U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID/Guatemala-Central American Programs/Executive Office, Unit 3323, APO AA 34024

R -- U.S. PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR DUE 010697 POC Contact Person: Neil Meriwether, Tel. (011-502-332-0202, Ext. 40401, Fax: (011-502) 331-1505, Internet: shernandez@usaid.gov. This request for applications is being issued in anticipation of funding being made available to USAID/G-CAP for this purpose. While USAID/G-CAP expects such funding to become available, there can be no assurance that this will be the case. Applicants will be solely and fully responsible for sending resumes should it turn out that the activities cannot be funded for any reason. USAID/Guatemala is seeking the services of a senior highly qualified U.S. citizen for a period of up to three years to act as Peace Program Manager with overall day to day responsibility for design, coordination and management of all program activities under the USAID/Guatemala's Special Objective of "Support to Guatemala's Transition to Peace and Development". This is expected to be funded at $18-25 million a year for the period of this contract. The contractor should have extensive general development experience and specific experience in crisis management or program development and execution in democratic transitions. Fluency in Spanish is absolutely required. In addition, s/he should have significant experience in program design, management, monitoring and evaluation, and experience in relation to large donor organizations. S/he should also have a managed a small to medium sized technical team (of at least 4 to 5 professionals and associated staff). This position will require significant leadership, creativity, negotiating skills, and strong teamwork skills. The incumbent will report to the Mission Deputy Director, Embassy, Senior Guatemalan authorities and civil leaders. The incumbent will be required to balance external negotiating efforts with internal coordination of the Special Objective Team and its implememting "A-Teams". The contractor should have strong writing skills and be able to independently supervise the implementation of USAID activities related to the transition to peace and development in Guatemala. The selected candidate will be evaluated based on the following qualifications: Please not that the following evaluation criteria are of relatively equal importance. 1. Strong general development expeerience including transition situations. Ability to understand basics in each technical field. A strong sense of political priorities and good judgement are required. 2. Knowledge of recent Guatemala political history (armed conflict and peace process) ethnic relations and development trends. 3. Strong management skills, problem solving skills, analytical ability and experience working with complex cross-cutting programs within a highly sensitive policy environment. 4. Strong written and oral communication skills, both in English and Spanish. Demonstrated ability to work effectively at a senior level with partners, including other donors, and clients in a sensitive cross-cultural setting. Ability to balance strong management techniques with sensitivity to political and cultural nuances. Ability to motivate and guide program partners, evaluate progress honestly and thoroughly. Strong team leadership/personnel management and interpersonal skills. 7. Prior experience in and knowledge of USAID management systems and regulations. Because of the urgency of this procurement action, USAID/G-CAP is requesting all interested parties to submit their resume with any additional supporting documentation no later than Januay 6, 1997 to the following address or fax number: Executive Officer, USAID/G-CAP, Unit 3323, APO AA 34024, Fax No. 502-331-1505. (0353)

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