72016723R00006 -Supervisory DOC Specialist_Solicitation .pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72016723R00006

ISSUANCE DATE: 18 July, 2023

QUESTIONS DUE DATE: 31 July, 2023

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: 18 August, 2023, 17:00 PM Local Time (Kosovo)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Off-Shore U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) Supervisory Development Outreach and Communication (S/DOC) Specialist

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified U.S. Citizens to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.

Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1 of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.

USAID will evaluate all offerors based on the stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including this from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a personal services contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in Attachment 1 no later than the Questions Due date listed on this cover letter.

Sincerely, Patricia Siaso Supervisory Contracting Officer

U.S. Agency for International Development Embassy of the USA Rr. 4 Korriku Nr. 25 Arberia, 10000 Pristina, Kosovo Tel: +383-38-5959-2000 http://www.usaid.gov/kosovo Fax: +383-38-604-890

ATTACHMENT 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72016723R00006

2. ISSUANCE DATE: 18 July, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF QUESTIONS 31 July, 2023

4. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 18 August, 2023 by 17:00 pm Local Time (Kosovo)

5. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/Kosovo Human Resources at PristinaUSAIDHR@usaid.gov

6. POSITION TITLE: Supervisory Development Outreach and Communications (S/DOC) Specialist

7. MARKET VALUE: $99,908- $129,878 equivalent to GS-14 per annum. The final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/Kosovo

9. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Estimated to start on/about November 2023.

This is a full-time based contract with a performance base period of two years, with the possibility to extend for up to three option years, based on Mission’s needs, funds availability, and satisfactory performance. This is an immediate fill position.

Base Period: o/a November 2023 to o/a November 2025

Option Period 1: o/a November 2025 to o/a November 2026 Option Period 2: o/a November 2026 to o/a November 2027 Option Period 3: o/a November 2027 to o/a November 2028

10. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens

11. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret Clearance

12. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Supervisory Development Outreach and Communications (S/DOC) Specialist is in the USAID/Kosovo Program and Policy Office and reports to the Supervisory Program Officer or his/her designee. The S/DOC is a key member of the USAID/Kosovo Mission, overseeing communication and outreach efforts whose primary objective is to generate greater public awareness about, and support for, U.S. assistance to Kosovo. Other major responsibilities include:

overseeing development and implementation of integrated, highly-effective communications strategies and campaigns; writing and or/editing all external Mission mailto:PristinaUSAIDHR@usaid.gov high level communications and outreach materials (in collaboration with the respective technical offices, the Embassy Public Diplomacy Section, and others) to various external audiences; planning, carrying out, and serving as the control person for trips by high-level visitors; preparing, overseeing, and supervising the creation of high quality briefing materials, scene setters, and other materials to effectively communicate USAID's work, advance the impact of operations, and further USG policy objectives;

developing, monitoring, and improving Mission outreach and communications tools, including social and digital media; and planning, scheduling, and executing public events, conferences, seminars, press conferences, interviews, and other public facing activities. The S/DOC will provide expert communications advice and support to Mission priorities. The S/DOC is required to proactively plan and execute his/her time to maximize the effectiveness and impact of communications efforts. S/he must balance a large variety of needs across the DOC portfolio and with USAID’s technical offices, Front Office, Washington colleagues, the interagency, implementing partners, host country and international media, civil society, the private sector, and the host government. S/he will interact frequently with the U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) and others to ensure that USAID efforts are aligned with and mutually reinforce U.S. Embassy priorities and programs.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Outreach Management (30%)

● Guide all systems and protocols for the development of outreach efforts;

● Establish and ensure overall quality control standards for DOC materials;

● Provide DOC Unit gap assessments and develop scopes of work to procure required services (news services, polling, media purchasing, printing, technical assistance, etc.) to fill those gaps;

● Work with the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) to expand coverage of USAID assistance through print, broadcast, the Embassy's website, and social media;

● Coordinate travel and outreach activities for the Mission Director, Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Office Directors and other staff for USAID events;

● Conduct regular pre-event briefings for the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission and USAID Mission Director to ensure they are properly prepared;

● Serve as the Mission speechwriter as directed, responsible for editing and clearing background materials, presentations and talking points for events attended by the Mission Director, the U.S. Ambassador, and other officials.

