USAID Job Opening
Principal Regional Advisor —
SOLICITATION NO: M/OP/DCHA/DOFDA-03-1663
ISSUANCE DATE:
CLOSING DATE:
SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Principal Regional Advisor -
Gentlemen/Ladies:
The United States
Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA),
Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is seeking applications
(Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 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.
Applicants are required to sign the certification at
the end of the OF-612 or SF-171.
Applications that are received without signature will not be considered
for the position.
Questions may be
directed to Mr. Jesse C. Freese (202) 661-9366 or Carrie Shirtz (202) 661-9369,
Fax at (240) 465-0244 or via e-mail at advisors@globalcorps.com. Applicants
should retain copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals.
Sincerely,
Joe Lentini
Contracting Officer
1.
SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP/DCHA/DOFDA-03-1663
2. ISSUANCE DATE:
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
4. POSITION TITLE: Principal
Regional Advisor -
5. MARKET
VALUE: $72,381 - $94,098
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR
POSITION):
Please see below for:
(1)
Note Concerning Place of Performance
(2)
Note Concerning Dual-Citizenship
Principal
Regional Advisor —
Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Southern Africa Principal Regional
Advisor (PRA) works under the supervision of, and reports directly to, the
Disaster Response and Mitigation Division (DRM) Director, DCHA/OFDA/W. The
contractor is responsible for managing the Southern Africa Regional Office and
supervising its staff, strategic analysis, coordination of disaster response
activities, and for the identification and formulation of disaster
preparedness, mitigation and training programs primarily in the Southern
African region.
This position requires an experienced
practitioner in disaster response and preparedness activities. The contractor
will actively develop and coordinate preparedness, mitigation and training
programs to increase the capability of host governments, international
organizations, and non-governmental organizations to respond and prepare for
disasters in the affected region. The DCHA/OFDA Southern Africa PRA is
responsible for the following:
1) Disaster Response
Working directly under the guidance and
supervision of the DRM Director, the contractor will:
a) Serve as the OFDA/DCHA lead
representative in
b) Travel to the scene of a disaster or
potential disaster and conduct initial assessments of damages and needs
c) Recommend appropriate relief assistance
and emergency interventions
d) Coordinate and maintain close liaison
with representatives of host government, donor governments, international
organizations, non-governmental organizations to ensure efficient and coordinated
disaster response activities
e) Monitor DCHA/OFDA funded activities
f) Coordinate the requests, receipt,
distribution, tracking, and accounting of relief supplies provided by OFDA
g) Facilitate and coordinate the arrival
and departure of DARTs with the U.S. Mission and, as
required, serve on DARTs for short periods of time
h) While on travel, maintain
communications with the Southern Africa Regional Office,
i) Under the guidance and supervision of the DRM
Director, coordinate with OFDA/
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 non-governmental
organizations in the development of strong emergency and disaster
preparedness/mitigation programs.
Specifically:
a)
Prepare (and supervise the preparation by others in the office of) regular
strategic and analytical reports on current or anticipated emergencies, as well
as comprehensive preparedness documentation on assigned countries
b) Assist
with the design, development, and implementation of strategies and integrated
disaster assistance for OFDA, USAID, local governments, and other
donors/organizations as appropriate
c) Advise
regional officials, including host country authorities and other USAID
officials on DRM efforts including the review of sector disaster response and
DRM plans
d)
Provide support as required for other DRM initiatives in the assigned region as
identified by the Africa Regional Office. Support may include assessment
visits, project design/evaluation exercises and hazards/vulnerability/risk
analysis
e) In the
area of mitigation, work with other agencies/organizations to identify critical
disaster concerns affecting the region and countries and develop
projects/activities for addressing these
f) Work
with local and regional institutions and private/public sector organizations to
incorporate mitigation into appropriate programs
BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who meet the basic qualifications
and selective factor(s) will be further evaluated based on the quality ranking
factors listed below. Applicants are
strongly encouraged to address each of the factors on a separate sheet
describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education,
and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each factor. Be sure to include your name, social security
number, and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selective and/or
quality ranking factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your
pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.
Basic Qualifications and Selective Factors: (Determines basic
eligibility for the position, candidates not meeting the basic qualifications
and selective factors are considered NOT qualified for the position)
- Bachelor’s degree with significant study in or
pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to,
international relations, economics, food policy or a related field) or
country, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in
emergency relief and humanitarian assistance in Africa.
OR
- Master’s degree with significant study in or
pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to,
international relations, economics, food policy or a related field) or
country, and three (3) years experience in emergency relief and
humanitarian assistance in Africa.
- 2 years management experience, managing a staff
of varied nationalities and cultural backgrounds, and other senior
professionals
- Ability to obtain a security clearance as
provided by USAID
Quality Ranking Factors: (Determines the ranking of qualified candidates in
comparison to other applicants. The factors are listed in the order of importance
from the highest to the least.)
