MODIFICATION
R -- Senior Governance and Election Advisor
- Notice Date
- 9/11/2005
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 812990
— All Other Personal Services
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka, Dept. of State, Washington, DC, 20521-6120
- ZIP Code
- 20521-6120
- Solicitation Number
- 388-05-004
- Response Due
- 10/1/2005
- Archive Date
- 10/1/2005
- Description
- SENIOR GOVERNANCE AND ELECTION ADVISOR USAID/Bangladesh Solicitation Number: 388-05-004 Issuance Date: September 06, 2005 Closing date: October 01, 2005 Closing Time: 1600 Hours Bangladesh Time SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) Senior Governance and Election Advisor, USAID/Bangladesh Dear Prospective Applicants: The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612) from U.S. Citizens for a Senior Governance and Election Advisor. Submission shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions concerning this Solicitation may be submitted in writing to Joseph T. McGee, Sup. Regional Contracting Officer,and Patrick Wilson, Contracting Officer, USAID/Bangladesh via Facsimile at (880-2) 881-5050 or via E-Mail at jmcgee@usaid.gov and pwilson@usaid.gov. All applications and the required documents should be submitted by Courier, Hand Delivery, Mail or Electronic Methods, such as E-Mail or Fax, to: USAID/Bangladesh American Embassy Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212 Bangladesh Attn: Joseph T. McGee E-Mail: jmcgee@usaid.gov Telephone Number: (880-2) 885-5500 Facsimile Number: (880-2) 881-5050; or (880-2) 882-3648 Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their applications. Late applications shall not be accepted. USAID/Bangladesh reserves the right not to award any Contract as result of this solicitation. Sincerely, Joseph T. McGee Regional Contracting Officer USAID/Bangladesh 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 388-05-004 2. ISSUANCE DATE: September 06, 2005 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: October 01, 2005, 1600 Hours Local Time, Dhaka, Bangladesh 4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Governance and Election Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 $76,193-$99,053. The actual grade level and step within the grade level will be based on individual?s education, experience and prior salary history. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two Years with possible extension(s) 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Dhaka, Bangladesh 8. START DATE: As soon as possible, after security and medical clearances are obtained 9. SECURITY ACCESS: Employment Authorization 10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens only 11. STATEMENT OF WORK/JOB DESCRIPTION: See Below A. BACKGROUND The USAID/Bangladesh Senior Governance and Election Advisor will support the implementation of high-priority U.S. Government initiatives under the Mission?s Strategic Objective No. 9 (SO-9) ?Strengthened Institutions of Democracy.? SO-9 manages a $30 million dollar portfolio that includes, but is not necessarily limited to: promoting democratic local governance, parliamentary and political party strengthening, combating corruption, reducing human trafficking and child labor, increasing respect for human rights, and pursuing free and fair elections. The selected applicant will be responsible for directly managing the political party reform and elections activities and labor rights activities of the Mission, as well as periodic administration of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Surveys. The selected applicant will assist the Mission with strategic planning, project design, evaluation and monitoring of all governance and elections activities. S/he will also provide policy guidance and suggest priority approaches for dealing with fundamental governance issues including elections, political party reform, and labor rights. The initial performance period will be two years, covering the current lead-up to and through the next national elections scheduled for early 2007. Based on the outcome of that election and possible required programmatic follow-up, an extension of this Contract will be considered based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Woman and minorities are encouraged to apply. B. BASIC FUNCTION The incumbent of this position serves as the Mission?s Senior Governance and Election Advisor and provides programming and management assistance, expertise and specialized technical advice to the Office of Democracy, Governance and Education (DG-ED), which includes both a Democracy and Governance (DG) Team, and an Education (ED) Team. S/he will report to the DG Team Leader. The incumbent will work with other Team Members to ensure timely and effective team productivity and will be responsible for technical guidance and for ensuring that Grantees and Contractors achieve agreed upon results. S/he will have experience with both elections and political processes and will provide advice and direction on all aspects of program management. S/he will work closely with the core Democracy and Governance Team as well as expanded Teams, the Program Office, the USAID Mission Director, other Teams, USAID/W staff, mid to senior-level officials of the Government of Bangladesh (GOB), and private sector and NGO partners on the design, formulation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of governance and elections activities. C. