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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 10, 2010 FBO #3303
SOURCES SOUGHT

R -- US/TCN PSC Regional Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) Liaison for Central Asia

Notice Date

12/8/2010
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
 

Contracting Office

Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty, Dept. of State, Washington, District of Columbia, 20521-7030
 

ZIP Code

20521-7030
 

Solicitation Number

60-2010
 

Archive Date

1/11/2011
 

Point of Contact

Tatiana Rossova, Phone: 7 727 250 76 17, Natalya Zubkova, Phone: 7-727-2507612
 

E-Mail Address

trossova@usaid.gov, nzubkova@usaid.gov
(trossova@usaid.gov, nzubkova@usaid.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

ISSUANCE DATE: 12/08/2010 CLOSING DATE: 12/27/2010 Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) No. 60-2010 US/TCN PSC Regional Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) Liaison for Central Asia, USAID/Central Asian Republics, Almaty, Kazakhstan The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking proposals (Optional Form 612) from persons interested in 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 Brent Schaeffer, Contracting Officer, and Tatiana Rossova, Personnel Specialist, who may be reached at FAX No. 7-727-250-76-34/35/36, or e-mail per.almaty@usaid.gov Offerors should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their proposals. Sincerely, Brent Schaeffer Contracting Officer ATTACHMENT TO SOLICITATION NO. 60-2010 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 60/2010 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 12/08/2010 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 12/27/2010 (6 p.m. Almaty Time) 4. POSITION TITLE: US/TCN PSC Regional GFATM Liaison for Central Asia 5. MARKET VALUE: $71,674 - $107,281 per annum (GS-13/14 equivalent) with 25% Post Differential (currently) (Final compensation will be based on consideration of individual ‘s qualifications, salary history, work experience and educational background) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years (extension optional) 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/CENTRAL ASIAN REPUBLICS, Almaty, Kazakhstan 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: A) BACKGROUND The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria (GFATM) is a global public private partnership which was created in 2002 to dramatically increase resources to fight HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria, and to direct those resources to areas of greatest need. Governments, civil society, the private sector and affected communities partner to implement programs and work in close collaboration with other bilateral and multilateral organizations to supplement existing efforts dealing with the three diseases. The USG contributes to the GFATM through PEPFAR, and has provided about 27% of all GFATM contributions. The cumulative annual mortgage of the increasing number of GFATM grants and the pressures of the global economic crisis have resulted in increased competition for new grants and more stringent scrutiny on eligibility criteria and reporting on results. It is therefore critical that the Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCMs) provide effective and governance and oversight of these grants to maintain their funding. Planned USG HIV interventions under PEPFAR in Central Asia are also highly dependent on the operation and success of Global Fund HIV grants. Several CAR countries have seen their GFATM grant funds suspended or the CCM deemed ineligible for further funding by GFTM/Geneva due to inappropriate policies and lack of governance. The USG therefore has a great interest in the success of GFATM grants. It is important to state that, though the GFATM Liaison position will be funded through PEPFAR, s/he will be actively engaged in improving the performance and management of GFATM grants in all three diseases (HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria). GFATM in Central Asia The USG enjoys a pleasant relationship with the GFATM and the CAR Regional CCMs. USG participation and assistance is welcomed and encouraged. The five Central Asian Republics have current approved funding for 24 grants totaling $287 million. In some countries, problems with program management, conflicts of interest and accountability have resulted in program audits and the possible rejection of several grant proposals. Recent failures of key countries to meet the GFATM's six CCM minimum requirements highlight the need for the CCM to reassess their structures and modes of operation. Frequent issues noted by the GFATM Secretariat include basic CCM structure, representation and governance. Recent GFATM audits in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have highlighted serious shortfalls in national policy, leadership and program decision-making, which affect program governance and performance. Inappropriate national policies and lack of governance have resulted in substantial funds being frozen or the country becoming ineligible for next GFATM funding rounds. Many CAR governments view the CCM as a government project management unit (PMU), rather than a broadly representative oversight body, and the majority of CCM members are