SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- USPSC-Program Officer for Northern Sudan - M/OAA/DCHA/DOFDA-07-255
- Notice Date
- 12/12/2006
- 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, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M-OAA-DCHA-DOFDA-07-255
- Response Due
- 1/12/2007
- Archive Date
- 1/13/2007
- Description
- SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OAA/DCHA/DOFDA-07-255 ISSUANCE DATE: December 12, 2006 CLOSING DATE: January 12, 2007, 5:00 p.m. EST SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor for a Program Officer in Northern Sudan 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 Program Officer in Northern Sudan 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. * Supplemental document specifically addressing the five (5) Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) 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 1201 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20004 E-Mail Address: northsudanpo@globalcorps.com Facsimile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244 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: northsudanpo@globalcorps.com Website: www.globalcorps.com Facsimile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244 Sincerely, Yvonne Wilson Contracting Officer Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Program Officer for Northern Sudan 1. SOLICITATION NO.: M/OAA/DCHA/DOFDA-07-255 2. ISSUANCE DATE: December 12, 2006 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: January 12, 2007, 5:00 pm EST 4. POSITION TITLE: Program Officer for Northern Sudan 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-13 ($65,832 - $85,578). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate's past salary, work history and educational background. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 year, renewable up to 5 years 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Khartoum, Sudan 8. STATEMENT OF WORK POSITION DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND On January 9, 2005, the Government of Sudan (GOS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) signed the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) officially ending Africa's longest running civil war. Over the course of the 21-year conflict, fighting, famine, and disease killed more than 2 million people, forced an estimated 628,000 people to seek refuge in neighboring countries, and displaced more than 4 million people within Sudan'the largest internally displaced person (IDP) population in the world. In April 2003, a separate conflict began in Darfur, Western Sudan when the locally based Sudanese Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A) attacked GOS security forces in the city of El Fasher. The resulting humanitarian emergency in Darfur affects an estimated 2.6 million people, approximately 40 percent of the population, including 1.9 million IDPs and 220,000 refugees in eastern Chad. The concurrent emergencies have exacerbated already fragile humanitarian conditions, and challenged local capacity to provide for the population. INTRODUCTION The Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is the office within USAID that is responsible for providing non-food humanitarian assistance in response to international crises and disasters. OFDA is part of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) and is organized into three divisions under the management of the Office of the Director. 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 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 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). A USAID Mission is now established in Khartoum, under which DCHA staff in Sudan work. All DCHA staff, including OFDA, the Office of Food for Peace (FFP) and the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI), fall under the overall management of the DCHA Senior Humanitarian Advisor (SHA) based in Khartoum. Other USAID Mission staff will be located in Khartoum and the southern capital, Juba. The SHA oversees all DCHA assistance to Sudan, including the northern, southern, eastern and western regions of the country. The DCHA staff are divided into two operational teams, one covering Darfur and one covering Southern Sudan. The DCHA Team Leader for Darfur is responsible for DCHA programs, staff and activities in the Darfur Field Office. The DCHA Team Leader for the South, who is co-located with the Sudan Field Office (SFO) for the South and is alternately based in Juba and Nairobi until the transition of the SFO from Nairobi to Juba is complete, is responsible for DCHA programs, staff and activities in the South. There is close daily coordination between the DCHA units in Nairobi/Juba and Khartoum, and with the development programs managed by the rest of the USAID mission (both in Khartoum and Nairobi/Juba). The Program Officer will work and live in Khartoum, reporting to the SHA and to the OFDA Sudan team in Washington D.C. S/he will coordinate closely with the DCHA Team Leader for Southern Sudan as well, especially on issues regarding the Three Areas (Nuba, Abyei, and Southern Blue Nile States). The Program Officer will exchange information regularly with colleagues covering Southern Sudan and Darfur portfolios, as well as with the Sudan program team in Washington D.C. This includes sharing project ideas, strategies, and soliciting advice and guidance. S/he will supervise a small team of experienced national staff specializing in the areas of food security, health, gender, and livelihoods. Each national staff member also is responsible for a specific geographic area and specific grants. The Program Officer will ensure a smooth allocation of the work load between all national staff so that maximum efficiency is achieved. The position will be contracted for an initial period of one year with the option to extend up to five years. Foreign language ability in one or more major world languages is preferred. OBJECTIVE OFDA must recruit a Program Officer for Northern Sudan in order to meet its program objectives. The incumbent will serve as a primary point of contact for OFDA in the field and is responsible for developing strategies and plans, reviewing proposals, monitoring grants, liaising with grantees and other members of the humanitarian community, and reporting on the humanitarian situation. 9. CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The OFDA Program Officer will primarily provide full time in-country coordination and management of the humanitarian emergency in areas defined as under the authority of the Government of National Unity in Northern Sudan (including eastern Sudan) and the Three Areas. The Program Officer may assist in humanitarian assistance activities in all parts of Sudan as needed. This position requires substantial daily coordination with several OFDA staff members, as well as representatives from other USAID offices and the humanitarian community, and therefore requires a highly collaborative work style. The Program Officer must be prepared to function effectively in a challenging and restrictive work environment and be willing to strictly abide to U.S. Embassy security guidelines. The incumbent may be required to serve as a critical component of a U.S. government disaster assessment team, DART, RMT, or to backfill other staff members in the overseas office. The Program Officer's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: * Serves as one of the principle contact points for OFDA in Sudan for humanitarian issues related to northern and eastern Sudan as well as the Three Areas. Coordinates closely with the DCHA Darfur and Southern Sudan Teams, supervises relevant OFDA national program staff, and maintains regular contact with development assistance colleagues in the USAID mission (especially on issues regarding the Three Areas) as well as OFDA Sudan team members in Washington, D.C. * Assesses a broad spectrum of emergency conditions to provide recommendations, implementation strategy, management oversight and evaluation of OFDA response programs. * Maintains regular contact with OFDA grantees, as well as other United Nations (UN) agencies, International Organizations (IOs), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Meets regularly with U.S. government personnel, donors, Sudanese authorities, and others on humanitarian issues. Represents OFDA at humanitarian coordination meetings. * Works in close consultation with the SHA and the Team Leaders for Southern Sudan and Darfur to ensure that national staff competencies are used in the most efficient way to enhance the overall US Government response in the Three Areas, northern and eastern Sudan. * Travels frequently (security permitting) to assess, evaluate and monitor conditions at OFDA project sites in Sudan, and make strategic recommendations for interventions. Reports to OFDA on the quality of the grantee's work, noting deficiencies, attributes and evolving operational conditions, in close coordination with the SHA. * Participates in and reports on joint donor humanitarian evaluations and UN led assessments, and participates actively in the international community response structures. * Provides regular reporting, through official cables and other means, on issues related to the humanitarian situation in Sudan. Provides overviews of patterns and trends in the humanitarian situation and keeps the SHA and the DCHA Team Leaders current on response issues. Provides regular reports on site visits, meetings, general atmospherics and other issues that impact humanitarian relief efforts. * Participates in development and implementation of OFDA and USAID strategy and plans for Sudan. * Works with NGOs, IOs, and UN agencies that are developing proposals for OFDA (including grant amendments and extensions) in close coordination with the SHA, DCHA Team Leaders and the Sudan team in Washington D.C. Ensures draft proposals' compliance with "OFDA's Guidelines for Grant Proposals and Reporting." Reviews concept papers and proposals; and provides recommendations/comments to OFDA for final funding determination. * Coordinates, along with other Program Officers, Team Leaders and the SHA, with the donor community on policy issues affecting humanitarian operations, and to develop integrated, non-duplicative programs. Prepares agendas and briefings for official U.S. government visitors interested in humanitarian issues. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The Program Officer will report directly to the SHA or his/her designee in Khartoum, Sudan, with regular, close coordination with the DCHA Team Leader for Southern Sudan (especially on issues regarding the Three Areas). SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent is expected to take initiative and act independently with little direction and will have latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in responding to humanitarian needs. The supervisor will provide administrative direction in terms of broadly defined goals and objectives. 10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. During deployment on Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) (if required), and during site visits, there may be some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, or carrying of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds). 11. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is primarily performed in an office setting. During deployment on Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) (if required), and during site visits, the work may additionally involve special safety and/or security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather conditions. 12. START DATE: Immediately, once necessary clearances are obtained. 13. POINT OF CONTACT: See Cover Letter. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of education and experience 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) and seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience, including four (4) years in emergency relief and humanitarian assistance. Experience must include a minimum of (2) years of on-the-ground international field experience working on multi-agency relief operations, one (1) of which must be in a complex emergency setting. 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) and five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience, including four (4) years in emergency relief and humanitarian assistance. Experience must include a minimum of (2) years of on-the-ground international field experience working on multi-agency relief operations, one (1) of which must be in a complex emergency setting. SELECTION FACTORS (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.) * Applicant is a U.S. Citizen; * Complete and hand-signed federal form OF-612 submitted; * Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) submitted; * Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance; * Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance; * Satisfactory verification of academic credentials. QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (QRFs) (Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified applicants in comparison to other applicants. The factors are listed in priority order from highest to least.) QRF #1 Describe your direct work experience with a U.S.government humanitarian agency or international humanitarian relief agency coordinating, evaluating and monitoring a portfolio of humanitarian programs; and supervising staff in a highly collaborative work environment; QRF #2 Describe your direct work experience assessing humanitarian conditions, evaluating emergency programs, and generating high caliber reports for a wide audience, including those at the policy-level; QRF #3 Describe your knowledge of U.S. government grant and proposal compliance requirements, regulations, and procedures, and direct experience developing and/or reviewing humanitarian assistance proposals and concept notes to ensure identified needs are adequately and effectively met; QRF #4 Describe your experience coordinating humanitarian relief activities/programs with foreign governments, U.S. government agencies, UN and other IOs, and NGOs; QRF #5 Describe your direct work experience with a U.S.government humanitarian agency, or international humanitarian relief agency developing and/or designing strategic plans to complex emergencies. BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who meet the Education/Experience Required for this Position and Selection Factors will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) responses. Those applicants determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance and satisfactory 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 and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selection 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 - 15 points QRF #2 - 15 points QRF #3 - 8 points QRF #4 - 7 points QRF #5 - 5 points Interview Performance - 30 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks - 20 points Total Possible Points: 100 APPLYING: Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter. 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. A 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. DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS Via mail: GlobalCorps, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20004 Via facsimile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244 Via email: northsudanpo@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 Department of State medical clearance are not obtained within nine months, the offer may be rescinded. NOTE REGARDING REST AND RECUPERATION (R&R) The incumbent will be entitled to rest and recuperation (R&R), in accordance with U.S. government policy for Sudan. 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. AAPD 06-10 - PSC MEDICAL PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY AAPD-06-12 - HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE-12 (HSPD-12) IMPLEMENTATION 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 required to pay Federal Income Taxes, FICA, and Medicare 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: Khartoum, Sudan
- Country: SUDAN
- Country: SUDAN
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- SN01194747-W 20061214/061212220037 (fbodaily.com)
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