SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Program Analyst - PSC
- Notice Date
- 3/12/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 561499
— All Other Business Support Services
- Contracting Office
- African Development Foundation, Contracts Office, African Development Foundation, Washington, DC, 1400 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 1000, 10th Floor, Washington, District of Columbia, 20005
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Solicitation Number
- ADF-09-R-253
- Archive Date
- 4/10/2009
- Point of Contact
- Miguel A. Guzman,, Phone: 202 673 3916 Ext. 160, Paul Robinson,, Phone: 202 673 3916 Ext, 123
- E-Mail Address
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mguzman@usadf.gov, probinson@usadf.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- ADF has a need to hire a Program Analyst to thru a Personal Service Contract (PSC). UNITED STATES AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (USADF) For more information about USADF visit www.usadf.gov Solicitation No. ADF-09-R-243 The United State African Development Foundation (ADF) has a need to hire program analyst thru a Personal Service Contract (PSC). The period of the contract will be from date of award (base contract) and two options years. Personal Service Contract (PSC) although not Government employees, shall comply with Executive Order 11222, May 8, 1965, "Prescribing Standards of Ethical Conduct for Government Officers and Employees," and shall comply with ADF regulations implementing this Executive Order. Location: Contracts Office - 1400 Eye Street, N.W., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20005 Title: Program Analyst (PA) - Equivalent to GS-09 of the Office of Personnel Management. Professionals with experience in portfolio, economics and other comparable education and experience may be considered as program analysts; however; the resume shall address the requirements of the Scope or Work. Contact: Miguel A. Guzman, Senior Procurement Analyst mguzman@usadf.gov, telephone (202) 673-6716 Ext 160 - Fax 202-673-3810 I. BACKGROUND - The African Development Foundation (ADF) is an independent corporation of the United States Government. Its mandate is to foster community-based development in Africa. ADF programs focus on: 1) responding to the priority needs of grassroots communities and marginalized groups; 2) assisting indigenous small and medium-sized enterprises to engage in profitable and sustainable local, regional, and international trade; and 3) documenting, promoting, and disseminating best practices related to community based participatory development and to enterprise development. ADF provides conventional grants to non-governmental organizations and community reinvestment grants to indigenously owned businesses in African countries. II. INTRODUCTION -The Positions are located in the Field Operations Division. The Division is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of ADF's administration and program development overseas and for internal review and approval of proposed country strategies, programs and projects. The Division consists of Regional Program Coordinators (RPC) based at ADF headquarters, and country field offices and implementing partners located in Africa. The Division develops and implements ADF country strategies; engages in outreach in the counties where ADF operates; identifies, screens, and selects organizations that might benefit from ADF's support; ensures compliance by applicants, grantees, and contractors with all ADF policies and program guidelines pertaining to project development and approval; and works with strategic partners, U.S. government agencies, host governments, donors, and development organizations to promote and expand ADF's programs and to leverage additional funding. III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/ SCOPE OF WORK - Program analysts shall be assigned to assist three Regional Program Coordinators in the Field Operations Division. Contractors will perform the following specific task requirements: • Maintain a tracking chart per country of status of all projects in the funding pipeline • Prepare and maintain spreadsheets and other documentation • Review monthly financial and performance reports from field offices • Track expenditures, and identify spending patterns • Provide written comments to field staff based on the analysis of Grantees' reports • Assist RPCs in assuring that field offices comply with ADF financial policies regarding procurement and financial record keeping • Serve as liaison with the Finance Department to justify and complete budget amendments and assure proper identification of cost centers for headquarter purchases for field operations • Assist the RPC with recruitment and mobilization of partner organizations and country field offices including advertising, equipping offices and providing information on ADF policies and procedures • Review Partner Organization and field office monthly financial reports with the RPC • Determine issues and spending patterns • Assist in justifying and drafting budget shifts and/or amendments • Track, analyze, and organizes a variety of information (e.g., monthly activity reports on new proposals, site visits; performance data related to Partner organizations and field offices; project lists including start and end dates, budget amounts, approved amendments, performance targets-accomplishments relative to the five-year strategic plans; etc) • Review audit findings and ensure follow up on recommendations in collaboration with field staff • Monitor the closeout of completed projects; ensure that all pending issues are resolved and necessary information is provided in the database • Review and process grant disbursements (requires and up-to-date understanding of project performance and the use of the grand budget) • Review and process grant time and budget amendments • Use and understand the ADF database system including quarterly API and PART data. As the database expands to become the repository for project performance data, use the system to store information about projects and develop project performance reports • Assist the RPC with the preparation of Project Paper funding packages; ensure that packages include all required documents and any other supporting documentation and correspondence before distribution to attendees to the Concept Review Meetings • Participate in Concept Review meetings and assist the RPC to assure that the Concept Review memo with any outstanding issues is transmitted to the field in a timely fashion • Perform other duties as assigned. IV. QUALIFICATIONS Please submit your responses to the three (3) Desired Qualifications stated below. Phase 1: Desired Qualifications Phase 2: Technical Evaluation Factors Phase 3: Interviews PHASE 1: Desired Qualification: As needed, Offerors shall cite the entity (ies) and location(s), period of service(s) and description of the service(s) provided that demonstrates the ability to provide the services identified in each of the factors. 1. At least 3 years of relevant experience related to economic, development, business and/or have valuable community management services experience; have worked and familiarized in devolvement agencies servicing foreign countries like USAID, United Nations or r federal entities that provide assistant to underdevelopment countries. 2. Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, economic or comparable education. 3. F Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities necessary to do the work of this position, Fluent in English and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 4. Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, and accurately track and review project and funding data, 5.Ability to determine compliance with requirements, policies, and adherence to budget parameters based on conclusions drawn from data. experience in developing and presenting analysis summaries in MS word and Excel; Applicants who satisfy the desired qualification requirements will be selected to pass to Phase 2. PHASE 2: Technical Evaluation Factors Demonstrated ability to develop and analyze technical excel spreadsheets to (1) track budget and funding data, (2) draw conclusions from this data to identify compliance with ADF requirements and adherence to budget parameters; (3) present results in an orderly and concise manner. Demonstrated ability to review and revise financial analyses using standardized software (such as Business Plan Pro) and perform other analyses related to project proposals. This includes evaluating business plans, and financial statements and identifying potential business problems affecting project viability. Skills and abilities in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Applicants who pass the technical evaluation factors will pass to Phase 3 PHASE 3: Interviews Based on Phase 1 and Phase 2 results, the top ranking candidates will be contacted for interviews. Interviews may be conducted in person or by telephone. ADF shall not reimburse interview costs. In Phase 3, candidates will be evaluated based on the following: Written and verbal English communication skills and fluency in in other languages as applicable. Work experience as it relates to the Statement of Work V - EVALUATION CRITERIA. Please provide your responses to the Four (4) Technical Qualifications cited below. 1. Knowledge of U.S. Government policies and procedures on grant management, programs and administration. (20 Points), 2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of grassroots development issues in Africa or elsewhere. (20 Points), 3. Demonstrated ability to develop and analyze technical excel spreadsheets to (1) track budget and funding data, (2) draw conclusions from this data to identify compliance with requirements and adherence to budget parameters; (3) present results in an orderly and concise manner. (30 Points), 4. Demonstrated ability to review and revise financial analyses using standardized software (such as Business Plan Pro) and perform other analyses related to project proposals. This includes evaluating business plans, and financial statements and identifying potential business problems affecting project viability. (30 Points) Applicants who pass the technical evaluation factors will pass to Phase 3. VI: INTERVIEWS -The top ranking candidates will be contacted for interviews. Interviews may be conducted in person or by telephone. ADF shall not reimburse interview costs. These candidates will be evaluated based on the following: • Written and verbal English communication skills and identify if you are fluency in other languages, as applicable. • Work experience as it relates to the Statement of Work. VII - SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: A complete application consists of the following: 1. Three past performance references. The Offerors shall include complete contact information for all references to include phone numbers and email addresses. (ADF reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant's past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation), 2. Qualified individuals are requested to submit a resume, the resume shall contain at a minimum, Personal Information: full name, mailing address, email address, day and evening phone numbers, country of citizenship. Education: Name of schools attended (primary, secondary and college or universities), locations, dates, type of degrees received and major. Work Experience: Provide the following for paid and unpaid work experience related to the jobs for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions): job title; duties and accomplishments; employer's name and address, superiors name and phone number, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, salary. Other Qualifications: Other pertinent information related to t he qualifications required for the position; including job-related skills, such as languages, computer skills. 3. Responses to Mandatory Qualifications and Technical Evaluation Factors Applicants who fail to submit a complete application shall not be considered. The Offerors assume the full responsibility for ensuring that offers and references are received at the place as delineated as identify above. Offers shall be closed and sealed and shall be fully identified on the sealed envelope if delivered via third party carrier or hand delivered. When the proposals are hand-carried or sent by courier service, the address for offers is the African Development Foundation; 1400 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 1000, 10th Floor; Washington, D.C. 20005. Electronic offers are preferable. 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. All applications shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the solicitation number cited on the outside of the envelope for identification purposes. Late applications will not be accepted and will be handled in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 15.412. V-III - METHOD OF AWARD Award shall be made based on the best overall value to the Government. The Contracting Officer (CO) will use the technical merits of each proposal along with pricing to determine the successful offeror. IX - BENEFITS/ALLOWANCE S - Conditions of Employment As a matter of policy, and as appropriate a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: • Employee's FICA contribution; • Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance; • Pay Comparability Adjustment; • Eligibility for Worker's Compensation; • Annual and sick leave; and vacation • Any other negotiated benefits allowable under F.A.R. subpart 31 ADF Personal Service Contractors are not exempt from payment of Federal Income Taxes. The Contractor shall ensure that all his/her taxes and other legal obligations associated with performance under this contract are satisfied. The contractor shall be paid for all Federal Government closings for a maximum of 12 paid local and/or U.S. holidays. Following is a list of Federal Holidays that are included: • New Years Day • Martin Luther King Birthday • Presidents Day • Memorial Day • Labor Day • Columbus Day • Veteran's Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day • Inauguration Day • Independence Day Relocation Expenses are not included.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 1400 Eye St. 10th Floor, District of Columbia, 20005, United States
- Zip Code: 20005
- Zip Code: 20005
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