POSITION: Senior Emergency Coordinator

ISSUANCE DATE: June 15, 2000

CLOSING DATE: June 29, 2000

Gentlemen/Ladies:

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC)

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Humanitarian Response (BHR),Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is seeking applications (Standard Form 171 or OF 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 (extension 37) or Jesse Freese (extension 27), GlobalCorps (a division of XL Associates), who may be reached at Phone No. (301) 770-0632 or Fax at (301) 770-2354 or via e-mail at ofda@globalcorps.com. Applicants should retain copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals.

Sincerely,

Michael Walsh
Contracting Officer
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-00-1305
2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 15, 2000
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: June 29, 2000
4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Emergency Coordinator (Office of Humanitarian Affairs)
5. MARKET VALUE: $65,983 to $85,744 (GS-14 Equivalent) Per Year
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Approx. July 15, 2000 to July 14, 2002
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Rome, Italy
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION):

SENIOR EMERGENCY COORDINATOR
USAID/BUREAU FOR HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE/
OFFICE OF FOOD FOR PEACE
OFFICE OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS, ROME, ITALY

BACKGROUND

Over the last ten years, the number of long-term complex emergencies and natural disasters in the world has grown substantially. Within the U.S.Government (USG), it is USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Response (BHR) that serves as the primary provider of food and non-food assistance to victims of disasters worldwide through its Offices of Food for Peace (FFP), U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), and Transition Initiatives (OTI). A new position, entitled Senior Emergency Coordinator (SEC), is being created in USAID/BHR's Office of Humanitarian Affairs (OHA) in Rome to enhance operational efficiency of USAID/BHR food related disaster operations. The SEC will work independently on issues and meet with senior officials on his/her own initiative but in close consultation with senior BHR officers. He/she will report to the Director of the Office of Humanitarian Affairs in Rome, Italy. It will be the responsibility of this office to keep BHR fully informed.

BHR's OHA serves as the primary liaison between USAID/BHR/Washington and the U.N. World Food Program (WFP) headquarters in Rome. The WFP receives approximately $700 million a year in food commodities and funding from USAID/BHR/FFP and from USDA under the section 4169(b) program, a large percentage of which goes for emergency programs. Up to one-half of the food that WFP distributes worldwide comes from the USG. In addition, BHR/OFDA contributes some $10 million annually in cash support, and other agencies such as State's Refugee Bureau and DOD also contribute funds. In the last several years, OHA has worked successfully to strengthen USAID's relationship with the WFP.

The SEC's primary responsibilities will include coordinating closely with BHR and WFP on a range of issues; coordinating food related programs and operations with USAID offices in Brussels and Geneva and with related UN agencies and donors; identifying the needs of emerging and long-term disasters and advising the USAID on the appropriateness of WFP's and Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N.'s (FAO) responses and coordinating with other U.S. Government Departments and Agencies. As needed, the SEC will travel to countries where the above concerns arise.

The SEC's responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

In coordination with the Director of the OHA, the SEC will maintain daily contact with WFP management on a range of worldwide issues. The issues would include, but not be limited to, the following:

¥ Manage programmatic and operational food issues and USG food aid assistance needs in developing disasters and long-term complex emergencies. Total food aid contributions to WFP from USAID average $400 million/annum, the bulk of which is emergency-related.

¥ Further strengthen USAID's relationship with WFP by developing a modus operandi during crisis operations between OHA and WFP management to accelerate USAID's responsiveness within the first 48-72 hours of the onset of a disaster. Analyze WFP's use of USAID emergency food commodities in country and advise BHR/FFP.

¥ Consult regularly with WFP's Vulnerability Assessment Mapping (VAM) unit to ensure that it is meeting its commitments to the USG, and to discuss any emerging needs that may be foreshadowed by the VAM's work.

Reviews WFP's logistics operations and, working with WFP's logistics cell, makes recommendations to USAID/BHR/Washington to ensure that logistical needs for emergency food operations are met. Given the frequent overlap between food and non-food concerns regular oordination with OFDA is expected. As appropriate, coordinates closely with the military liaison in the Refugees and Migration Affairs (RMA)/Geneva office, when U.S. military support is requested by WFP. Travels, when needed, to the European Command Headquarters (EUCOM) with the RMA military liaison to coordinate logistical support.

Travels to disaster sites worldwide, in connection with food requirements as requested by BHR/Washington or the Director of OHA, to conduct assessments of needs to determine humanitarian requirements or to evaluate and/or monitor ongoing BHR programs. Advises BHR on appropriate and timely responses for immediate and long-term USG support. Travel may be conducted in coordination with WFP management in order to address BHR concerns or to ensure interagency coordination.

Following the assessments, reports to BHR/OHA and BHR/Washington, through official cables and other means, on the status of conditions, needs, and operational constraints of humanitarian relief efforts; and develops recommendations for meeting the immediate food needs of vulnerable populations.

Coordinates with USAID's offices in Geneva (liaison with UNHCR, OCHA, and UNICEF) and Brussels (liaison with EU) to ensure that BHR emergency programs are sufficiently integrated and non-duplicative with other UN agencies and donor programs.Initiates contact, as needed, in consultation and coordination with the relevant U.S. permanent representatives, with senior managers in other UN agencies in Europe, including the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Development Program, UNICEF, and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, as well as donor representatives - to ensure that food-related needs of ongoing complex disasters or of new emergency situations are being met and coordinated.

On behalf of the USG, in co-ordination and full consultation with other U.S. Mission elements (State and USDA), liaises with FAO's Director of the Special Relief Operations Service (TCOR), with an aim to increasing FAO's effectiveness in responding quickly to natural disasters and complex emergencies Provides guidance to FAO and WFP on preparing proposals for BHR offices, assist in the training as appropriate of WFP staff in order to standardize grant proposal submissions for BHR emergency awards for various programs.

Consults with other U.S. Government Departments in Washington such as USDA, State and DoD on contributions to WFP emergency operations.Participates on BHR/OFDA Disaster Assistance Response Teams as requested.Backstops duties of the Director of OHA, as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

The SEC shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

Master's degree and at least seven years relevant work experience with the U.S. Government, an international organization or a non-governmental organization, of which at least four years have been in disaster management, food management, or a related field; At least two years work experience in conflict affected areas; Demonstrated program management skills;

Demonstrated ability to work with the diverse array of individuals and organizations involved in disaster response and food assistance, including U.S. Government agencies (e.g., USAID, State, U.S. Department of Defense, Center for Disease Control), international organizations, non-governmental organizations, UN agencies and host governments;

Demonstrated leadership and executive management abilities, verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in dealing with foreign disaster programs; familiarity with the strategies and policies of USG humanitarian assistance.

Ability to work in adverse environments.

Must be a US citizen.

Must be able to obtain a secret USAID security clearance.

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

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 (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs _
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 _
98-10 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 PSCs Hired Under Appendix D, Handbook 14 _
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 Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job