U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to West Bank & Gaza, Regional Contracting Office, c/o American Embassy, Unit #7228, APO AE 09830-0026

R -- PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR DEMOCRACY PROJECT IN TEL AVIV SOL PSC 294-98-009 DUE 070998 POC Timothy T. Beans, Regional Contracting Office, timbeans@usaid.gov, USAID/West Bank & Gaza, Telephone 972-3-511-4848, Fax 972-3-511-4888 USAID / West Bank & Gaza is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Democracy Program Manager under a two year Personal Services Contract. The candidate selected under this Scope of Work will fill a new position to be based in Tel Aviv, with frequent travel to the West Bank, Gaza and Jerusalem. He/she will assist in the overall design, management and implementation of civil society programs supportive of the Mission s democracy and governance strategic objective. Civil society programs account for approximately $3 million of the Mission s FY 98 budget. The incumbent will report to the Mission s democracy officer. USAID is seeking candidates with the following qualifications: 1. The candidate should have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the design and management of democracy and governance projects, with the majority of experience in the area of civil society. 2. The candidate should have at least three years experience developing and managing USAID grants and cooperative agreements, and should be conversant with USAID procedures and regulations, particularly as they apply to local non-governmental grant or cooperative agreement recipients. 4. Previous experience in the Middle East and/or knowledge of Palestinian institutional structures and civil society organizations is highly desirable. 5. A graduate or higher degree in regional area studies, political science or a related field. The salary is equivalent to the GS-13 level. The salary will depend on past salary history and experience of the successful candidate. Interested individuals are requested to submit an Optional application for Federal Employment Form (OF-612) or resume to Timothy T. Beans, Regional Contracting Officer. (0166)

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