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 -- FOOD FOR PEACE OFFICER SOL 617-00-P-00-005 DUE 092000 POC Donald J. Brady, Tel: 256-41-251906/7, Fax: 256-41-2333308, E-mail: dbrady@usaid.gov WEB: http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/announce/cbd, http://www.info.usaid.gov. E-MAIL: http://www.info.usaid.gov, dbrady@usaid.gov. USAID Uganda 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 SO1 Team Leader. An overview of the position is provided below. Interested candidates should review the minimum qualifications and other information contained in Paragraph A and B and submit applications using Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 supplemented by a detailed curriculum vitae (C.V.). The CV should provide details of relevant experience. The position will be available as of November 1, 2000. Overview -- The USAID/Uganda Food for Peace Officer (FFPO) is an integral member of the SO1 Team. The FFPO is the principal staff person at USAID/Uganda responsible for the coordination and management of the PL-4890 Title II Monetization Program, which is valued at approximately $10 million annually in development assistance in food crop production and $10-20 million annually for emergency assistance implemented by the United Nations' World Food Program (WFP). The USAID/Uganda Title II Program is one of the largest programs of this type in African and involves four cooperating sponsors and the WFP. The FFPO also coordinates the Mission's Food AID Committee and serves on the Mission's Greater Horn of African Initiative (GHAI and Disaster Response Teams. The FFPO will oversee the day-to-day assignments of two (2) FSN staff assigned Title II responsibilities. A. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND EVALUATION CRITERIA: 1. Education: A masters degree in technical field related to international development, preferably in an area related to food aid, agriculture development, economic development or humanitarian relief (20%) 2. Prior Work Experience: Demonstrated professional experience, preferably for five years or longer in the developing world in Africa. Familiarity with USAID foodaid programs and related donor programs experience (40%). OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive understanding of relief to development issues and technical interventions that achieve results in societies where poverty civil strife and lack of a social and economic infrastructure constrain development (10%). Experience with USAID management systems and USAID relationships with non-governmental organizations. Demonstrated ability to work collaborative with a broad range of professional counterparts at all levels including those from host-country governmental and NGOs. Working knowledge and familiarity with current USAID policies and programming precepts (5%). Ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of the legislative requirements of the U. S. Government's food aid programs as they refer to emergency assistance (5%). Required Skills: Fluency in English required. Strong 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 (5%). 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 Mission, other U.S. Government agencies, and other donors (10%). 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 (5%). B. 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. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated within that range depending on qualifications and previous earning history. Posted 08/17/00 (W-SN487086). (0230)

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