SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- USAID President's Malaria Initiative(PMI) Resident Advisor
- Notice Date
- 3/5/2020 1:06:22 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 81299
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- Contracting Office
- USAID/ETHOPIA ADDIS ABABA ETH
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 72066320R00006
- Response Due
- 4/4/2020 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 04/04/2020
- Point of Contact
- Annmarie McGillicuddy, Phone: 251111306033, Tamirate Fekadu, Phone: 251111306002
- E-Mail Address
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amcgillicuddy@usaid.gov, ftamirate@usaid.gov
(amcgillicuddy@usaid.gov, ftamirate@usaid.gov)
- Description
- I.�� �GENERAL INFORMATION 1.�� �SOLICITATION NO.: 72066320R00006 2.�� �ISSUANCE DATE: March 05, 2020 3.�� �CLOSINGDATE/TIMEFORRECEIPTOF OFFERS: April 04, 2020 (5:00pm Ethiopia�s local time.) 4.�� �POINT OF CONTACT: Annmarie McGillicuddy, Supervisory EXO and Fekadu Tamirate, HR Specialist, e-mail at addisusaidjobs@usaid.gov. 5.�� �POSITION TITLE: USAID President�s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Resident Advisor. 6.�� �MARKET VALUE: $ 92,977 to $ 120,868 equivalent to GS-14. 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.� 7.�� �PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: For two years, with three renewable one-year option periods up to a maximum of five years. Estimated to start on 08/04/2020.� The base period will be 08/04/2020 � 08/03/2022 estimated to start on 08/04/2020. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise (an) additional option period(s) for three years for the date(s) estimated as follows: Option Period 1:�� �08/04/2022 � 08/03/2023 Option Period 2:�� �08/04/2023 � 08/03/2024� Option Period 3:�� �08/04/2024 � 08/03/2025 8.�� �PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Work. 9.�� �ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens, and Resident Aliens.� �� For USPSC:� ��� �Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (�green card holder�);� ��� �U.S. resident alien means a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; ��� �Submit a complete application as outlined in the solicitation section titled APPLYING; ��� �Be able to obtain facility access authorization; ��� �Be able to obtain a Department of State medical clearance;� ��� �Be willing to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested;� ��� �Employment is subject to funds availability and all the required approvals obtained.� For TCNPSC: ��� �Be a Third Country National. Third Country National means an individual: (1) Who is neither a citizen nor a permanent legal resident of the United States nor of the country to which assigned for duty (Ethiopia), and (2) Who is eligible for return to his/her home country or country of recruitment at U.S. Government expenses;� ��� �Submit a complete application as outlined in the section titled APPLYING; ��� �Be able to obtain facility access authorization;� ��� �Be able to obtain a Department of State medical clearance; ��� �Be willing to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested; ��� �Employment is subject to funds availability and all the required approvals obtained.� If a third country national (TCN) is selected for award, during the period of this contract, the TCN personal services contractor must provide at least one day a week �of training to a cooperating country national (CCN) designated by USAID. The PSC Supervisor will establish a training plan with benchmarks to measure the TCNPSC's progress toward achieving this training deliverable. 10.�� �SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access. The final selected candidates must obtain both the appropriate security and medical clearances within a reasonable period. If such clearances are not obtained within a reasonable time or negative suitability issues are involved, any offer made may be rescinded.� 11.�� �STATEMENT OF DUTIES 1.�� �General Statement of Purpose of the Contract: The PMI Resident Advisor shall provide specialized, senior-level technical expertise in malaria, as well as leadership, guidance and overall direction on the development and execution of the President�s Malaria Initiative (PMI) in collaboration with the PMI Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Malaria Advisor and the other PMI team members. S/he shall work as a member of a single interagency team, will provide technical and programmatic guidance and support to the Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH)/National Malaria Control and Elimination Program (NMCEP), Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs) and other in-country stakeholders to strengthen the implementation of malaria prevention, control and elimination efforts. The PMI Resident Advisor shall liaise with backstops for the PMI in USAID Washington, CDC counterparts in Atlanta, and USAID personnel working within and overseeing the Mission�s activities related to malaria control and other health areas. These responsibilities include providing expert malaria technical guidance and advice to national malaria control and elimination program and regional level counterparts, and other malaria control partners, including other United States Government (USG) entities working in malaria prevention and control. The PMI Resident Advisor shall exercise extensive independent judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, in representing the USG in critical technical and policy forums, in resolving problems and conflicts, and in taking steps necessary to meet deadlines. The PMI Resident Advisor will also represent USAID at functions; approve policy documents; provide technical guidance and/or directly manage contracts and grants; budget; and develop planning documents and work plans. The USAID Health Office Director is responsible for day to day oversight of PMI�s malaria investments in Ethiopia.