01 - Addendum 3 - Position Description 3B.pdf

-MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Classification: AD (Procurement), MC-301-3B

Organizational Title:

Position Number: PSC-DCO-049

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.

This position is located on the Program Acquisition and Assistance Practice Group (PAA), Sector Operations Division within the Department of Compact Operations. PAA oversees the procurement activities required to implement an MCC-funded Compact. The procurements are conducted by the host country MCA using MCC-provided procurement guidelines and standard bidding documents, which are based on the World Bank procurement guidelines and standard bidding documents. MCC-funded procurements are not conducted using the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports the primary PAA Director for an assigned MCA country or countries with responsibility for overseeing implementation of MCC funded procurements in supporting the partner country programs through strong emphasis on management and oversight of the procurement lifecycle starting with planning, through development of bidding documents, conducting evaluations/awarding contracts, and administering/closing out contracts.

Participates as a member of the assigned country Implementation Support Team (IST) in the review and revision of the MCA procurement-related documents to ensure comprehensive and complete compliance to all MCC procurement guidance. This task is to be accomplished with the goal toward strategic operation of the procurement system, effective procurement results, value for money, accelerating implementation, building procurement capacity in a foreign country, improving risk management, and strengthening country ownership during implementation.

Reviews procurement plans, procurement performance reports, bidding documents, evaluation reports, draft contracts, and contract modifications from the MCA countries and provides recommendations to the MCC ISTs and to MCC management regarding the adequacy of the documents to comply with the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines and other relevant policies, in order to realize successful procurement results under the specific markets conditions.

Participates in the reviews fraud and corruption allegations reported by bidders or other stakeholders in foreign countries as required by review of the MCC policy on the prevention, detection and remediation of fraud and corruption in the development and implementation of compacts with partner countries.

Serves as an expert procurement resource and advisor, providing authoritative procurement procedural guidance for a broad range of procurement activities associated with Compact implementation. Provides training to MCC and MCA staff on a wide variety of topics covering the entire procurement lifecycle.

Reviews and provides guidance to the MCAs for the handling of misprocurement cases.

Plays a substantive role in improving MCC procurement practices and approaches; generates concept notes and best practice papers and develops innovative solutions to complex procurement and related issues.

Negotiates and resolves difficult specific procurement issues with the MCA and MCC country teams during implementation; handles questions from the MCAs on bidding and award issues; ensures that the MCAs document complaints as per bid challenge procedures and provides information and opinion to the MCAs to handle complaints. Provides guidance to the MCA on steps to improve contractor performance within the terms of the applicable contracts.

Performs Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Project Monitor responsibilities for MCC consultant contracts (when applicable).

Participates in public outreach activities focused on expanding awareness of procurement opportunities associated with MCC Compacts.

Participates in Compact closure activities to ensure that the MCC and MCA teams fully document all procurement related events associated with the Compact.

Participates in preparation and appraisal missions for the assigned portfolio of projects as sole procurement expert; assess procurement implications of project design, conducts market analysis and market outreach events in foreign countries, conducts Procurement Agent Due Diligence Surveys in foreign countries, and evaluate institutional capacity of MCA countries to conduct procurement operations, and develop suitable procurement plans.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Factor 1 - Knowledge Required by the Position

Familiarity with procurement procedures of any multilateral organizations (such as the World Bank, African Development Bank , or Asian Development Bank) and/or USAID, UN, or MCC, and related skills such as analysis of competitive markets, developing and reviewing administrative controls and safeguards to prevent fraud, waste and abuse of discretion during procurement process, managing the processes for contract formation and administration, supporting responsible management and control of public expenditures especially in the context of international transactions, to procure and/or administer goods, consultant services and works contracts for MCC Compact-funded projects.

Demonstrated knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices which govern international procurement of goods and works, and the contracting of consultant services, primarily as it is practiced by multilateral organizations.