● Review correspondence and reporting on Mission activities to ensure that documents are written in a clear and professional manner.

● Engage with USAID technical offices and staff to develop effective outreach approaches and materials.

● Offer guidance on style to the Front Office, DOC unit, and technical offices, conforming to the standards of USAID's Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) branding and style guidelines, Associated Press (AP) Style, and professional business English.

● Where necessary, coach and prepare the Mission Director, Deputy Mission Director or other USAID staff in advance of major speeches and media events.

● Draft and edit content and ensure quality oversight of social media and internet-based efforts (i.e. USAID/Kosovo webpage, USAID/Kosovo Facebook account, USAID/Kosovo Twitter account, etc.);

● Coordinate with the Embassy's PDS, USAID/LPA, and with host-country governments, implementing partners, grantees, and the media to achieve maximum exposure and understanding of U.S. development assistance and initiatives in Kosovo;

● Review, edit press releases, fact sheets, videos, social media materials, stories for the Mission Monthly or other materials that are timely, useful, and accurate to garner the greatest public and media attention;

● Oversee preparation of schedules, briefing books, event memos, scene setters, etc. (including speeches and talking points) in collaboration with Mission staff, PDS, and USAID's partners/grantees, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadline requirements;

● Establish and maintain contacts with the Chiefs of Party and public affairs personnel of USAID/Kosovo's implementing partners and ensure overall communications coordination;

● Review proposed speeches, videotapes of project activities, brochures, booklets, handouts, signs and other public relations materials to evaluate quality, sensitivity to local culture, and accuracy; and

● In cooperation with the Senior DOC Specialist, negotiate on behalf of USAID with host-government representatives, international organizations, and local parties on public events and public outreach in order to maximize positive coverage of USAID.

Supervision (30%)

● Lead the mission’s DOC unit, which includes four FSN staff;

● Ensure overall quality and coherence of the unit’s communications and outreach products and initiatives. Advise and coordinate with other technical offices at the mission, as well as with implementing partner communication specialists;

● Oversee the development and implementation of the annual DOC Unit outreach plan encompassing the use of all available and appropriate media (print, TV, radio, video, social, etc.);

● Create annual work plans (AWPs) and define responsibilities for DOC Unit staff;

● Evaluate DOC Unit staff performance-serving as the rater for staff evaluation performance reviews (EPRs);

● Identify staff needs and opportunities to improve staff capacity to execute duties; and

● Serve as a coach to DOC Unit staff to improve professional growth.

Technical Expertise (20%)

● Serve as Mission's public communications expert-including advising on communications and outreach components of all existing and new USAID activities;

● Prepare USAID/Kosovo social media posts. Because public outreach efforts increasingly rely on social media platforms, the S/DOC will oversee and develop daily content for the USAID Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts (and other social media platforms as needed).

● Keep current on Kosovo and U.S. news and events, as well as political and policy issues;

● Advise Embassy Executive Office and Mission management regarding USAID media relations and outreach matters;

● Alert Mission management about articles, broadcasts, and media trends affecting USAID's programs;

● In cooperation with Senior DOC Specialist, develop and maintain close professional contact with the Kosovan media;

● Collaborate with USAID contractors and grantees and advise them about the quality of publicity material;

● Serve as the Mission's expert on USAID branding and marking (ADS 320) regulations and USAID Graphics Style Manual guidelines, ensuring that Agency standards are met and seeking guidance from LPA on disputes and/or waiver requests; and

● Work directly with Government of Kosovo counterparts, where appropriate, advising them on means to maximize publicity of joint events-ensuring the USAID's best interests are represented.

Communication Plan Development (10%)

● Lead the development and implementation of the Mission's multi-year communications plan (aka DOC strategy) defining all goals, objectives and intermediate results to be achieved and outlining the potential means for doing so;

● Monitor and evaluate progress toward communications objectives as outlined in the mission-approved communications plan;

● Inform and shape Embassy-wide communications strategy and help to identify USAID's contribution to that strategy;

● Review and, as necessary, revise the DOC plan to ensure it is current and aligned with Embassy-wide communication goals;

● Responsible for editing, quality control, and ensuring a common voice for Embassy and Mission annual reporting documentation (such as Operational Plan, Performance Report Plan, Mission Resource Request etc); and

● Provide recommendations to Mission management on the selection, placement, and distribution of potential DOC materials in keeping with USAID's Country Development Cooperation Strategy.

Capacity Development (10%)

● Develop and deliver materials (including leading training courses) to improve USAID partners' (particularly local partners') ability to promote and explain USAID assistance (this includes meeting USAID branding and marking standards and the development of materials for USAID-supported projects);

● Develop and deliver materials (including leading training courses) to improve partners overall communication capacity in order to achieve project goals and to help local organizations increase their ability to advance organizational, advocacy and project goals; and

● Train USAID/Kosovo staff to use communications more effectively to achieve project goals, to advise partners, and to adhere to USAID standards and requirements.

POSITION ELEMENTS

● Supervision Received/Exercised: The incumbent reports to the U.S. direct hire Supervisory Program Officer or his/her designee. Lead the mission’s DOC unit, which includes supervising four (4) FSN staff.

● Available Guidelines: Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH), Automated Directives System (ADS), Mission Orders and Mission Notices.

USAID general guidelines (ADS) regarding allowable communications activities and relationships with PDS and the media include branding guidelines, standard agency procurement and contracting procedures, priorities set by approved strategies, U.S.

Embassy guidelines on public outreach and media relations.

● Exercise of Judgment: The incumbent performs under general administrative discretion with ability to exercise independent judgment, to accomplish work of outstanding difficulty. Judgment and ingenuity are required not only to interpret the intent of guidance and to develop applications/guidelines, but also to make quick decisions in settings that require immediate development outreach communication action with crucial implications on U.S. interests and no U.S. senior officials are present to consult. Substantial reliance is placed on the incumbent's use of judgment concerning priority and effectiveness of public relations documentation and activities. The incumbent must anticipate, react to, and interpret changing priorities and circumstances in the media and their effects on his/her work in coordination with various mission elements. Many important decisions will be based on the incumbent’s experience and managerial skills. The incumbent must plan his/her work schedule independently and direct colleagues and subordinates to use skills and abilities effectively.

● Authority to Make Commitments: None.

● Scope and Effect: The purpose of the position is to create and execute a vision to message strategically to USAID/Kosovo’s varied group of stakeholders. The success of the vision and execution enhances understanding and support for USAID programming both within Kosovo and the United States. This support can translate into greater programmatic success, shifting narratives to help achieve US government policy priorities, and communicating to legislators the importance of USAID/Kosovo programming (to garner or sustain support in Congress for the mission’s budget). This position will help craft communication strategies and products to support overall USG priorities and mission programming.

The incumbent is responsible for budget planning and the preparation of procurement requests for publicity materials and related technical services, which will then be processed through the Supervisory Program Officer or his/her designee. S/he will monitor how the press reacts to USAID activities and media releases, share that information with appropriate officers, and lead discussion on adjustments that can be made to the media approach or the activities themselves to ensure that activities and the U.S. position on key issues receive a fair hearing in the media.

● Personal Contacts:

Relationship in the USAID Mission: The incumbent ensures that the many diverse elements of USAID and its constituencies play active roles in the development and implementation of USAID's public relations activities, taking a proactive role to ensure that these actions highlight the strong American-Kosovan relationship and emphasize the benefits Kosovo receives from American foreign assistance and the American people.

