SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- INL Senior Criminal Justice Advisor – Somalia Unit - OF 612
- Notice Date
- 5/6/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division (INL/RM/GAPP), SA-4 Navy Hill, South Building, 2430 E Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20037, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-15-031-INL
- Archive Date
- 6/18/2015
- Point of Contact
- Deborah Strom,
- E-Mail Address
-
StromDG@state.gov
(StromDG@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- To be considered responsive to the solicitation, you must submit a completed and signed OF-612. Otherwise, your submission is considered non-responsive and will not be considered. 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 this solicitation. The Department is not responsible for any data and/or text not received when retrieving this document electronically. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. INL Senior Criminal Justice Advisor - Somalia Unit Nairobi, Kenya Issuance Date: 05/06/2015 Closing Date: 06/03/2015 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-15-031-INL SUBJECT A solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) The United States Government (USG), represented by the DOS, seeks applications from US citizens interested in providing PSC services as described in this solicitation. HOW TO APPLY Offeror's proposals shall be in accordance with the requirements stated in this solicitation at the place and time specified. A proposal will be determined non-responsive and ineligible for consideration unless all required documents and information are included in the submission. Offerors shall ensure their resume demonstrates their possession of the minimum qualifications outlined in this Solicitation, as well as their ability to fulfill all required duties. Proposals must include the following: 1) Form OF-612 (Completed and signed) 2) Resume 3) Three letters of reference or three references, including contact information Submit all proposals via e-mail to the attention of: INL/Deborah Strom E-mail: Stromdg@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Deborah Strom E-mail: Stromdg@state.gov INL will not accept late proposals unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-15-031-INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 05/06/2015 3. CLOSING DATE: 06/03/2015 4. TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 3:00 PM, EST 5. POSITION TITLE: INL Senior Criminal Justice Advisor - Somalia Unit 6. MARKET VALUE: $82,350 - $120,934 (FS-02 Equivalent) 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date of award and four option years 8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Nairobi, Kenya 9. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR: The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is part of the Under Secretariat for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights (J) within the Department of State (DOS). INL's mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. INL's Office of Africa and the Middle East (AME) develops and manages criminal justice sector reform programs and contributes to policy formation on civilian security issues in both regions. INL/AME and INL personnel in the Somalia Unit administer U.S. government assistance to Somalia in order to develop its criminal justice sector, reform its security sector, and disrupt transnational organized crime. Purpose The purpose of this Personal Services Contract is to fill the new position of Senior Criminal Justice Advisor (SCJA) Somalia at the Embassy Nairobi Somalia Unit ("Somalia Unit"). The SCJA will provide specialized justice expertise to develop the INL program in Somalia, and oversee all management aspects of the program (to include funding, training, equipment accountability, and implementer performance). The SCJA also will provide internal controls and accountability for the delivery of equipment, technical assistance, training, and other assistance to Somalia. The SCJA must be able to work rapidly, responding promptly to multiple and evolving priorities in a difficult and demanding environment. The position requires criminal justice sector subject expertise and experience to enable the incumbent to determine swiftly what assistance is required, within what timeframe it must be implemented, and how such assistance must be supervised to ensure its effectiveness. Relationship The SCJA will report to the Deputy Special Representative to Somalia (D/SRS) at the Somalia Unit, and liaise and coordinate with INL/AME staff in Washington, DC. The SCJA will provide general administrative and policy direction concerning overall program priorities and objectives, as well as work with INL/AME to develop and manage programs and related issues. The SCJA will liaise with other agencies/governments active in the fields of rule of law and administration of justice, and with host government contacts. The SCJA will monitor INL programs in Somalia, analyzing their effectiveness and suggesting improvements. The SCJA will present these approaches to INL/AME for discussion and final approval. The D/SRS will provide yearly performance reviews to the INL/AME Africa Division Chief in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent's official yearly review. The SCJA will reside in Nairobi until such time as the Somalia Unit is relocated. However, frequent travel and work in Somalia will be required as circumstances dictate and the security situation allows. Duties and Responsibilities Substantive 1. Identifies opportunities for effective criminal justice sector programs in Somalia, including law enforcement support, prosecutorial reform, transnational organized crime, rule of law, counternarcotics, anti-corruption, anti-moneylaundering, and countering the financing of terrorism, as appropriate. The JPSC will draw on subject matter expertise in criminal justice sector reform and program management involving U.S, government assistance in developing countries. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing these programs. 2. Assesses Somali institutional capacity and advises D/SRS and INL/AME regarding the performance of Somali agencies and INL implementing partners to recommend future law enforcement and criminal justice programming in Somalia. 3. Coordinates with Somali officials and draws on subject matter expertise to determine best to develop institutions that contribute to a more just society, including the police, the judiciary, the corrections system, and civil society. Generates support for and actively advances U.S. policy objectives with key host government officials, influential organizations, the media, and leaders in the private sector. 4. Liaises with and assists the various Somali law enforcement agencies in developing viable capacity-building projects in the fields of: accountable policing and oversight; forensics; and institutional reform. Acts as liaison between these entities and components of the U.S. Mission. 5. Develops and maintains professional and social relationships with host government justice sector officials to ensure close, cooperative working relationships. 