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MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

Classification:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Senior Program Officer (Procurement), PS-301-4a

Organizational Title:

Position Number: PSC-DCO-48

Introduction:

MCC’s mission is to provide grant assistance to support economic growth and poverty reduction in select developing countries with a demonstrated commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. MCC’s partner countries enter into a five-year agreement

(Compact) with MCC that includes a plan for achieving shared development objectives and the responsibilities of each country in achieving those objectives. Our model is defined by core principles, of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results.

Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. Our Values are CLEAR: Embrace

Collaboration, Always Learn, Practice Excellence, Be Accountable and Respect individuals and ideas.

MCC’s values define how we behave on a daily basis, both as individuals and as an institution, in pursuit of our mission. They guide how we make decisions, set priorities, address challenges, manage tradeoffs, recruit and develop staff, and work together with our country partners and stakeholders.

The Department of Compact Operations (DCO) is responsible for developing and implementing MCC’s compact programs. The department ensures that MCC compacts are designed and implemented in compliance with agency standards for procurement, financial management, environmental and social performance, and gender integration.

Within DCO, the Sector Operations Division is responsible for the development and oversight of MCC’s agriculture, land, and human and community development investments, procurement and fiscal accountability oversight of compact programs, gender integration, and contracts support to the

Department of Compact Operations.

The incumbent serves as a Senior Program Officer (Procurement), in the Program Acquisition and Assistance

Practice Group (PAA), within the Department of Compact Operations, Millennium Challenge Corporation

(MCC).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Researches and analyzes procedural issues affiliated with development of program procurement policy.

Works with procurement staff, resident country missions and multidisciplinary country-focused teams, assisting with-specific projects. Assists in coordinating program procurement policy activities within the office.

Provides logistical, research, and analytical support to the Procurement Practice, Procurement Directors, resident country missions and multidisciplinary country-focused teams. Undertakes research on assigned development issues in accordance with instructions. Identifies potential problems and risks associated with procurement issues and proposes potential solutions.

Performs a variety of assignments associated with the design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of international development projects. Assists in the formulation of budgets for consultants, drafting scopes of work, issuance of technical directives, and review and acceptance of consultant deliverables.

Participates in the initiation, formulation, development and implementation of implementation programs in country operations and at all MCC levels as directed. Provides support on various implementation-related tasks, including, but not limited to assisting in the implementation of MCC’s Anti-Fraud and

Corruption Program for country operations.

Continually monitors, maintains and analyzes data. Reviews MCA Procurement Performance Reports and reviews MCA Procurement Performance Reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with MCC guidance. Prepares and assemble charts, data, reports, and narrative and statistical materials provided for on-going organizational planning. Conducts Government-owned Enterprise and other eligibility related reviews as directed.

Provides advice and guidance of a factual nature regarding procurement issues affiliated with country compact programs and projects.

Acts as a resource for MCC staff on procurement policies and provides guidance on applicability. Makes initial determination for the processing of information requests and outside inquiries, and prepares written or verbal information based on the nature of the request and agency practices.

Develops written materials to transmit information concerning the nature and purpose of the program.

Participates in public meetings to provide procurement-related data and information. Identifies, considers, and resolves issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.

Uses a variety of approaches to perform assignments related to special projects involving administrative and program issues. Monitors and tracks project problems and issues and provides status reports to senior staff.

Performs complex office automation duties requiring different approaches and methods. Chooses from a range of software applications, (e.g., word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, and project management), to perform a broad range of duties. Selects the application appropriate to the search, sort, and calculation requirements of documents generated.

Produces a variety of reports, tracks complex actions, produces charts, creates specialized databases, or prepares presentation materials from a project management software program. Identifies office automation tasks that can be performed more efficiently and develops new methods or procedures to expedite the production of documents.

Facilitates document management, retention, and distribution methods, including internal and external websites as well as shared network drives. Consolidates data and maintains a library of documents regarding country projects.

Adapts available office automation methods to specific requirements. Develops guidelines that streamline processing procedures, documents the use of various software applications and/or provides instructions on the availability and use of macros. Ensures that completed documentation is published, updated, and distributed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Factor 1 –Knowledge Required by the Position

Knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.

Knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization.

Ability to use qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.

Oral and written communication skills to obtain information and discuss issues and operations with supervisors and employees.

Factor 2 -Supervisory Controls

The supervisor assigns specific projects in terms of issues, organizations, functions, or work processes to be studied and sets deadlines for completing the work. The supervisor or higher-graded staff provide assistance/guidance on controversial issues or assignments for which precedent studies are not available. The employee plans, coordinates, and carries out the successive steps in fact-finding and analysis of issues in accordance with accepted office policies, applicable precedents, organizational concepts, management theory, and occupational training. Work is reviewed for conformance with overall requirements, contribution to the study objectives, consistency of facts and figures, choice of analytical methods, and practicality of recommendations.

Factor 3 -Guidelines

Guidelines consist of procedures, policies, and manuals covering the application of analytical methods and techniques, and reference material, instructions, and regulations covering the subjects involved. The guidelines are not completely applicable to the work or have gaps in specificity, requiring the employee to· use judgment in choosing, interpreting, and adapting guidelines to specific issues or subjects studied.

Factor 4 • Complexity

The work principally involves dealing with problems and relationships of a procedural nature. A part of the job requires contribution to and of innovative projects including preparing draft concept papers for management consideration. Projects usually take place within organizations with related functions and objectives, although organization and work procedures differ from one assignment to the next. Findings and recommendations are based upon analysis of work observations, review of production records or similar documentation, research of precedent studies, and application of standard administrative guidelines.

Factor 5 • Scope and Effect

The purpose of the work is to identify, analyze, and make recommendations to resolve conventional program or organizational issues, problems, or situations. The employee is assigned portions of broader studies, or participates in the evaluation of program effectiveness at the operating or local level.

Completed reports and recommendations influence decisions by higher-graded specialists or managers concerning administrative or program operations.

Factor 6/7 -Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Personal contacts are with MCC employees, supervisors, and managers as-well-as employees and representatives of private concerns in a moderately structured settings. The purpose of contacts is to provide advice and assistance to managers on non-controversial organization or program-related issues and concerns. Contacts typically involve such matters as identification of options and alternatives;

evaluation of progress in meeting program or organizational goals; or recommendations for resolving administrative problems.

Factor 8 • Physical Demands

The work is primarily sedentary, although some walking, bending, or carrying of light items may be involved. Travel may be required.

Factor 9 • Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting.

Position Sensitivity: Non-Sensitive/Low Risk (T-1)