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ISSUANCE DATE: June 2, 2008
CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2008, 5:00 p.m. EDT
SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor for a Field Advisor (Multiple Positions) located Worldwide.
Ladies/Gentlemen:
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (Optional Form 612 only) from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services as a Field Advisor under a personal services contract, as described in the attached solicitation.
Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified.
Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:
• Complete and hand-signed federal form OF-612 (including OF-612 continuation sheets as needed).
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in the “Applying” section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the “Applying” instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment.
• Supplemental document specifically addressing:
Each of the Education/Experience requirements shown in the solicitation.
Each of the five (5) Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation.
Incomplete or unsigned applications shall not be considered. These signed forms must be mailed, delivered, faxed, or emailed (email applications must be signed) to:
GlobalCorps
529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20045
E-Mail Address: fieldadvisor@globalcorps.com
Facsímile: (202) 403-3911 or (202) 403-3941
Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to:
Jaimee Braun or Mike Jones
Telephone Number: (202) 661-9377 or (202) 661-9366
E-Mail Address: fieldadvisor@globalcorps.com
Website: www.globalcorps.com
Facsímile: (202) 403-3911 or (202) 403-3941
Sincerely,
Amanda Downing, Contracting Officer
Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Field Advisor (Multiple Positions)
1. SOLICITATION NO.: M/OAA/DCHA/OTI-08-1218
2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 2, 2008
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: June 30, 2008, 5:00 pm EDT
4. POSITION TITLE: Field Advisor
5. MARKET VALUE: GS-13 ($68,625 – $89,217). The actual salary of the successful candidate(s) will be negotiated within the pay range depending on qualifications, salary and work history, experience and/or educational background. Salaries over and above the top of the GS-13 pay range will not be entertained or negotiated. It may be in the interest of OTI for the contractor to work on lengthy Washington projects and activities or to backstop field activities out of Washington, which requires the contractor to be temporarily based in Washington.
6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The duration of this contract will be for five (5) years from the date of signing. The Personal Services Contractor(s) hired under this contract will provide up to a maximum of 250 workdays of services on an annual basis.
The specific projects, as well as dates, number of days and locations to be worked will be determined by mutual agreement between the contractor and his/her OTI supervisor according to the programmatic needs of OTI.
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Worldwide
8. STATEMENT OF WORK
POSITION DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) is seeking highly motivated, highly qualified individuals who want the opportunity to help support rapid international transition programs for priority conflict-prone countries. Created in 1994 as a distinct operating unit within USAID, OTI helps local, indigenous partners advance peace and democracy in priority conflict-prone countries by providing fast, flexible, short-term assistance targeted at key transition needs.
Countries experiencing a significant political transition in the midst of a disaster or emerging from civil conflict have unique needs that cannot be fully addressed by traditional disaster relief. Timely and effective assistance to promote and consolidate peaceful, democratic advances can make the difference between a successful or a failed transition. OTI assists in securing peace by aiding indigenous local partners such as civil society groups (non-governmental organizations or informal community groups), local governments, private businesses, media groups, and others. OTI uses such mechanisms as support for: identification of quick-impact community self-help projects to meet urgent economic needs; development of initiatives to promote national reconciliation; re-integration of ex-combatants into civilian society; and aid to independent media outlets and community-based organizations to help promote informed debate and broaden public understanding and participation in their country’s political process.
For more information about OTI and its country programs please see: http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/cross-cutting_programs/transition_initiatives/
INTRODUCTION
To respond quickly and effectively and meet its objectives and mandates, the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) retains a group of high level professionals and experts under personal services contracts referred in OTI as the “bullpen”, serving on intermittent/part-time contracts to provide surge capacity for OTI in the field, and in Washington. These knowledgeable and skilled professionals must be prepared to work both in the field and in Washington, often with little time for preparations.
This Scope of Work is for worldwide – based, for those individuals who will be available to work with OTI for short or extended periods of time from their home locations, in the field, or in Washington, D.C., performing a range of duties outlined in the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections below. Work assignments will range in length depending on the needs of OTI, and availability of the individuals selected for the position(s).
The Field Advisors are a critical element of OTI’s success in providing fast and flexible responses to key transition needs. The incumbents must possess the program, project management and budgetary skills to help ensure successful start-ups, management, and close-outs of OTI country programs. The complex demands of the position require that the incumbents be readily available for both field and Washington assignments.
The worldwide nature of the OTI program requires Field Advisors who can immediately respond to the challenging and complex demands of OTI projects. The proper execution of OTI programs requires individuals with a high level of managerial and operational skills who are readily available to report for duty in either field or Washington assignments or a combination of both.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this solicitation is to provide on-call program specialist capabilities to the OTI Bullpen.
9. CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires excellent management skills, a high degree of communications skills and negotiation ability to serve as a liaison between the Office of Transition Initiatives, DCHA, USAID Washington, and the USAID Mission, Representative or the US Ambassador (in the absence of a USAID Mission). The incumbent will be sent, on an as needed basis, to a wide range of OTI project sites and proposed new country program sites. In some geographic locations this individual will be called upon to work with officials from other international organizations, bilateral donors, and non-governmental organizations. The Field Advisor will report to the OTI Chief of Field Programs or his/her designee.
In the capacity of Field Advisor the incumbent will be responsible for the following types of activities abroad where OTI country programs are in place: assessing the needs of the OTI program, evaluating the work of the grantee, and ensuring the various USG interests are coordinated and policy implemented. The Field Advisor will consult with the Chief of Field Programs, or designee, on a regular basis to develop a clear and coherent basis from which to implement programmatic changes and needs. Assisting in the field and/or Washington with new country program start-ups, providing operational support in periods of need, review and evaluation of ongoing projects, and country-program closeouts will be of particular importance in the work of the Field Advisor.
The Field Advisor will, to the maximum extent possible:
• Fill critical staffing needs in the field and Washington including the provision of support to new country start-ups and on-call technical assistance;
• Conduct, with in-country representatives, visits to field sites in areas where OTI has projects;
• Review and monitor the plans and activities of any OTI grantee and ensure coordination of grantee programs with USAID mission and other international organizations;
• Execute closeout activities related to OTI programs and provide technical assistance to ongoing evaluations of OTI programs in the field;
• Advise the Program Office on OTI Program Performance Review process and provide guidance and insights on findings and recommendations;
• Review program budgets and propose changes and adjustments and draft any written justifications that will assist in securing quick approvals.
• Manage final evaluations as guided by the OTI Program Office and/or Field Programs Division;
• Update and revise, as needed, program management guides, including strategic planning and field operations materials;
In new country programs, the Field Advisor will:
• Participate in assessing the feasibility of the country as a potential candidate for an OTI program;
• Participate in conceptualizing and designing the country program, with project managers of OTI and its grantees;
• Serve as a liaison with other DCHA offices, other USAID divisions and the State Department to ensure program and policy direction;
• Within the guidelines provided by the relevant OTI/Washington Team Leader, negotiate program and project agreements with governmental and non-governmental counterparts;
• Develop relationships with NGOs, international donors, USG agencies and others interested in the OTI country program;
• Assess project sites and participate in selecting contractors and grantees to work under OTI’s country program;
• In close collaboration with the relevant OTI/Washington Team Leader, assist in the development of OTI strategies and policies for the country
• Monitor and evaluate the country program, individual projects, and contractor and grantee performance.
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