SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Office Director, Office of Democracy, Rights and Governance
- Notice Date
- 5/12/2017
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka, Dept. of State, Washington, District of Columbia, 20521-6120
- ZIP Code
- 20521-6120
- Solicitation Number
- SOL-388-17-000012
- Archive Date
- 6/30/2017
- Point of Contact
- Ismat Zerin, Phone: 880255662501, Deena Shahabuddin, Phone: +8802 8855500 ext. 2503
- E-Mail Address
-
izerin@usaid.gov, dshahabuddin@usaid.gov
(izerin@usaid.gov, dshahabuddin@usaid.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL-388-17-000012 ISSUANCE DATE: May 15, 2017 CLOSING DATE: May 31, 2017, at 4:30pm, local time in Dhaka Bangladesh POSITION TITLE: Office Director, Office of Democracy, Rights and Governance MARKET VALUE: GS-15 Equivalent ($103,672 - $134,776 per annum). The final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based on the successful candidate's salary history, work experience and educational background. Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Dhaka, Bangladesh PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years from the date of appointment AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens SECURITY ACCESS LEVEL: SECRET clearance DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Deputy Mission Director BACKGROUND: The USAID/Bangladesh Democracy, Rights, and Governance (DRG) Office Director will lead the implementation of high priority U.S. Government initiatives under the Mission's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), Development Objective 1 (DO-1) "Citizen Confidence in Governance Institutions Increased." The DRG Office portfolio currently includes: countering violent extremism (CVE), increasing respect for human and labor rights, reducing human trafficking, promoting government transparency and accountability, improving political party dialogue, and supporting electoral processes. The selected applicant will provide overall policy and operational direction and leadership to the DRG Office. The selected applicant will guide the Mission in strategic planning, project design, evaluation and monitoring of all democracy, rights and governance activities. The initial performance period will be two years. An extension of this Contract will be considered based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION: The Mission's DRG Office Director provides overall leadership to the DRG Office. S/he exercises overall programming and management responsibilities and provides expert technical advice to other sector teams, the USAID Mission front office, and Embassy Dhaka. S/he will report to the Deputy Mission Director. The incumbent currently supervises one USDH employee, two USPSC employees and nine FSN staff. The DRG Office Director will assure effective management of the DRG Office and may delegate responsibilities to ensure timely and effective program planning, implementation, oversight and reporting. S/he will provide strategic level intellectual leadership, and policy and programming guidance for the DRG Office. S/he will ensure coordination with other Mission technical and support offices on all aspects of strategy, management, and reporting and project implementation. S/he will mentor and supervise DRG Office staff. S/he will also represent the USAID/Dhaka Mission with other development partners, local counterparts and stakeholders, and program participants. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The DRG Office Director leads the DG Office and advises Mission Management on processes and institutions of countering violent extremism, democratic participation and inclusion, promotion of human rights, and effective and accountable governance. S/he monitors significant developments in domestic politics, tracks development policy trends in democratic governance human rights protection, and identifies contextual opportunities to promote more representative and effective governance and respect for human rights. 2. Oversees the development and implementation of the DRG Office's multiyear strategic framework in support of the Mission's CDCS and Development Objective 1 (DO-1) "Citizen Confidence in Governance Institutions Increased." Ensures proper project management, monitoring and reporting. Directs and oversees the preparation of required financial and programmatic reports for the USAID/Bangladesh senior management and USAID/Washington. Prepares future funding plans. 3. Effectively communicates both the strategic rationale and results achieved to key stakeholders on USAID's DRG programming. 4. Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with relevant Bangladeshi officials in government, political parties, think tanks, civil society, and academia. Liaises with donors and local development partners in all areas of DRG intervention. 5. Supervises and mentors the DRG team and provides regular appraisals, ensures adequate opportunities for training and advancement, and appropriately manages performance and their active participation. 6. Assures effective performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting in support of the USAID/Bangladesh's DG portfolio. Oversees the preparation of the annual report to USAID/Washington and special or periodic reports. II. OTHER ITEMS A. SUPERVISION The DRG Office Director will be supervised by the Deputy Mission Director. B. SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent will supervise an office of 12 staff and will delegate a portion of the supervision to the Deputy Office Director or other senior staff. C. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The US Personal Services Contract (USPSC) will be for 24 months with possible extension(s), starting on/around July 2017 and ending in July 2019. Extension(s) will be contingent on satisfactory performance, continued need for services, and subject to the availability of funds. D. SECURITY CLEARANCE The selected applicant must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance at the SECRET level and a State Department medical clearance allowing worldwide duties. III. QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the Evaluation Factors. Additionally, interviews and writing samples may be requested only from the top scoring candidates. Please note that not all applicants will be interviewed or contacted. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are preauthorized. Reference checks may be conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant's references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. Applicants are required to write a brief cover letter to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training addresses the Minimum Qualifications and Evaluation Criteria listed below. IV. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The following factors will be the basis for the evaluation of all applications. All applications will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted with the application. Applicants are required to provide a cover letter addressing how they meet the requirements of each criterion below. Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on the following selection criteria: A. Education (20 Points) • Master's or higher Degree in political science, sociology, anthropology, law, international relations, regional studies, or related field is required. (20 Points) B. Knowledge and Skills (50 Points) • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in two more of these DRG areas: civil society, media, rule of law, local government, human rights, elections, legislative strengthening. (10 Points) • Strong analytic skills, including ability to collect data and analyze trends in ways that are meaningful for program development. Excellent written and oral communication skills. (10 Points) • A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments or agencies in a large bureaucracy and in an interagency context, as well as with high level government officials, implementing partners, international donors and other counterparts. (10 Points) • Knowledge of Bangladeshi political, social and cultural context, characteristics and history. Knowledge of a regional language is desirable but not required. (8 Points) • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in programs designed to mitigate conflict or prevent violent extremism. (7 Points) • Excellent interpersonal skills, including directing and working in teams (5 Points) C. Experience (30 Points) • A minimum ten years of relevant professional experience in international development programming. (10 Points) • A minimum of five years of professional combined experience in international development programs working with a U.S. Government agency, an international organization, or nongovernmental organization. (10 Points) • A minimum three years of experience working on democracy, governance, peace and security development issues and programs in South or Southeast Asia. (5 Points) • A minimum three years of experience working in democratic institutions or in practices, such as campaigns and elections, legislative or administrative governmental bodies, or civil society organizations. (5 Points) Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and reference checks. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most highly ranked applicants. V. OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The selected applicant must be able to obtain an employment authorization security clearance and appropriate medical clearances. The above points determine basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position. Before employment is approved, candidates must be able to demonstrate: Applicant is a US Citizen; Ability to obtain a State Department Medical Clearance; and Ability to obtain a security clearance as provided by USAID. VI. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Interested individuals are requested to submit a cover letter and a current resume/curriculum vita (CV) containing the following information which clearly demonstrates their education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the evaluation criteria. A fully completed and hand-signed copy of an Optional Application for Federal Employment Form (Form AID-302-3) may be optionally submitted. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria and should contain the below information: Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), email address, day and evening phone numbers are required. Education: Name, city and state, date of diploma from colleges and universities and type and year of any degrees received. 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 (includes 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),. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor. Other Qualifications: Other pertinent information related to the qualifications required for the position, as noted above including job-related training courses (title & year), job-related skills; for example, other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery typing speed, job related certificates and licenses (current only), job related honors, awards, and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership, activities, public speaking and performance awards (give dates but do not send documents unless requested). Reference: Upon request, applicants must provide a minimum of three and a maximum of five references within the last five years of the applicant's professional life from individuals who are not family members or relatives. Three references must be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the applicant's knowledge of contracting work. Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references. Date of availability to begin assignment in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Forms are available at the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/forms/. Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the Form AID-302-3 is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, vehicle use, etc. This office must receive your application prior to the closing date and time specified in this solicitation in order for you to be considered for this position. Please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter. Interested candidates should send above electronically to Dhaka-jobs@usaid.gov, to the attention of the addresses indicated below. To ensure that the application is considered for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number and title of position on your application and as the subject line in any cover letter. E-mail applications must be received by the closing date and time specified in the solicitation. Address: Supervisory Executive Officer Executive Office USAID/Bangladesh C/O American Embassy Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka,, Bangladesh Only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Additionally, only candidates that are interviewed will be notified if the position is filled. VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT: Recently US Embassy Dhaka has declared Authorized Departure from Post for family members/dependents. As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, an USPSC recruited off-shore is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: BENEFITS • Employer's FICA and Medicare Contribution • Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance • Pay Comparability and Adjustment • Annual Salary Increase • Eligibility for Worker's Compensation (USPSC only) • Annual & Sick Leave • Shipment and storage of household effects • Shipment of POV (Private Own Vehicle) • Access to Embassy medical facilities, and pouch mail service Defense-based Accreditation and Medevac insurance ALLOWANCES: USPSCS will be eligible for allowances listed in the Standardized Regulations Government Civilian Foreign Areas Sections cited below - if applicable. 1. Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120) 2. Living quarters allowance (Section 130) 3. Post Allowance (Section 220) 4. Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230) 5. Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260) 6. Education allowance (Section 270) 7. Educational Travel (Section 280) 8. Post differential (Chapter 500) 9. Payments during Evacuation/authorized Departure (Section 600) 10. Danger Pay (Section 650) 11. Consumables Allowance 12. Cost of Living adjustment (10%) VIII. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC: Forms outlined below can found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms 1. Federal employment form (Form AID-302-3).* 2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62).* 3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National 4. Security) (SF-86), or * 5. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). * 6. Finger Print Card (FD-258). * * Forms shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USAID/Bangladesh, C/O American Embassy, Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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