Pouch: EXO, USAID/Uganda, Kampala (ID) Kampala, Department of State, Washington, DC 20521-2190, International: PO Box 7856, Kampala, Uganda, (Handcarry/Courier): Plot 16 Spring Road Close, Opposite Ice Plant, Bugolob

F -- ENVIRONMENT/NATURAL RESOURCES STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE TEAM LEADER SOL 617-99-P-002 DUE 061899 POC Denise A. Herbol, Tel: 256-41-342402, 251906/7, Fax: 256-41-233308, E-mail: dherbol@usaid.gov, Contracting Officer WEB: http://www.info.usaid.gov, http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/announce/cbd. E-MAIL: http://www.info.usaid.gov, dherbol@usaid.gov. USAID/Kampala is seeking a well qualified person to serve under a two year contract with the possibility of a renewal totaling three years subject to the availability of funds, need for service and demonstrated performance. The individual will be hired under a Personal Services Contract (PSC) and will work under the supervision of the Deputy Mission Director. An overview of the position is provided below. Interested candidates should review the minimum qualifications and other information contained in Paragraph A, B and C and submit applications using Standard Form 171 supplemented by a detailed curriculum vitae (C.V.). The CV should provide details of relevant experience. The position will be available as of August 1, 1999. Overview: The E/NR Strategic Objective Team Leader is the principal advisor to the USAID/Uganda on all matters pertaining to the environment and natural resources, and provides leadership to the Mission SO2 Program. Under the general direction of the Deputy Mission Director; he/she: (1) provides leadership to the management (planning, achieving and monitoring) of the Mission's SO2 Program in collaboration with appropriate GOU and other partners, and supervises all results packages and activities undertaken under the SO2 Program (2) provides technical guidance and information to the Mission, GOU officials, activity managers, and other partners on SO2 Program and E/NR issues; (3) supervises the work of Mission SO2 Team staff, oversee the work of the principal SO2 Program Core/Institutional Contractor (IC) and Grants Management Unit (GMU) and chairs the SO2 Team; and provides supervision over Mission SO2 Program staff (currently includes: USPSC Environmental Advisor/Mission Environmental Officer, FSN Project Management Assistant and FSN Secretary. A. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. General: Must be willing to reside in Uganda for a minimum of twenty-four months, with possibility of a year(s) option extension(s), depending on Mission needs and availability of funds. 2. Education: A masters Degree in Wildlife management, natural resource management, forestry, ecology or other closely related field from a recognized university. 3. Prior Work Experience: (a) The incumbent should have a minimum of eight years prior experience in natural resource management sector; (b) Professional experience working on natural resource management issues and managing natural resource management activities, preferably in Africa; (c) Experience with USAID management systems with capability to manage for results and implement policies and procedures in accordance with established regulations and managing USAID projects would be an added advantage, (d) A comprehensive understanding of natural resource management issues in Africa, particularly in areas of biodiversity conservation, forestry, wildlife management, ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, and environmental policy formulations. 4. Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. 5. Required Skills: (a) Strong in interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience and abilityto effectively supervise and work in teams, clear and concise writing skills necessary to meet tight deadlines with effective reports and logical analyses essential; (b) Proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional counterparts at all levels, including those from host country governmental and non-government organizations, in USAID Missions, other U. S. Government agencies, and other donors. Strong; and (c) Computer literate in word processing, either WordPerfect or Word 6.0 and basic spread sheet programs. Demonstrated ability to prepare complex correspondence and reports with minimum office support. B. SELECTION CRITERIA: Education: 15 points, MBA or equivalent: Experience: 8 years in natural resource man. 10 points, Project management -- General 10 points -- in Sub-Saharan/Great Lakes 10 points, USAID Work 10 points, Formal knowledge/experience in Natural Resource Management 10 points, Management/Supervisory skills 10 points, Language: Complete English fluency 10 points, Knowledge: 15 points, Computer/Writing Skills Interpersonal/Communication/Teamwork. C. COMPENSATION The term of the contract will be for a two year period with an option for an additional extension(s) totaling up to three years thereafter depending on demonstrated performance, continuance of need for service, and availability of funding. The position has been classified at a U.S. Government GS-13 level ($53,793 -$69,930). The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated within that range depending on qualifications and Previous earning history. Posted 05/20/99 (W-SN333646). (0140)

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