Relationship with Embassy Public Diplomacy Section (PDS): The S/DOC Specialist works closely with U.S. PDS on a wide range of activities including, but not limited to, public relations strategy development and contacts with the Kosovan media. S/he ensures that key operational linkages and feedback systems are maintained.

Relationship with USAID/Washington: LPA, USAID/Washington, is an important stakeholder in public relations activities focused on U.S. foreign assistance to Kosovo.

The incumbent is the principal mission contact with LPA and is responsible for coordinating all appropriate actions with LPA's Public Relations Division and in ensuring that all Washington policies related to public relations are followed.

Other Relationships: The S/DOC Specialist has a wide range of other contacts at the U.S. Embassy, as well as U.S. and Kosovo journalists. The incumbent maintains close contact with local and international journalists and ensures their questions are answered. Such contacts usually take place in a moderately unstructured environment. The incumbent has a close relationship with USAID contractors, grantees, donors and representatives of non-governmental organizations.

● Purpose of Contacts: The purpose of these contacts is to influence, motivate, control and direct people. The incumbent must be sufficiently skilled to operate independently, without consulting other professionals or organizations.

● Complexity: There is a high amount of complexity in the work environment due to the complex political nature of the Mission’s portfolio in addition to the Program and Policy Office’s role in helping to manage the Mission’s portfolio.

13. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands. The primary location of work will be in the U.S. Embassy/USAID compound in Pristina, Kosovo, with visits to field locations approximately 20% of the time.

Limited international travel may be required. No special demands are required to perform the work

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Education: A bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, international relations or international development, business administration or public administration. Other degrees may be considered with more than 10 years of relevant experience.

Prior Work Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience of a progressively responsible experience in marketing, strategic communication, or journalism. Experience with diplomacy or covering international affairs/development is preferred. The incumbent must have demonstrated experience using social media; organizing and conducting roundtables and other events; producing web content and videos; planning and delivering training; and working collaboratively with journalists.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A broad understanding of issues related to international development and transition economies is required. The incumbent must have knowledge of messaging/marketing/social marketing. S/he must demonstrate: the ability to establish and maintain good relations with the media and sound judgment in representing the U.S.

Government when discussing USAID activities with the media are essential; and thorough knowledge of development activities, projects, and programs. The incumbent must be able to master USAID branding and marking policies, internal policies and regulations, and internal Embassy protocols.

Native-level (5/5) written and oral English communication skills are required, as well as the ability to present complex information in easily understood terms. S/he must have the ability to create compelling messaging across a variety of media, including print, blogs, social media, video, and speeches. S/he must also have the ability to creatively tell the USAID story and convey key messages through multi-faceted strategic communication campaigns. Candidates must possess broad operational planning experience, analytical ability, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to convert concepts into firm plans to meet a variety of contingencies. A demonstrated ability to supervise staff, work as a team member, and provide leadership is required. Must be comfortable working independently, managing several activities at once and working under very short deadlines. Must have personal initiative, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Demonstrated writing/editing skills are required, as is hands-on experience in public relations or event organization.

Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office (particularly MS Word and Excel) is required.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

USAID will evaluate all offers. Only the highest rated offerors will be invited for discussions which may include a written assessment and interview.

The technical evaluation committee will conduct reference checks, which may include references from individuals who have not been specifically identified by the offeror and may do so before or after a candidate is interviewed.

In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed above. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the Evaluation Factors.

Evaluation factors: Offers will be evaluated based on responsiveness and the extent to which the offer demonstrates an understanding of and ability to successfully implement the duties and responsibilities of the position.

The following two evaluation factors are of equal importance:

● Prior work experience

● Knowledge, skills, and abilities https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

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.

3. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.

Interested Offerors must submit all the materials required by the solicitation, which includes but is not limited to:

❖ A cover letter, inclusive of the candidate’s experience in the relevant field, which should address how the candidate meets each of the position duties and responsibilities, not to exceed three (3) pages.

