Attachment_A_Labor_Categories.docx

ATTACHMENT A – LABOR CATEGORIES

C.5 Position Descriptions

C.5.1 Senior Advisor

· The Advisor shall provide strategic advisory support to either the Host Nation, U.S. Embassy, or Regional or International Organization personnel, as specified by the Task Order, working in one or more specialized disciplines. Those disciplines will be specified at the Task Order-level, and may include:

· Doctrine Development and Policy

· Force Development and Management

· Maritime security

· Strategic and Joint Planning

· Professional military education systems/training institutions

· Intelligence analysis/collection

· Human rights/Protection of civilians

· The Advisor shall assist senior members of the specified Host Nation/Regional or International Organization/U.S. Embassy in accomplishing their objectives related to the specified specialized discipline, with the ultimate objective of ensuring the end user is capable of accomplishing their tasks without external support. The Advisor shall accomplish this by providing expert-level advice, analysis, and recommended courses of action to the Host Nation/Regional or International Organization/U.S. Embassy personnel.

· The Advisor shall consult with the U.S. Embassy country team at least once a month to ensure s/he is current on all current U.S. Government policy guidance concerning the Host Nation/Regional or International Organization.

· Prior to arrival at Post, the Advisor shall review all relevant DOS and interagency guidance regarding U.S. objectives. At a minimum, the Advisor shall familiarize himself/herself with:

Strategic Plans

· Current National Security Strategy

· Current State-USAID Joint Strategic Plan (JSP)

· Current National Defense Strategy

· Current National Military Strategy Campaign Plans

· Joint Regional Strategy (JRS)

· PM’s Functional Bureau Strategy (FBS)

· DoD’s Joint Strategic Campaign Plan

· DoD Global Campaign and Contingency Plans

· GCC Theater Campaign and Contingency Plans Operational Plans

· The Integrated Country Strategy (ICS)

· USAID Operational Plan

· DoD Country-level Plans Other

· Presidential Policy Directive 23 (and any successor documents), and the principles therein

· The Advisor shall coordinate with members of the U.S. interagency present at Post - to include DoD’s Defense Governance and Management Team (DGMT) and Ministry of Defense Advisors (MODA) - to ensure that all U.S. Government program activities related to the specialized discipline(s) are coordinated and support overall U.S. objectives, as defined by the ICS. In cases where efforts are not coordinated or synched, the Advisor shall make recommendations for sustainable improvement to the country team and GDRP Program Office.

· The Advisor shall accompany and travel with Host Nation, Regional or International Organization, U.S. Embassy country team, and/or relevant State Department personnel to international conferences and coordination meetings related to specialized efforts in the Host Nation or Regional or International Organization, as directed by the Host Nation/Regional or International Organization/U.S. Embassy, and approved by the COR.

Deliverables

· The Advisor shall submit a monthly progress report to the GDRP Program Office, CO, COR, and U.S. Embassy Team ODC in the format provided by the GDRP Program Office, which will include a Performance Monitoring Framework and Work Plan.

· Additional deliverables may be required at the Task Order level.

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Master’s degree and at least six (6) years prior professional experience working in the relevant specialized discipline(s) OR a Bachelor’s degree and at least ten (10) years of prior professional experience working in the relevant specialized discipline(s).

· Must have reached, at a minimum, the rank of O-5 in the military or equivalent (i.e. FS-02/GS-14) in a civilian capacity.

· Medical requirements will be defined at the Task Order level, where applicable.

C.5.1 Technical Advisor

· The Advisor shall provide technical advisory support to either the Host Nation, U.S. Embassy, or Regional or International Organization personnel, as specified by the Task Order, working in one or more specialized disciplines. Those disciplines will be specified at the Task Order-level, and may include:

· Doctrine development and Policy.

· Force Development and Management.

· Maritime Security.

· Strategic and Joint Planning.

· Professional Military Education Systems/Training Institutions.

· Human Rights/Protection of Civilians.

· The Advisor shall assist members of the specified Host Nation/Regional Organization/U.S. Embassy in accomplishing their objectives related to the specified specialized discipline by providing specialized technical expertise, with the ultimate objective of ensuring the end user is capable of accomplishing their tasks without external support. The Advisor shall accomplish this by providing technical advice, analysis, and recommended courses of action to the Host Nation/Regional or International Organization/U.S. Embassy personnel.

