SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- USPSC - Regional Advisor for Asia-Pacifc Region Sub-Regional Office in Kathmandu, Nepal
- Notice Date
- 8/23/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 921190
— Other General Government Support
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Washington D.C., USAID/Washington, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Room 7.10-006, Washington, DC, 20523
- ZIP Code
- 20523
- Solicitation Number
- M-OAA-DCHA-DOFDA-06-1954
- Response Due
- 9/25/2006
- Archive Date
- 9/26/2006
- Description
- SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OAA/DCHA/DOFDA-06-1954 ISSUANCE DATE: August 23, 2006 CLOSING DATE: September 25, 2006, 5:00PM EDT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) - Regional Advisor for Asia-Pacific Region Sub-Regional Office in Kathmandu, Nepal The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. CITIZENS ONLY interested in providing PSC services as described in the attached solicitation. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials: 1) Complete and hand-signed federal form OF-612. 2) Supplemental document specifically addressing the five (5) Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) shown in the solicitation. No exceptions to the minimum document submission requirements will be allowed. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications that are incomplete or received without a handwritten signature and supplemental QRF document will not be considered for the position. Applicants are responsible for submitting materials that are in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. There will be no exceptions. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to: Amy Feldman or Mike Jones Telephone Number: (202) 661-9377 or (202) 661-9366 E-Mail Address: ranepal@globalcorps.com Website: www.globalcorps.com Facsimile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244 All applications should be submitted to: GlobalCorps 1201 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20004 E-Mail Address: ranepal@globalcorps.com Facsimile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244 Sincerely, Yvonne Wilson Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OAA/DCHA/DOFDA-06-1954 2. ISSUANCE DATE: August 23, 2006 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME: September 25, 2006, 5:00PM EDT 4. POSITION TITLE: Regional Advisor for Asia-Pacific Region Sub-Regional Office in Kathmandu, Nepal 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 ($77,793 - $101,130 per year) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 2 years, renewable up to 5 years 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Kathmandu, Nepal 8. SECURITY ACCESS: Secret 9. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to all U.S. Citizens POSITION DESCRIPTION Background The Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) within USAID is responsible for providing non-food humanitarian assistance in responding to international crises and disasters. It is part of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). To fulfill its mandate to effectively respond to disasters worldwide, OFDA has established five permanent regional offices and two sub-regional offices. The regional offices are located in San Jose, Costa Rica, Bangkok, Thailand, Dakar, Senegal, Nairobi, Kenya, and Pretoria, South Africa. The sub-regional offices are in Kathmandu, Nepal and in Bridgetown, Barbados. The regional office in Bangkok, and its sub-regional office in Kathmandu, cover the Asia-Pacific region, which includes 26 countries in South, Southeast, and East Asia, 16 Pacific Island nations, Australia, and New Zealand. The region is comprised of rich and poor nations, and politically stable and failing states. It is a region of diverse cultures, languages, topographies, and disaster vulnerabilities. The sub-regional office in Nepal primarily serves the countries in South Asia, i.e. Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan. However, it also supports OFDA's efforts elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region when necessary. The operation of this sub-regional office is managed by two Regional Advisors. Introduction OFDA is part of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). OFDA is organized into three divisions, under the management of the Office of the Director. The Disaster Response and Mitigation Division (DRM) is responsible for coordinating with other organizations for the provision of relief supplies and humanitarian assistance. DRM also devises, coordinates, and implements program strategies for a variety of natural and human caused disaster situations. DRM hires sector specialists to provide technical expertise in assessing the quality of disaster response. The Program Support Division (PS) provides programmatic and administrative support including budget/financial services, procurement planning, contracts and grants administration, and communication support for OFDA's Washington and field offices. The Operations Division (OPS) develops and manages logistical, operational, and technical support for disaster responses and administrative support to all offices and operations. OPS maintains readiness to respond to emergencies through several mechanisms, including managing Search and Rescue (SAR) Teams, Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs), and Washington-based Response Management Teams (RMTs). OBJECTIVE DCHA/OFDA requires the services of a Regional Advisor in its sub-regional office in Kathmandu, Nepal, to ensure that OFDA's objectives for strategic analysis, coordination of disaster response activities, monitoring and reporting on OFDA-funded activities, and identification and formulation of disaster preparedness, mitigation and training programs for the region are effectively met. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position requires an individual who is able to travel outside of Nepal on short notice for up to two-three weeks at a time, or longer, on occasion. The contractor will actively oversee disaster response activities, and develop and coordinate preparedness, mitigation and training programs to increase the capability of host governments, international organizations (IOs), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to respond and prepare for disasters in the affected region. Focusing primarily on South Asia, the Regional Advisor will be responsible for the following: Disaster Response - Working directly under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Regional Advisor in Bangkok, the contractor will: * Travel to the scene of a disaster or potential disaster and conduct initial assessments of damages and needs; determine appropriate relief assistance and emergency interventions, in consultation with Washington and/or the Senior Regional Advisor; * Coordinate and maintain close liaison with senior representatives of host government, donor governments, IOs, NGOs, U.S. Embassy, and USAID missions to ensure efficient and coordinated disaster response activities; * Monitor DCHA/OFDA funded activities; * Approve OFDA relief supply requests in consultation with OFDA Washington and coordinate receipt, distribution, tracking, and accounting of supplies; * 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; * Maintain regular communications with the Asia-Pacific Regional Office in Bangkok; * Prepare field information and reports, as required by OFDA/Washington. Disaster Preparedness - 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, IOs, and NGOs in the development of strong emergency and disaster preparedness/mitigation programs. Specifically, the contractor will: * Prepare regular strategic and analytical reports on current or anticipated emergencies, as well as comprehensive preparedness documentation on assigned countries; * Assist with the design, development, and implementation of strategies and integrated disaster assistance for OFDA, USAID, local governments, and other donors/organizations as appropriate; * Advise regional officials, including host country authorities and other USAID and/or U.S. Embassy officials on OFDA efforts including the review of sector disaster response and plans; * Provide support for other OFDA initiatives in the assigned region as identified by the Asia-Pacific Regional Office. Support may include assessment visits, project design/evaluation exercises and hazards/vulnerability/risk analysis; * Coordinate with other agencies/organizations to identify critical disaster concerns affecting the region and countries and develop projects/activities for addressing these; * Work with senior representatives of local and regional institutions and private/public sector organizations to incorporate preparedness and mitigation into appropriate programs. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The Regional Advisor will report directly to the Senior Regional Advisor for the Asia-Pacific Region. However, for certain activities, the Regional Advisor will coordinate tasks with the Asia Regional Coordinator in OFDA/Washington. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Supervisory controls will be minimal. The Regional Advisor is expected to act independently with little direction and will have wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. The Senior Regional Advisor will provide direction in terms of broadly defined program goals and objectives. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTIVE FACTORS: (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Candidates not meeting the basic qualifications and selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.) * Bachelor's degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations, economics, food policy or a related field) or country, and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency relief, humanitarian assistance and/or disaster preparedness and mitigation, two (2) of which must include on-the-ground field experience in needs assessment, analysis, emergency relief program operations, disaster preparedness, or post-emergency rehabilitation aid. OR * Master's degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations, economics, food policy or a related field) or country, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency relief, humanitarian assistance and/or disaster preparedness and mitigation, two (2) of which must include on-the-ground field experience in needs assessment, analysis, emergency relief program operations, disaster preparedness, or post-emergency rehabilitation aid. AND * Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance as provided by USAID. * Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance. * U.S. Citizenship. QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (QRFs): (Determines the ranking of qualified candidates in comparison to other applicants). QRF #1 Describe your experience identifying, developing, and monitoring disaster response, preparedness, mitigation and training programs for all types of crises. Field experience in Asia, especially South Asia, preferred. QRF #2 Describe your direct experience working, collaborating, and/or liaising with host country governments and local authorities, U.S. Government agencies (i.e., Department of State, Department of Defense, and USAID missions), United Nations (UN), other international organizations, and non-governmental organizations in providing efficient and coordinated disaster response and/or preparedness and mitigation activities. Field experience in Asia, especially South Asia, preferred. QRF #3 Describe your experience conducting needs assessments, assessing disaster responses and plans, and developing strategic plans for humanitarian assistance. Field experience in Asia, especially South Asia, preferred. QRF #4 Describe your oral and written communication skills as demonstrated through the preparation and presentation of reports, briefings, and other communications; QRF #5 Discuss your views on what the U.S. Government's role in disaster response and preparedness in Asia should be. Please limit your response to one (1) page or less. BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who meet the Basic Requirements and Selective Factors will be further evaluated based on the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs), interview performance, and satisfactory academic and professional reference checks. Applicants are required to address each of the QRFs on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they 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. The Applicant Rating System is as Follows: QRFs have been assigned the following points: QRF #1 - 10 points QRF #2 - 10 points QRF #3 - 10 points QRF #4 - 10 points QRF #5 - 10 points Interview Performance - 30 points Satisfactory Academic and Professional Reference Checks - 20 points Total Possible Points: 100 WHERE AND HOW TO APPLY: Qualified individuals are required to submit: 1. A complete U.S. Government Optional Form 612 with hand-written signature (downloadable forms are available on the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms or internet http://fillform.gsa.gov or at Federal offices) or www.globalcorps.com. 2. Supplemental document specifically addressing the five (5) Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) shown in the solicitation. To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter. Via mail: GlobalCorps, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20004 Via facsimile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244 Via email: ranepal@globalcorps.com The most qualified candidates may be interviewed and required to provide a writing sample. OFDA will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. NOTE: If a temporary secret security clearance and State Department Medical Clearance are not obtained within nine months, the offer may be rescinded. NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the application. NOTE REGARDING DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBERS All individuals contracted as US PSCs are required to have a DUNS Number. USAID will provide a generic DUNS Number and PSCs are not required to register with CCR. For general information about DUNS Numbers, please refer to FAR Clause 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (10/2003) http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/52_200_206.html#wp1137568 LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs Forms outlined below can found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or at http://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/citizen.portal 1. Optional Form 612. 2. Medical History and Examination Form (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. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form). ** ** Forms 2 through 6 shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) and ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) PERTAINING TO PSCs CIBs and AAPDs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/subject.html#psc to determine which CIBs and AAPDs apply to this contract. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES: As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: BENEFITS: Employer's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave 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). * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes. 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.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Kathmandu
- Country: NEPAL
- Country: NEPAL
- Record
- SN01122921-W 20060825/060823220109 (fbodaily.com)
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