SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC
- Notice Date
- 12/22/2003
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Tanzania USAID-Dar es Salaam, Department of State, Washington, DC, 20521-2140
- ZIP Code
- 20521-2140
- Solicitation Number
- 621-04-002-00
- Response Due
- 1/30/2004
- Archive Date
- 2/27/2004
- Point of Contact
- Jolcy Fernandes, Executive Officer, Phone 255-22-2668420, Fax 255-22-26684321, - Jolcy Fernandes, Executive Officer, Phone 255-22-2668420, Fax 255-22-26684321,
- E-Mail Address
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jfernandes@usaid.gov, jfernandes@usaid.gov
- Description
- USAID/TANZANIA ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE TEAM LEADER SUBJECT: USAID/Tanzania Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Environment and Natural Resources Strategic Objective Team Leader The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (Standard Form 171?s or Optional Form 612) from U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or third country nationals (TCNs) interested in providing Program Manager services as described in the attached solicitation. Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time as specified. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to Robert Appiah, Executive Officer, USAID/Tanzania, who may be reached by phone at (255-22) 2668490, or by fax at (255-22) 2668421, or email at rappiah@usaid.gov USAID/TANZANIA ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE TEAM LEADER SOLICITATION NUMBER: 621-04-002-00 ISSUANCE DATE: December 18, 2003 CLOSING DATE/TIME: 14:00 Hours East African Time, Friday, January 30, 2004 POSITION TITLE: Environment and Natural Resources Strategic Objective Team Leader MARKET VALUE: Ranging from $61,251 ? 79,629 (equivalent of GS-13 level). Final compensation will be based on individual?s salary history, working experience and educational background PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years, beginning on or around April 1, 2003, with option of renewal up to a maximum of five years (based on mutual consent of the parties and availability of funds) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania SECURITY ACCESS: Secret POSITION DESCRIPTION/SOW: I. BACKGROUND USAID/Tanzania (T) is a sustainable development Mission with four strategic objectives (SOs) in Health, Environment and Natural Resources (ENR), Democracy and Governance, and Economic Growth. The Mission is in the final phase of implementation of its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) covering the period 1997 ? 2004, and is in the process of developing a new 10-year CSP for the period 2005 ? 2014 (the Mission anticipates submitting the new CSP for approval in Washington by May, 2004). The current USAID/T ENR SO Program consists of a portfolio of activities aimed at achieving the Mission?s ENR SO ?Improved Conservation of Coastal and Wildlife Resources in Targeted Areas.? The ENR SO seeks to conserve Tanzania's unique biodiversity by advancing environmental policies, legislation and improved natural resource management (NRM) practices in selected areas. USAID/T?s approach emphasizes partnership between government and civil society that supports and informs a participatory and transparent reform process. Four intermediate results underpin achievement of the SO: 1) Natural resource policies applied; 2) Increased effectiveness of institutions that support natural resources conservation; 3) Improved management of targeted protected areas; and 4) Community-based natural resource management regimes functioning in target areas. The SO serves customers at three levels: 1) conservation of Tanzania's biodiversity benefits the global environment; 2) improved conservation of critical resources for a growing national economy benefits all Tanzanians; and 3) improved NRM practices benefit rural communities living in and around targeted ecosystems by providing sustainable livelihoods. The activity portfolio of the ENR SO currently includes several large grants, one contract, and two interagency agreements. Two of grants include public ? private partnerships under USAID?s new Global Development Alliance business model. The Mission ENR Office includes the Team Leader, two professional Foreign Service Nationals (FSNs), and one FSN Administrative Assistant. During the current CSP, annual expenditures of the ENR SO have averaged approximately $5 million. The ENR SO also collaborates with and co-manages several ENR activities funded out of USAID Washington offices. The overall ENR SO is guided by a broad-based expanded SO Team that unites USAID, key Government of Tanzania (GOT) agencies, and various NGOs. The expanded SO Team serves a central role in the management of the ENR SO portfolio. During the current strategy period, the ENR Program has consistently performed at a high level, and served in a leadership role among donors working in the wildlife and coastal resources sectors. The Mission has identified ENR as a key sector for the new CSP and has obtained approval from Washington to develop a new ENR SO. The proposed new program builds on the foundation and opportunities established by the current program, increasing the attention to improving rural livelihoods, while retaining biodiversity conservation as its core goal. The rationale for the program rests on the linkage between environment and economic growth and poverty alleviation, and the need to establish a sustainable approach to natural resource-based economic development. The current program has set the stage for managing an appropriate balance between conservation and development, through policy and legislative reform, capacity strengthening, and pilot activities. The proposed program will continue investment in these areas, helping Tanzania to attain and maintain that balance, while achieving significant results in areas of both biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods. Funding levels for the new ENR SO are expected to be in the range of $4 million per annum. In addition, the new strategy will seek to maximize linkages between sectors, and to leverage results through integration of cross-cutting themes and tools into program approaches. Other development sectors expected to be part