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. As Senior Governance and Election Advisor, advises the Office Director of DG-ED, Democracy and Governance and Education Team Leaders, Program Office, and the USAID Mission Management on GOB development policy and programs/projects in support of USAID-funded governance and elections activities. S/he identifies appropriate policy reforms in the governance sector and in the electoral process as well as helping to develop action plans to improve the sustainability of results. Identifies promising new opportunities for governance and election interventions and areas of complementarily and synergy within the Office of DG-ED and between the Office of DG-ED and other Strategic Objective (SO) Teams. Helps to develop negotiating strategies for bilateral agreements as appropriate. 2. Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with mid-to-senior-level GOB officials, for example, the Election Commission, political parties, Members of Parliament, other relevant GOB officials, the donor community, NGOs, and the private sector to enhance collaborative efforts that achieve mutual goals and objectives. Keeps Contractors, Recipients and Grantees informed of USAID requirements and priorities to ensure optimal performance and synergies. Represents the Mission on donor sponsored Local Consultative Group (LCG) subgroups on Governance and Elections. 3. Conducts and supervises relevant administrative and financial analyses; develops and tracks budget preparation; and oversees implementation and other budget requirements for the DG portfolio. Oversees the preparation of required financial and programmatic reports for USAID/Bangladesh Senior Management and USAID/Washington. Maintains program records and prepares future funding plans and revisions. 4. As Senior Governance and Election Advisor, conducts strategic analysis, reviews reports and technical proposals, and prepares substantive reports on trends in public administration and governance. Prepares briefing materials, issues papers, and status and progress reports. Develops performance monitoring plans and monitors their implementation, conducts evaluations and reporting in support of the USAID/Bangladesh?s DG portfolio. Participates in the preparation of the annual report to USAID/Washington and special or periodic reports. 5. Manages, monitors and oversees the activities of the Grantees and Contractors implementing USAID?s political process strengthening, election support, and labor rights activities. 6. Serves as Liaison with implementing Contractors, Recipients and Grantees, and undertakes visits to project sites on a regular basis. D. SUPERVISION The Senior Governance and Election Advisor will be supervised by the Democracy and Governance Team Leader. E. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The Personal Services Contract (PSC) will be for two years, with possible extension(s). Extension(s) will be contingent on satisfactory performance, continued need for services, and subject to availability of funds. F. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education: The applicant must have a Masters Degree in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, management, public administration, education, development studies, or other related social sciences. 2. Experience: Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional or program experience in development programs, with multilateral and bilateral donors, NGOs, and/or government is required. Experience with donor agency/mission organization, procedures, and operations systems (e.g., development approaches; procedures for programming funds, defining objectives, and monitoring results; and procedures for awarding Grants and Contracts) are required. South Asia experience is desired. At least five years experience in democracy and governance programs with emphasis on elections and political processes is desired. 3. Language: Excellent English writing and speaking ability is required. The candidate should have a demonstrated capacity to communicate complex policy, strategy, and program issues orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner. Written and spoken Bangla proficiency desirable. 4. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of a broad range of issues related to democracy building required. Knowledge of best practices in DG program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is needed. Knowledge of the Bangladeshi context, government (GOB) organizational culture, structure, policies, programs and operations and development priorities is desired. Knowledge of strategies, programs, and working methodologies of other donor agencies in the DG sector is desired. Knowledge of the structure and workings of the US government is desired. Strong analytical, management and organizational skills are required. The position requires demonstrated ability in strategic planning, technical and socio-economic analysis, and budget preparation and reporting skills. Considerable confidentiality, sensitivity, poise and maturity are mandatory as the applicant will represent USAID in meetings with mid-to-senior-level Bangladeshi government officials and with private sector and donor partners. The applicant must possess strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, the ability to work within a team setting and with minimal supervision. Strong leadership and negotiating skills are required. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel are required. Familiarity with Microsoft Access and PowerPoint is desired. G. SELECTION CRITERIA Applications will be evaluated and scored utilizing the criteria below. The total possible is 100 points. 1. Education: 15% The extent to which the applicant meets or exceeds the required level of education as described above. 