Gentlemen/Ladies:

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC)

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Humanitarian Response (BHR), Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is seeking applications (Standard Form 171 or OF 612) from persons interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified.

Questions may be directed to Kirk Dohne or Jesse C. Freese, GlobalCorps (a division of XL Associates), who may be reached at Phone No. (301) 770-0632 or Fax at (240) 465-0244 or via e-mail at ofda@globalcorps.com. Applicants should retain copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals.

Sincerely,
Mercedes Eugenia
Contracting Officer

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-00-1572
2. ISSUANCE DATE: August 2, 2000
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: August 16, 2000
4. POSITION TITLE: Africa Regional Advisor
5. MARKET VALUE: $55,837 - $72,586 (GS-13 equivalent)
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Approx. September 1, 2000 to August 31, 2002
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Nairobi, Kenya
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION):

Duties and Responsibilities

The BHR/OFDA Africa Regional Advisor works under the supervision of and reports directly to the Director, BHR/OFDA Africa Regional Office. The contractor is responsible for coordinating disaster response activities and for the identification and formulation of disaster preparedness, mitigation and training programs. The contractor will actively develop and coordinate preparedness, mitigation and training programs to increase the capability of host governments, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations to respond and prepare for disasters in the affected region.

The BHR/OFDA Africa Regional Advisor is responsible for the following:

a) travel to the scene of a disaster or potential disaster and conduct initial assessments of damages and needs;
b) recommend appropriate relief assistance and emergency interventions;
c) coordinate and maintain close liaison with representatives of host government, donor governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations to ensure efficient and coordinated disaster response activities;
d) manage and monitor BHR/OFDA funded activities;
e) coordinate the requests, receipt, distribution, tracking, and accounting of relief supplies provided by OFDA;
f) facilitate and coordinate the arrival and departure of DARTs with the US Mission and, as required, serve on DARTs for short periods of time;
g) while on travel, maintain communications with the Africa Regional Office, (ARO). Under the guidance and supervision of the Director, ARO, coordUinate with OFDA/Washington and prepare information requirements and reports.

2) Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation

OFDA encourages disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness activities both in the cause of implementing a disaster response and as a strategy to reduce disaster impacts in areas at risk. Working closely with OFDA/Washington and drawing on the skills and technical expertise within the office and available through inter and intra agency agreements, the contractor will assist representatives of host government organizations, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations in the development of strong emergency and disaster preparedness/mitigation programs.

Specifically:

a) assist with the design, development, and implementation of strategies and integrated disaster assistance;
b) advise regional officials, including host country authorities and other USAID officials on mitigation efforts including the review of sector disaster response and miatigation plans;
c) provide support as required for other mitigation initiatives in east and central Africa as identified by the Africa Regional Office. Support may include assessment visits, project design/evaluation exercises and hazards/ vulnerability/risk analysis;

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: