
Main Partner: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Own Agency
Funding Agency: HHS/CDC
Total Funding: $1,135,000

Funding for Management and Operations (HVMS): $1,135,000

This activity relates to HVMS (7260). In FY 2006 staffing increased substantially to address activities described in various program areas. In addition, the office secured administrative staff to better support the technical work of directly implementing USG EP activities. Specifically, the office recruited a senior budget and administrative specialist, a logistics coordinator, and a receptionist. As well, CDC recruited a new Chief of Party and also filled the Deputy Director position. In addition to personnel costs, this activity includes equipment and services to support general office function. The office has projected ICASS expenditures greater than in FY 2006. In addition to ICASS, this budget will support charges for Capital Security Cost Sharing tax. ICASS charges are estimated at $310,000 for the 36 people employed full time on the EP, with another $391,000 Capital Security Cost Sharing.