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95332421Q0065 DCO Data Collaboratives for Local Impact (DCLI) Data & Digital Capacity and Civic Technology Senior

Director Full Time PSC Position Description (PD)

1. Introduction and Background

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.

2. Scope of Position

The Senior Director will work with the DC‐based Managing Director to advance key MCC Data and Digital transformation milestones in MCC programs and partnerships (Data & Digital Collaboratives or CoLab).

Specifically, s/he will support (1) The development of a vision and workplan for the establishment of the CoLab within MCC; (2) Help to explore partnerships in support of this effort; (3) Contribute to onboarding of a small team; (4) and support the process of operationalizing relevant efforts. These include understanding problems related to data and digital tool access, integration, timeliness and use by different stakeholders; contribute to building the business case for greater country interest and commitment to data availability, access and use; advance innovation to further objectives of partner country development; and promote active country participation and buy‐in to the process of strengthening country‐led data use and innovation.

The Senior Director will report to the Managing Director of the CoLab and will also closely coordinate with MCC country teams and MCC partner organizations. S/he will have a valid U.S. Government security clearance, to participate fully in MCC‐related activities.

This position is not authorized to supervise any Federal employees.

3. Personal Services Contract

MCC is authorized to enter into a contract with an individual as a Personal Services Contractor (PSC) under the authority of Section 614(a) (8) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003.

A personal services contract is different from non-personal services Government contract, which establishes an independent contract relationship. Under a non-personal services contract, the contractor or employees of the contractor are subject to the technical direction but not the supervision of the MCC. As defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.104, a personal services contract https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

2 | P a g e is characterized by the employer-employee relationship it creates between the Government and the contractor personnel. Thus, the PSC is subject to the relatively continuous technical direction, supervision, and control of the MCC. PSCs may be assigned inherently governmental duties (see FAR 7.502). By law and by the contract’s terms, the PSC is subject to most of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the direct hire employee such as MCC regulations, conflict of interest, under some circumstances MCC authorized employment security clearances and financial disclosure. However, under the MCC personal services contract authority, PSCs are not employees for purposes of laws administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The following elements apply to this contract:

1) Performance in Washington, D.C., US, MCC eligible countries, other US and foreign cities (as required for outreach purposes), and/or at the PSC’s home of record.

2) Principal tools and equipment furnished by the Government.

3) Services are applied directly to the integral effort of agencies or an organizational subpart in furtherance of assigned function or mission.

4) Comparable services, meeting comparable needs, are performed in the same or similar agencies using civil service personnel.

5) The need for the type of service provided can reasonably be expected to last beyond 1 year.

6) The inherent nature of the service, or the manner in which it is provided, reasonably requires directly or indirectly, Government direction or supervision of contractor employees in order to—

i. Adequately protect the Government’s interest;

ii. Retain control of the function involved; or

iii. Retain full personal responsibility for the function supported in a duly authorized Federal officer or employee.

4. Key Requirements

Awardee must satisfy the following key requirements:

• U.S. citizenship.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

• Performance in Washington, DC USA, MCC eligible countries, other US and foreign cities (as required for outreach purposes), and/or at the PSC’s home of record.

• Domestic and international travel may be required.

• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest (e.g., Office of Government Ethics “OGE Form-

450” or similar statement) may be required.

• Active System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) registration (this is a free, Government website) and be listed as sole-proprietor.

• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.

• The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is precluded from permitting Personal Services

Contractors (PSCs) from permanently working overseas without Chief of Mission Authority or an approved Domestic Employee Teleworking Overseas (DETO) Agreement.

5. Duties

a) Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for understanding country‐specific data needs and, by building and sustaining relations, for promoting the interest, participation and commitment of relevant country, regional and global stakeholders (government, NGO, private sector, and other) in the design and http://www.sam.gov/

3 | P a g e implementation of activities that strengthen country data and innovation ecosystems. Actively contributes to and executes the strategy of the MCC Data & Digital Capacity and Innovation CoLab, building on the experience of the MCC‐PEPFAR Data Collaborative for Local Impact Partnership, as well as the USAID‐funded Women’s Business Lab and Network (WDLN), including adapting and replicating successful aspects of these and other MCC partnerships.

2. Participates in process of onboarding, providing direction to and relaying feedback to staff, PSCs, fellows and other team members that may be brought on by MCC to support this work.

3. Works with Managing Director and the MCC Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP) to identify, evaluate and prioritize potential partners that would further MCC’s goals in the data and digital space – while also providing additional resources and innovative technical steer and value.

4. Contributes to the evolving set of options of activities that may be designed and implemented to strengthen local country data and innovation ecosystems – and proposes new initiatives that will strategically advance the objectives of the CoLab.

5. Coordinates and directs country specific components of data and innovation ecosystem assessments, stakeholder mapping and analysis, and engagement planning and execution.

Ensures meeting / workshop outcomes and insights are included in project planning and shared with the MCC Data and Digital CoLab team and other MCC personnel.

6. Contributes to an evolving project logic based on in‐country contexts, including issues related to data access and use, innovation and entrepreneurship, and the development and integration of civic technology – and ensures this understanding is incorporated in the final mix of activities of the CoLab.

7. Establishes and maintains an understanding of the governance and legislative landscape as it pertains to open data, data sharing and transparency, innovation and technology, including progress of a particular country on commitments (global, USG, regional, and to other donors or partners).

8. Maintains regular contact with the country leads of MCC and partners to ensure they are informed of status, areas of synergy and overlap with the roles and programs for which they are responsible, such that they can provide valuable input / insight into ways to enhance country engagement.

9. Provides regular oversight of contractor, consultant or implementing partner activities, including review of periodic progress towards milestones – and coordinates with other MCC actors as issues or opportunities arise.

10. Coordinates evolving thinking about how to ensure greater country buy‐in – and program / platform sustainability – and regularly validates these assumptions through stakeholder engagement.

11. Works with the Managing Director to identify, track and manage key CoLab and programmatic risks and opportunities – both for MCC, its partners, and from the viewpoint of the partner country where activities will be implemented.

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12. Plans, participates in, and leads meetings, work sessions and workshops with project stakeholders, including: MCC consultants and in‐country teams.

13. Participates in country visits and other travel, including planning and execution of visits from MCC and partner staff, in coordination with in‐country personnel.

14. Contributes to internal and external communications, including but not limited to briefers, presentations, and other tools.

15. Coordinates team activity and provides guidance to team members on strategic and tactical tasks and projects.

16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

b) Travel

The incumbent will be required to undertake 4-8 international trips annually.

c) Supervisory Controls

As a recognized authority in local data use and integration, the employee is subject to administrative and policy direction concerning overall project priorities and objectives by the Managing Director.

The employee is typically delegated complete responsibility and authority to plan, schedule, and carry out major components of the work. Analyses, evaluations, and recommendations developed by the employee are normally reviewed by management officials only for potential influence on broad agency policy objectives and program goals. Findings and recommendations are normally accepted without significant change.

d) Guidelines

Guidelines consist of broad administrative and program policy statements, basic legislation, related court decisions, or local laws that require extensive interpretation. The employee uses judgment and discretion in determining intent, and in interpreting and revising existing policy and regulatory guidance for use by others within or outside the employing organization. The employee is recognized as an expert in the development and/or interpretation of guidance on program planning and evaluation in the area of data integration, digital technologies, aggregation and use.

e) Complexity

Work consists of a variety of duties to plan and direct work efforts to address program issues where existing policies and precedents do not exist. The incumbent determines what needs to be done by conducting extensive research and analysis to assess the nature and scope of problems/issues and to develop comprehensive solutions. Assignments are complicated by the need to deal with subjective concepts, the quality and quantity of actions are measurable primarily in predictive terms, and/or findings and conclusions are highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification through replication of study methods or reevaluation of results. Options, 5 | P a g e recommendations, and conclusions take into account and give appropriate weight to uncertainties about the data and other variables which affect long‐range program performance.

f) Scope and Effect

The purpose of the work is to set and achieve major aspects of the MCC Data and Digital CoLab’s objectives. The employee, in collaboration with the CoLab MD and team, develops long‐range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones specific to the CoLab and its partner countries – and establishes plans to measure results and impact. The employee resolves problems or copes with issues which directly affect the accomplishment of MCC program goals and objectives.

g) Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Personal contacts are with individuals inside and outside the agency and may include Government officials, representatives of non‐government organizations, civil society, consultants, contractors, or business executives in a moderately unstructured setting. Contacts may also include the head of the employing agency or program officials several managerial levels above the employee.

The purpose of contacts is to obtain input, contribute to shaping optimal partnership activities or implementation strategies – and/or to share findings and recommendations on organizational improvement or program effectiveness issues. The employee may encounter resistance due to such issues as organizational conflict, competing objectives, or resource problems.

h) Physical Demands

The work is primarily sedentary, although some walking, bending, or carrying of light items may be involved. International travel is required. Also, travel to MCC program countries is expected, and including possible travel to rural areas with rudimentary accommodations.

i) Work Environment

Work is performed in a home‐office setting. However, position requires considerable visits to meet and work with country counterparts, other donors and country‐based stakeholders.

6. Position Security Level

Non‐Sensitive/Low Risk (T‐1)

The PSC start date is contingent upon a successful background investigation conducted by the MCC Security Office (MCC Domestic & International Security (DIS)).