20090831_486-09-044 Sr HIV Rehab Advisor Prog Manager HCMC.pdf

RFP No. 486-09-044 ISSUANCE DATE: September 2, 2009 CLOSING DATE: October 1, 2009 4:00 p.m. Bangkok Time

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) – Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention and

Drug Rehabilitation Technical Advisor/Health Program Manager, USAID/Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

To All Interested Applicants:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking proposals (Standard Form 171's or 612’s) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached.

Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information and delivered to the undersigned in Bangkok, Thailand at the place and by the time specified. Email submissions shall be sent to Kornpreeya Paoluglam, Acquisition Specialist, email: kpaoluglam@usaid.gov. Applications, which shall include salary history for the prior three years and the names and contact points (telephone/fax numbers, email addresses) for at least two references with knowledge of the applicant's prior work skills) may be faxed, mailed, emailed, or hand-carried to the undersigned. To ensure delivery by the due date, it is recommended that applications be sent in as email attachments or by fax if possible. If an applicant does not have ready access to a Form 171 or 612, the same information may be initially submitted in resume form so long as the items stated earlier in this paragraph are provided. Late applications may be considered in USAID's sole discretion. The award of a contract hereunder is subject to the availability of funds.

Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Kornpreeya Paoluglam, Acquisition Specialist, email: kpaoluglam@usaid.gov.

Applicants should retain for their record copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications.

Sincerely, /s/

Patrick J. Wilson Regional Contracting Officer

USAID, RDM/A, Bangkok

Mailing Address:

USAID Box 47

APO AP 96546, USA

or

USAID, Regional Office of Procurement GPF Witthayu Tower A, 93/1 Wireless Road, 3rd Floor Bangkok 10330, Thailand

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Solicitation No. 486-09-044 for U.S Citizens Personal Services Contractor, Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Technical Advisor/Health Program Manager, USAID/Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 486-09-044

2. ISSUANCE DATE: September 2, 2009

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: October 1, 2009 at

4:00 p.m., Bangkok time

4. POSITION TITLE: Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Technical Advisor/

Health Program Manager

5. MARKET VALUE OF POSITION (Base Pay): GS-15 (ranging from $98,156 to $127,604).

Salary to be paid within this grade will depend on experience, qualifications, and salary history.

The standard compensation package also includes a contribution for life and health insurance and a contribution to FICA. If the selected candidate qualifies as an off-shore hire under USAID regulations, the employee will additionally receive post differential approved for Hanoi, Vietnam (currently set at the rate 25% of base pay), housing, international travel, shipment benefits, and other applicable allowances.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: To start o/a December 2009 for a period of two years with the possibility of extensions. Extensions will depend on the need for continuation of such services, availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and the needs of the USAID/Vietnam Mission.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with travel within Vietnam and the region as required.

8. JOB DESCRIPTION:

A. Position Title: Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Technical Advisor/Health Program Manager

B. Organizational location of the position: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

C. Supervision:

The Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Technical Advisor/Health Program Manager is directly supervised by the Director, Office of Public Health (OPH), at USAID/Vietnam, and also works under the general direction of the USAID/Vietnam Mission Representative. The position is designated as supervisory, with responsibility for supervising three Foreign Service Nationals (FSNs) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). The incumbent will provide technical leadership and guidance, program management support; monitoring and supervision of the USAID funded HIV/AIDS and health activities, in coordination with the OPH Director, and other PEPFAR activities and implementing partners in southern Vietnam. As USAID’s senior HCMC member of the PEPFAR interagency management team and the prevention technical working group, the incumbent will work in close coordination with the other USG PEPFAR implementing agencies in HCMC, and with the US Consulate team. In addition, the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Technical Advisor/Health Program Manager may, at times, facilitate, as requested by USAID Mission management, other USAID program areas.