Ministers and senior government officials. The Chair of several of the CCMs is the Deputy Prime Minister and government policy is to restrict participation by non-government organizations. In many countries, CCM members do not have sufficient technical understanding of the diseases their programs are meant to address, nor do they have time to conduct real program oversight and informed decision-making. GFATM requirements for CCM composition are well-known and have been presented to all CCMs, though in many cases they are not met. Historical leniency in country grant oversight by the GFATM Secretariat is now becoming more stringent and several countries are finding it very difficult to make the needed adjustments to their grant management behavior. A high degree of diplomacy and political savvy are required to advise these CCMs on needed policy changes and assist them to reconcile national policy and systems to grant management requirements imposed by GFATM/Geneva. Other challenges to grant implementation include ongoing issues of management deficiencies in grant implementation, limited civil society involvement, and restrictive government policies. Most problems faced by the CCMs (including those rendering them ineligible for funding) are resolvable or could be assisted with minimal outside technical assistance, if the CCM and government policy would permit this. One challenge is that once grants are awarded, CCMs and Principal Recipients (PRs) rarely request or want involvement of international partners to assist with grant implementation or monitoring. In recent months, more countries are now making use of available technical assistance and working through key policy changes to function within the GFATM requirements. B) BASIC FUNCTION The Liaison serves as a senior policy advisor to the CCMs in all five CAR countries and is the USG focal point on Global Fund activities, policy and coordination with the USG in the region. This will require exceptional diplomacy and understanding of host country policy and GFATM requirements in order to establish trust and credibility with the CCMs (some of which do not initially desire this assistance), working in collaboration with the PEPFAR Coordinator. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for coordinating ongoing and critical communications among the USG PEPFAR Country Team, the CCM, the Global Fund Secretariat in Geneva, the regional Ministries of Health and other strategic partners regarding the management and implementation of the Global Fund program. S/he will serve as a policy and governance advisor to assist the CCMs to conform and adapt to GFATM/Geneva guidelines and recommendations to retain funding eligibility and improve effectiveness. The Liaison will become the regional USG expert advisor on current GFATM and USG policy, budget and program issues, and how they may impact existing and possible future grants and national programs. S/He will regularly update the rest of the USG PEPFAR team on new developments in GFATM-PEPFAR policy and programming, and advise on strategic and policy vision to strengthen GFATM-PEPFAR partnership and coordination. The successful candidate is expected to play a central role in the creation of strategic partnerships and conceptualization of a resource mobilization strategy for technical assistance with the Global Fund, other donors and technical partners. Additionally, this position will work with stakeholders in strengthening the multi-level partnerships requisite for joint and multi-sectoral programming. Most of the Chiefs of Mission (COM) in the five countries have limited engagement or knowledge of the GFATM, its goals, and implementation challenges in each country. While each USG point of contact has provided Global Fund briefings to the COM, more could be done to increase COM engagement in order to strengthen host country commitment and involvement. The Liaison will actively engage the COMs on the GFATM in the context its relation to PEPFAR and USG interests of country self-governance and participatory programs, as well as the need for GFATM grant effectiveness as a platform on which to build PEPFAR support. The Regional Global Fund Liaison will work to elevate the importance of the success of the Global Fund through more routine communication with COMs and technical support to USG points of contact to strengthen COM awareness of the Global Fund in each country. The USG (represented by USAID) is a member of the CCM in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. The CCMs in Central Asia are routinely made up of Deputy Ministers and other high-level stakeholders. The USG has provided technical assistance to writing proposals in all countries and provided feedback in the USG's parallel review of the proposals. The USG is a member of the GFATM Board and is involved in significant policy decisions. The USG in CAR recently completed its first PEPFAR Regional Operational Plan (ROP) which will guide future USG HIV/AIDS activities in the region. The success of the PEPFAR program is highly dependent on the effectiveness and enlightened governing policies of the GFATM programs in each country. The PEPFAR team has established ambitious targets which can only be achieved with well-functioning GFATM and national HIV programs in all countries. The plan therefore includes providing intensive