The_position_of_Senior_Democracy_ _Governance_Advisor-Oct_25-_2012_to_Nov_13-_2012.pdf

ISSUANCE DATE: October 25, 2012 CLOSING DATE: November 13, 2012

SUBJECT: Solicitation #: 668-12-03/ODG for a U.S. Citizen or Third National Country (TCN) Personal Services Contracting (PSC) Senior Democracy and Governance Advisor, GS-14, Juba, USAID/South Sudan

Ladies/Gentlemen:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. citizens and Third Country Nationals (TCN) interested in providing PSC services for a Senior Democracy and Governance Advisor as described in the attached solicitation.

Submission shall be in accordance with the attached information and applications should be submitted electronically to the email address jubahrdgo@usaid.gov provided in the attached solicitation.

This solicitation will remain open until November 13, 2012, 1630 hrs. (Juba, Southern Sudan time).

Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to Joseph L. Dorsey, Supervisory Executive Officer, who may be reached at jdorsey@usaid.gov.

Sincerely, Joseph L. Dorsey, Supervisory Executive Officer

SOLICITATION NUMBER 668-12-03-ODG

ISSUING DATE October 25, 2012

CLOSING DATE November 13,2012

POSITION TITLE Senior Democracy and Governance Advisor

NUMBER OF POSITION(S) One

MARKET VALUE GS-14 ($84,697 – $110,104)

In addition, this post has 30% Post Differential and 20% Danger Pay

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION OF

POSITION

Juba, South Sudan

DIRECT SUPERVISOR Senior Democracy and Governance Office Chief, USAID/South Sudan, Juba, South Sudan

SUPERVISORY CONTROL Will supervise three or more USAID/South Sudan Foreign Service National staff with governance-related program management responsibilities.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE One year with an option for renewal

SECURITY ACCESS SECRET Level

AREA OF CONSIDERATION U.S. Citizens and Third Country Nationals (TCN)

A. BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The Senior Governance Advisor is a member of the USAID/South Sudan Democracy and Governance (DG) Office, based in Juba, South Sudan, and reports to the DG Office Chief. The incumbent coordinates the DG Office’s governance program, strategy, and assistance at the national and sub-national levels and is responsible for day-to-day mentoring and on-the-job training of USAID Foreign Service National (FSN) staff with governance-related program management responsibilities. As a member of the USAID/South Sudan DG Office, the incumbent provides general support related to the broader DG portfolio, as assigned, and liaises with other USAID offices and other U.S. Government agencies, as needed, to ensure maximum effectiveness of USAID governance activities. The incumbent ensures that USAID assistance to the governance sector is well-coordinated with other donors and between USAID implementing partners. S/he also effectively monitors, evaluates, and manages the governance program to rapidly adjust to changing needs and context.

This position requires demonstrated technical and programmatic expertise in the design and management of governance programming, as well as successful past experience providing on-the-job training and mentoring to host country staff. Primary duties will include serving as the Team Leader for Governance in the DG Office, and working closely with FSN staff to increase their capacity to manage governance programs independently. As assigned by the DG Office Chief, s/he will mentor, provide on-the-job training, and supervise three or more FSNs.

In addition, duties include liaising on program activities with the DG Office Chief, the Mission Director, and other Mission technical staff, as well as relevant U.S. Embassy and USAID/Washington staff. The incumbent is also responsible for representing USAID and the U.S.

Government at all levels of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan (RSS), as well as in technical working groups and meetings with donors, host government officials, and civil society representatives.

As part of the USAID/South Sudan DG Office, the incumbent will, as required, contribute to broader DG functions, such as preparation of relevant sections of the annual Operational Plan and Performance Report, the Mission Performance Plan, pipeline management reviews, program implementation reviews, and other USAID and U.S. Government reporting requirements. The incumbent will also, as needed, provide talking points and briefing notes in response to requests from the Embassy and USAID/Washington.

B. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To manage a comprehensive, complex, and intensive program of governance support in South Sudan, USAID will place one PSC Senior Governance Advisor in Juba. Although based in Juba, the incumbent will be required to travel throughout South Sudan on a frequent basis.

The Senior Governance Advisor shall:

(a) Serve as USAID technical expert on governance issues and advise the DG Office Chief, USAID Mission Director, and the U.S. Mission on governance issues.

(b) As assigned by the DG Office Chief, directly supervise, mentor, and provide on-the-job training to three or more USAID FSN staff with governance-related program management responsibilities. Successful achievement of this duty will result in demonstrable increases in the ability of USAID FSNs to manage governance programming independently and provide technical advice to USAID and U.S. Embassy leadership regarding governance issues and strategy.

(c) Under the supervision of the DG Office Chief, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Juba and USAID staff in Washington and Juba, s/he will coordinate the DG Office’s governance program. In doing so, the incumbent will ensure that there are no overlapping or redundant USAID-funded governance or governance-related activities within the DG and broader Mission portfolios, as well as clearly define responsibilities of the USAID partners. In addition, the incumbent will monitor the activities of other donors to facilitate effective coordination among international actors. Successful coordination will maximize the use of the institutional (and personnel) strengths of USAID partners.

(d) Serve as the Contracting or Agreement Officer’s Representative (C/AOR) or Alternate for governance-related programming, provide on-the-job training for and mentoring of FSNs who serve as C/AORs or Activity Managers, and identify and manage opportunities for direct assistance to the government.

(e) Represent USAID, the U.S. Embassy, and the U.S. Government at various high-level donor and government events and occasions, and in working level meetings.

(f) Perform other managerial and reporting duties, as assigned, related to the broader DG portfolio, in support of the USAID/South Sudan DG Office, of which the incumbent shall be a member.

C. EVALUATION CRITERIA/SELECTION CRITERIA:

Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on the following evaluation criteria:

Language (15 Points) Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Education (10 points) Bachelor’s degree with significant study in a pertinent field, (including but not limited to public administration, law, political science, international development, or international relations), and seven (7) years of relevant professional and progressively responsible experience in development assistance, including field experience in managing governance support programs;

OR

Master’s degree with significant study in a pertinent field (including but not limited to public administration, law, political science, international development, or international relations), and five (5) years of relevant professional and progressively responsible experience in development assistance, including field experience in managing governance support programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (75 Points):

Demonstrated technical expertise and experience in designing, managing and/or implementing governance programming at the local, legislative and/or executive levels in a fragile state, post-conflict, or peace-building environment, preferably in Africa.

(25 points)

Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and providing on-the-job training to staff, preferably foreign national staff in a developing country context. (25 points)

Demonstrated experience managing grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts in a developing country context. Demonstrated experience coordinating with and among implementing partners, monitoring and tracking performance of implementing partners, preparing documentation and analyses about program activities, progress, and results for internal and external use, and maintaining up-to-date, comprehensive files and records on individual agreements. Prior experience with USAID and/or another donor agency is required. (25 points)

Maximum Points available: 100

D. Term of Performance

The term of the contract will be for 12 months. Within one month after written notice from the Contracting Officer that all clearances have been received or, unless another date is specified by the Contracting Officer in writing, the incumbent shall proceed to Washington, DC, to take the mandatory pre-deployment training courses and then proceed directly to Juba, South Sudan, to perform the above services which may be extended upon mutual agreement and subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. This position has been classified at a U.S. Government GS 14. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated depending on qualifications and previous salary history.

In addition, the Mission has a 30% Post Differential allowance and 20% Danger Pay. FICA and federal income tax will be withheld by USAID.

During this one year period the incumbent will be entitled to two Rest and Recuperation (R&R) trips. The incumbent will have to use Annual Leave or Compensatory time for R&R. The R&R destination for Juba, South Sudan, is London. Alternatively, one location in the United States may be designated.

