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

R -- PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE PROGRAM IN TEL AVIV SOL PSC 294-99-001 DUE 120698 POC Contact Point: Timothy T. Beans, Contracting Officer, Net: timbeans@usaid.gov, USAID/West Bank & Gaza, Tel: 972-3-511-4848, Fax: 972-3-511-4893 USAID/West Bank & Gaza is seeking a personal services contractor to fill a position to be based in Tel Aviv, with frequent travel to the West Bank, Gaza and Jerusalem. He/she will be fully responsible for managing two of the four intermediate results under the democracy and governance strategic objective, related to the Executive Authority and local government. Both intermediate results require the management of politically sensitive and complex activities, which are in the formative stages. The estimated amount of funding for these two intermediate results over the strategy period is $10 million. Skills and Qualifications: 1. The candidate should have at least five years experience in public administration, policy analysis, local government, legal reform, or other related area, with a significant amount of that experience gained from working in developing countries. Prior experience in managing USAID contracts and grants is preferred. 2. The candidate should have experience in the design and management of democracy and governance programs, preferably in the areas of local government, rule of law and the legislative/policy process, with some of this experience gained from work overseas. 3. Previous experience in the Middle East and/or knowledge of Palestinian institutional structures and civil society organizations, as well as Arabic language skills, are highly desirable. 4. A graduate or higher degree in regional area studies, political science or a related field is required. The salary is equivalent ot the GS-14 level. The salary will be depend on past salary history and experience of the successful candidate. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae to Timothy T. Beans, Contracting Officer. Posted 11/06/98 (I-SN269282). (0310)

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