Modification of Solicitation 674-08-0021.doc

ISSUANCE DATE: April 08, 2008

CLOSING DATE: August 18, 2008

SUBJECT: MODIFICATION OF SOLICITATION – 674-08-0021

Ladies/Gentlemen:

Modification to Solicitation for a United States Government (USG) System Strengthening and Capacity Development Advisor, Stationed in Windhoek, Namibia, is as follows:

1. The closing date/time specified for receipt of applications is extended from April 08, 2008 to August 18, 2008 17:00 Local Time, Pretoria, Southern Africa, and changes the contact details.

2. The evaluation factors are amended as follows:

Delete the following in its entirety under “III. EVALUATION FACTORS – A to C, and insert as follows:

A. Work Experience (25 points):

a) Recognized professional with a proven track record in international health, specializing in organizational and human capacity development, especially within HIV/AIDS settings.

b) Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in program design, implementation, management, and evaluation

c) Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with USG procedures and systematic processes (procurement, financial and programmatic management, performance monitoring and evaluation of impact).

d) Demonstrated previous experience working in HIV/AIDS settings in Sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia, or within an international context.

B. Knowledge (25 Points):

a) Demonstrated knowledge of the critical technical and substantive issues related to systems strengthening and capacity development, program/project development and public health, especially within HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment settings in sub-Saharan Africa.

b) Demonstrated sound understanding of African social, cultural and political contexts.

c) Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory directives and related guidance, based on familiarity with USG and PEPFAR programs, policies, and regulations

C. Language, Writing, and Communication Skills (20 points):

a) Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

b) Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a wide range of senior-level and working-level contacts with HIV/AIDS programs in host country government, non-governmental, and private-sector circles with outstanding public speaking and negotiating skills.

c) Demonstrated fluency in English, with excellent public speaking, writing, and communication skills.

d) Demonstrated ability to present complex material clearly, concisely and persuasively in presentations, technical reports, and other mediums at times with short turnaround deadlines.

e) Ability to draft speeches, press releases and success stories for the Ambassador and other high ranking officials and for OGAC, Congress, and other stakeholders.

D. Education (15 points):

a) A master’s degree in public health (MPH or equivalent), social sciences or other health care, health systems strengthening/development related field.

E. Teamwork and Management skills (10 points):

a) Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to proactively build consensus.

b) Ability to interact effectively and persuasively with a broad range of internal and external partners, especially high-ranking officials in/with host country government, national NGOs and international organizations.

c) Ability to function productively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate experience and skills in managing human and financial resources.

d) Demonstrated strong management and analytical skills to strategize, develop and implement effective HIV/AIDS programs

e) Demonstrated strong financial management and administrative skills to track the performance of implementing partners.

F. Computer Literacy (5 points):

a) Proficiency with computer word processing, e-mail, worldwide web applications, power point, excel and spreadsheet programs, and related logistics software for management, forecasting, etc.

Maximum Points Available: 100.

3. Applicants who have originally applied for this position are not required to reapply.

Any questions as well as submission of proposals in response to this solicitation must be directed to:

Mr. Ernest Williams

OR

Mr. E. Nkadimeng Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources management Specialist Telephone: +27 12 452 2158

Telephone: +27 12 452 2157 Fax: +27 12 460 3177

Fax: +27 12 460 3177 e-mail:ewilliams@usaid.gov e-mail: enkadimeng@usaid.gov

Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures accompanying their applications.

Sincerely, Edith Humphreys

Contracting Officer

P O Box 43, Groenkloof, 0027 Tel: (012) 452-2000 Fax: (012) 460-3177 http://SouthAfrica.usaid.gov

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