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U.S. Agency for International Development Middle East Regional Platform American Consulate General Giessener Strasse 30 60435 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Box 7600

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SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72028018R00001

ISSUANCE DATE: 02/21/2018

CLOSING DATE/TIME: 03/12/2018

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC)

Dear Prospective Offerors:

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

Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1, Sections I through V of this solicitation.

Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC 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 the attached information.

Sincerely, Diane Moore

Regional Executive Officer

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ATTACHMENT 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72028018R00001

2. ISSUANCE DATE: 02/21/2018

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 03/12/2018 COB 17.00,

MERP/Frankfurt time

4. POSITION TITLE: USAID Collaboration, Learning and Adapting Specialist

5. MARKET VALUE: $53,062.00 to $68,983.00 equivalent to GS-11.

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: May 1, 2018 – May 1, 2019 with option to renew, as needed – 30 hours work week (Exact working hours and days to be established upon selection)

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Remote work other than the USA. Work is expected to be carried out remotely in the individual’s location at the start of the contract. Periodic travel may be required to Frankfurt for coordination and some travel may be required to support client missions such as Libya, Tunisia, Syria and Yemen.

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access Clearance

9. Supervisor of the position: Sup. Program Officer based in USAID/MERP, Frankfurt

10. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

CLA increases the effectiveness and relevance of development programs; catalyzes learning and capacity building among local actors and other partners to support country-led development; and sustains an optimal fit between programs and the broader context even as country conditions change. This position’s primary purpose is to provide leadership, guidance and overall direction to CLA efforts at MERP and in support of CLA work at and for operating units across the MENA, with particular focus on the limited- and non-presence programs in Libya, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. In close collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation leads in the Middle East Bureau Office of Strategic Planning and Operations (ME/SPO), the Advisor will assist MERP and MENA Mission efforts to improve sector collaboration, strengthen Mission monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and champion and guide organizational reflection and learning opportunities to adapt programming.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Collaboration (40% Level of Effort)

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Identify tools and means to ensure that learning data are actively used and openly shared with MERP, Bureau and Mission staff and implementing partners in order to inform strategies, project/program/activity designs and implementation.

Work with Bureau and Mission staff in their Portfolio Reviews and to develop interactive learning opportunities that inform subsequent work plans, activity designs, target setting, assessments, studies and potential adjustments in project/activity implementation.

Identify ways to reduce knowledge sharing barriers across ME bureau footprint, e.g., through application of e-sharing and learning tools, such as outcome mapping.

Promote peer and cross-learning and other contemporary, effective learning techniques and opportunities.

Improve outreach to and engagement with implementing partners, civil society, academic and research institutions, other donor agencies, and private sector firms and foundations.

Oversee identification of opportunities to link USAID's contributions to the activities of other bilateral and multilateral donors, private sector and nongovernmental organizations, and government counterparts and civil society actors.

Serve as a general M&E advisor to the Missions and country office teams in limited- and non-presence MENA countries, particularly Libya, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen.

Develop guidance and make contributions towards:

Language for project and activity design and procurement documents to emphasize collaborating, learning and adapting.

Development of “influence plans” as part of project design to leverage the resources and actions of other development actors

Mission understanding of the learning aspects of new ADS 200 series Program Cycle guidance (project design, program performance management, M&E, etc.)

Improved M&E approaches to track results and to supplement common and established key indicators with outcome mapping and other approaches that support continuous review and iterative course correction/adaptation.

Learning (40% of Level of Effort)

Focusing on limited- and non-presence countries, particularly Libya, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen:

Support mission and country office development of monitoring and evaluation plans, scopes of work for assessments and evaluations, M&E calendars and M&E procurement actions.

Support the development of Mission and country office Performance Monitoring Plans (PMPs) that will ensure program activities that contributing to Mission goals.

Support and facilitate technical team actions in setting targets and indicators to be used in project/activity development, planning and reporting exercises.

Provide mentoring, support and on-the-job training to relevant FSN staff.

Help develop or lead the writing of annual Performance Plans and Reports.

Serve as Contracting Officer’s Representative or Alternate for regional or country-specific monitoring and evaluation mechanisms

Work closely with supported missions and ME/SPO to articulate development hypotheses, plans for testing those hypotheses, and contribute to advancing USAID’s Project Design Guidance.

Propose and advance a wide range of organizational interventions (special studies, after action reviews, Implementing Partners meetings, donor engagement, organizational learning surveys, on-line engagements, etc.) for advancing Mission Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) agenda to facilitate overall program implementation.

Provide guidance to Missions on research design and methodologies, applied research studies, impact assessment, evaluation, knowledge capture and sharing, and application of learning to program and project design and management.

Coordinates – with ME/TS GIS Advisor – OUs’ geospatial and mapping assignment and deliverables

Adaptation (20% of Level of Effort)

Distribute new study designs or techniques that are regarded as major advances that contribute substantially to the furtherance of development goals, or that solve problems of great importance to Missions, the inter-agency or the public.

Based on implementation results, new learning and stakeholder feedback, work to guide iterative course corrections and ensure ongoing and evolving alignment of portfolios with strategy and intended results.