· The Advisor shall consult with the U.S. Embassy country team at least once a month to ensure he/she is current on all current U.S. Government policy guidance concerning the Host Nation/Regional Organization.

· Prior to arrival at Post, the Advisor shall review all relevant DOS and interagency guidance regarding U.S. objectives. At a minimum, the Advisor shall familiarize himself/herself with:

Strategic Plans

· Current National Security Strategy

· Current State-USAID Joint Strategic Plan (JSP)

· Current National Defense Strategy

· Current National Military Strategy Campaign Plans

· Joint Regional Strategy (JRS)

· PM’s Functional Bureau Strategy (FBS)

· DoD’s Joint Strategic Campaign Plan

· DoD Global Campaign and Contingency Plans

· GCC Theater Campaign and Contingency Plans Operational Plans

· The Integrated Country Strategy (ICS)

· USAID Operational Plan

· DoD Country-level Plans Other

· Presidential Policy Directive 23 (and any successor documents), and the principles therein

· The Advisor shall coordinate with members of the U.S. interagency present at Post - to include DoD’s Defense Governance and Management Team (DGMT) and Ministry of Defense Advisors (MODA) - to ensure that all U.S. Government program activities related to the specialized discipline(s) are coordinated and support overall U.S. objectives, as defined by the ICS. In cases where efforts are not coordinated or synched, the Advisor shall make recommendations for sustainable improvement to the country team and GDRP Program Office.

Deliverables

· The Advisor shall submit a monthly progress report to the GDPR Program Office, CO, COR, and US Embassy Team ODC in the format provided by the GDRP Program Office, which will include a Performance Monitoring Framework and Work Plan.Additional deliverables may be required at the Task Order level.

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree and at least and at least three (3) years prior professional experience working in the relevant specialized discipline(s).

· Medical requirements will be defined at the Task Order level, where applicable.

C.5.3 Senior Training Specialist

· The Senior Training Specialist shall provide expert support to the U.S. Embassy, Host Nation, or Regional or International Organization personnel in one or more specialized disciplines. Those disciplines will be specified at the Task Order-level and may include:

· Doctrine Development and Policy

· Force Development and Management

· Budgeting and Strategic Planning

· The Training Specialist shall coordinate with the overseas Advisor or designated point-of-contact at the U.S. Embassy, who will be identified at the Task Order level.

· The Training Specialist shall provide expert-level curriculum development and training, as outlined in the Task Order, to the recipients, with prepared presentation, handouts, and any other required training aids ready before the training takes place. This support shall be provided with the desired end-state of improved Host Nation/Regional or International Organization self-sufficiency to undertake these tasks.

· Prior to arrival at Post, the Training Specialist shall review all relevant documents provided to him/her by the overseas Advisor or point-of-contact regarding the broader operational picture the training will support.

Deliverables

· The Training Specialist shall submit training curriculum and a training schedule prior to departure to the GDRP Program Office and COR for approval which details:

· All planned trainings to be undertaken during the trip, to include attendees and locations

· Requests for policy guidance/clarification.

· Training reports and participant information

· Additional deliverables may be required at the Task Order level.

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Master’s degree and at least 10 years prior professional experience working in the relevant specialized discipline(s) OR a Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of prior professional experience working in the relevant specialized discipline(s).

· Prior experience developing curriculum and delivering training

C.5.4 Training Specialist

· The Training Specialist shall provide expert support to the U.S. Embassy, Host Nation, or Regional or International Organization personnel in one or more specialized disciplines. Those disciplines will be specified at the Task Order-level and may include:

· Doctrine Development and Policy

· Force Development and Management

· Budgeting and Strategic Planning

· The Training Specialist shall coordinate with the overseas Advisor or designated point-of-contact at the U.S. Embassy, who will be identified at the Task Order level.

· The Training Specialist shall provide expert-level curriculum development and training, as outlined in the Task Order, to the recipients, with prepared presentation, handouts, and any other required training aid ready before the training takes place. This support shall be provided with the desired end-state of improved Host Nation/Regional or International Organization self-sufficiency to undertake these tasks.