of the new strategy include health, HIV/AIDS, agriculture, and democracy and governance. Cross-cutting themes include HIV/AIDS, governance, and gender; cross-cutting tools are public-private partnerships, information and communications technology, and capacity strengthening. II. STATEMENT OF WORK A. General The ENR SO Team Leader serves as the team leader for the ENR SO, and as the Mission's senior advisor on all issues involving ENR. The ENR SO Team Leader is responsible for: (1) implementation of the USAID/T ENR SO by guiding, coordinating and managing the human and financial resources to achieve planned results; (2) management of funds allocated to the ENR SO including annual budget planning, reporting, funds tracking, and audit; (3) fostering coordination between the ENR SO and other USAID/T SOs; (4) ensuring compliance of all USAID/T activities with USAID environmental regulations. (5) representing USAID in technical discussions with the Government of Tanzania, other donors, NGOs, the private sector, and U.S. cooperating agencies (e.g., Peace Corps, U.S. Department of the Interior); and (6) managing and supervising the Mission ENR Office and its staff. ENR SO Team Leader reports to the Mission Director. B. Specific Duties and Responsibilities 1. Program Management ? Serves as Cognizant Technical Officer on ENR SO portfolio Grants, Contracts, and Interagency Agreements; provides appropriate direction and guidance to ensure that recipients, contractors, and agencies meet performance responsibilities. ? Directs day to day management and operations of the ENR SO portfolio, including making decisions on implementation issues, assigning responsibility for program management and implementation matters to team members, and assuring that activities are carried out in accordance with all applicable USAID and Federal regulations, and Mission orders, procedures and requirements. ? Convenes and leads quarterly expanded SO Team meetings and annual retreats. ? Ensures effective financial management of the ENR portfolio, including procurement planning, quarterly pipeline reviews, quarterly accrual exercises, annual budget planning, funds tracking, audit, and regular consultations with the Controller?s office. ? Coordinates and leads production of semi annual portfolio reviews, annual reports, and other reporting requirements. ? Oversees development and implementation of a performance management plan for the ENR SO; monitors and evaluates effectiveness and adequacy of ENR Program, and recommends and implements corrective actions to improve operations, technical approaches, and financial management. 2. Strategy Development ? Provides analysis, advice and recommendations to Mission management and staff regarding the formulation of the ENR component of the new CSP. ? Promotes cross-sectoral linkages and synergies between ENR activities and the activities of other Mission SOs. ? Promotes use and integration of cross-cutting themes and tools into ENR SO development approaches. ? Participates in finalization of the Mission?s CSP and in the development of a new portfolio consistent with the new strategy. ? Participates as member of the Mission?s Strategic Planning Coordination Committee representing the ENR Office. 3. Office Management and Supervision ? Articulates and communicates to the ENR Office team the assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. ? Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work. ? Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information and issues to his/her supervisor. ? Supervises and mentors ENR Office staff , including completing staff performance evaluations, developing staff training plans, reviewing/revising position descriptions, managing staff issues, delegating responsibilities, approving leave/travel. ? Provides technical, managerial, and administrative leadership for the ENR office, scheduling regular office meetings, outlining vision for the SO, and raising office management issues with Mission management as necessary. ? Ensures responsiveness of ENR Office management to customer needs, and promotes an overall customer service orientation. ? Participates in regular Mission Senior Staff, Training Committee, and Mission Control and Review Committee meetings, and other ad hoc or regularly scheduled meetings as appropriate. 4. Coordination ? Participates in donor coordination fora and related sector groups, such as the Informal Discussion Group on the Environment, the Donor Subgroup on ENR, the Environment Working Group, and the Wildlife Donor Group. ? Maintains regular contact with ENR sector actors, including Tanzania central and local government bodies, donors, non governmental organizations, research institutions, and the private sector. 5. Other Duties ? Serves as an expert advisor in the field of ENR. Represents Mission management at inter- or intra-agency committees, task forces, or work groups that require expert knowledge of USAID policies, practices and interests regarding ENR. ? Continuously gathers information about, and keeps current on, ENR developments in Tanzania and reports information to appropriate U.S. Mission staff and offices. ? Ensures compliance of all USAID/T activities with USAID environmental regulations and procedures. ? Carries out other tasks related to ENR as assigned. The ENR SO Team Leader is expected to be capable of making informed judgments and will be given significant latitude to make decisions on implementation direction. As a highly qualified professional, substantial reliance is placed on the employee to independently plan and carry out activities in fulfillment of his/her major duties and responsibilities. Periodic travel to ENR portfolio activity sites will be required. C. Supervision and Relationships All work will be carried out under the guidance and supervision of the Mission Director. The ENR Team Leader supervises an ENR Office staff of three FSNs. The ENR Team Leader will maintain regular contact with relevant Tanzania Government ministries and agencies, bi- and multilateral donors, and nongovernmental bodies, and participate in regular coordination fora. The Team Leader will also coordinate closely with all other Mission SO Teams, the Program Office, the Controller?s Office and the Executive Office in furtherance of his/her duties. D. Length of Contract Two years initially, with the option of renewal up to a maximum of five years (based on mutual consent of the parties and availability of funds). E. Qualifications and Selective Factors 1. Minimum Qualifications ? Advanced degree (MS/MA level or above) in a discipline relevant to ENR. ? 