D. Introduction and Background:

The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), also referred to as the Emergency Plan (EP) initiative, and administered centrally by the Office of Global AIDS Coordination (OGAC), is the largest US commitment to an international health initiative for a single disease. Its first phase was a five-year, $15 billion, multi-faceted approach to combating the disease in more than 100 countries. In July, 2008, it was extended for five years under the “Tom Lantos and Henry J Hyde US Global Leadership against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act”. The PEPFAR strategy places special emphasis on 15 focus countries that represent approximately half the world’s HIV infections in Africa, the Caribbean and Asia. Vietnam is the only designated focus country in Asia. Under the recent Congressional reauthorization, PEPFAR goals, by 2013, are to: prevent 12,000,000 new HIV infections;

annually increase the treatment goals above 2,000,000 by at least the annual percentage increase in bi-lateral HIV/AIDS funding; increase care targets consistent with epidemiological evidence and available resources; and establish a target for the prevention and treatment of mother-to-child transmission of HIV that will reach at least 80% of pregnant women in those countries most affected by HIV/AIDS where the USG has HIV/AIDS programs.

Vietnam became the Emergency Plan’s 15th focus country in June, 2004. Under the Emergency Plan, Vietnam received $18 million in FY04, $28 million in FY05, $34 million in FY06, and $66 million in FY07 to support a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care program. The FY08 budget was $89 million, and almost $85 million in FY09. Funding levels allocated to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for this period were $19 million in FY04, $17 million in FY05, $20 million in FY06, $40 million in FY07 and about $47 million in FY08.

The USG response in Vietnam includes a focus both on communities and on the public sector to:

• Assist Vietnam to develop comprehensive models of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support and associated networks to include substance abuse such as medication assisted therapy (MAT) for IV drug users and substance abuse reduction.

• Support efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and people affected by HIV/AIDS, and advocate for greater involvement of PLWHA at all levels of HIV/AIDS program development, implementation and monitoring.

• Train Vietnamese clinicians in HIV/AIDS care and treatment, counseling and support, and consistent use of standard operating procedures and routine monitoring.

• Assist the Ministry of Health (MOH) to develop targeted peer outreach for Most-at-Risk-Populations (MARPs), voluntary HIV/AIDS counseling and testing (VCT) sites, and outpatient clinics as part of the referral network.

• Increase the public health management capacity of Vietnamese government workers.

• Assist the MOH to develop a national HIV reference laboratory, including quality assurance and quality control systems.

• Provide technical assistance on the development of the National HIV/AIDS Law protecting the rights of PLWHA.

• Assist in the development of care and treatment coordination unit within the MOH by funding a care and treatment coordination position in the unit.

• Provide support in establishing one national surveillance and monitoring and evaluation system at the national and local levels.

A consortium of USG agencies is charged with coordinating and managing PEPFAR under the leadership of the U.S. Ambassador. These agencies include USAID, the Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (HHS/CDC), and the Department of Defense (DoD). The goal is to develop and implement one coherent USG HIV/AIDS program in Vietnam combining the comparative strengths and capabilities of all the government agencies. The Chief of Mission (COM) provides overall guidance to the interagency team and the PEPFAR Coordination Office (PCO), headed by the PEPFAR Coordinator, facilitates complementarities among the various activities by the USG agencies, host government and other HIV/AIDS donors in Vietnam. USAID works with eight prime international implementing partner organizations in Vietnam to carry out approximately 85 activities at the sub-element level in the areas of prevention, drug rehabilitation, treatment, and care, including palliative care.

Currently, the USAID/Vietnam Office of Public Health (OPH) is headed by a US Direct-Hire (USDH) Office Director, supported by a Health Officer who oversees two technical teams—avian influenza and HIV/AIDS, and a program management support team. The AI team consists of one US Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) Technical Advisor and one Foreign Service National (FSN) development assistance specialist. The HIV/AIDS team is located in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City consisting of three USPSC Technical Advisors (Prevention,, Care/Support, and ) and four FSN professional staff in Hanoi. In Ho Chi Minh City there is one USPSC Technical Advisor and three FSN professional staff. The program management support team includes a USPSC Senior Strategic Information and Health System Strengthening Technical Advisor, an FSN Program Management Specialist, an FSN Development Assistance Specialist, an FSN Secretary, an FSN Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in Hanoi and an FSN Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in HCMC.

