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R -- RESIDENT ADVISOR SERVICES (OVERSEAS) TO ASSIST COUNTRIES ACCEDE TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION SOL 52-SAAA-0-00022 DUE 062900 POC Point of Contact FrankJ. Krempa (202) 482-0997 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, fkrempa@doc.gov. The Commercial Law Development Division (CLDD) of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) seeks experienced attorneys to serve as advisors to Trade and Foreign Economic Relations Ministries of foreign governments. At this time, CLDD expects to place advisors in Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova. Resident advisors will be stationed in the country of their assignment for one year with an option to extend for up to two additional years. Resident advisors will provide technical assistance to the respective governments with respect to GATT/WTO and other trade policy issues, and will plan and coordinate related supplemental technical assistance and workshops to be conducted by CLDD. Candidates from both public and private sectors will be considered. Selected advisors, if not presently U.S. Government (USG) employees, will be awarded a firm-fixed price personal services contract. Salaries will be commensurate with those of USG officials with comparable responsibilities and are negotiable upon salary history and in accordance with USG regulations. The maximum base salary is GS15/10 (currently $110,028). "Salary" is considered to include the base salary, post allowance, and post differential. Medical insurance may be reimbursed up to a maximum of 80 percent. Housing at post will be provided. Allowances for personal travel home will be considered. Respondents should have significant practical experience in GATT/WTO issues with an emphasis on accession and compliance, outstanding managerial and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of the political and economic conditions of the assigned country. Significant experience in public and private sector policy-oriented work and overseas experience are highly desirable. U.S. citizenship, JD, and bar membership are required. In order to be considered for these positions, applicants must have a minimum of three years of legal experience in the area of GATT/WTO with an emphasis on accession or compliance. Respondents who do not meet this minimum mandatory requirement will not be evaluated further. Respondents who meet the minimum requirement will be further evaluated on the following criteria: 1) the nature, quality, relevance and length of their GATT/WTO experience and expertise; 2) Applicant's teaching or public speaking experience and demonstrated ability to successfully plan, schedule, and manage conferences, symposia, and seminars; 3) Familiarity with the region's current economic and political conditions and knowledge of the local language; and 4) Experience in legal reform, transnational transactions, or technical assistance. Criterion 1 will account for 70% of the evaluation of the respondent's application. Criteria 2 through 4 are equal in importance. Highly ranked applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants must be ready to begin work on or about August 1, 2000. Applicants should submit a cover letter specifying their areas of technical expertise, the position(s) for which they wish to be considered, and a resume to: U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Commercial Law Development Division/Mail Stop: 5875, Attn: Resident Advisor Program, Washington, DC 20230. The entire application, including cover letter, shall not exceed six pages. Facsimile submissions may be sent to (202) 482-3244. Applications for the advisor positions must be received by close of business June 16, 2000. Applicants should clearly state the country they wish to be considered for in the "Subject" line of the cover letter. Applicants wishing to be considered for multiple positions should clearly state that preference in the "Subject" line. Application materials will not be returned. Successful applicants will be required to adhere to CLDD conflict of interest and standards of conduct guidelines. Filling of position will be subject to funding availability. See Note 1. Posted 06/06/00 (W-SN462046). (0158)

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