5-8 years of progressively more responsible experience in the field of ENR. ? 2-3 years of substantive previous experience directly managing similar donor programs. 2. Evaluation Factors The following factors are listed in their descending order of importance and will be the basis for the evaluation of all applications. All applications will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted with the application. Applicants should submit three references with complete contact information (including e-mail address). ? Demonstrated experience in conceptualization and design of development assistance activities related to ENR. ? Demonstrated experience in managing and achieving results in ENR programs in the developing world. ? Demonstrated ability to consistently perform in a complex institutional and multi-cultural environment requiring strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, and teamwork. ? Experience working with government, civil society groups, private sector, research institutions, and other ENR stakeholders on ENR issues. ? Experience and training relevant to administration in related field. ? Strong writing and analytical skills. ? Demonstrated superb public presentation and communications skills in English 3. Other Required Qualifications Incumbent must obtain appropriate USAID security and medical clearances. III. BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES As a matter of policy and appropriateness, a USPSC is typically authorized the following compensation amenities: A. Benefits Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution towards Health and Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual and Sick Leave Access to Embassy medical facilities and pouch mail service B. Allowances (if applicable)* (1) Temporary Lodging Allowances (Section 120) (2) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130) (3) Post Allowance (Section 220) (4) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230) (5) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260) (6) Education Allowance (Section 270) (7) Education Travel (Section 280) (8) Post Differential (Chapter 500) (9) Payments During Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and (10)Danger Pay (Section 650). C. Federal Taxes: PSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes under the foreign earned income exclusion. III. APPLICATION Qualified individuals are requested to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae/resume, and U.S. Government Standard Form 171 (available at the USAID website, http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms; or internet http://fillform.gsa.gov; or at Federal Offices, or by FAX, E-Mail, or separate post by the closing date above, to: Robert Appiah, Executive Officer USAID/Tanzania P.O. Box 9130 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Telephone: 255-22-2668490 FAX: 255-22-2668421 E-Mail: rappiah@usaid.gov U.S. Mail: Executive Officer USAID/Tanzania 2140 Dar es Salaam Place Dulles, Va. 20189-2140 Courier: Executive Officer United States Agency for International Development Mission to Tanzania 686 Old Bagamoyo Road Msasani, Kinondoni District Dar es Salaam, Tanzania In order to ensure consideration of application for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter. V. ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVE/CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (AAPDs/CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSC?s 01-10 Revision of Medical Clearances Process - Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) with U.S. Citizens, dated 03/31/01 01-07 Clarification of the extension/renewal Policy Regarding Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) dated 03/23/01 00-08S Revision of Competitive Process - Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) with U.S. Citizen 00-05 Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) Annual Health Insurance Costs 00-03 2000 FICA and MEDICARE Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) 99-15 Changes to AIDAR Concerning Resident Hires and Deviations 98-11 Determining a Market Value for PSCs Hired under Appendix D, Handbook 14 99-07 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services 98-24 Use of Compensatory (comp) Time by PSCs 98-23 Guidance regarding classified contract security and contractor personnel security requirements 98-19 Home Leave Under U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) 98-16 Annual salary increase for USPSCs 98-14 Change in required application form for USPSCs 97-17 PSCs with U.S. Citizens or U.S. Resident Aliens recruited from the U.S. 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 96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave 94-9 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) 93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements under a Personal Services Contract (PSC) 89-29 Use of Gov?t Bills of Lading for Transportation of PSC Effects VI. List of Required Forms for PSCs 1. Optional Form 612 or Standard Form 171 **2. Contractor Physical Examination for Children 11 yrs & under (DS-1622) 3. Contractor Physical Examinationfor persons 12 yrs & over (DS-1843) **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). 6. U.S. Office of Government Ethics Form SF-450 Executive Branch CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT, or Executive Branch Personnel PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (SF-278) _______________________ * 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 expected to be the successful candidate for the job.
- Place of Performance
- Address: DAR ES SALAAM, USAID/Tanzania, P.O. Box 9130, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,
- Country: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Country: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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