E. Major Roles and Responsibilities:

The Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Technical Advisor/Health Program Manager, based in HCMC is located in the PEPFAR office in Ho Chi Minh City. Under the direct supervision of the OPH Office Director, the incumbent will serve as a key member of the PEPFAR team, providing technical leadership in drug rehabilitation and other HIV/AIDS prevention areas, and will also provide technical guidance, monitoring and implementation support and oversight to USAID-managed OPH activities and implementing partners in HCMC and other areas of southern Vietnam. The Technical Advisor/Program Manager will be expected to assume Cognizant Technical Officer (CTO) responsibilities for specific HIV/AIDS program activities as assigned by the OPH Director. As USAID’s senior HCMC member of the PEPFAR team, the incumbent will work in close coordination with the other USG PEPFAR agencies in HCMC, and with the US Consulate team. In addition, the HIV/AIDS Technical Advisor/Program Manager may, at times, facilitate, as requested by USAID Mission management, other USAID program areas.

The Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Technical Advisor/Health Program Manager will be a recognized expert in the area of drug rehabilitation and other areas of HIV/AIDS prevention, and will perform the full range of consultative, advisory, program planning, financial management, reporting, and monitoring, and evaluation duties and responsibilities related to these areas. The incumbent will be a key member of the drug rehabilitation sub-committee of the PEPFAR Prevention Technical Working Group (TWG), as well as a major contributor to the Prevention TWG, which has the responsibility of leading the development of a long-term and annual prevention strategy. Working closely with the USAID Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention Advisor, the Technical Advisor/Health Program Manager plays a major role in the rehabilitation and prevention program coordination, analysis of the prevention program progress and subsequent activity design for the annual Country Operational Plan and F process Operational Plan.

Additionally, she (he) will lead timely determination of best practices and lessons learned and appropriate monitoring and evaluation of progress on achievement of the drug rehabilitation and HIV/AIDS prevention program targets.

The Senior Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Technical Advisor/Health Program Manager will serve as the Cognizant Technical Officer (CTO) for selected OPH activities, and will be actively involved in the planning, design, monitoring, and implementation and evaluation of those activities. A particular focus is on integrating issues pertaining to most at risk populations, gender inequity, and stigma and discrimination into prevention programming. In particular, given the nature of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Vietnam, the candidate must have experience in or knowledge of effective prevention interventions to address the HIV risks associated with the most-at-risk populations including commercial sex workers (CSW) and their clients, men who have sex with men (MSM) and injecting drug users (IDUs). She (he) will be responsible for preparing and coordinating the drug rehabilitation and other prevention components of the annual Country Operational Plan (COP).

Under the supervision of the OPH Office Director, and in coordination with the Health Officer, the incumbent will spearhead drug rehabilitation and other prevention activities and provide day-to-day program management and technical oversight for specific HIV/AIDS program activities and cross-cutting, multi-sectoral approaches. The Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Advisor/Health

Program Manager will facilitate communication and maintain collaborative working relationships with mid to senior level government officials of the Government of Vietnam, provincial government and non-governmental organizations working in the areas of HIV/AIDS and health. She (he) will focus heavily on establishing and maintaining collaborative interagency and implementing partner relationships. As the OPH senior officer located in HCMC, the incumbent will directly supervise 3 FSN staff, coordinating their work with the Hanoi Office and Staff. This work approach will reflect the USAID core values of achieving results, teamwork and participation, accountability, and customer focus. Finally, s/he will assist the implementation of relevant policy related to ABC as set forth by OGAC.

The Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Advisor/Health Program Manager will exercise independent judgment and formal decision-making authority as assigned and within USPSC authorities, to 1) provide policy and technical input in the development of USG HIV/AIDS and health strategies, approaches and activities for Vietnam related to drug rehabilitation and related prevention areas under the Emergency Program and health interventions under the USAID/Vietnam health strategy; 2) work collaboratively across USG Agencies implementing rehabilitation and other prevention activities, especially those concentrated in Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam; 3) serve as a key contact point in the south for matters concerning drug rehabilitation and related HIV/AIDS prevention issues; 4) work with USAID partners to implement the drug rehabilitation and related areas in the prevention component of the PEPFAR Program for Vietnam, especially focused on southern Vietnam; 5) represent USAID in coordinating with other donors working on drug rehabilitation and other related HIV/AIDS prevention and health issues in Vietnam; 6) participate in policy-making and technical discussions with decision makers from the Vietnamese government on drug rehabilitation and other related HIV/AIDS and health development issues; and7) directly supervise three FSN staff.

F. Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Technical Advisor/Health Program Manager will provide technical advice, support and oversight for the implementation of USG HIV/AIDS and health activities in southern Vietnam. S/he will monitor program progress and identify implementation achievements, as well as problems, in implementation performance and initiate appropriate actions, in consultation with the OPH Director and other key OPH team members. Specific duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

1. Mission Advisor and Coordinator of a Specialized Activity Area (35%)

• Provide technical leadership on HIV/AIDS prevention issues to the USAID Mission and the broader USG EP Team.

• Provide programmatic and technical assistance for comprehensive drug rehabilitation and related HIV/AIDS prevention activities. Maintain current knowledge and information on drug rehabilitation and HIV/AIDS prevention worldwide, in the SE Asia region, and, specifically, in Vietnam.

• Design new, innovative activities, such as those needed for comprehensive drug rehabilitation programs, HIV/AIDS prevention and/or Information, Education and Communication (IEC) strategies.

• Working with designated members of the interagency Prevention TWG, support multi-sectoral programming and technical accuracy, particularly as it relates to achieving OGAC indicators.

• Provide technical and program assistance (including drafting briefing papers, cables and memos for information and action) for HIV/AIDS prevention and health activities.

• Focus heavily on establishing and maintaining highly collaborative interagency relationships with other USG agencies involved in the EP and health.

• Liaise with middle/senior level officials of the Government of Vietnam, NGOs and other implementing agencies in the specialised areas for which the Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention and Drug Rehabilitation Advisor is responsible.

• Coordinate lessons learned dissemination with all HIV/AIDS and health partners.

• Prepare and/or write documents related to the assigned area of responsibility.

• Develop and/or maintain linkages of preventions activities with other USG-funded activities, particularly for multi-sectoral programming opportunities.

• Collaborate on prevention activities with other EP Vietnam USG agencies.

2. Program Management, Coordination and Advisory Functions (30%)

• Serve as activity manager to conduct day-to-day management of HIV/AIDS prevention and health activities. Provide technical input on annual work plans for HIV/AIDS and health implementing partners. Conduct regular site visits to review program implementation and meet with beneficiaries. Based on the information collected during field visits, communicate findings and recommendations to the USG PEPFAR team, the USAID PEPFAR and health team and, as appropriate, implementing partners and GVN counterparts. Make recommendations for adjustments of program activities as appropriate.

• As USAID’s designated HIV/AIDS and Health Program Manager in Ho Chi Minh City, provide general implementation oversight and coordination for all USAID-funded HIV/AIDS and Health activities. Provide leadership, program and staff management in the OPH sector implementing USAID’s OPH activities in conjunction with the PEPFAR USG team in Ho Chi Minh City.

Participate on the PEPFAR Interagency Management Team.

• Design appropriate means of tracking specific field support activities and make suggestions on the specific details of implementation with recommendations for improvement.

• Develop scopes of work as they relate to project activities and proposals/work plans related to activities.

• Review performance reports to ensure that partner(s) are in compliance with bilateral government agreements and with the performance expectations outlined in their work plan and in their contract / agreement(s) with USAID.

• Ensure that implementing partners are in compliance with relevant regulations and procedures.

Specific and in-depth knowledge of applicable USG laws and legislative directives as well as regulations, particularly regarding to the allowable use of HIV/AIDS funds in the spectrum of prevention programming. Based on personal observations, assessment reports, performance statistics and other available data, make programmatic recommendations to the PEPFAR Team and USAID OPH Director.

• Assist in the development of USAID documentation such as the Congressional Budget Justification and Annual Performance Reports, Action Memos, Operating Plans, etc.

3. Monitoring and Reporting (25%)

• Maintain a regular schedule of project site visits at headquarters as well as field level.

• Take the lead on the regular monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS and Health partner activities in conjunction with the USAID HIV/AIDS M&E Specialist and USAID SI Technical Advisor.

• Assist the Strategic Information team with updating the Performance Monitoring Plan and Annual Performance Report on a regular basis. Responsible for verifying the quality, tracking and synthesis of HIV/AIDS performance indicators, in particular those provided through prevention activities. Ensure all routine and ad hoc reporting requirements reflect fully the entire Mission’s HIV/AIDS prevention indicators and reporting against targets.