Experience working in and general knowledge of developing country conditions, and ability to use products such as standard bidding documents.

Mastery of procurement functional areas sufficient to provide expert technical leadership, advice, training, staff coordination, and consultation. Mastery of various procurement methods, to include competitive bidding, limited bidding, and sole source, as well as solid understanding of circumstances recommending each procedure and articulation of risks and limitations inherent in each.

An understanding of the sector areas from the procurement perspective supported by MCC-funded procurements such as transport, agriculture, health, and education, to understand the flow of goods and materials in these sectors.

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrix management environment and to work in teams, in particular to work in close collaboration with the ISTs and MCAs for assigned countries, to solve complex problems collaboratively, to coordinate with MCC managers, located at both HQ and MCC Resident Mission (s), and yet work independently under the general direction of the Procurement Practice Group Lead and Senior Director.

Understanding of critical linkages and relationships among business drivers and procurement processes, and ability to deal sensitively in a country-specific environment and build effective working relations with MCA teams.

Strong written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to be persuasive in presenting, negotiating and resolving highly complex issues.

Fluency in French preferred.

Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls

The PSC is delegated unlimited authority for planning and carrying out the procurement activities required to successfully implement an MCC funded Compact. The supervisor is available for consultation on program objectives, budgetary constraints, and procurement policy interpretations. Decisions and recommendations of the PSC are normally accepted as authoritative, although higher review may be necessary for some phases of the work. PSC must demonstrate ability to fulfill responsibilities with a minimum of supervision.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate that he or she has the proven ability to operate with minimal supervision.

Factor 3 - Guidelines

Guidelines include the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines (PPGs), Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs), procurement principles, procurement guidance papers, broad policy statements and basic legislation and require extensive interpretation and latitude in developing best business practices within the confine of the country Compacts. The MCC PPGs may require interpretation. Only limited contractual precedents may exist to guide the PSC in developing and modifying procurement strategies or agency procurement guidelines.

Factor 4 - Complexity

The work is characterized by breadth of planning, review, and coordination or depth of problem identification and analysis, stemming from the variety of the procurement functions or from unknown changes or conflicts inherent in the issues. Assignments are characterized by broad and intense efforts and involve several phases being pursued concurrently or sequentially with the support of technical and management personnel within and outside the organization. Decisions involve responsiveness to continuing changes in programs or technological developments. Procurements may require new or modified contract terms and conditions, funding arrangements, or policy interpretation throughout the pre-award and post-award phases.

Factor 5 - Scope and Effect

The PSCwill be responsible for supporting PAA in overseeing implementation of Compact procurements in assigned countries. The PSC is expected to place strong emphasis on management of the procurement lifecycle starting with planning, through development of bidding documents, conducting evaluations/selections, negotiating and awarding contracts, and administering and closing out contracts.

The purpose of the work is to provide expert, authoritative, and compliant procurement advice, resolve critical procurement implementation problems, develop innovative procurement approaches for use by MCC or MCA procurement specialists or management/program officials, or for use in planning, negotiating, awarding, administering, and/or settling the termination of major procurements in Compact Countries. The PSC assists in the development of procurement processes/procedures and enhances the overall procurement capacity of the MCA Entity

Factor 6 - Personal Contacts

Personal contacts include a wide variety of specialists, managers, officials, or groups from within and outside MCC in a moderately unstructured setting where the purpose and extent of each contact is usually different, and the role and authority of each party is identified and developed during the course of the contact. The majority of the contacts will be located in the MCA country outside the US.

Factor 7 - Purpose of Contacts

Contacts are to reach consensus and obtain agreement on previously determined goals and objectives through negotiation, persuasion, and advocacy. The individuals or groups are frequently uncooperative, have different negotiation objectives, or represent divergent interests.

Factor 8 - Physical Demands

The work is sedentary. Frequent international travel is required, as directed.

Factor 9 - Work Environment

The work is performed in an office setting.

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