❖ A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV). The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria.

Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing the particular selection criterion. USAID/Kosovo reserves the right to obtain relevant information from previous employers concerning the Offeror’s past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation.

❖ List of three (3) to five (5) references with telephone and email contact information and how you know the reference. References may not be family members or relatives. Include at least one (1) former/current supervisor and at least one (1) former/current direct report.

The references will be asked to provide a general assessment of the applicant's suitability for the position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure submitted references are available to provide a written or verbal reference in a timely manner.

USAID/Kosovo reserves the right to obtain from previous employers, colleagues or others relevant information concerning the applicant's past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation.

❖ A completed and signed federal form AID 309-2. Applicants are required to sign the cover letter, the resume/CV, and the certification at the end of the AID 309-2.

Please note that incomplete and/or unsigned applications will NOT be considered.

(forms can be downloaded from: www.usaid.gov/forms/).

Send complete applications to PristinaUSAIDHR@usaid.gov . Please cite the solicitation number and position title within the subject line of your email application. Any attachments provided via email shall be formatted in one single PDF document in the following order:

(1) cover letter, (2) resume/CV (with references), and (3) signed AID 309-2.

http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ mailto:PristinaUSAIDHR@usaid.gov

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

The Contracting Officer will provide the following forms for the selected offeror:

1. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306)

2. USPSC Offeror Form (AID 309-2)

3. Medical History and Examination Form (DS-6561). **

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

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

6. Fingerprint Card (FD-258). **

7. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form). **

** Forms 3 through 7 shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an offeror is the successful candidate for the job.

Requirements: The final selected offeror must be able to obtain Secret Clearance and medical clearance for work within a reasonable time period. If such clearances are not obtained within a reasonable time or negative suitability issues are involved, any offer made may be rescinded.

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS:

(a) Employer's FICA Contribution

(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment

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

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Annual and Sick Leave

(g) Shipment and storage of household effects

(h) Shipment of POV (Private Own Vehicle)

(i) Access to Embassy medical facilities, and pouch mail service

(j) Transportation to Post

(k) Housing

2. ALLOWANCES: Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas), available at https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

(a) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120)

(b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

(c) Post Allowance (Section 220)

(d) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230)

(e) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

(f) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(g) Education Travel (Section 280)

(h) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

(i) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600) https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

(j) Danger Pay (Section 650)

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 U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar

2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms . Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:

Item No.

Services Quantity Amount

0001 Base Period – Compensation, Benefits, and other direct costs (ODCs) Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: TBD

1 TBD at award after negotiations with Contractor

1001 Option 1 Period – Compensation, Benefits, and other direct costs (ODCs) Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: TBD

1 TBD at award

2001 Option 2 Period – Compensation, Benefits, and other direct costs (ODCs) Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: TBD

1 TBD at award

3001 Option 3 Period – Compensation, Benefits, and other direct costs (ODCs) Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: TBD

1 TBD at award

3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs .

https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar https://www.usaid.gov/forms http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs

AAPD 21-05 - Revised and Expanded Fringe Benefits for USPSCs – November 23, 2021

AAPD 18-02 - Revisions to Medevac Policies for USPSCs and TCNPSCs – February 16, 2022

AAPD 10-01 - Personal Services Contracts: Changes in USG Reimbursement Amounts for Health Insurance and Physical Exam Costs – January 8, 2020

AAPD 06-10 - PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility – October 30, 2006

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.

5. PSC Ombudsman

The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who has entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and is available to provide clarity on their specific contract with the agency. Please visit our page for additional information: https://www.usaid.gov/partner-with-us/acquisition-assistance-ombudsman/psc-ombudsman The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via:

PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

USAID PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND FAIR AND EQUITABLE

TREATMENT IN EMPLOYMENT TO ALL PEOPLE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE,

COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, POLITICAL

AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS,

OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

THIS CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO FUNDS AVAILABILITY

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