2. Experience: 40% The extent to which the applicant?s relevant experience and technical expertise meets or exceeds the requisite levels of professional experience set forth above. 3. Language: 10% The extent to which the applicant meets or exceeds the required language ability as explained above. 4. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 35% The extent to which the applicant?s relevant experience meets or exceeds the requisite levels of acquired knowledge, skills and abilities as set forth above. Applicants seeking the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and reference checks. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most highly ranked applicants. H. SECURITY AND MEDICAL CLEARANCES The position is open to U.S. Citizens. The selected applicant must be able to obtain an Employment Authorization Security Clearance from USAID/IG/Security and appropriate Medical Clearance from State/MED. The selected applicant prior to departure for post must obtain these clearances. All accompanying dependents must also obtain Medical Clearances prior to departure for post. I. APPLICATION/INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS Please send a completed and signed Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 and a Resume containing the following information: 1. Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with Zip Code), e-mail address, day and evening phone numbers, social security number, country of citizenship, highest federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held); 2. Education: Colleges and universities attended, name city and state (Zip Code if known) majors, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours); 3. Work Experience: Provide the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions); job title (include series and grade if federal job), duties and accomplishments, employers name and address, supervisor?s name and phone number, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours per week, salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor; 4. Other Qualifications: Other pertinent information related to the qualifications required for the position, as noted above including job-related training courses (title & year), job related skills; for example other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, job-related certificates and license (current only), job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments, for examples, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership, activities, public speaking, and performance awards (give dates but do not send documents unless requested); 5. References: Applicants are required to provide three professional references with complete contact information including names, e-mail address and telephone numbers; 6. Statement of Availability: A written statement certifying the date and length of time for which the applicant is available for the position; 7. Solicitation Number: To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and the subject line in any cover letter. Failure to address the ranking factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. USAID/Bangladesh reserves the right to interview top-ranked applicants. J. BENEFITS AND APPLICABLE REGULATIONS As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC recruited off-shore is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: 1. BENEFITS * Employee?s FICA Contribution * Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance * Pay Comparability Adjustment * Annual Salary Merit Increase * Eligibility for Worker?s Compensation * Annual and Sick Leave * Shipment and Storage of House Hold Effects (HHE) * Shipment of Private Owned Vehicle (POV) * Access to Embassy Medical Facilities, Commissary and Pouch Mail Services 2. ALLOWANCES as applicable, as found in the Standardized Travel Regulations for Government Civilians, Foreign Areas * Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120) * Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130) * Post Allowance (Section 220) * Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230) * Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260) * Education Allowance (Section 270) * Education Travel (Section 280) * Post Differential (Chapter 500) -- USAID/Bangladesh has a Post Differential of 25% * Payments During Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600) * Danger Pay (Section 650) * Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) K. FEDERAL TAXES USPSCs are not exempt from payment of any Federal Income Taxes. L. VARIOUS ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs)/CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs, WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: This award will be made in accordance with regulations contained in AIDAR Appendix D, as modified by appropriate AAPDs and CIBs. These regulations can be found at: http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/psc_solicitations.html and http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf M. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs 1. Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 2. Medical History and Examination for Foreign Services (Form DS 1843 or DS-1622) 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: 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. Forms outlined above can be found at http://fillform.gsa.gov, or Federal Offices.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USAID, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Zip Code: 1212
- Country: Bangladesh
- Zip Code: 1212
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