MODIFICATION
R -- Resident Legal Advisor
- Notice Date
- 8/2/2010
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL RM MS, 2430 E Street, N.W., South Building, SA-4 Navy Hill, Washington, District of Columbia, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-10-059-INL
- Archive Date
- 8/28/2010
- Point of Contact
- Amy M. Kara,
- E-Mail Address
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karaam2@state.gov
(karaam2@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- You have received this "Personal Services Contractor (PSC)" solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions regarding this PSC, you may contact the DOS Official named in the cover letter of this solicitation. The Department is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. If the recipient does not notify the contact person that they have obtained this document then any amendments to the document may not be available to the recipients. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. Resident Legal Advisor Podgorica, Montenegro Issuance Date: 07/29/2010 Closing Date: 08/13/2010 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-10-059-INL SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking proposals (OF 612's) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Amy M. Kara, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 OR E-Mail karaam2@state.gov. All applications should be sent via Fed Ex or DHL, facsimile, or e-mail. The use of US MAIL is not recommended and may NOT be received in time prior to the closing date. However, all applications submitted by FedEx or DHL should be sent to the following address: Amy M. Kara Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South, Rm. 101 Washington, D.C. 20037 Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Along with the OF - 612, applicants shall provide a resume and three written references including contact information. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. There is one position that will be filled from this solicitation. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-10-059-INL ISSUANCE DATE: 07/29/2010 CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED 08/13/2010 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM ET POSITION TITLE: Resident Legal Advisor MARKET VALUE: FS-01 (Equivalent GS -15) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date awarded PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Podgorica, Montenegro JOB DESCRIPTION: See below STATEMENT OF DUTIES GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR Background: INL is the Bureau charged with foreign policy development relating to international crime, drug trafficking, corruption, criminal justice reform, post-conflict/civilian policing, and related issues. In Montenegro, and throughout the Balkans, INL supports criminal justice sector reforms and facilitates effective cross-border and regional law enforcement cooperation. In each country in the region, INL provides training, technical, and material support to police, prosecutors, and judges. INL has a wide array of partners in this effort, including other U.S. agencies, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and commercial providers. Montenegro is an active recipient of Assistance to Eastern Europe and Central Asia (AEECA) funding from the Department of State's Office of the Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia (EUR/ACE). AEECA funding provides bilateral economic, security, democracy, and humanitarian assistance to 18 states of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Embassy Podgorica receives $1.8M in AEECA funding for a resident legal advisor (RLA) program and a policing program, implemented by the Department of Justice's Office of International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP). Montenegro, like every other candidate state for the European Union (EU), must demonstrate its capacity to fight organized crime and corruption and bolster public confidence in its justice sector institutions. INL's capacity-building programs are critical for achieving these goals. Purpose: The main purpose of this position is to provide subject matter expertise to Embassy Podgorica, the Government of Montenegro (GoM), and INL/Washington on promoting the rule of law in Montenegro. The incumbent will play a central role in developing INL programs to support Montenegro's judicial reforms and other rule-of-law initiatives that will help further Montenegro's progress toward EU and NATO membership. The incumbent is responsible for in-country management of INL judicial reform programs and ensuring that these programs are meeting expectations. The RLA will coordinate his/her activities with the rule-of-law pol/econ officer in Embassy Podgorica and the Program Officers assigned to INL/AAE. The RLA program is part of a much larger effort aimed at achieving a core U.S. national security objective. One means to this end is the promotion of greater security and rule of law in areas under the GoM's control, support that buttresses the foundations of a democratic state. Duties and Responsibilities A. Serve as the Resident Legal Advisor within INL/AAE's overall assistance mission in Montenegro. B. Coordinate all training and procurement activities associated with the RLA program, including managing the activities and assisting with the recruitment of other INL rule-of-law personnel assigned to providing training to the GoM. C. Provide policy analysis and program guidance to INL, Embassy Podgorica, and other USG entities on effective mechanisms for, progress in, and impediments to, achieving reform objectives in Montenegro. D. Establish and maintain relationships with Montenegrin justice sector and other government officials, including prosecutors, investigators, judges, parliamentarians, and Justice Ministry officials. Provide day-to-day subject matter expertise on legislative reform pertaining to the reform of the justice sector. E. Develop assistance programs for prosecutors concerning the investigation and prosecution of cases. Conduct local case study workshops, conferences, and a guest speaker series that develops the Montenegrin prosecutors' trial preparation skills and on the implementation of new criminal procedure code tools such as task forces, prosecutor-led investigations, plea bargaining and cross-examination. F. Manage rule-of-law programs for Montenegro in partnership and coordination with other implementers in the international donor community, including the European Commission, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and other countries. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the International Criminal Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP) on program implementation and training. G. Support Embassy Podgorica's goal of assisting GoM to form and operate the country's first interagency investigative task force targeting organized crime and corruption. H. Provide comprehensive training programs on implementation of the new Criminal Procedure Code and amendments to the Constitution with an emphasis on plea bargaining and prosecutor-led investigations. I. Ensure adequate follow up with study groups and training (train-the-trainer, alumni conferences). J. Assist Montenegro in attaining EU accession goals by meeting EU benchmarks related to judicial reform and fair trials by hosting local workshops and practical case studies. Allow time for the participants in the system - including prosecutors, judges and police -- to learn, and prepare for, their new roles under a new Code of Criminal Procedure by sponsoring joint practical trial advocacy and skills development workshops. K. Provide mentoring to key justice concepts to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the justice system, including prosecutor-led investigations, plea-bargaining, and expanded use of special investigative techniques, are distributed to line prosecutors. L. Provide guidance to Embassy Front Office and INL/AAE on legislative developments and share weekly, quarterly and after-action reports for all discrete training and assistance activities conducted in accordance with the work plan with the Embassy Country Team. Assess the impact of political developments on U.S. policy objectives and make recommendations on action to the Country Team. M. Develop legal memoranda and technical support on legal issues that may arise in connection with policy or program issues. Minimum Qualifications A. