THE FOLLOWING IS A POSTING FOR A PAST POSITION AND IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

ISSUANCE DATE: December 22, 1999
CLOSING DATE: January 13, 2000

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER:                       M/OP-00-246
2. ISSUANCE DATE:                                     December 16, 1999
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED
FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:            January 10, 2000
4. POSITION TITLE: Regional Advisor
5. MARKET VALUE: $63,567 to $82,638 (GS-14 Equivalent)
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:  Feb 1, 2000 to January 31, 2001
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bujumbura, Burundi and Rwanda
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION):

SCOPE OF WORK

The BHR/OFDA-funded Regional Advisor (RA) assists in the monitoring of the humanitarian situation and management of BHR/OFDA-relief programs in Burundi and
Rwanda. Primary duties include reporting, developing strategies and plans, program development and management, and coordination.

The RA will work in the offices of the American Embassy, and maintain, as security permits, a residence in Bujumbura. The RA will travel, as security permits, extensively in both countries to assess, evaluate and monitor emergency conditions, particularly at BHR/OFDA project sites, and make recommendations for interventions.

The RA will report jointly to the Senior RA in the ARO and to the American Ambassadors in Burundi and Rwanda.

The RA will work closely and collaboratively with the USAID/OFDA Disaster Operations Specialist for the Great Lakes (or his/her designee) in Washington on all aspects of both portfolios.

The RA's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

* In-country presence. Serves as the principle in-country contact point for BHR/OFDA in Rwanda and Burundi. Maintains regular contact with the grantees, as well as other UN agencies, international organizations, and NGOs. Develops relationship with the government and monitor its policies regarding humanitarian assistance and its relationship with the relief organizations. Meets with U.S. government personnel, Burundi governmental officials, other foreign diplomats serving in Burundi, and other donor representatives on humanitarian issues. Monitors security situation, provides input into a strategy for responding to a heightened emergency response, identifies what the triggers are, and monitors the pressure points.

* Reporting. Reports regularly, through officials cables and other means, on all issues related to the humanitarian situation. Tracks information, for both programming and U.S. policy-making, such as number, status and condition of displaced persons. Provides regular reports on site visits, meetings, general atmospherics and other observations that may impact the humanitarian relief efforts.

* Strategy development and planning. In conjunction with OFDA/W and ARO, RA develops BHR/OFDA strategies for Burundi and Rwanda, and participates in contingency planning efforts.

* Program development. Works with NGOs, IOs, and UN agencies who are developing proposals (to include grant amendments and extensions) for OFDA, ensures their compliance with "OFDA's Guidelines for Grant Proposals and Reporting," reviews concept papers and proposals, and provides recommendations/comments to OFDA for final funding determination.

* Program management. Monitors and evaluates BHR/OFDA-funded programs.
Visits BHR/OFDA-funded projects on a regular basis, as security permits. Reports to BHR/OFDA on the quality of the NGOs' work, noting deficiencies, attributes and evolving operational conditions. Following discussions with BHR/OFDA, recommends to the grantee corrective actions. Ensures that grantee provides progress and financial reports on a timely basis to BHR/OFDA.

* Coordination and representation. Coordinates with the donor community to develop integrated, nonduplicative programs, and with USG on policy issues affecting humanitarian operations. Represents the USG humanitarian interests at national and international meetings and conferences. Facilitates travel and briefings for official USG visitors to Burundi and Rwanda interested in humanitarian issues.

* Wrap-up. Prepares a final report summarizing the program officer's activities and assessing accomplishments made during the contract period.

QUALIFICATION FACTORS

Bachelor's degree with advanced training in international relations, economics, and food policy or related field.

Speaks French at 3,3 level.

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 in working with international organizations, USG agencies and NGOs.

Basic computer skills and demonstrated writing capability.

Operate communications and data processing equipment, including cellular type mobile phones, hand held R&R radios, and word-processing computer software. Operate a 4-wheel drive, standard shift vehicle in cross-country conditions.

Security clearance as provided by USAID.

One year contract.

US citizenship required.

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

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 (CIB's) PERTAINING TO PSC's
98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List
98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSC's
98-23 Guidance Regarding Classified Contract Security and Contractor Personnel Security Requirements
98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSC's
98-14 Change in Required Application Form for USPSC's
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 PSC's Hired Under Appendix D, Handbook 14
94-9  Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSC's)
93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contractor (PSC)

LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC's

    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 requirement 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