• Assist with the preparation of the HIV/AIDS sections of the USG Mission's Semi-annual and Annual Performance Reports to meet OGAC requirements.

• Take an active role in data collection and synthesis for USAID/Vietnam’s Annual Report and other performance monitoring plans, in conjunction with other Prevention TWG members and the OPH Director.

• Work closely with USAID partners in coordination with the COTR/AOTR to ensure that program achievements and lessons learned are disseminated to sector representatives. Maintain an up-to-date summary of all program technical and geographic areas.

• Maintain detailed and updated project management files for each activity.

• Monitor the financial management of assigned activities to identify appropriate and timely funding of activities. Monitor program activities to ensure activities are in compliance with USAID financial regulations and report any financial discrepancies to the HIV/AIDS Team Leader and OPH Director.

• Assist in the management of timely reporting of project accrual information; and financial reports from HIV/AIDS program partners giving particular attention to the data pertaining directly to activity and financial indicators incremental funding.

4. Coordination (10%)

• Serve as member of the USAID/Vietnam Mission Senior Management Staff responsible for evaluation of USAID assistance; work on briefing papers, correspondence, annual and semi-annual performance reviews, maintaining contact with high-ranking government officials, donor organizations, NGOs and other projects as assigned.

• When requested by the USAID Mission Representative or OPH Office Director, the incumbent will represent USAID in the area of HIV/AIDS drug rehabilitation and other related HIV/AIDS prevention areas concerning MARPS to: (1) the US Ambassador and US Embassy country team, (2) senior representatives of the Government of Vietnam regarding USAID’s program, (3) with other international donor organizations, particularly the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, International Monetary Fund, UNDP, and various bilateral donors.

• Ensure coordination with government of Vietnam, other donor agencies (such as UNAIDS, GFATM, the World Bank, DFID, UNICEF, WHO, etc.) or other implementers on planning, implementation and policy issues related to drug rehabilitation and other related prevention concerning MARPS activities.

G. Qualifications:

1. Education: Masters-level (or higher) training in public health, epidemiology, demography, social or behavior science or related field required. Experience or training in addiction science is desirable. Advanced degree (MD or PhD) in a public health related field is advantageous.

2. Prior Work Experience: Minimum ten years of progressively responsible experience in public health and development, with at least five or more years overseas with a USG agency, international or local organization or donor. At least five years of experience in HIV/AIDS prevention strategy development and implementation, with a focus on drug abuse rehabilitation in a developing world nation, is required.

Prior technical or policy-related experience in activities in drug abuse, community rehabilitation programs, and HIV/AIDS prevention is required.

Project/organizational management experience and substantial prior experience of working and managing teams within a multi-cultural, multi-agency collaborative environment in a developing area are strongly preferred.

3. Language Proficiency:

3.1 Written and oral proficiency in English required.

3.2 Vietnamese language proficiency would be advantageous.

3.3 Evidence of effective written and oral communications is absolutely critical to perform successfully in this position. Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively and accurately in a diverse environment, with 1) all categories of Mission and PEPFAR teams; 2) local government health officials at the Senior Minister level and lower; 3) numerous international and local health organizations, donors and other embassies; 4) a wide range of Vietnamese and international partners; and 6) the general public. The incumbent is required to be able to prepare strategies and plans, analytic and implementing reports, and briefing documents (as/when required), including participation in the drafting of annual Technical, Programmatic and Fiscal reports. The incumbent must also be able to prepare reports, correspondence, and documents in a professional and competent manner requiring little or no editorial changes (in English).

4. Knowledge:

4.1 Demonstrated knowledge of USAID and President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), including the processes through which HIV/AIDS programs are planned, reviewed, approved, implemented and evaluated.

4.2 Proven comprehensive understanding of HIV/AIDS prevention, drug rehabilitation, care, treatment and community-based health care initiatives, including program design, implementation and evaluation.

4.3 Evidence of experience in behavior-change methodologies and their application to HIV/AIDS is particularly desired with a specific focus on working with Most At Risk Populations (MARPS). MARPS in Vietnam are IDU, CSW and MSM.