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen an able to obtain a Department of State Secret security clearance. B. Education: Must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited institution. C. Foreign Language: N/A, but must demonstrate an ability to work effectively with a translator. D. Computer Skills: Must have a good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. E. Work Experience: Must have a minimum of eight years of professional-level work experience as a U.S prosecutor, a majority of which involved investigating and prosecuting criminal cases, management, organizational development, and planning. Specialized Experience 1. Must have a minimum of two years work experience implementing a foreign assistance program. 2. Must have work experience serving on a multidisciplinary task force. 3. Experience in rule-of-law development in an international environment. 4. Experience working or coordinating with other relevant USG agencies (e.g., INL, Department of Justice, and USAID). 5. Management Experience: Successful supervisory and leadership experience in a multicultural environment is required. A demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner is vital. Must demonstrate initiative, well-developed problem-solving skills, flexibility, receptivity, and creativity in dealing with problems and conflicts. Ability to work on and bear responsibility for several simultaneous projects while keeping the overall program goals in perspective. 6. Leadership Experience: Must have a proven ability to interact effectively with a wide range of U.S. and foreign national personnel at all levels of an organization. Must have a proven ability to represent effectively through personal contacts with the foreign governments, as well as with counterparts within the USG. 7. Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable of American criminal justice system, effectively investigating and prosecuting crime, and handling a caseload of criminal and civil matters. 8. Judgment: Ability to integrate projects into the broader INL program and Embassy mission plan without confliction. Ability to plan and prioritize training and equipment requirements, elaborate technical requirements and detailed statements of work, and make recommendations on cost-benefit of various products and equipment based on consultations with end users. 9. Communication: Must have proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Superior interpersonal skills. Position Elements a. Supervision Received: The incumbent will receive guidance from the Deputy Chief of Mission or rule-of-law pol/econ chief. The incumbent will also receive program policy direction concerning overall program priorities and objectives from INL/Washington, after which he/she independently negotiates the scope and objectives, with full concurrence from Embassy Podgorica. b. Supervision Exercised: The incumbent will supervise all staff implementing INL's RLA program in Montenegro. c. Guidelines: The incumbent will be guided by the INL Program and Policy Guide. Supplementary guidance will be provided by the Foreign Affairs Manuals for Financial Management (4 FAM), General Services (6 FAM) and Logistics Management (14 FAM), and associated Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAH). d. Complexity: The work involves planning, organizing, and managing day-to-day administration and oversight of a large number of organizational initiatives and training details. The ability to effectively manage large quantities of ever evolving data is essential. e. Scope and Effectiveness: The incumbent performs a broad range of tasks related to a complex foreign assistance program in the Republic of Montenegro. INL programs have a significant impact on embassy operations, including those of other USG agencies. f. Personal Contacts: The RLA will work closely with the other INL project lead, the senior ICITAP advisor, Embassy Management Section personnel, other embassy USG law enforcement agencies, contractors implementing INL projects, and host country counterparts. g. Travel: Frequent travel to local locations will be required. Occasional travel to other countries in the region and the U.S. may also be required. Physical Demands and Work Environments 1) Urban environment: Normal routine will involve meeting with GoM officials and organizing training activities and workshops. The incumbent will be based outside of the American Embassy in Podgorica, but is expected to communicate with the Embassy on a frequent basis and attend regular meetings with the rule-of-law pol/econ chief. 2) Rural environment: Some travel within the region, or travel to training sites outside Podgorica. Level of Effort 1) The level of effort required over the period of this one-year contract is 100%. 2) The position is full-time, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Evaluation Criteria Factor 1: Knowledge: Knowledge of all phases of U.S. criminal justice operations, including the field, institutional, line, and management operations, organizational development, planning, and training. Knowledge should be based on experience as a federal or state prosecutor. (45%) Factor 2: Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. (25%) Factor 3: Experience: Experience and ability to assess programs and assist in developing and implementing plans for improving U.S. capacities to implement rule of law programs. (15%) Factor 4: Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to liaise with members of relevant USG agencies, foreign representatives, and the international community in developing and coordinating rule of law programs. (15%) 2. COMPENSATION Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: Level of experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry-level salary will normally be at the first step of the grade range for the position. However, consideration will be given to the successful applicant's experience that is specifically relevant to the position to be filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine at what step within the grade range the successful applicant will be compensated. 3. BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES: BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave ALLOWANCES (if applicable). Temporary Quarters Subsistence 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). Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600). Danger Pay (Section 650).
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- Address: US Embassy, Podgorica, Montenegro, United States
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