� The incumbent must possess technical expertise in the area of malaria epidemiology, �prevention and control, case management, and monitoring and evaluation. The incumbent must be able to quickly develop an understanding of the social, economic and cultural determinants and implications of malaria epidemics in Ethiopia and neighboring countries, as well as have the experience and skills required to help formulate the USG position on malaria and make important policy decisions as a key representative of USAID in Ethiopia. The incumbent must also have the experience and skills required to provide overall management and leadership for the PMI program in Ethiopia in collaboration with fellow PMI team members including the USAID Health Office Director.� Specifically, the USAID PMI Resident Advisor shall: ��� �In coordination with the CDC PMI RA and other PMI Ethiopia team members, serve as USG focal person for malaria and represent PMI in Ethiopia with host government and other in-country counterparts; ��� �Provide leadership, management and oversight of activities carried out by USAID PMI staff to ensure that financial and technical reports on PMI activities and results in Ethiopia are prepared and submitted as required; ��� �Supervise, mentor and support USAID PMI FSN team members; ��� �Collaborate with senior staff of the FMOH, RHBs and other partners, such as Global Fund, World Health Organization, United Nations Children�s Fund, World Bank, and non-governmental organizations and faith-based organizations to design, plan and manage the implementation of malaria prevention, control and elimination activities consistent with the malaria control coverage needs identified by the strategy and plans of the FMOH and the PMI Ethiopia team; ��� �Assist the FMOH and RHBs in ensuring effective communication and coordination between Roll Back Malaria and Global Fund partners, including donor agencies and other national and international stakeholders working on and/or supporting malaria prevention, control and elimination activities in Ethiopia; ��� �Ensure that all PMI-supported activities are consistent with global malaria policy and technical guidance and internationally accepted best practices; relevant to the specific malaria epidemiology of Ethiopia; and in-line with overall FMOH strategic plans for malaria and the health sector development; ��� �Coordinate with other partners and support efforts to address malaria prevention and control commodity delivery gaps and help build technical and managerial capacity within the FMOH at the national, regional, zonal, district and lower levels; ��� �Provide technical support to all partners and managerial support as needed during the designing and implementation phases of all PMI funded projects to ensure the quality of interventions supported and that programmatic targets are met; ��� �Work with relevant supply chain and logistics partners to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of quality programmatic commodities. Also, ensure that the absorptive capacity exists in implementation sites to receive, manage and distribute these items effectively; ��� �Work with FMOH, RHBs and other partners to develop and execute a monitoring and evaluation plan to be implemented through existing FMOH systems and existing USG supported mechanisms. Carry out monitoring and evaluation visits to implementation sites to ascertain all quantitative and qualitative data is collected properly and ensure programmatic quality and value for money are maintained; ��� �Liaise with USAID/Washington and CDC/Atlanta PMI staff about the design, implementation and monitoring of the PMI program portfolio in Ethiopia; ��� �Assist USAID PMI FSN Advisors and Program Manager and other USAID/Ethiopia offices to ensure full accountability and value for money of funds provided by the PMI.� 2.�� �Statement of Duties to be Performed: The PMI Resident Advisor, in collaboration with the PMI CDC Resident Advisor, shall oversee the technical design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of all �PMI funded �activities. S/he shall work in tandem with the PMI CDC Resident Advisor in liaising with backstops for PMI in USAID Washington, CDC Atlanta, and USAID personnel working within and overseeing USAID�s health activities. A key responsibility of the PMI Resident Advisor is to also provide technical and managerial support to the NMCP, including but not limited to the NMCP Director. The PMI Resident Advisor shall represent USAID and the USG on various national and international technical and policy forums. The PMI Resident Advisor is supervised by the USAID Health Office Director and in his/her absence by the Deputy Health Office Director. The PMI Resident Advisor will supervise the FSN Malaria Specialists. The PMI Resident Advisor, the PMI CDC Resident Advisor, and the FSN Malaria Specialists will be fully integrated within USAID in Ethiopia and fully participate in USAID health office and USAID-wide activities. Specifically, the PMI Resident Advisor shall provide: � A.