assistance to governments and GFATM PRs to improve grant performance and efficiency. The role of the Regional Global Fund Liaison will include analysis of country policies and guiding strategic vision for the USG team to leverage and improve the performance of these much larger Global Fund grants. The USG is in the process of launching several new projects, which are intended to work closely with and provide high-level policy and technical assistance to improve GFATM grant implementation. The Regional Global Fund Liaison will work closely with the CCM, Principle Recipient (PR), Sub-recipient (SR) and other key stakeholders to help guide and advise them to identify and prioritize key obstacles to performance, and to develop specific and acceptable interventions for these actors to undertake to improve overall grant effectiveness. S/He will help to shape specific policy and technical assistance work scopes from USG-funded partners and monitor implementation and results. The Central Asia Regional GFATM Liaison will work under the leadership of the U.S. Ambassadors to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, and under the day-to-day oversight of the PEPFAR Regional Coordinator in Kazakhstan, as part of the USG PEPFAR Team in Central Asia. This position will be administratively hired and managed by the USAID Regional Office in Almaty. In accordance with USAID rules and regulations governing its programs and operations, USAID shall administer most administrative and human resource requirements of the Regional Global Fund Liaison, including but not limited to, payroll, personnel files, managing the USAID contractor evaluation process, and any required formal approval of travel. The Regional PEPFAR core Team will also consult frequently with the Liaison and provide guidance as appropriate. C) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Regional Global Fund Liaison's position duties include but are not limited to: 1) Identifying and addressing policy, governance and management issues affecting program implementation (35%) - Serve as senior policy advisor and governance advisor to the five CCMs, and help them adapt to and implement GFATM/Geneva requirements for management, governance and grant program oversight. -Assess CCM and GFATM governance structure, policy and functioning in order to initiate dialogue with key stakeholders on possible adaptations to fully conform to GFATM/Geneva requirements. -Serve as a neutral and trusted broker to assist the CCM to identify, design, request and engage with policy and organizational development assistance available from other sources to improve CCM structure and performance. - Guides strategic thinking, assists CCMs to navigate GFATM and host country policies and regulations, Central Asian Governments and civil society dynamics, and provides expert advice for successfully working towards Global Fund requirements. - Identifies and provides or secures technical assistance for CCMs and their Secretariats in each of the five countries to improve CCM structure, management, and governance as needed. - Provides highly specialized procedural advice and supports proposal development and related processes in coordination with USG points of contact including: PR and sub-recipient (SR) selection, promoting and facilitating PR planning, and building appropriate technical assistance budgets into future grants. - Evaluates GFATM grant implementation and management systems. If needed, provides technical and programmatic assistance to grants, PRs/SRs or CCMs both directly and through coordination with other USG expertise, USG mechanisms and other donors in the region. - Advocates for and supports CCM members to increase access of persons affected by HIV/AIDS and TB and community representatives to decision making processes (e.g., through the CCM), as well as to GFATM resources. - Remains up-to-date on GFATM policies, management directives and systems applicable to CCMs and grants in the region as well as remains current on USG policy as it relates to the GFATM. Advises the USG PEPFAR team on GFATM policy and governance matters that relate to country grant performance and coordination with PEPFAR activities. 2) Coordination, Communication and Collaboration among all Stakeholders (35%) - Serves as the USG's primary point of contact with GFATM/Geneva on current policy and governance issues -Serve as a key supporting advisor to the five CAR CCMs and Ministries of Health on issues related to the GFATM and advise on potential obstacles to GFATM grant performance or funding streams. -Serves as and supports USG representative on CCMs in each of the five CARs by providing expert policy advice, technical updates and information on best practices. Guides development of USG (including COM) engagement strategy with the CCM and key GFATM stakeholders in each country to improve overall coordination and national program effectiveness - Represents the USG in CCM meetings and provide expert technical assistance, as needed. - Conducts joint technical assistance visits to CCMs with the GFATM Geneva Secretariat staff or other expert consultants. - Provides expert technical assistance to USG country points of contact in identifying strategies to strengthen host country ownership in Global Fund activities and performance as well as improve coordination among key partners and stakeholders in each country. - Communicates regularly with COMs, USG points of contact in each country, USG CAR team (including USG HIV and TB Regional advisors), GFATM Secretariat, OGAC, and other donors. - Tracks and communicates status of CAR GFATM grant implementation and progress in the five CAR countries to USG team on matters affecting GFATM funding eligibility and projected impact of any new GFATM or USG policies in each country. - Provides or assists with training of USG staff regarding GFATM processes and policies, and communicates GFATM policy changes to USG staff. - Coordinates closely with PEPFAR Regional Coordinator and other CAR PEPFAR team members to ensure USG activities and strategies are harmonized with GFATM grant implementation. 