USPSC_-_Infectious_Diseases_Sr_Advisor,_GH.pdf

ATTACHMENT I

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 7200AA19R00063

2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 18, 2019

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME: July 17, 2019

4. POSITION TITLE: Infectious Diseases Senior Advisor

5. MARKET VALUE: $137,849 - $166,500 per year, equivalent to GS-15. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate’s past salary, work history and educational background.

Candidates who live outside the

Washington, DC area will be considered for employment but no relocation expenses will be reimbursed.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from the start date of the contract. This contract may be renewed in one year increments for up to four (4) optional years, or five (5) years in total subject to the following conditions: the satisfactory performance of the contractor, the requirements of the requesting office, and the availability of funds.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington DC, with possible travel as stated below

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

9. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

INTRODUCTION

Based in USAID/Washington’s Office of Infectious Diseases (ID), the Advisor will ensure well-coordinated and effective delivery of technical and program support across the USAID’s ID Office portfolio, which includes Global Health Security, Malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), Tuberculosis (TB) and other emerging infectious diseases or outbreaks. The ID Senior Advisor serves as a critical member of the team; completing analyses, maintaining relationships, and representing the ID Office on a range of technical, programmatic, policy, and budget issues. S/he provides senior-level guidance on research, advisory and related consultative services of broad scope and complexity in the field of infectious diseases. The ID Senior Advisor is responsible for designing, managing and evaluating major project initiatives that focus on demand for, supply of and supportive policy environment for infectious diseases. The work involves the full range of consultative, advisory, management, technical and evaluation services.

The incumbent reports to the Office Director or his/her designee.

The Advisor may be required to serve as an AOR/COR for one or more of the Office of Infectious Diseases’ awards.

USPSCs are considered employees of USAID for all purposes except programs administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) – such as federally sponsored health insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits. However, there are several other similar benefits that USPSCs may participate in, such as partial reimbursement for health and life insurance costs, as well as full coverage of workers’ compensation, among other benefits. For more complete information on USPSC benefits, please see page 9 of this solicitation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Design and Management:

o Serve as the A/COR or primary activity manager for multiple multi-million dollar TB, Global Health Security, Malaria and / or NTD activities designed to protect communities from infectious diseases.

o As either an A/COR or Activity Manager, work closely with the implementation partners to oversee and guide all aspects of project implementation, including strategy, leveraging of resources by public and private sector, as well as by other donors, for projects, partnership development, knowledge management, work plan development, communications and outreach, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.

o Mentor and support ID office A/CORs in activity management and startup of new activities.

o Actively participate in the annual portfolio planning of the ID Portfolio.

o Lead or serve as an ID representative on relevant project design teams for ID or GH projects.

• Technical Expertise o Identify innovative solutions to address the TB, Global Health Security, Malaria or NTD challenges and to ensure the achievement of project objectives and concrete development results by each implementing partner, as well as the collective portfolio.

o Serve as a representative of ID for key policy related issues for GH and or Agency-wide discussions; e.g., Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance (PLGHA).

o Support emergency infectious disease outbreak planning and response efforts on behalf of ID, as needed, including outreach and support to affected USAID missions and ensuring broader GH Bureau coordination

• Communications and Reporting:

o Draft speeches, briefing memos, and talking points for senior Agency, Bureau or Office leadership.

o Contribute to the drafting of the GH/ID Operational Plans, Program Performance Reports, Portfolio Review documents, briefers, presentations, and other materials on the ID Portfolio for various stakeholders, including the interagency representatives, other donors, Washington officials, civil society, and the private sector.

• Representation:

o Represent USAID in various domestic and international fora, workshops, and meetings, and in advocating for USAID programs and facilitating/helping to organize events that showcase the ID portfolio and initiatives.

o Meet with senior public and private sector officials to explore and forge new partnerships that bring new resources in support of ID’s portfolio or projects.

o Serve on panels and deliver presentations to diverse and senior audiences on ID’s strategy and project portfolio, and as well as innovations and private sector engagement approaches.

USAID CONSULTATION AND ORIENTATION: Will be provided if and as applicable.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The incumbent is directly supervised by the ID Office Director or his/her designee.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent is expected to consult her/his supervisor when activities are likely to become politically sensitive, run contrary to routine USAID policy and practices or involve high level coordination with other USG agencies. Otherwise s/he has latitude to take initiative and make decisions related to the ID portfolio or ID program.

10. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must:

Be a U.S. citizen;

Submit a complete application (see “Applying” section below for requirements);

Have satisfactory verification of academic credentials;

Be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance provided by USAID;

Be willing to travel internationally (up to 30% of time).

11. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly sedentary. Some walking, bending and carrying light items may be required. Work is primarily performed in an office setting, though the contractor may travel to areas where site visits and extraordinary travel time is involved and that may entail working out of temporary duty residences or hotel rooms.

12. POINT OF CONTACT: GHIDPSC@usaid.gov

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

● Education: Master’s degree in development assistance, such as health, public policy or any other relevant field

● Prior Work Experience: Minimum fifteen (15) years of consecutive experience in international development or a related field is required, preferably with at least 10 years of developing country experience.