6. Assists in the preparation of required reporting such as the annual budget request for International Narcotics, Crime and Law Enforcement (INCLE) funds and the Mission Resource Request. Coordinates annual reporting requirements for INL (e.g., the INCSR parts I and II, the End-Use Monitoring Report, etc). Helps administer and monitor the expenditure of funds provided to implementers. Prepares program documentation and procurement requirements for criminal justice assistance projects. Helps prepare regular reporting, including monthly status reports, to INL/AME. 7. Analyzes and reports on law enforcement and justice sector developments in Somalia, ensuring that the USG is fully informed on the capabilities, capacity, performance, and opportunities with regard to all elements of each country's justice sector. 8. Briefs Department, Congressional, and other international dignitaries orally and in writing on the INL-funded law enforcement programs in Somalia. Prepares documents for presentation to the U.S. Congress. Develops appropriate itinerary and accommodates official travelers, as necessary. 9. Ensures effective coordination of INL assistance to the government of Somalia. 10. Establishes and maintains appropriate internal management control systems. Ensures that INL programs are not subject to waste, fraud, or mismanagement. Helps manage and monitor the use of all U.S.-provided commodities intended for justice sector purposes. 11. Provides analysis and guidance in project budget preparation, and program planning. 12. Conducts senior-level field surveys, evaluations, and special studies, as directed. 13. Maintains security awareness and properly handles classified and controlled items and information. 14. Other duties, as assigned. Minimum Requirements: 1. U.S. citizenship; able to obtain/maintain Department of State Secret and Medical Clearances, and ethics, if applicable. 2. Graduate degree from an accredited institution, and prior work experience in the area of law, international development, international affairs, criminal justice, global security, political science, or a related field. 3. Five years of experience abroad managing bilateral or multilateral criminal justice and security assistance programs, preferably in a post-conflict setting. 4. Experience (preferably in African context) in: • Developing and managing long-term rule of law and/or law enforcement programs, including assessment, monitoring and evaluation; • Drafting related reports/documents, annual budgets, and strategic plan submissions; • Planning, strategizing, implementing and reporting on projects; • Drafting analytical briefing papers, memoranda, letters, and reports for review and/or signature by senior-level officials; and • Coordinating and working closely with the Department of Defense, United Nations and/or international community on security sector development programs. 5. Proven ability to work effectively with host-nation counterparts, departments, and ministries to further program objectives, in a timely and concise manner. 6. Superior negotiating, interpersonal, and managerial skills. 7. Excellent oral and written English communication skills. 8. Complete the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) distance-learning course through Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 of arriving at Post. 9. Proven ability to complete Distance Learning (DL) FSI Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) courses within the first six (6) months of assignment successfully. 10. Complete the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (OT610) prior to deployment to Post. Consultations with the INL Program Office may also be required. Preferred Knowledge and Skills: 1. Previous substantive experience in East Africa. 2. Experience cultivating networks of government officials, international journalists and NGOs in context of program implementation. 3. Experience working directly or indirectly for the Department of State. Evaluation Factors: Factor 1 - Criminal Justice Program Management (40 percent) Demonstrated experience in criminal justice sector program management, especially in programs involving multiple agencies and foreign government agencies; experience involving analytical, planning, management, advisory, operational, or evaluative duties. Factor 2 - International Experience (25 percent) Demonstrated experience managing programs in East Africa or in similar contexts; to include proven ability to live, work, and travel in difficult conditions with limited support; to manage programs in a complex and fluid environment; and, to use good judgment within challenging security situations. Factor 3 - Interpersonal Relations (10 percent) Demonstrated experience in conducting effective meetings and discussions that justify, defend, negotiate, overcome resistance or settle highly significant or controversial issues; to include experience coordinating and/or integrating the work of participating groups with conflicting or undefined priorities, requiring accomplishment of major compromises in the project goals, techniques and methodologies prior to substantial progress. Factor 4 - Written Communication (10 percent) Demonstrated experience in preparing and writing reports, audits, memoranda, etc. in a subject area related to the duties of the position; to include reports and decision papers requiring independent analysis and having a significant impact in the program area on an international level. Factor 5 - Past Performance (15 percent) Evaluation of applicant's prior performance under similar contracts. (In conducting the evaluation, the Government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources.) Pre-Award Ethical Responsibilities of PSC (JUN 2011) This solicitation may result in the award of one or more personal services contracts as defined in FAR 2.101. Prior to contract award, all offerors or quotes must advise the cognizant Contracting Officer if they have a personal conflict of interest, such as a financial conflict, that would prevent them from either meeting the requirements of the clause entitled, "Post-Award Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Services Contractors," or otherwise objectively performing their contractual duties upon contract award. VETERAN'S PREFERANCE Veteran's Preference is not applicable to this position. COMPENSATION For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the following: • Entry-level salary is at Step 1 of the grade range assigned to solicitation • Consideration given for experience relevant specifically to the solicitation requirements • Level and extent of experience dictates the salary level within the grade range BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE • Employee's FICA Contribution • Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance • Pay Comparability Adjustment • Annual Increase • Eligibility for Worker's Compensation • Annual & Sick Leave • 401K Plan ALLOWANCES - IF APPLICABLE • Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance • Living Quarters Allowance • Post Allowance • Supplemental Post Allowance • Separate Maintenance Allowance • Education Allowance • Education Travel • Post Differential • Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure • Danger Pay
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL-RM-MS/PSC-15-031-INL/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya
- Record
- SN03721487-W 20150508/150506235025-7b6e785cd36ea6b076f009c7cf670b74 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |