USAID Job Opening
Regional Advisor —
SOLICITATION NO: M/OP/DCHA/DOFDA-03-1665
ISSUANCE DATE:
CLOSING DATE:
SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) 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-03-1665
2. ISSUANCE DATE:
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
4. POSITION TITLE: 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
Regional
Advisor —
Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Regional Advisor for
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 Regional Advisor for
Disaster Response - Working directly under the guidance and supervision of the Principal
Regional Advisor, Southern Africa Regional Office (SARO), the
contractor will:
Travel to the scene of a disaster or potential
disaster and conduct initial assessments of damages and needs
Recommend appropriate relief assistance and emergency
interventions
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
Monitor DCHA/OFDA funded activities
Coordinate the requests, receipt, distribution,
tracking, and accounting of relief supplies provided by OFDA
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
While on travel, maintain communications with the
Southern Africa Regional Office, (SARO)
Under the guidance and supervision of the Director,
SARO, coordinate with OFDA/Washington and prepare information requirements and
reports
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:
Prepare regular strategic and analytical reports on
current or anticipated emergencies, as well as comprehensive preparedness
documentation on assigned countries
Assist with the design, development, and
implementation of strategies and integrated disaster
Assistance for OFDA, USAID, local governments, and
other donors/organizations as appropriate
Advise regional officials, including host country
authorities and other USAID officials on DRM efforts including the review of
sector disaster response and DRM plans
Provide support as required for other DRM initiatives
in the assigned region as identified by the Southern Africa Regional Office.
Support may include assessment visits, project design/evaluation exercises and
hazards/vulnerability/risk analysis
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
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.
- 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.)
- Additional years of experience in design and management of
emergency relief and humanitarian assistance programs above what is
required in the Basic Qualifications and Selective Factors;
- Direct work experience in
- Knowledge
of and experience in dealing with host country governments and local
authorities and coordinating relief activities with other USG agencies
(such as the State Department, Department of Defense, and USAID Missions),
UN and other international organizations, and non-governmental
organizations involved in humanitarian response;
- 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
in Strategic planning and design/development of integrated disaster
response strategies;
- 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.