3) Monitoring and Evaluation, Policy analysis and Performance Reporting (20%) - Gathers and analyzes performance and results data on GFATM grant activities, and provides substantive inputs to reports and other documents to illustrate the direct and indirect performance of grant activities. -Monitors impact of key policies on GFATM program and CCM performance, as well as adjustments to CCM structure or governance approach - Participates in site visits and grant monitoring activities to strengthen implementation and reporting, and to identify technical assistance needs of the PRs. - Advises and assists implementing partners in strengthening tracking and reporting systems to provide information in an efficient and timely manner. -advise and assist the CCM and other key stakeholders to generate special reports or documentation required by GFATM/Geneva to meet eligibility requirements or to improve overall grant performance. - Contributes to the preparation and writing of PEPFAR planning and budgeting documents that relate to GFATM activities, such as the ROP, Annual Report, cables and parallel review process. - Documents technical and program assistance provided by USG to the GFATM. - Assists the CCM, Technical Working Groups (TWGs), and PRs with integrating usage of the CCM grant dashboard as a performance monitoring tool to inform regular performance reports. 4) Program Management (10%) - The incumbent serves and is formally designated as the Activity Manager or COTR for current and future PEPAR-funded TA to GFATM grantees in the region. Under the PEPFAR regional operational plan, USAID will engage project implementers to provide technical assistance to CCMs, PRs and SRs in one or more of the CAR countries. Advises and guides development of a concrete communication strategy and messaging for the overall USG PEPFAR team and key USG stakeholders on key GFATM matters in the region and in each country. Drafts technical requirements for program announcements for grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreements supporting PEPAR-funded TA to GFATM activities and serves as a technical reviewer on applications for financial assistance from PEPFAR. Once agreements are in place, participates with partners in the development of work plans for implementation of activities. Job holder meets with the partners and counterparts on a regular basis, reviewing progress, identifying potential issues before they become problems, and informing the Regional PEPFAR Coordinator and Core Team. The incumbent reviews contractual requirements of the grant, contract or cooperative agreement including periodic reports, financial reports, audits, expenditure and voucher reviews, concurrence requests and contract modifications. The incumbent works closely with the USG PEPFAR Coordinator and USAID Budget Specialist in preparing all budget information and monitors obligations, expenditures, pipeline and mortgages, making sure that appropriate levels of funding are available. - Communicates closely with OGAC, USAID/Washington and the GFATM/Geneva Secretariat to ensure that scopes of work (SOWs) are harmonized and TA missions are well coordinated and followed up. - Communicates weekly with Ministries of Health and respective CCMs to synergize USG activities with this of other donors and the GFATM. D) POSITION ELEMENTS 1) Supervision Received: Administrative supervision of this position will be provided by the CAR PEPFAR Coordinator; overall work objectives and substantive reporting requirements will be set by the CAR PEPFAR Core Team. Though the position is hired and administratively managed by USAID/CAR, the Central Asia Regional GFATM Liaison will work under the leadership of the U.S. Ambassadors to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. 2) Exercise of Judgment: Incumbent is expected to exercise exceptional independent, professional judgment on the quality and effectiveness of GFATM programs in Central Asia. Incumbent's professional judgment is used to recommend and develop strategies for optimum cooperation with the GFATM PIUs, implementing partners of the USG, as well as senior level staff of other agencies that are involved in providing GFATM related services and activities. Position advises high-level policy discussion on GFATM governance in each country. Position is required to detect, assess and influence change in key policy and practices that are not consistent with the goals and any protocols established for the program. In instances not clearly covered by written guidelines, the incumbent will use her/his own personal, well informed judgment in devising innovative approaches to resolving technical, administrative, managerial and/or policy problems. Excellent (balanced) judgment must be exercised in setting priorities. The use of initiative, discretion and patience is expected from the incumbent in dealing with USG and representatives from donor organizations to resolve problems that arise during the course of work for which there is often no clear or immediate solution. 3) Expected Level of Contacts: The GFATM Liaison deals routinely with senior-level host government officials, including Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers and Deputy Ministers (of health and other sectors), National Program Directors and other donor representatives. S/He must have exceptional diplomatic and leadership skills, and strong experience in influencing and guiding national policy on health and/or other areas. 4) Authority to Make Commitments: Position has no authority to make financial commitments on behalf of the U.S. Government. The successful candidate will have the responsibility for making technical recommendations on changes in scope of work, funding allocations, reporting and supplemental agreements to the USAID Agreement Officer for action. 5) Evaluation of Performance: In addition to the standard personnel evaluation procedures of USAID/CAR, the employing agency, the PEPFAR Coordinator in Kazakhstan will obtain "360 degree" feedback on the Liaison's performance, seeking the perspectives of: the five U.S. Ambassadors in the region; at least one representative of each USG implementing agency; staff involved in coordinating the Emergency Plan in the host country; and key host government interlocutors, at least annually. The results of the 360 degree evaluation will be shared with the Regional Global Fund Liaison, and will contribute to the basis for determining whether the Liaison's terms of employment are renewed. Neither the Liaison nor the PEPFAR Coordinator are direct hire employees or have expectations of long-term employment in these positions. This additional day to day supervisory relationship serves to strengthen the inter-agency nature of the position and promote transparent support to the overall PEPFAR-CAR program. E) REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 1) General: The selected candidate must be capable of securing a U.S. Government "Employment Authorization" security clearance. A U.S. citizen, able to obtain a U.S. Government "SECRET" security clearance is preferred. Must be able to secure a medical clearance to serve in Central Asia. Must be willing to travel throughout the five Central Asian Republics regularly and routinely (approximately 40% of the time). Qualified third country nationals (TCN) will be considered for the position only if no qualified U.S. citizen is identified. 2) Prior Work Experience: At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience managing health or other development programs, minimum three (3) years in a resource poor or international setting. Minimum three (3) years of experience in proven policy analysis and development, program and financial management experience and specific experience advising organizational development working with large, complex international or domestic programs. At least three (3) years mentoring and advising professional staff, with responsibility for multiple direct reports is required. 3) Knowledge: Demonstrated, comprehensive understanding of public health prevention and community-based health care initiatives, including program design, implementation and evaluation. Expert knowledge of HIV/AIDS or TB is required. The successful candidate will possess a detailed working knowledge of policy directives to activity design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation. A thorough knowledge and understanding of the Central Asia political, economic, and social sphere, especially the health sector structure, national health care preferences, and concerned government and non-government entities is essential. Thorough understanding and experience in organizational and development and strengthening management capacity. A detailed working knowledge of the GFATM and of PEPFAR is required. A Good understanding of USG systems and implementation mechanisms is necessary. 4) Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated experience navigating situations requiring diplomacy and transparency. Ability to provide leadership and make decision regarding public policy and professional, technical, administrative, and fiscal lines. Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with senior government officials, international organizations, multilateral and bilateral agencies, implementing partner chiefs of mission, and the local partner community. Ability to conduct high-level, sensitive discussions with Ambassadors, Deputy Prime Ministers and Minister-level counterparts. Demonstrated experience navigating situations requiring diplomacy and transparency. