The Advisor serves as a subject matter expert on a full range of USAID HO budget activities. S/he is responsible for leading strategic budget planning for all HO activities and initiatives, including budget planning, development, implementation, and monitoring for complex, multi-million dollar health initiatives, a large portion of which includes President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funds. The Specialist provides high level guidance to senior members of other USAID/Zambia offices, such as the Program Office, the Financial Management Office, and the Office of Acquisition and Assistance. S/he develops, implements, and monitors advanced tools to track funding obligations to partners, and interprets guidance from the Country Operational Plan, Health Investment Plan, and Malaria Operational Plan through a strategic approach, in a manner that makes information readily available to the Health Office Director and Deputy Directors, and facilitates resource requests and allocations. The Advisor liaises closely with the PEPFAR team in USAID/Washington on PEPFAR-funded activities, and also plays a primary role in coordinating financial aspects of HO and other Mission reporting requirements.