4.4 A demonstrated knowledge of Vietnamese health systems would be useful.

5. Skills and Abilities:

5.1 The incumbent is required to have outstanding judgment and ingenuity to interpret and develop applications and guidelines, and be able to:

a) Demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills;

b) Present technical information in concise written and oral form;

c) Plan, develop, manage and evaluate important and complex programs independently;

d) Demonstrate proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

5.2 The incumbent must also have the ability to maintain contacts at all levels of the host government(s) (i.e., from the community level to the ministerial level), and with stakeholders in the non-governmental arena in order to explain USAID HIV/AIDS-specific project/program policies, objectives and procedures. In the same vein, the incumbent must be able to transmit and interpret host country government and non-governmental sector program-related concerns to senior USAID officials and Mission Management.

5.3 The incumbent must have demonstrated potential to acquire knowledge of U.S.

Government legislation relating to HIV/AIDS and development assistance; USAID programming policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation; and a thorough understanding of the objectives, methodology, and status of USAID/Vietnam’s and PEPFAR’s overall Strategic Objectives.

5.4 The incumbent must also demonstrate excellent management, interpersonal and teamwork skills in order to:

a) Facilitate productive professional relationships with other members of the USAID team, USG Emergency Plan team, with USAID/Vietnam's implementing partners, and with national counterparts;

b) Work calmly, tactfully and effectively under pressure;

c) Demonstrate flexibility, and the ability to function effectively in unstructured situations, identifying priorities for action;

d) Effectively manage more than one activity at a time in the performance of HIV/AIDS Project(s) management; and

e) Work effectively as a team member in a multi-partner, culturally-diverse environment.

6. Physical Condition: The incumbent must be willing and able to travel within Vietnam and regionally by car, boat and plane for extended periods of time, as requested or necessary.

7. Citizenship: Applicants must have U.S. citizenship.

H. Supervision Received:

The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the USAID/Vietnam Office of Public Health Director. The incumbent will work with a high level of independence. S/he will establish priorities, adhere to and meet established deadlines, and perform responsibilities and duties with minimal guidance and little or no follow-up as required in the Ho Chi Minh work environment. The incumbent must be able and willing to work additional hours beyond the established 40-hour workweek and outside the established Monday-Friday workweek as may be required or necessary.

I. Available Guidelines:

The incumbent is required to understand Mission and Agency-specific policies and procedures, which govern Project Activity Management in addition to the USAID/Vietnam, established administrative operating procedures, policies and formats. Oral guidance from the immediate Supervisor and specific detailed instructions will be given (when necessary) for carrying out unique assignments. The incumbent will be required to be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving guidelines and policies which affect overall HIV/AIDS activities, including but not limited to the Automated Directives System (ADS), Mission Orders Mission Notices, USG Procurement regulations, and USAID Program Strategy and Policy Documents. In addition, the USAID/Vietnam HIV/AIDS Senior Prevention Technical Advisor, USAID/Vietnam team members, Regional Development Mission Asia technical support staff and counterparts in USAID/Washington are available as resources to provide advice and guidance.

Post Entry Training: The incumbent must possess the necessary technical training and skills required to perform the duties/responsibilities required of the position. Post entry training will be focused primarily on the Agency's established policies, procedures and regulations that govern: 1) USAID-specific Contract/Agreement Officer's Technical Representative Officer responsibilities/duties; 2) USAID-specific activity management and procurement systems; and 3) USAID-sponsored training in Project Design and Activity Management. In addition, the incumbent will be required to work within the existing office structure. Organized/formal training (both internal & external) may be provided from time to time depending on the availability of Program funds and determined to be in direct support of program activities.

J. Exercise of Judgment:

As USAID/Vietnam’s OPH senior staff member based in HCMC, the incumbent is required to exercise independent judgment, within USPSC authorities, and ingenuity to interpret and develop applications and guidelines in devising innovative approaches to resolving technical, administrative, managerial and/or policy problems. Excellent (balanced) judgment must be exercised in setting priorities. The use of initiative, discretion and patience is expected from the incumbent in dealing with USAID/Vietnam teams, as well as with representatives from other implementing or donor organizations, to resolve problems that arise during the course of work for which there is often no clear or immediate solution. In addition, considerable judgment is required in coordinating with all USG agencies, and in working effectively with officials of the Ministries and the private sector, in overseeing contractor activities and coordinating multi-sectoral efforts in support of USAID/Vietnam development objectives, and in collecting, analyzing and reporting on progress of activities and recommending project actions. The incumbent will also be required to follow and adhere to USAID's Code of Ethics and Conduct.