● Minimum one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of responsibility equivalent to a GS-14 in the Federal service to qualify for this position. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include serving as a technical advisor in areas such as international public health, infectious disease outbreak response/rebuilding, public health research and data analysis, laboratory strengthening and networking;

advising others on key programmatic and policy matters related to infectious disease;

experience at the senior-level collaborating with other officials on strategic planning, policy, budgeting, technical leadership, donor coordination, and support to overseas missions.

● Language Proficiency: Fluency in written and oral English

● Knowledge: The incumbent must possess conversant understanding of international development issues; and have mastery of, or ability to use, diverse computer software, including MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.

● Skills and Abilities: The incumbent must be up-to-date with the important terminology, concepts and organizations associated with international development work; be a solid writer, editor, and possess research skills; possess strong ability to function in a sensitive environment, requiring tact and sound judgment, with a minimum of supervision and a solid ability to handle interactions with colleagues, high-level visitors, and senior officials with maturity and confidence; be able to manage multiple tasks; be highly organized, meet deadlines; have strong interpersonal skills; be capable of working with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment; and be a self-starter, detail-oriented, and a creative problem solver.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

Applicants must address each Evaluation Factors listed below separately to demonstrate how s/he meets each. Unless stated otherwise, all sub-criteria within each Evaluation Factor will be weighted equally.

In no more than two (2) pages total (8 ½” x 11” paper only; no less than 11 point font;

double sided pages count as 2 pages) describe your experience and knowledge of each Evaluation Factor listed below. When responding to the Evaluation Factor below, demonstrate how your experience relates to the duties and responsibilities listed. Cite examples where appropriate.

• Demonstrated high-level writing and verbal communication skills, as well as computer skills. (25 points)

• Demonstrated high-level analytical, organizational, and creative thinking skills.

(25 points)

• Depth and relevance of prior project related experience such as designing, planning, reporting on and executing projects. (25 points)

• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and manage work flows, work as a team member with diverse colleagues, and provide leadership in areas of competency. (25 points)

Total = 100 points

BASIS OF RATING:

All applications will be evaluated and scored based on the documentation submitted with the application. Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor (EF) responses. Those applicants determined to be competitively ranked will also be evaluated on interview performance and satisfactory professional reference checks. USAID reserves the right to call the highest ranked candidates for an interview and/or conduct a reference check on those individuals.

Applicants are required to address each of the EFs separately describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each page. Failure to address the Evaluation Factors may result in your application not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.

The applicants determined to be competitively ranked will be interviewed and may be required to provide a writing sample. Face-to-face interviews will be conducted in Washington D.C. GH/ID will not pay for expenses associated with the interviews, but will conduct telephone or videoconference interviews for those not able to interview in person. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection.

IV. APPLYING

Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:

1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I, item 12.

3. To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission.

4. Complete Resume:

a) Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position, will result in loss of full consideration. Resume or CV should not exceed 3 pages.

b) In order to fully evaluate your application, your resume must include:

i. All full time paid positions, job title, location(s), and dates held (month/year) and salary history for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all overseas field experience must also be detailed.

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ii. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.

iii. Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.

5. List of References:

a) Applicants must submit no fewer than three (3) and no more than five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives. Submitted references MUST include the following information:

1. Name of reference;

2. Applicant’s relationship to reference;

3. Title of reference at current job;

4. Reference current telephone number (work or personal); and

5. Reference email address, (work or personal).

At least two (2) references must be from direct supervisors (current or prior), who can provide information regarding the applicant’s knowledge of relevant experience in emerging infectious disease threats, program and project planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Emerging Threat Disease activities, and technical needs of this position. All references must be from within the last ten years of applicant’s professional life. Applicants are advised to ensure the information provided is current for all references.

6. Supplemental Document Addressing the Evaluation Factors:

b) In no more than two (2) pages (8 ½” x 11” paper only; no less than 11 point font;

double sided pages count as 2 pages), demonstrate how you are qualified for the position. The narrative should take into consideration the Evaluation Factors (EFs) above, describing your experience, training, education and/or awards you have received that are relevant to the position. If the narrative exceeds two pages, the additional pages will NOT be reviewed or evaluated.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES

Once the Contracting Officer informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the Contracting Officer will provide the successful Offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms. Forms outlined below can found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms/.

1. USAID Form 302-2 (to be submitted with application)

2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62). **

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

4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). **

5. Finger Print Card (FD-258). **

6. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9). ** http://www.usaid.gov/forms/

** Forms 2 through 6 shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is a successful candidate for the job.

VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:

1. Benefits

a. Employer’s FICA Contribution;

b. Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance

c. Pay Comparability Adjustment

d. Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation);

e. Eligibility for Worker’s Compensation; and

f. Annual and Sick Leave

2. Allowances (if applicable)*

a. Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120 of DSSR)

b. Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130 of DSSR)

c. Post Allowance (Section 220 of DSSR)

d. Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230 of DSSR)

e. Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260 of DSSR)

f. Education Allowance (Section 270)

g. Education Travel (Section 280)

h. Post Differential (Chapter 500 of DSSR).

i. Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600 of DSSR), and

j. Danger Pay (Section 650 of DSSR).

* Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) (Government Civilians

Foreign Areas).

VII. TAXES

USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income taxes.

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

PERTAINING TO PSCs

USAID regulations and policies governing USPSC awards, are available at these sources:

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf .

2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.

3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins

(AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with individuals at:

http//www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs.

4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https:/www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

USAID provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability, marital status, sexual orientation, affiliation with an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

END OF SOLICITATION

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V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES