USAID Job Opening
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-00-191
2. ISSUANCE DATE: December 6, 2000
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED /FOR
RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: December 20, 2000 at 4:30 p.m.
4. POSITION TITLE: Program Officer for Southern Sudan
5. MARKET VALUE: $55,837 to $72,586 Per Year (GS-13 Equivalent)
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: January 15, 2001 to January 14, 2003
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Nairobi, Kenya
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION):
The Program Officer for southern Sudan assists in the monitoring of the humanitarian situation and management of OFDA-funded programs in southern Sudan. Primary duties include program development, management and monitoring; reporting; coordination; and implementation of the U.S. Government Integrated Strategic Plan (ISP) for Sudan.
The Program Officer will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will travel, as security permits, extensively in southern Sudan. The Program Officer’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
· Assess, evaluate, recommend responses to, and monitor emergency conditions and OFDA- funded programs.
· Assist in the development and implementation of disaster preparedness and mitigation programs.
· Act as the main point of contact for all OFDA programs in Sudan: the ARO Program Officer covering northern Sudan will report through the southern Sudan Program Officer to the ARO Senior Regional Advisor (SRA).
· Work with NGOs, IOs, and UN agencies to develop programs.
· Meet with U.S. government personnel, Sudanese officials, foreign diplomats, and other donor representatives on humanitarian issues.
· Collect information and reports regularly, through official cables and other means, on humanitarian related issues such as the humanitarian situation and the ability of local communities, local organizations, government officials, relief agencies and donor countries to address assessed needs.
· Coordinate closely with the OFDA Disaster Operations Specialist for Sudan in Washington on all aspects of the portfolio, and also liaise closely with other members of the ARO, the USAID/REDSO Non-Presence Countries Office, USAID/REDSO/FFP Office and U.S. Embassy representatives.
QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree with advanced training in international relations, economics, public health and food policy or related field. An advanced degree is preferable but not required.
Experience in emergency relief and humanitarian assistance for minimally three years.
Experience in overseas project management with special emphasis in working under civil strife situations.
Experience working with humanitarian assistance programs in Africa. Experience in Sudan highly preferred.
Experience in health/nutrition, agriculture, food policy, as well as relief and development issues.
Demonstrated ability to work with USG agencies, UN, NGOs and other humanitarian organizations/agencies.
Knowledge of USAID/OFDA operating procedures.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office computer programs.
Demonstrated leadership and management abilities, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to obtain an USAID secret security clearance.
US Citizen.
To apply or obtain further information, please use the following contact:
Kirk Dohne or Jesse C. FreeseGlobalCorps
1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-661-9369 (Kirk Dohne) or 202-661-9366 (Jesse C. Freese)
Fax: 240-465-0244
Email: ofda@globalcorps.com
Web: http://www.globalcorps.com
AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. BENEFITSEmployee'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 Allowances (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
00-03 2000 FICA and Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts (PSCs)
99-9 Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) Annual Health Insurance
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 U.S. Citizens or U.S. Resident Aliens Recruited from the U.S.
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
96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave
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 Offcier that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.