THE FOLLOWING IS A POSTING FOR A PAST POSITION AND IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
Deputy Regional Advisor for Latin America and the Carribbean
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP – 99 - 1014
DEPUTY REGIONAL ADVISOR for LATIN AMERICA and the CARIBBEAN (LAC) in SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
Latin America and the Caribbean are extremely vulnerable to both natural
and technological disasters which have worsened in recent years due to
population pressures, urbanization, and extreme climatic events. However,
LAC's capacity to manage disasters has grown substantially in recent years
and Latin American and Caribbean nations are now generally capable of
managing disasters up to moderate severity without external assistance. In
major events, however, most nations of the region face a serious risk of
having their overall coping capacities overwhelmed by disaster response
requirements.
OFDA's strategy seeks to reduce the demand for disaster relief, chiefly by
increased preparedness and mitigation activities at the community level,
and by strengthening governments' capacity to meet immediate post-disaster
needs so as to prevent deterioration in the situation of disaster victims.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Deputy Regional Advisor (DRA) for LAC will be based in San Jose, Costa
Rica and will report to the Senior Regional Coordinator for LAC in San
Jose. The DRA will be responsible for resource management, program
development and monitoring, and implementation of the draft OFDA Strategic
Plan for LAC in collaboration with the OFDA/LAC San Jose office and the
OFDA/Washington LAC Regional Team. The specific duties and
responsibilities of the DRA will include:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent shall possess the following minimum qualifications:
AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY
AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. BENEFITS
2. ALLOWANCES (if Applicable). *
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THE FOLLOWING IS A POSTING FOR A PAST POSITION AND IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
2. ISSUANCE DATE: April 28, 1999
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: June 1, 1999
4. POSITION TITLE: Deputy Regional Advisor for Latin America
5. MARKET VALUE: $63,567 to $82,638 (GS-14 Equivalent)
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Approx. June 15, 1999 to June 14, 2001
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: San Jose, Costa Rica
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION):
a) Responding to humanitarian emergencies--natural, technological and
conflict-related disasters in LAC as required. The incumbent will be
required to travel on short notice for periods up to 30 days as a critical
component of U.S. Government disaster and humanitarian response capacity.
As a part of this travel, the incumbent will conduct initial assessments of
damage and humanitarian needs, recommend appropriate relief
assistance/interventions, and facilitate and coordinate actual U.S.
Government emergency response activities;
b) In the absence of the OFDA/LAC Senior Regional Coordinator in San Jose,
serving as Acting Senior Regional Coordinator;
c) Ensuring that OFDA/LAC activities are consistent with the OFDA/LAC
Strategic Plan;
d) Manage the following staff in the OFDA/LAC San Jose office: the
International Resources Group (IRG) Chief of Party, and through her, local
IRG program and support staff and consultants; the non-IRG support staff;
and, in the absence of the Senior Regional Coordinator, the entire OFDA/LAC
staff (including OFDA/LAC regional advisors and support staff in San Jose
and regional advisors in Kingston, Jamaica);
e) Maintaining budgetary oversight of OFDA/LAC funding requests to
OFDA/Washington and disbursements overseas;
f) In close coordination with technical counterparts in OFDA/Washington and
OFDA regional advisors in Costa Rica and Jamaica, assisting national
emergency organizations and non-govermental organizations (NGOs) in Latin
America and the Caribbean in developing strong emergency/disaster
preparedness plans. This may include the design, development, and
implementation of technical assistance programs in risk management,
disaster simulation exercises, and hazard vulnerability assessments.
g) Maintaining close relations with USAID Missions, U.S. Embassies, host
governments, and with national, international and non-governmental
organizations that provide disaster relief assistance and/or engage in
disaster preparedness or mitigation activities in the LAC region. As
required, the incumbent shall assist (and coordinate, as appropriate) these
entities with needs assessments and in identifying appropriate program
content, and shall facilitate liaison with other national, regional,
international, and UN organizations;
h) Identifying opportunities for initiation of mitigation measures that
could be linked to disaster response activities, with a view toward
reducing the vulnerability of disaster-prone communities; and
i) Serving as Disaster Assistance Response Team Leader or DART Member when
DARTs are dispatched from OFDA/W to the LAC region. a) U.S. citizenship;
b) At least 10 years relevant overseas work experience in developing
countries with the U.S. Government, an international organization or a
non-governmental organization, of which at least five years will have been
in disaster management or a related field, preferably in the LAC region;
c) At least 10 years work experience in the LAC region;
d) At least five years experience in mid-level management, including
program planning and budgeting in developing countries;
e) Demonstrated understanding of U.S. Government's role (past and present)
in disaster response and mitigation in Latin America and the Caribbean;
f) Masters degree in international relations/development or a related field;
g) Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of organizations involved
in disaster response/mitigation and humanitarian assistance, including U.S.
Government agencies (e.g., USAID, State, Defense, CDC, NOAA, USGS),
international organizations (e.g., IFRC, ICRC), non-governmental
organizations, UN agencies, and host governments;
h) Bilingual or fluency in English and Spanish (FSI-5/5 level - speaking
and writing);
i) Demonstrated leadership and management abilities;
j) Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills, and interpersonal
skills;
k) Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team
environment;
l) Candidate must qualify for a secret level USAID security clearance.
This is a GS-14 equivalent position ($63,567 to $82,638) . The closing date
for this solicitation is June 1, 1999. Only materials received prior to
this deadline shall be considered.
Employee's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave
(A) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120).
(B) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130).
(C) Post Allowance (Section 220).
(D) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230).
(E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260).
(F) Education Allowance (Section 270).
(G) Education Travel (Section 280).
(H) Post Differential (Chapter 500).
(I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and
(J) Danger Pay (Section 650).
98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List
98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs
98-23 Guidance Regarding Classified Contract Security and Contractor
Personnel Security Requirements
98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs
98-14 Change in Required Application Form for USPSCs
98-10 Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) Annual Health Insurance Costs
98-5 CONTRACTUAL COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES
98-3 Class Deviation to 31.205-6(g)(3), Foreign National Severance Pay
Under Professional Services Contracts
97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for
Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local
Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less
97-11 (Corrected) 1997 FICA & Medicate Tax Rates for Personal Services
Contracts
97-6 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services
97-3 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination
96-23 Unauthorized Provision in Personal Services Contract
96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave
96-11 PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs
96-8 Determining a Market Value for PSCs Hired Under Appendix D, Handbook 14
94-9 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs)
93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services
Contractor (PSC)
1. Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612.
**2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62).
**3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86),or
**4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85).
**5. Finger Print Card (FD-258).
NOTE: Form 5 is available from the requirements office.
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* Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas).
** The forms listed 2 through 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of
the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.