SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- RE-Solicitation for USAID/Rwanda PEPFAR Strategic Information Liaison Advisor
- Notice Date
- 5/12/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 812990
— All Other Personal Services
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Rwanda USAID-Kigali, Department of State, Washington, District of Columbia, 20521-2130
- ZIP Code
- 20521-2130
- Solicitation Number
- SOL-696-10-000001-A
- Archive Date
- 6/26/2010
- Point of Contact
- Colette Munyakazi, Phone: 250-0252-596400, Robert Kiberu, Phone: 250-0252-596400
- E-Mail Address
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cmunyakazi@usaid.gov, rkiberu@usaid.gov
(cmunyakazi@usaid.gov, rkiberu@usaid.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Subject: USAID/Rwanda: RE-Solicitation # SOL-696-10-000001-A for U.S Citizens or Third Country Nationals (TCNs) Personal Services Contractor, PEPFAR Strategic Information Liaison Advisor. ISSUANCE DATE: May 12, 2010 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF QUESTIONS: June 4, 2010 CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: June 11, 2010 CLOSING TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: 5 PM (Kigali Time) Ladies/Gentlemen: The United States Government, represented by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (Optional Form 612) from qualified U.S citizens or Third Country Nationals (TCNs) to provide personal services as PEPFAR Strategic Information Liaison Advisor 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. Send one set of US Government OF 612. These signed forms must be mailed, delivered via international courier, or emailed (email applications must be signed) by the date and time above to the address supplied in the attached solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned applications shall not be considered. In addition, applicants are also required to forward a résumé or curriculum vitae, a brief annex to the résumé or curriculum vitae that demonstrates how prior education, experience and/or training addresses the minimum qualifications and evaluation factors by which applicants will be initially ranked, and a brief writing sample. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Any attachments provided via email shall be in Microsoft Word 2000. Sincerely, Hadiza Linganwa Executive Officer 1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-696-10-000001-A 2. ISSUANCE DATE: May 12, 2010 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: June 11, 2010 17.00, Kigali, Rwanda, Local Time 4. POSITION TITLE: PEPFAR Strategic Information Liaison Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 ($84,697 - $110,104). 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: Two years with an option to renew for up to three additional years based on continuing need for the position, performance and availability of funds. 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Kigali, Rwanda 8. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: The apparently successful applicant shall be required to obtain a secret level security clearance as a pre-condition for employment. 9. MEDICAL CLEARANCE: The apparently successful applicant, and any eligible family members who will accompany the applicant to post, shall be required to obtain a Department of State Medical clearance to live and/or work in Rwanda as a pre-condition for employment and/or residence in Rwanda. 10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S Citizens and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) 11. SELECTION CRITERIA: Grading will be done on a 100-point scale: Education and Other Academic Training (10%), Work and Professional Experience (35%), Technical Skills (35%), Interpersonal, Team Management, and Communication Skills (20 pts). 12. STATEMENT OF WORK: A. Basic Function The Strategic Information (SI) Liaison is responsible for providing oversight to the United States Government's (USG's) President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief or Emergency Plan (PEPFAR) SI activities including surveillance and surveys, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), targeted evaluations, and information systems. The SI Liaison will have the authority to monitor, steer and prioritize activities based on the PEPFAR Rwanda team priorities and resources. The SI Liaison is the lead member of the PEPFAR SI Team and serves as the principal field counterpart to the HQ-based SI Advisor. The SI team is composed of an SI Liaison and SI technical experts in M&E, HMIS and Surveillance. The SI Liaison will be a member of the Interagency PEPFAR Coordinator's office, while technical experts will reside in specific USG Agencies implementing PEPFAR. The SI Liaison will be responsible for reporting on progress toward achieving PEPFAR targets, translating strategic information into improved PEPFAR programming and delivery of services, providing accountability for use of PEPFAR resources, contributing to the "three ones"-one national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system in Rwanda, and supporting internal and external capacity for using strategic information in combating HIV/AIDS. The SI Liaison will provide leadership and direct high quality technical expertise to USG PEPFAR team in Rwanda in the development and implementation of strategic information systems to meet the needs of PEPFAR. The incumbent will serve as USG's primary Technical Advisor in monitoring and evaluation for country operations planning and reporting. They will also serve as primary technical advisor in SI to PEPFAR/Rwanda implementing partners. B. Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide management of the SI sections of the Partnership Framework (PF), Partnership Framework Implementation Plan (PFIP) (USG strategic plans for HIV/AIDS Programs) and ensure appropriate monitoring and tracking of overall progress related to PF/PFIP goals and contributions. • Provide leadership to the PEPFAR SI Team and technical direction to other USG staff involved in HIV/AIDS SI and M&E activities and senior GOR counterparts to ensure that data generated by the SI systems are used for program planning, policy development, advocacy, and program evaluations. • Guide SI investments to affect overall program sustainability, capacity building, and the delivery of quality services. • Manage and coordinate SI-related processes required for the development of the annual PEPFAR Country Operational Plan; oversee the fiscal year and planning year target setting exercises; and provide technical guidance and vision for the SI needs of PEPFAR in Rwanda. • Work with implementing partner organizations to build capacity to respond to SI requirements, review and assess the targets set by individual partners and ensure that they are ambitious, yet reasonable. • Develop policies and processes for generation of all summary targets for the various program areas in the COP. • Evaluate results achieved by implementing partners against their targets and track overall progress in achieving PEPFAR goals as outlined in the Partnership Framework Implementation Plan. As judged necessary, adapt targets to be consistent with appropriated budgets, country constraints, and new opportunities. • Update country SI guidelines, standards, and manuals to ensure consistency with the latest PEPFAR SI guidelines. • Ensure that PEPFAR data and indicators meet benchmark data quality standards. • Serve as the point of contact for auditors and program reviewers addressing reporting standards. • Lead the PEPFAR SI Team, GOR and USG agencies to prepare annual, semi annual and other required reports. Ensure the quality and timely collection of PEPFAR Implementing Partners' reports. • Provide guidance to GOR for national reporting guidelines, standards, and manuals. • Translate OGAC guidance and address all SI issues, challenges, and policy questions for USG/Rwanda. • Serve as the USG member of the National HIV/AIDS SI Technical Working Group and coordinate the SI components of the various technical working groups involving the GOR and other stakeholders. • Provide definitive information and work with the Embassy and other USG agencies in responding to HQ, congressional inquiries and other ad hoc requests. • Serve as the PEPFAR representative to development partner coordinating bodies addressing monitoring and evaluation issues related to HIV/AIDS. • Negotiate effectively with Government of Rwanda (GOR) officials responsible for monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programs. • Establish and maintain a close relationship with all international development partner representatives and GOR officials to ensure consistency and harmony of results reporting and to reach consensus around issues of attribution. • Build capacity of local organization and new partners to meet PEPFAR monitoring and reporting requirements. The SI Advisor may be required, on an as needed basis, to perform other duties as assigned in support of the overall responsibilities of the USG PEPFAR team. This may include serving as the Acting PEPFAR Coordinator for short periods of time. C. Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Masters level (or higher) training in public health, public policy, epidemiology, demography, social or behavior science or related field; • Minimum ten years of work experience developing and implementing monitoring systems and conducting evaluations, preferably in developing countries; • Experience with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with HIV/AIDS prevention and/or impact mitigation programs preferred. • Experience working with one or more international agency systems, preferably USG or UN agencies. • Experience with the PEPFAR SI system highly desirable and conducting international M&E is a plus. • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practice and methods through training and job experience. • Knowledge of the Rwanda or East/Central African HIV/AIDS context; • Evidence of excellent interpersonal, facilitation and team building skills/experience will be required. • Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy. Level IV (fluent) English is required. French language skills highly desired. • Excellent leadership, management, and coordination skills. • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues. • Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form. • Presentation skills and diplomacy are critical. Must be able to prepare precise and accurate reports and to develop and present briefings. • Basic skills in the operation of computers and software program applications authorized for use (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) are necessary. D. Reporting Relationships: The applicant selected will be expected to be an active and supportive member of the overall USG PEPFAR Team, and a key leader of the PEPFAR SI Team. S/he will report to the USG Rwanda Interagency PEPFAR Coordinator. The incumbent is expected to be able to exercise considerable independent judgment in carrying out broadly defined objectives and to be able to function effectively within a multicultural and interagency agency environment. The SI Advisor will provide technical guidance to activity managers and members of the PEPFAR team across USAID, CDC, DOD and the State Department. E. Evaluation Criteria Applicants meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application, an interview process, and reference checks. The evaluation criteria for this position are: • Education and Other Academic Training (10 pts) A Masters level (or higher) training in public health, public policy, epidemiology, demography, social or behavior science or related field. • Professional Experience (35 pts) A minimum of 10 years of work experience, preferably in developing countries developing and implementing monitoring systems and conducting evaluations. Experience with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs is also required. Experience and knowledge of other international agency systems (USG or UN agencies). Experience conducting international M&E is required and experience with the PEPFAR SI system highly desirable. • Technical Skills (35 pts) Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practice and methods, knowledge of the Rwanda or East/Central African HIV/AIDS context. Demonstrated effective ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form. Demonstrated ability to prepare precise and accurate reports and to develop and present briefings. Basic skills in the operation of computers and software program applications authorized for use (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) are necessary. • Interpersonal, Team Management, and Communication Skills (20 pts) Evidence of excellent interpersonal, facilitation and team building skills/experience is required. Demonstrated outstanding communication (verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills (including conflict resolution skills). Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy. Level IV (fluent) English is required. French language skills highly desired. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues. Excellent leadership, management, and coordination skills. F. Physical Demands and Logistical Arrangements • The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. The position provides for USG provision of office space, telephone, fax, and email as well as travel, lodging and transportation reimbursement when undertaken for official purposes. G. Work Environment • Work is primarily performed in an office setting and site visits are conducted regularly to monitor implementing partners' activities and verify asset use, identify issues and recommend follow up actions and ensure that they are carried out. 13. START DATE: Immediately, once necessary security and health clearances are obtained. 14. POINT OF CONTACT: Hadiza Linganwa at hlinganwa@usaid.gov and Colette Munyakazi at cmunyakazi@usaid.gov. 15. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants are required to address each of the above Selection Criteria on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards or recognition they have received relevant to each criteria described below, and any related considerations. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any email, cover letter and any other attached pages. The highest ranking applicants may be selected for interviews. Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter. Applications received after the date and time shall be considered late and shall be considered at the discretion of the Government. We suggest you confirm that all documents submitted were received prior to closing date and time of this notice. Equipment failures at USAID or by the applicant's network are not acceptable reasons for late submission as applicants have the option of sending hard copy via courier. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT: A US Government Optional Form 612 (available at the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms or internet http://fillform.gsa.gov, or at Federal offices). Applicants are also required to forward a 1) resume or curriculum vitae, 2) a brief annex to the resume or curriculum vitae that demonstrates how prior education, experience and/or training addresses the minimum qualifications and evaluation factors by which applicants will be initially ranked, and 3) a brief writing sample, containing the following information: 1. Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), email 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. Applicants are required to address each of the Selection Criteria on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards or recognition they have received relevant to the selection criteria described in the selection criteria section of this solicitation. 3. Applicants are required to provide a three to five page writing sample as part of their application to demonstrate their written English language ability. The writing sample may be an excerpt of a larger work and need not be specifically written for this solicitation. 4. 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, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours per week, salary. Indicate if the USG may contact your current supervisor. 5. Education: Colleges and universities, name, city and state, majors, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours). 6. References: Applicants are required to provide three professional references with complete contact information including email address and telephone numbers. 7. Statement of Availability: A written statement certifying the date and length of time for which the candidate is available for the position. 8. Applications must be submitted by email, US Post, DHL, FedEx or other international courier by the closing time and date to: USAID/Rwanda - Executive Office: 2657, Avenue de la Gendarmerie - Kacyiru B.P 2848 Kigali, Rwanda (Solicitation # SOL-696-10-000001-A) Fax Number: 250-596442 E-mail Address: hlinganwa@usaid.gov (Hadiza Linganwa), with copies to: cmunyakazi@usaid.gov (Colette Munyakazi). The subject line should read "Solicitation No. SOL-696-10-000001-A." LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCS Forms outlined below can found at http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/psc_solicitations.html 1. Optional Form 612. 2. Contractor Physical Examination (DS-1843 and DS-1622 Forms). ** 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). ** ** Forms 2 through 5 shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job. - Contractor Physical Examination (DS-1843 and DS-1622): Upon notification of eligibility as USPSC you will have two (2) weeks to submit your completed Medical Forms in accordance with the instructions in Attachment A of subject forms. NOTE: (DS 1843 and DS 1622) STATE/MED is committed to processing all USPSC medical clearances within 30 days of receipt, except when additional medical testing is required. SECURITY AND MEDICAL CLEARANCES The position is open to U.S. Citizens and to Third Country Nationals (TCNs). The selected applicant must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and appropriate Medical Clearance from STATE/MED. The selected applicant must obtain these clearances prior to departure for post. All accompanying dependents must also obtain Medical Clearances prior to departure for post. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBS) PERTAINING TO PSCS AAPDs and CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to this website http://www.usaid.gov/business/businessopportunities/cib/subject.html#psc to determine which AAPDs and CIBs apply to this contract. 17. BENEFITS, ALLOWANCES AND PAYMENT OF TAXES As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a USPSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: 1) BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual and Sick Leave Access to Embassy medical facilities, commissary and pouch mail service Cost of Travel to/from Post Shipment of Unaccompanied Baggage Shipment and Storage of Household Effects Shipment of POV (Privately Owned Vehicle) 2) ALLOWANCES (if applicable, as found in the Standardize 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) Educational Allowance (Section 270) Educational Travel (Section 280) Post Differential (Chapter 500) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600) and Danger Pay (Section 650) FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are required to pay Federal Income Taxes, FICA and Medicare.
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