·
Ability to manage
(1) staff of varied nationalities and cultural backgrounds, and (2) other
senior professionals, in excess of the minimums listed above;
·
Diplomatic and
interpersonal skills to work effectively with (1) host governments, (2) other
donors and diplomatic missions, (3) international and national non-governmental
organizations, (4) Department of State, (5) U.S. military, and (6) Members of
Congress in order to represent DCHA/OFDA;
·
Ability to
conduct programmatic and strategic analysis, to develop strategic plans and
assessments of the political, social and economic contexts of complex
emergencies in which OFDA operations are conducted, and to develop
frameworks for disaster response and mitigation activities;
·
Direct work
experience with OFDA, other USG humanitarian agency (including OTI, FFP, PRM),
or International Humanitarian Relief Agency responsible for funding and
monitoring implementation of emergency relief activities;
·
Experience with
and knowledge of US Embassy and USAID environments, to include knowledge of the
budgeting process, hiring mechanisms, administration, and formulation of
programmatic priorities within the non-disaster offices of USAID.
·
Proficiency in
additional major African language(s) such as French, Portuguese, or Swahili.
(1)
NOTE CONCERNING PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
The expected place of
performance is
(2) NOTE CONCERNING DUAL-CITIZENSHIP:
Dual
citizens may be asked to renounce second-country citizenship.
WHERE TO APPLY:
Via mail: GlobalCorps,
Via facsimile: 240-465-0244
Via email: advisor@globalcorps.com
FOR INFORMATION ON
OTHER VACANCIES OR FOR INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF THIS VACANCY, CALL (202)
661-9366
PLEASE READ
ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
ANNOUNCEMENT.
ALL QUALIFIED
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING HANDICAP,
MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION,
OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
A Voluntary
Background Survey can be obtained from the above listed contacts or on-line at
http://www.usaid.gov/about/employment/idi79-2.pdf .
The information from this survey is used to help insure that agency personnel
practices meet the requirements of Federal law. Your responses are voluntary
and not required.
I.
How To Apply
A. Submit an OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or SF-171,
Application for Federal Employment. You include a resume as an annex to either
of these forms. You must include the following information regardless of which
application form/format you choose:
1) The announcement number, title and grade and/or pay
band of the position for which you are applying.
2) Personal Information
a) Full name, mailing address (including ZIP Code), home and work telephone
numbers (including area code)
b) Social security number AND country of citizenship
c) Veterans' preference.
d) Competitive status.
e) Highest Federal civilian grade held, including job series and dates held.
3)
a)
b) Colleges and universities - name, city, state and ZIP Code (if known),
major(s), type(s) of degree(s) received and date(s) received. If you did not
receive a degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or
quarter hours.
4) Job-Related Work Experience (Paid and Nonpaid)
a) Job title (include series and grade if Federal) AND salary
b) Starting and ending dates (month and year) AND hours per week
c) Employer's name, address, and telephone number (including area code)
d) Supervisor's name and telephone number (indicate if we may contact your
current supervisor)
e) Duties and accomplishments
5) Other Qualifications
a) Job-related training courses (title and year)
b) Job-related skills (i.e., other languages, computer hardware/software,
communications equipment, etc.) c) Job-related certificates and licenses
(current only).
d) Job-related honors, awards and special
accomplishments (i.e., publications, Memberships in professional or honor
societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.).
Give dates but do not send documents unless requested.
General Information
A. A separate application must be submitted for each announcement.
B. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that applications are mailed in time
to get them to the destination by the closing date of the announcement.
Applications received after the closing date and time will be considered late,
unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the
Government installation prior to the time and date specified in the
solicitation.
C. Applicants must be citizens of the
AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE
FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. BENEFITS
Employer's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave
Eligibility for 401(k)
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
01-09 Competitive
Process - Personal Service Contracts ("PSCs")
with
01-07 Clarification
of the Extension/Renewal Policy Regarding Personal Service Contracts (PSCs)
00-08S Revision of
Competitive Process - Personal Service Contracts ("PSCs")
with
00-08 Revision of
Competitive Process - Personal Service Contracts ("PSCs")
with
00-05 Personal
Service Contracts (PSCs) Annual Health Insurance
Costs
00-03 2000 FICA and
Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts (PSCs)
99-7 Contractual
Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services
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
98-12 Advertisement
of and Requirements for Evaluating Applications for PSCs
98-11 Determining a
Market Value for PSCs
98-3 Class
Deviation to 31.205-6(g)(3), Foreign National
Severance Pay Under Professional Services Contracts
97-17 PSCs with
97-16 Class
Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal
Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted locally with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the
Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less
97-3 New USAID
Contractor Employee Physical Examination
96-23 Unauthorized
Provision in Personal Services Contract
94-9 Sunday Pay for
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.