Pouch: EXO, USAID/Uganda, Kampala (ID) Kampala, Department of State, Washington, DC 20521-2190, International: PO Box 7856, Kampala, Uganda, (Handcarry/Courier): Plot 6 Spring Road Close, Opposite Ice Plant, Bugolob

R -- RILIEF TO DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST SOL 617-99-P-003 DUE 082799 POC Catherine Runnebaum, Tel: 256-41-342402, 251906/7, Fax: 256-41-233308, E-mail: crunnebaum@usaid.gov, EXO Specialist WEB: http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/announce/cbd, http://www.info.usaid.gov. E-MAIL: http://www.info.usaid.gov, crunnebaum@usaid.gov. USAID/Kampala is seeking a well-qualified person to serve under a two-year contract with the possibility of a renewal at Government option 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 or OF612 supplemented by a detailed curriculum vitae (C.V.). The CV should provide details of relevant experience. The position will be available as of September 1, 1999. Overview: The RD Specialist will be the principal advisor and program manager for the Mission on all matters pertaining to a) implementing the Northern Uganda Special Objective, b) coordinating activities funded by the Greater Horn for Africa initiative (with the exception of water hyacinth), and c) coordinating disaster relief activities such as OFDA. As such, the RD Specialist will be responsible for planning, designing, and implementing programs in these three broad areas. Approximately 80 percent of the time will be dedicated to implementing the northern Uganda Special Objective. The RD Specialist will ensure that all programs under his/her purview are executed in a timely manner and meet the objectives of the Special Objective. He/she will ensure that accurate monitoring and regular reporting of results are performed and integrated into the reporting requirements of the Mission. As an independent Special Objective Team Leader, the RD Specialist will report to the USAID Uganda Deputy Mission Director. A. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. General: Must be willing to reside in Uganda for a minimum of twenty-four months, with possibility of an extension(s) at Government option, depending on Mission needs and availability of funds. 2. Education: Masters Degree in technical field related to international development, preferably in an area helpful to responsibilities as defined above. 3. Prior Work Experience: a) Broad professional experience working in international development in developing countries, preferably in Africa and in the context of managing responsibilities similar to those defined above; b) 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; c) A comprehensive understanding of relief to development issues and technical interventions that achieve results in societies where poverty, civil strife and lack of social and economic infrastructure constrain development. 4. Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. 5. Required Skills: a) Strong in interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience and ability to effectively supervise and work in teams, clear and concise writing skills necessary to meet tight deadlines with effective reports and logical analyses essential; b) Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a broad 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; 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: Related professional experience, 10 points; Project management -- General, 10 points -- In Sub-Saharan/Great Lakes 10 points -- Great Horn of Africa, USAID Work 10 points Formal knowledge/experience in International development 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 an initial two-year period. The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor, provided that the Government shall give the contractor a preliminary notice of its intent to extend at least fifteen (15) days before the contract expires. This preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. The contract extension will be effected through a contract modification signed by both parties to the contract. If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option provision. The total duration of this contract, including extensions under this option clause, shall not exceed five (5) years. The position has been classified at an 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 07/19/99 (W-SN355884). (0200)

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