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, facilitation and teambuilding skills/experience. Ability to analyze problems/situations and plan, design and carry out project studies and to conceptualize, develop and implement new strategies/initiatives. Strong ability to multi-task; including managing, prioritizing, and fulfilling competing demands in real time. Adept at effectively conveying technical and complex information to the COM, agencies, local and international partners, and OGAC. Demonstrated ability to manage program planning and monitoring, track budgets and expenditures, and ensure performance of TA contractors. Demonstrated public speaking skills to make presentations at conferences and meetings, resolve controversial issues, and influence decision makers. Ability to provide leadership and make decisions along public policy and professional, technical, administrative and fiscal lines. Computer Skills: Strong working competency in standard computer applications to carry out management and statistical analysis (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc). 5) Language: Excellent written and oral English communication skill (minimum level IV) and Level III (good working knowledge, speaking and writing) in Russian. 6) Education: A Master's degree or higher in a relevant professional discipline such as Public Policy, Public Heath, Administration or similar field. F) Selection Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated against the following criteria: Experience and Knowledge: 40 points Skills and Abilities: 40 points Language: 10 points Academic Qualifications: 10 points TOTAL: 100 POINTS Notice to Applicants: The USAID reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant's past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation. 9. APPLYING Qualified individuals are requested to submit a Optional Application for Federal Employment OF-612 including experience, salary history, curriculum vitae (resume), list of references, and recent sample of his/her written work (maximum 1-3 pages, i.e. policy memo) no later than COB (6 p.m. Almaty time) December 27, 2010. The form is available at the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or Internet http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do?formType=OP, or at Federal offices. Applications, recent supervisor reference and three (3) personal references, and writing sample (1-3 pages memo) may be submitted by e-mail, fax, DHL or FedEx air courier by the closing date, above, to: Tatiana Rossova Personnel Specialist Personnel Office USAID/CAR Almaty 41 Kazibek Bi Street Almaty, Kazakhstan Email: per.almaty@usaid.gov Fax: 7 727 2507634/35/36 Email or faxed documentation is preferred as mail delivery may be untimely. 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. USAID/CAR expects to award a personal services contract for an off-shore US Citizen or Third Country National for a two-year period commencing as early as practically possible subject to security and medical clearances and funds availability. The duty post for this contract is Almaty, Kazakhstan. 10. Benefits include post differential, housing, and other benefits per USAID regulations. Basic household furnishings will be available in quarters to be provided by USAID. 11. Almaty is a beautiful city nestled against mountains, bursting with parks and fountains, with tree lined streets and flower gardens. The city has the excitement of Kazakh culture with its nomadic and warrior heritage as well as the benefits of the Russian culture ballet, museums, opera, choirs, and circus. It has the charm and challenges of colorful native markets, as well as the convenience of modern supermarkets. Located at an altitude of 650 meters, where steppe meets mountain, Almaty is backed by the snow capped Tien Shan to the South and faced by a vast plain which stretches to Siberia in the North. There are many places for skiing, skating, hiking, rafting, helicopter trips, camping, and other outdoor activities outside the city. The Almaty International School provides American curriculum for children in grades K 12. 12. For more information about USAID/Central Asian Republics see Mission's website http://centralasia.usaid.gov/ Attachment 3 AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: 1. BENEFITS Employer's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave Eligibility for 401(k) 2. 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). LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs 1. Optional Form 612. **2. Medical History and Examination (DS-1843) or Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62). **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). NOTE: Form 5 is available from the requirements office. * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). ** The forms listed 2 through 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job. 3. POLICY GUIDANCE PERTAINING TO PSCs a) ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) and CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to this website http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/subject.html#psc to determine which AAPDs and CIBs apply to this contract. b) AIDAR: The Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) Appendix D - Direct USAID Contracts With U.S. Citizens or U.S. Residents for Personal Services Abroad found at: http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf is the primary regulation governing USPSCs for USAID.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: Park Palace Building, 41, Kazibek Bi Street, Almaty, Kazakstan
 

Record

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