E. Medical and Security Clearance

The selected applicant will be subject to a security background check;

U.S. citizens must be able to obtain a USG Secret Level security clearance. The selected applicant must be able to obtain a Department of State Class I Medical Clearance.

F. Benefits

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the benefits and allowances listed in this section.

[NOTE: A contractor meeting the definition of a U.S. Resident Hire PSC, shall be subject to U.S. Federal Income Tax, but shall not be eligible for fringe benefits or allowances except as listed below.] a). BENEFITS:

o FICA Contribution o Contribution toward health & life insurance o Pay Comparability Adjustment o Eligibility for Worker's Compensation o Annual & Sick Leave o Access to Embassy medical facilities, commissary and pouch mail service as per post policy b). ALLOWANCES (If Applicable):

(1) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120)

(2) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

(3) Post Allowance (Section 220)

(4) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230)

(5) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

(6) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600)

(7) Danger Pay (Section 650)

(8) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(9) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260) (10)Education Travel (Section 280)

* Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas).

c). FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes under the foreign earned income exclusion.

G. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs/AAPDs) PERTAINING TO PSCs

AAPD 10-01 Changes in USG reimbursement amounts for Health Insurance and Physical Examination Costs

AAPD 06-11 Home Leave and Revised General Provision 5, Leave and Holidays

AAPD 06-10 PSC Medical expense payment responsibility AAPD 06-07 AIDAR, Appendix D: Contract budget, salary determination and salary increase AAPD 06-01 Medical evacuation insurance CIB 01-10 Revision of medical clearance process – PSC with

U.S. Citizens CIB 01-07 Clarification of the extension/renewal policy regarding PSCs CIB 00-08 Revision of Competitive Process – PSCs with U.S.

Citizens CIB 00-03 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services

Contracts CIB 99-22 PSC Policy CIB 98-23 Guidance regarding Classified Contract Security and

Contractor Personnel Security Requirements CIB 98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs CIB 98-14 Change in Required Application Form for USPSCs CIB 98-11 Determining a Market Value for Personal Services

Contractors Hired under Appendix D.

CIB 97-17 PSC’s with U.S. Citizens or U.S. resident aliens CIB 97-16 Class Justification for use of Other Than Full and

Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally, with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or less

CIB 96-23 Unauthorized Provision in Personal Services Contracts

CIB 94-09 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors CIB 93-17 Financial Disclosure requirements under a Personal

Services Contract CIB 89-29 Use of Government Bill of Lading for Transportation of Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Household Effects, Unaccompanied Baggage and Privately Owned Vehicles

Various Contract Information Bulletins (CIBs) and Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives (AAPDs) pertain to Personal Services Contracts can be found at:

http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/

Additionally, AIDAR Appendixes D or J also applicable to PSCs can be found at: http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf

H. APPLYING

All applications should be submitted electronically to e-mail address jubahrdgo@usaid.gov

Attention: Suzan Lasu Human Resources Specialist USAID/Juba, South Sudan

To ensure that your application is received for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number in the subject line of your e-mail or your application may not be considered.

Applicants may submit an application against this solicitation at any time but prior to November 13, 2012 at 16:30 local (Juba, South Sudan) time unless revised. The highest ranking applications may be selected for an interview. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

I. REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTS FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION:

Interested applicants must submit the following documents or their applications may not be considered for this position:

1. A U.S government OF-612 form which is available at the following websites:

http://www.usaid.gov/forms/OF612.pdf http://southsudan.usembassy.gov/job_vacancies.html

2. Her/his most current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume;

The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria.

3. A written statement that clearly addresses each of the

Evaluation/Selection Criteria in this solicitation.

Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria.

4. Three (3) to five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and email contacts.

The applicant's references must be able to provide substantive information about her/his past performance and abilities.

Point of Contact:

Joseph L. Dorsey Supervisory Executive Officer USAID/South Sudan Email: jdorsey@usaid.gov

Note: No in-person appointments or telephone calls will be entertained.

Place of Performance: Juba, South Sudan