Seek opportunities to advance knowledge management and learning activities to ensure rapid, effective sharing and application of learning in topics of interest to Missions and country program staff.

Ensure activity design and program development processes engage a wide range of stakeholders, facilitate strategic collaboration and knowledge exchange, and promote learning opportunities that improve USAID’s understanding of MENA development challenges and promote purposeful application of experiential, codified learning to strengthen USAID’s interventions.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The incumbent will be looked to as the expert in all aspects of administrative management.

Decisions and actions taken by the incumbent will affect the client missions’ operations.

SECURITY AND MEDICAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

The applicant selected to fill this position must be able to obtain a security clearance/employment authorization which involves applicant's comprehensive background investigation performed by a U.S. Government Agency.

The applicant selected to fill the position must also receive medical clearance to work worldwide including random drug test for illegal drug use. Details of how to obtain such clearance will be provided after selection and acceptance of the job offer.

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.

COMPENSATION

This position has been classified at GS-11 grade. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated within that pay band depending on qualifications and previous earning history.

11. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

13. POINT OF CONTACT: For any additional question you may contact Diane Moore, dimoore@usaid.gov, Jeff Sharp, jsharp@usaid.gov.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Education:

Applicants for this position are required to hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences or a related field (for example Political Science, International Relations, Economics)

Prior Work Experience:

Five to seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in an area related to development and one (1) year experience with monitoring and evaluation in an international non-governmental organization (NGO) or other international organization or government.

Ideal candidate will have prior experience designing and implementing monitoring and mailto:dimoore@usaid.gov mailto:jsharp@usaid.gov evaluation activities, leading and/or facilitating learning processes, and preparing documents and reports.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent analytical skills to interpret data from different sources. Initiative and resourcefulness to identify and assess complex monitoring, evaluation, learning and adaptation needs; provide sound and viable recommendations on program direction and appropriate technical assistance; and manage contractors and consultants to undertake analysis and program evaluations. Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain a wide range of senior level contacts in donor, USAID, Embassy and civil society circles.

Excellent English language writing skills to prepare precise and accurate factual and analytical reports. Skills in using computers and related software in analytical work.

Language Proficiency:

Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. Must have the ability to present analysis and recommendations in clear written and verbal formats.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

Education (10 points) Prior Work Experience (40 points) Skills and Abilities (45 points) Language Proficiency (5 points)

Reference Verification: (Pass/Fail)

Must not appear as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

USAID reserves the right to interview only the highest ranked applicants in person or by phone OR not to interview any candidate.

After the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will be convened to review applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Applications from candidates which do not meet the required selection criteria will not be scored. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

As part of the selection process, the short listed candidates may be interviewed either in person or by telephone at USAID’s discretion. Reference checks will be conducted 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 at least a Facility Access (NSPD – 12) Security Clearance level and medical clearance within a reasonable period of time (USAID will provide details regarding these requirements to the selected candidate). A substantial delay in obtaining either the medical clearance or background check may make the applicant ineligible for selection.

PAST PERFORMANCE/PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE CHECKS

Applicants must provide at least three references with current contact information, preferably both an e-mail address and a telephone number. 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.

In addition to comments from references, the Selection Committee will take into account awards or other evidence of outstanding performance in any areas related to the above selection criteria.

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

IV. APPLYING

Submission of a résumé alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in this section.

Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment. All application packages are to be submitted via email to:

frankfurthr@usaid.gov.

Interested individuals meeting the Minimum Qualifications above are required to submit the following:

1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit:

Offer form AID 302-3, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms. Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the AID 302-3 is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, etc. Applicants are required to complete and sign the form.

Cover letter and current résumé/curriculum vitae (CV). The CV/résumé 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.

Applicants must provide a minimum of three references within the last ten years from the applicant’s professional life namely individuals who are not family members or relatives.

References should be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the applicant’s work knowledge and professional experience. Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references.

2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the frankfurthr@usaid.gov .

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

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES

Once the Contracting Officer informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms will be provided.

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1. Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)

2. Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet (AID 1420-17)

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 Form)

*The above listed forms (2 through 7) shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the 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 (if applicable)

(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) Medevac insurance

(h) Access to Embassy medical facilities

2. ALLOWANCES: (if Applicable) The following allowances may be provided for PSCs located in foreign countries using rates prescribed under the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilian Foreign areas) available at https://aoprals.state.gov/:

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(a) Temporary Quarter Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

(b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

(c) Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210)

(d) Post Allowance (Section 220)

(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), and

(j) Danger Pay Allowance (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/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 available 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.

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Contractor Registration All prospective U.S. Government contractors are required to obtain a DUNS number and to complete the System for Award Management (SAM) registration before a contract may be awarded. To learn more and to begin the registration process, please visit the following websites:

DUNS number: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

SAM registration: http://www.sam.gov

Proposals may be submitted under this RFP without a DUNS number or SAM registration.

However, the successful awardee will be required to obtain both of them and submit evidence of registration to USAID before an award is made. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, offerors are encouraged to obtain them early so that, if selected, the award will not be delayed.

Completion of an early registration does not constitute any commitment on the part of the U.S.

Government to make an award.