USAID Job Opening

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The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Humanitarian Response (BHR), 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.

Questions may be directed to Kirk Dohne (202) 661-9369 or Jesse C. Freese (202) 661-9366, or Fax at (240) 465-0244 or via e-mail at ofda@globalcorps.com. Applicants should retain copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals.

The BHR/OFDA Africa Regional Advisor works under the supervision of and reports directly to the Senior Regional Advisor, BHR/OFDA Africa Regional Office. The contractor is responsible for strategic analysis, coordinating disaster response activities, and for the identification and formulation of disaster preparedness, mitigation and training programs primarily in the Southern Africa 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 BHR/OFDA Africa Regional Advisor, Southern Africa focus, is responsible for the following:

Working directly under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Regional Advisor, Africa Regional Office (ARO), the contractor will:

a) travel to the scene of a disaster or potential disaster and conduct initial assessments of damages and needs;

b) recommend appropriate relief assistance and emergency interventions;

c) 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;

d) monitor BHR/OFDA funded activities;

e) coordinate the requests, receipt, distribution, tracking, and accounting of relief supplies provided by OFDA;

f) 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;

g) while on travel, maintain communications with the Africa Regional Office, (ARO). Under the guidance and supervision of the Director, ARO, coordinate with OFDA/Washington and prepare information requirements and reports.

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.

a) Prepare 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, USAIDs, 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 Southern Africa 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; 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.

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. Submit a resume, OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or any other written format you choose (SF-171, Application for Federal Employment, is also acceptable). You must include the following information regardless of which application form/format you choose:

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