K. Authority to Make Commitments:

The incumbent will have no independent authority to commit U.S. Government (USAID/Vietnam) funds on behalf of the U.S. Government.

L. Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts:

The incumbent will be required to maintain solid working relationships with high-level professionals and officials, including USAID/Vietnam teams, to function effectively. The incumbent will be required to work closely with: 1) the PEPFAR implementing team, USAID/Vietnam staff, US Embassy in Hanoi and US Consular staff in Ho Chi Minh City, national, provincial and local governmental officials and non-governmental officials (such as Directors of NGOs and community organizations), private sector representatives, and other foreign donor institutions (i.e., WHO, DFID, JICA, etc). The established methods of communication/contact will be in person, by phone or written communications. The purpose of contacts will be: 1) to maintain open lines of communication in support of HIV/AIDS and other health related issues; 2) to maintain regular communications regarding the timely management of activity functions and procedures; 3) to collect, obtain, and verify factual information pertaining to program/project planning and implementation; 4) to monitor and evaluate existing activities in OPH and other related activities on a regular basis. The purpose of contacts will range from simple information gathering to assisting in the development of complex programs and documents with various partners. Consultations between the incumbent and partners can be held for explaining and assisting with strategizing project proposals and objectives, securing cooperation, resolving problems, obtaining or furnishing information, and persuading USAID staff and counterparts to take actions and accept recommendations.

M. Period of Service:

The period of performance will be for a period of two years with the option to extend for additional periods. The incumbent is expected to begin work in USAID/Vietnam, on or about December 2009.

N. Supervision/Oversight over Others:

This position is designated as supervisory – the incumbent will supervise one FSN 11 HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Specialist, one FSN 11 Community-based Care and Support Specialist, and one FSN 11 Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.

O. Other Requirements: In addition, the incumbent must also be:

1. Available and willing to commit to the Contract Performance Period of 24 months; with possibility of extensions

2. U.S. Citizens must be able to attain a USG-issued security clearance that meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; including security clearance from IG/SEC and a medical clearance from State M/MED.

3. Available and willing to work outside the regular 40-hour work week when required or necessary;

and

4. Willing to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested.

P. Selection Criteria:

1. PRIOR EXPERIENCE: 30 points

Evidence of possession of a masters-level (or higher) training in public health, epidemiology, demography, social or behavior science or related field required. Experience or training in addiction science is desirable.

• Demonstrated evidence of ten years’ relevant experience and leadership in international public health programs, and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, including drug rehabilitation, strategy development and implementation overseas.

Evidence of work overseas with a US government agency or other international/local organization.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team, government officials and donor agencies in a multi-cultural environment.

2. KNOWLEDGE: 25 points

• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment and support programs required. Include any specialized knowledge behaviour change methodologies and their application to HIV/AIDS is particularly desired with a specific focus on working with Most At Risk Populations (MARPS).

• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, drug rehabilitation, and community-based health care initiatives, including program design, implementation and evaluation concepts, principles, techniques and practices of HIV/AIDS prevention programs.

• Demonstrated specialized knowledge and demonstrated expertise in the area of HIV prevention programs in resource-poor settings; knowledge of ethical, policy and trade issues involved in HIV/AIDS programming in country and in the region desired.

• Demonstrated knowledge of HIV prevention and rehabilitation in a population where IV drug addiction is prevalent.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Vietnamese Health Systems and the appropriate government and non-government entities

• Demonstrated understanding of education on sexual health and human rights as well as policy and advocacy issues.

• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of US government regulations and procedures to include knowledge or experience working with the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

3. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 20 points

Evidence of outstanding judgment and ingenuity to interpret and develop applications and guidelines, and be able to demonstrate:

1) Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including computer proficiency;

2) An ability to present technical information in concise written and oral form;

3) An ability to plan, develop, manage and evaluate important and complex programs independently;

4) Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other computer applications

(i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Demonstrated ability to maintain contacts at all levels of the host government(s) (i.e., from the community level to the Ministerial) and with stakeholders in the non-governmental arena in order to explain USAID HIV/AIDS-specific project/program policies, objectives and procedures. In the same vein, demonstrated ability to transmit and interpret host country government and non-governmental sector program-related concerns to senior USAID officials and Mission Management.

Demonstrated potential to acquire knowledge of U.S. Government legislation relating to HIV/AIDS and development assistance; USAID programming policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation; and a thorough understanding of the objectives, methodology, and status of USAID/Vietnam and PEPFAR overall Objectives.

The incumbent must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout Vietnam when necessary or requested in direct support of USAID/Vietnam program Strategic Objectives and Goals.

4. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS & TEAM WORK: 25 points

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team, government officials and donor agencies.

• Demonstrated excellent management, interpersonal and teamwork skills in order to:

1. Facilitate productive professional relationships with other members of the USAID team, USG team, with USAID/Vietnam's implementing partners, and with national counterparts;

2. Work calmly, tactfully and effectively under pressure:

3. Demonstrate flexibility and ability to function in an unstructured environment;

4. Effectively manage more than one activity at a time in the performance of HIV/AIDS

Project(s) management; and

5. Work effectively as a team member in an established multi-partner, culturally-diverse team environment.

• Demonstrated outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, patience, and conflict/problem solving skills.

• Demonstrated excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing in English. Also present any

Vietnamese language skills.

Q. Selection Process:

After the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will be convened to review applications and evaluate them in accord with the evaluation criteria. Applications from candidates which do not meet the required selection criteria will not be scored. As part of the selection process, finalist candidates may be interviewed either in person or by telephone at USAID’s discretion. Reference checks will be made only for applicants considered as finalists. If an applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the applicant’s cover letter, and USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the applicant. Only finalists will be contacted by USAID with respect to their applications. The final selected candidates must obtain security and medical clearances within a reasonable period of time (USAID will provide details regarding these clearances to the selected candidates). A substantial delay in obtaining either required clearance will make the applicant ineligible for selection.

ATTACHMENT 2: PSC Contractor Benefits (As allowable under applicable regulations)

AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, AN INDIVIDUAL MEETING THE

REQUIREMENTS OF OFFSHORE HIRE USPSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING

BENEFITS:

1. Benefits

(1) Employee's FICA Contribution

(2) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance --50% of Health Insurance Annual Premium (not to exceed $7,750 for a family and $3,410 for employees without dependents) --50% of Life Insurance Annual Premium (not to exceed $500)

(3) Pay Comparability Adjustment --Annual across the board salary increase for USG employees and USPSCs

(4) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(5) Vacation & Sick Leave

2. Allowances* (If Applicable):

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, an offshore USPSC is normally authorized the following allowances:

(1) Post Differential (Section 500)

(2) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

(3) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120)

(4) Post Allowance (COLA)(Section 220)

(5) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230)

(6) Payments During Evacuation (Section 600)

(7) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(8) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

(9) Danger Pay (Section 650)

(10) Educational Travel (Section 280)

* Dept. of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) (Government Civilians Foreign Areas).

3. Other Benefits:

Additional benefits are available for individuals hired from outside Vietnam in accord with the AIDAR, e.g., international airfare from place of residence, R&R, international shipment of personal effects, furnished housing and educational allowances for dependent children.

4. Federal Taxes: USPSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes.

5. List of REQUIRED Forms for USPSCs

a. Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612. (U.S. Government Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 are available at the USAID web site http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms or internet http://fillform.gsa.gov, or at USG offices.)

Forms (b) through (e) shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the position.

b. Medical History and Examination (DS-1843).

c. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or

d. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85).

e. Finger Print Card (FD-258). (NOTE: Form is available from the requirements office.)

6. Contract Information Bulletins (CIBs) and Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives

(AAPDs) Pertaining to PSCs

CIBs and AAPDs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to this website http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/psc_solicitations.html to determine which CIBS and AAPDs apply to this contract.