�� �Team Management� The incumbent will supervise four Foreign Service Nationals (FSNs) including two Senior Malaria Technical Advisors, one Malaria Advisor, and one Program Manager. In collaboration with the CDC PMI RA the incumbent will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the work carried out by the USAID/Ethiopia PMI staff including management of malaria projects and program activities being implemented by PMI partners in Ethiopia.� B.�� �Technical Management, Activity Development and Design The incumbent, working in collaboration with the CDC PMI RA and fellow PMI/Ethiopia Team members, PMI staff based in the U.S., FMOH/NMCEP, RHBs and other in-country malaria stakeholders, will be responsible for overseeing the development of the annual PMI Malaria Operational Plan, implementing partner annual work plans, as well as design of any new procurement mechanisms to be developed under PMI in Ethiopia. The incumbent will ensure that these plans and procurement are in line with PMI objectives and policy guidance. Technical areas of intervention and focus include but are not limited to malaria prevention, control and elimination activities, including the procurement and distribution of life-saving malaria commodities, implementation of indoor residual insecticide spraying programs, technical assistance for strengthening malaria diagnosis and treatment, and implementation of social behavior change and communication activities. The incumbent, in collaboration with other members of the Ethiopia PMI Team, will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting the results of all PMI activities implemented by PMI implementing partners. The USAID PMI Resident Advisor shall also directly manage and oversee services and deliverables provided by contractors and grantees, in accordance with USG contractual and program management regulations, procedures, and practices. � C.� Partner Relationships and Coordination with Other PMI Personnel� Successful performance in this position depends upon establishing and maintaining healthy, productive and collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, including FMOH, RHBs, regional governments, and a range of in-country malaria stakeholders (e.g., UNICEF, WHO, NGOs, FBOs, academia and universities). The USAID PMI Resident Advisor shall, therefore, develop and maintain strong relationships with these partners and stakeholders in order to effectively assure that all of PMI�s activities in Ethiopia are complementary and enhance all other malaria activities being implemented in Ethiopia. The incumbent is expected to participate in regular meetings hosted by FMOH, RHBs and other stakeholders and, as appropriate, spend time �at the MOH/NMCP to provide direct technical assistance to the program. The incumbent will be required to communicate regularly and work jointly with PMI staff based in the supporting PMI/Ethiopia�s program, i.e., USAID/Washington and CDC/Atlanta PMI staff. Furthermore, to ensure that U.S. PMI activities in Ethiopia are being implemented in coordination with, and complementary to, other USG health supported activities, close interactions and coordination with other USAID/Ethiopia Health team as well as other USG agencies (e.g. CDC/Ethiopia, Peace Corps, Department of Defense) is required. � D. Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring and evaluation are key components of the PMI program efforts globally including in Ethiopia. The USAID PMI Resident Advisor shall be responsible for providing oversight and leadership for the implementation of the PMI monitoring and evaluation plan in line with PMI targets, as well as to ensure that PMI implementing partners develop annual monitoring, evaluation and learning plans; this will include providing timely reports back to PMI headquarters as needed. �It is also expected that the USAID PMI Resident Advisor shall provide expert advice and practical experience in helping the FMOH, RHBs and other in-country malaria stakeholders to monitor the Ethiopia National Malaria Control and Elimination Program inputs and outcomes and progress towards program goals, and overall malaria program impact. 3.�� �USAID Consultation or Orientation (if applicable):None 4.�� �Supervisory Relationship: This position works in the capacity of a mentor to the foreign service �nationals (FSNs) in the Office of health. The individual will work under the supervision of the USAID/Ethiopia Health Office Director. The incumbent should have strong knowledge transfer skills to develop a comprehensive capacity building plan for the FSNs, which includes formal and on-the-job training. 5.�� �Supervisory Controls: The incumbent will be expected to work under the supervision of USAID/Ethiopia Health Office Director or his/her designee and is expected to work independently in carrying out responsibilities. The Advisor, having advanced expertise in the area of malaria, has continuing responsibility for independently planning and carrying out important programs/projects and activities; determining the approach to be taken and the methods to be used; resolving most of the conflicts that arise; coordinating the work with others as necessary; and, interpreting policy in terms of established objectives. The Advisor keeps the supervisors informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, and problems with far-reaching implications. Completed work is reviewed for soundness, completeness and conformity with policy and USAID procedures. 