· Prior to arrival at Post, the Training Specialist shall review all relevant documents provided to him/her by the overseas Advisor or point-of-contact regarding the broader operational picture the training will support.

Deliverables

· The Training Specialist shall submit a training schedule prior to departure to the GDRP Program Office and COR for approval which details:

· All planned training curriculum and a training schedule for trainings to be undertaken during the trip, to include attendees and locations

· Requests for policy guidance/clarification.

· Training reports and participant information

· Additional deliverables may be required at the Task Order level.

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Must have reached, at a minimum, the rank of O-3 in the military or equivalent (i.e. FS-06/GS-11) in a civilian capacity.

· Prior experience developing curriculum and delivering training

· Medical requirements will be defined at the Task Order level, where applicable.

C.5.4 Facilitation Specialist

· The Facilitation Specialist shall provide expert support to the U.S. Embassy, Host Nation, or Regional or International Organization personnel in facilitating consensus building exercises, workshops, or other inter- and intra-group processes that will be specified at the Task Order-level.

· The Training Specialist shall coordinate with the overseas Advisor or designated point-of-contact at the U.S. Embassy, who will be identified at the Task Order level.

· Prior to arrival at Post, the Training Specialist shall review all relevant documents provided to him/her by the overseas Advisor or point-of-contact regarding the broader operational picture the facilitation is designed to support.

Deliverables

· The Facilitation Specialist shall submit a facilitation plan to the GDRP Program Office, CO, COR, and US Embassy Team ODC in the format provided by the GDRP Program Office, which will include a Performance Monitoring Framework and Work Plan that details:

· All planned workshops, meetings, or sessions to be undertaken during the trip, to include attendees and locations.

· Requests for policy guidance/clarification.

· Workshop reports and participant information

· Additional deliverables may be required at the Task Order level.

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Master’s degree and at least 10 years prior professional experience facilitating inter- and intra-group dialogue and strategic planning.

C.5.5 Site Coordinator

· The Site Coordinator, if required at the Task Order level, shall provide monitoring and surveillance of all U.S. Government contractors and grantees within a specified place of performance. The place of performance for each Site Coordinator will be specified at the Task Order level.

· The Site Coordinator shall carefully review all Statements of Work and grant documentation relevant to the operational area, as provided by the COR, and maintain awareness of modifications to contractual requirements, in order to familiarize himself/herself with, track, and monitor compliance with Task Order requirements.

· The Site Coordinator will assist in the conduct of joint inventories between the contractor and other applicable parties (i.e. recipient country, U.S. Government), and provide written reporting of observations from inventories to the COR to assist in making determinations regarding acceptance.

· The Site Coordinator will immediately note and provide written reporting to the COR regarding any of the following:

· Contract deliverables (including equipment, supplies, and training) which are assessed to not meet contract requirements.

· Unauthorized absences of contractor or grantee personnel from the work area.

· Any evidence of waste, fraud, or abuse by contractor or grantee personnel.

· Observations of misuse of U.S.-provided assistance by recipient countries in the mission area.

· Observations of any illicit activities, to include human trafficking or gross violations of human rights, in the operational area.

· The Site Coordinator will attend meetings and discussions between the contractor and recipient country personnel, and identify any issues requiring U.S. Government intervention or decisions to the COR.

· Additional duties may be included at the Task Order level.

Deliverables

· The Site Coordinator shall submit a monthly report to the COR which details:

· Activities undertaken during the reporting period.

· Observations of contractor/grantee activities during the reporting period.

· Meetings attended during the reporting period.

· Issues requiring urgent intervention by U.S. Government personnel.

· Any upcoming travel requirements.

· Requests for policy guidance/clarification.

· Additional deliverables may be required at the Task Order level.

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree (or home country equivalent).

· Any combination of 10 years of military and programmatic experience (as a U.S. Government civilian program management official or contractor/grantee) within the security field (military, intelligence, and justice sectors).

· The candidate may substitute 25 or more years of military experience and programmatic experience for a Bachelor’s degree.

· Demonstrated prior experience operating in conflict and/or post-conflict areas in either a military or programmatic (U.S. Government civilian program manager, contractor, or grantee) capacity.