MODIFICATION
R -- R - DATE EXTENDED - Uganda PEPFAR Country Coordinator - READVERTIZED
- Notice Date
- 10/16/2012
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 561990
— All Other Support Services
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Uganda USAID-Kampala, Dept. of State, Washington, District of Columbia, 20521-2190
- ZIP Code
- 20521-2190
- Solicitation Number
- 617-13-0001
- Archive Date
- 11/14/2012
- Point of Contact
- Grace W. Nakaddu, Phone: 256-41-4306-001, Grace Muntu, Phone: 256-41-4306-001
- E-Mail Address
-
gnakaddu@usaid.gov, gmuntu@usaid.gov
(gnakaddu@usaid.gov, gmuntu@usaid.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Ladies and Gentlemen: Closing date for subject solicitation has been extended from October 16, 2012 to October 30, 2012. All other terms remain in effect. 1. Position Title: PEPFAR Uganda Country Coordinator 2. Market Value: GS-14 Equivalent ( $ 84,697 to $110,104). Final compensation will be based upon the candidate past salary history and work experience. 3. Place of Performance: Kampala, Uganda 4. Period of Performance: Two year contract. 5. A contractor is required to serve as the primary point of contact in leading all activities related to PEPFAR in the Uganda. The incumbent plays a critical role in managing the planning, implementation, and reporting of program performance of inter-agency programs. 6. Education: An advanced degree (master's or higher) in a relevant professional discipline, such as Public Policy, Public Heath, Administration or related subject. 7. Relevant Work Experience: (i) A minimum of at least eight years of progressively responsible professional level experience at the international program management level and experience working internationally in the design, implementation and evaluation of public health programs, preferably with a focus on HIV/AIDS. (ii) Demonstrated experience working with international donors and government officials in developing countries supporting public health programs. Familiarity with USG policies would be preferred, but not required. (iii) Demonstrated experience coordinating complex programs in resource poor settings with multiple partners. 8. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: (i) Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural setting required. Experience supervising and leading teams of professionals required. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with and resolve conflict. (ii) Demonstrated ability to work effectively in large teams and work towards positive performance overall. (iii) Strong computer, verbal and writing skills required. Must be fluent in English (FSI S-4/R-4) and have proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly, and concisely in both speech and writing. Able to facilitate meetings and make oral presentations logically and persuasively to senior officials and partners in a multi-cultural context. Able to produce concise, clear reports, and utilize word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. 9. Basis of Rating : Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated based on the criteria listed above. Applicants are strongly encouraged to address each of the criteria on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each. Be sure to include your name, social security number, and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the minimum selective and/or quality ranking factors may result in your application not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training, and awards. Notice to Applicants: The highest ranked applicants may be interviewed. References will be asked to complete a questionnaire that assesses the applicant's technical knowledge, work performance, communication skills, and group dynamics, using the above specific criteria. The references will be asked to provide general assessment of the applicant's suitability for the position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure submitted references are available to provide a written or verbal reference in a timely manner. In addition to comments from references, the Selection Committee will take into account awards or other evidence of outstanding performance in any areas related to the above selection criteria. 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. USAID/Uganda shall not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. Introduction: USAID Uganda seeks to hire a qualified individual to serve as PEPFAR Uganda Country Coordinator. Primary responsibilities include: facilitating communications between and among the various USG departments and agencies involved in the PEPFAR implementation; liaising routinely with S/GAC in Washington, DC; managing communication between the PEPFAR team and the national entities; and leading coordination with efforts with Government of Uganda agencies, such as the Uganda AIDS Control Program as well as with bilateral/multilateral donors, including Global Fund, World Bank, Department for International Development (DFID), Irish AID, Danish Cooperation, UNAIDS, and others. The incumbent also directs the operational tasks for PEPFAR management in Uganda, including development of annual Country Operational Plans (COP), reporting for semi-annual and annual performance cycles, preparing responses to congressional and local requests for information, and serving as the primary liaison for the Uganda USG PEPFAR Team with all external communications. In addition, s/he will provide advice and counsel to the COM and Deputy Chief of Mission, as well as other Agency leads, on all matters related to HIV/AIDS in Uganda. The Coordinator will have authority to make final decisions to present to COM when consensus cannot be reached by the PEPFAR interagency teams. Major duties and responsibilities: 1. Lead communications with S/GAC and the COM, DCM, and POC. Ensure horizontal information sharing to in-country Agency leads. Direct the PEPFAR team's response to important developments, activities, policy guidance from Washington and consultation agreements from senior GOU officials and other donors. Inform and advise the COM/DCM of substantial policy or program issues, new developments and successes, as well as constraints to achieving the program goals. 2. Coordinate the development of the annual COP; COP development is an ongoing, continual coordination, year-round activity, which reflects the implementation of the overall strategic plan. Govern the implementation of a unified PEPFAR program that maximizes the comparative advantages and competencies of participating USG agencies, achieves maximum results related to the PEPFAR goals and GOU objectives for HIV/AIDS and is optimally responsive to the needs of those at risk or infected with HIV. Work with technical teams and the strategic information technical working group to monitor, evaluate and document progress continually and influence change, as needed. 3. Oversee the efforts for monitoring and reporting of program results and strategic exercises to evaluate program progress and success, which includes development and submission of the semi-annual and annual reports and regular reporting to the COM/DCM and S/GAC. Maintain a calendar of important benchmarks to ensure the program is on schedule. 4. Lead the Uganda PEPFAR Team's response to key developments, action requests and policy guidance from S/GAC in Washington. 5. Liaise with the GOU, major donors, USG implementing partners and other relevant players, as necessary, to provide clear and consistent information on the PEPFAR program and to ensure that PEPFAR is complementary to national HIV/AIDS efforts. Ensures coordination and linkage of USG bilateral assistance with other bilateral donors, non-governmental organizations, and international multilateral organizations engaged in the fight against the global HIV/AIDS pandemic, including the World Health Organization and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund). Collaborates and shares information with multilateral partners, other donors, and S/GAC relevant to the success of broad efforts to mitigate the impact of the HIV epidemic in country. Liaise with these development partners, and in particular, with the Country Coordination Mechanism of the Global Fund, to ensure complementarities between the USG investments and other donors. 6. Convene and chair, regular interagency meetings and ensure dissemination of minutes and decisions. 7. Supervise PCO staff to manage the administrative and operational systems for all related business tasks. 8. Lead the planning for international visitors, including VIPs, Core Team members, Technical Working Group members and management staff. 9. Develop strategies to manage and coordinate technical assistance with regard to joint program coordination, development, reporting and implementation. 10. Provide input for the press attaché and other technical staff of the Public Diplomacy Office to prepare and disseminate periodic internal and external updates and status reports on PEPFAR in Uganda. Liaise with Public Affairs at S/GAC. 11. Support efforts of USG agencies to engage new, especially indigenous, partners and to build Uganda capacity to sustain the results achieved under PEPFAR. 12. Perform other duties as assigned. The contractor will report to the Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy in Kampala. For detailed scope of work and evaluation criteria, please send email to gnakaddu@usaid.gov, copy, gmuntu@usaid.gov or access at: http://uganda.usaid.gov/
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- Address: USAID/Uganda, US Embassy Compound - South Wing, Plot 1577 Ggaba Road, Postal Office Box: 7856, Kampala, Uganda
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