POSITION: Emergency Disaster Response Coordinator (EDRC) for Indonesia

ISSUANCE DATE: June 15, 2000
CLOSING DATE: June 29, 2000

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 Freese, GlobalCorps (a division of XL Associates), who may be reached at Phone No. (301) 770-0632 or Fax at (301) 770-2354 or via e-mail at ofda@globalcorps.com. Applicants should retain copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals.

Sincerely,

Michael Walsh
Contracting Officer
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-00-1301
2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 15, 2000
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: June 29, 2000
4. POSITION TITLE: Emergency Disaster Response Coordinator (EDRC) for Indonesia
5. MARKET VALUE: $55,837 - $72,586 (GS-13 Equivalent) Per Year
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Approx. July 15, 2000 to July 14, 2001
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Jakarta, Indonesia
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION):

Emergency Disaster Response Coordinator (EDRC) for Indonesia

The USAID/OFDA-funded Emergency Disaster Response Coordinator (EDRC) for Indonesia assists in the monitoring of the humanitarian situation and management of USAID/OFDA-relief programs in Indonesia. Primary duties: include (1) reporting of information collected on humanitarian issues based on site visits, meetings, and other observations; (2) developing strategies and plans for response efforts in Indonesia; (3) program development with NGOs, IOs, and UN agencies; (4) program management (monitoring and evaluation of OFDA-funded programs); and (5) coordination with donor community and host country.

The EDRC will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he/she will work out of the office of the USAID Mission, and maintain a residence in Jakarta. The EDRC will travel, as security permits, extensively in Indonesia to assess, evaluate and monitor emergency conditions, particularly at USAID/OFDA project sites, and make recommendations for interventions. The EDRC will report directly to USAID/OFDA's Regional Coordinator for the Asia, Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean (AsiaLAC) regional team. In addition, the EDRC will coordinate closely with OFDA's Senior Regional Advisor (SRA) and the USAID Mission Director and Country Team in Jakarta. The EDRC will maintain regular contact with the American Ambassador and work closely and collaboratively with USAID/OFDA's Disaster Operations Specialist for Indonesia in Washington on all aspects of the portfolio.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with advanced training in international relations, economics, food policy or related field. Three years experience in emergency relief and humanitarian assistance. Experience in overseas project management with special emphasis in working under civil strife situations. Demonstrated ability to work with USG agencies, International Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, UN agencies, and host governments. Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills and demonstrated writing capability. Ability to operate communications and data processing equipment, including cellular type mobile phones, hand held R&R radios, and word-processing computer software. Security clearance as provided by USAID. US Citizen. Bahasa Indonesia language skills strongly preferred.

AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

1. BENEFITS
Employee's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave

2. ALLOWANCES (if Applicable).
* (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).

3. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs _
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)

LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs
**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.

* 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