12.�� �PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands. Note: No in-person appointments or telephone calls will be entertained, unless you are required to have more information about this solicitation. II.�� �MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION Applications will be initially screened by the Human Resources Office to determine whether they have met the minimum qualifications listed below. A list of qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring office for further consideration and screening.� EDUCATION: Master�s degree in public health or international health, or tropical medicine from a recognized institution is required and PhD in public health, epidemiology or entomology is preferred. Specialized experience in malaria is required in areas including but not limited to malaria program design, management, implementation and monitoring and evaluation; vector control; entomology; malaria case management; malaria elimination and epidemic surveillance. WORK EXPERIENCE: The incumbent is required to have at least 8 years of work experience � in designing, implementing, managing, monitoring and evaluating malaria programs in developing countries. Candidates that will be able to demonstrate work experience with technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy development and problem solving skills on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are needed. Preference will be given to those candidates with sub-Saharan African experience, proven knowledge and experience with USAID development assistance programs, procedures and systems for program design, procurement, implementation, management and monitoring.� III.�� �EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. �The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). �In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. �The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.� The TEC may conduct interviews with all offerors in the competitive range and provide the final rating and ranking of the offerors based on the interview. The CO will also consider findings from the reference checks as part of the responsibility determination.� USAID policy specifies that U.S. citizens or resident aliens (USNs) are preferred over third country nationals (TCNs). Therefore, USN and TCN offers will not be evaluated together. USAID will evaluate USN offers first and if the CO determines that there are no qualified USNs, only then will USAID evaluate TCN offers. EDUCATION (5 points): Additional evaluation points will be given to offerors who exceed the minimum requirement. Master�s degree in public health or international health, or tropical medicine from a recognized institution is required and PhD in public health, epidemiology or entomology is preferred. Specialized experience in malaria is required in areas including but not limited to malaria program design, management, implementation and monitoring and evaluation; vector control; entomology; malaria case management; malaria elimination and epidemic surveillance. EXPERIENCE (40 points): The incumbent is required to have at least 8 years of work experience in designing, implementing, managing, monitoring and evaluating malaria programs in developing countries. Candidates that will be able to demonstrate work experience with technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy development and problem solving skills �on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are needed. Preference will be given to those candidates with sub-Saharan African experience, proven knowledge and experience with USAID development assistance programs, procedures and systems for program design, procurement, implementation, management and monitoring.� SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABLITIES (55 points): �Analytical ability to interpret public policies and assist in the development of revised policies to improve the policy environment related to malaria in Ethiopia. Management skills to develop and implement effective malaria prevention and case management program activities involving financial and human resources. Administrative skills to assist in the oversight of cooperating agency technical advisors and institutional contractors. Demonstrated ability to be proactive and to work independently with minimum supervision including ability to supervise and manage contractors, technical and support staff. Skill in conceptualizing programs, policies, and plans and developing strategies for their management and implementation. The candidate must be able to integrate short- and long-term objectives of the USAID Health Office and U.S. PMI with the cultural/organizational needs of the host country government. Knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods; experience in designing, implementation and evaluating malaria activities in Africa is needed. The incumbent must have proven skills in capacity building and mentoring local staff in a developing country. Demonstrable skills in working effectively with health personnel of diverse cultural backgrounds, negotiating agreements on matters of program strategy and performance, administration, and management. Ability to navigate and manage politically sensitive issues related to malaria control. Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills are critical to this position. Therefore, the incumbent must have: Demonstrated experience managing successful teams comprised of experienced professionals. Ability to work effectively with a broad range of USG personnel, host government officials and partners, and have demonstrated skills in donor coordination and collaboration. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must. �Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate highly technical health information to both health and non-health audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters. The incumbent must also have the: Proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely � both orally and in writing in English and demonstrated ability to make sensitive oral presentations logically and persuasively to senior USG and Government of Ethiopia officials and other donors. Excellent verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and a high level of trust with public/private organizations. Verbal communication skills are also used to negotiate activity plans and resolve activity implementation issues with counterparts, partners and team members� ability to communicate technical information to health and non-health audiences. Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers. Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, Access, SPSS and other statistical and other relevant software) are required to implement, analyze, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements, and monitor impact for effectively operating in this position.� IV.�� �SUBMITTING AN OFFER For your application to be considered, the following documents must be submitted: 1.�� �Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2,�Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals, �available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms. 2.�� �Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I. 3.�� �To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission. 4.�� �Letter of Application and current resume. 5.�� �Application must be submitted ONLY via addisusaidjobs@usaid.gov and the email subject must say �: 72066320R00006 - USAID President�s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Resident Advisor.. Be sure to include your name and the solicitation number at the top of each page. 6.�� �Please submit the application only once; and� 7.�� �Late and incomplete applications will not be considered; the application must be submitted before or on the closing date at local Ethiopia time 5 p.m. (Local Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Time). V.�� �LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD Once the CO informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms. 1.�� �Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms) 2.�� �Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions for National Security (SF-86),or 3.�� �Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85) 4.�� �Finger Print Card (FD-258) VI.�� �BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: 1.�� �BENEFITS: (a)�� �Employer's FICA Contribution (b)�� �Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance (c)�� �Pay Comparability Adjustment (d)�� �Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation) (e)�� �Eligibility for Worker's Compensation (f)�� �Annual and Sick Leave 2.�� �ALLOWANCES (if applicable): Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas) (a)�� �Temporary Quarter Subsistence Allowance (Section 120) (b)�� �Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130) (c)�� �Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210) (d)�� �Post Allowance (Section 220) (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 Allowance (Section 650) VII.�� �TAXES USPSCs are required to pay federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable state income taxes. VIII.�� �USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs USAID regulations and policies governing USPSC a wards are available at these sources: 1.�� �USAID Acquisition Regulation(AIDAR),Appendix D, �Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,� includingcontractclause�GeneralProvisions,�availableathttps://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf. 2.�� �Contract Cover Page form AID309-1availableathttps://www.usaid.gov/forms. LINE ITEMS (PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT)� � �� 3.�� �Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins(AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs. 4.�� �Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the �Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,� available from the U.S. Office of �Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5CFR2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations. END OF SOLICITATION EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission in Ethiopia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. USAID/Ethiopia also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
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