SOW_Solicitation-_Supervisory_Democracy_and_Governance_Specialist_Deputy_Director-_USAID_Nepal.docx

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Supervisory Democracy and Governance Specialist/Deputy Director

1. Introduction and Background

USAID/Nepal requests the services of a Democracy and Governance Officer to temporarily fill the position of the US Foreign Service Officer (Deputy Director position) in the Democracy and Governance Office (DGO).

The Deputy Director will support the implementation of high priority U.S. Government initiatives under the Mission’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS). The incumbent is the Office Director’s alter ego and assumes the position of Office Director upon the Director’s absence, directly supervises two Foreign National (FSN) staff. S/he must be knowledgeable on a range of democracy, human rights and governance (DRG) issues such as governance, transparency, antitrafficking, human rights, labor rights, civil society, media, elections, political transitions, and conflict prevention. The Deputy Director must be highly motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a team. The incumbent advises the DGO office and other technical offices engaging in DG activities. S/he collaborates with other USAID technical and support offices and operates within a complex, fluid political environment and with officials at the highest levels in both the United States Government (USG) and the Government of Nepal (GON).

A. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as DGO Deputy Director and directly manages two FSN staff.

2. Serves as the alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR) for more than one DGO program.

3. Leads management, oversight, and monitoring of USAID-funded democracy and governance(DG)programs, as assigned.

4. Provides expert advice in the areas of strategic planning, project design and analysis, management, structure and documentation of projects.

5. Oversees the design and development of new activities and ensure that new interventions are consistent with the DGO, USAID/Nepal, and/or USG strategies.

6. Evaluates annual work plans for DG project activities, and other technical programs as needed, making recommendations for work in plan improvement.

7. Monitors, evaluates and analyzes implementation of DG programs, closely coordinating with the grantee(s)/contractor(s) on results and outcomes.

8. Provides analysis of program evaluations, performance data and reporting documents.

9. Maintains an organized and professional work environment at all times, meeting USAID file management requirements.

10. Performs quarterly field-level program monitoring, oversight and other program-related local travel.

11. Serves as an expert resource and/or technical advisor on a range of DRG issues.

12. Perform other duties as required.

B. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

In order to be considered, those qualifications marked "Required" must be met. Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on the following selection criteria:

1. EDUCATION (10 POINTS): The incumbent must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject. However, a Master’s Degree or higher in any of the related fields such as public policy, public administration, political science, law, human rights, or conflict mitigation will be prioritized.

2. EXPERIENCE (45 POINTS): The successful candidate is required to have 7 years of progressively responsible experience in any of the following fields: public policy, public financial management, political processes, civil society, governance, human rights, rule of law, or conflict mitigation. Experience with a U.S. Government foreign affairs agency is desirable. Experience working in Nepal is preferred but not required. Demonstrated experience working in and responding to a fluid, transitional context is also preferred. Experience mentoring or supervising staff is required. An understanding of how USAID projects are designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated is essential.

3. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (5 POINTS): Must have excellent English communication skills, both orally and written. Some knowledge of Nepali is desirable, but not required.

4. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES (20 POINTS): The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of democracy and governance principles as demonstrated through previous program design, implementation, and monitoring within a related democracy and governance field. The incumbent must exercise good judgment with regard to information sharing and protection as demonstrated through past assignments. The incumbent must show flexibility, the ability to meet short deadlines, and show positive collaboration as demonstrated through past performance and reference checks. The incumbent should demonstrate an ability to manage for results in complex programming environments.

Demonstrated knowledge in conflict sensitivity, local solutions (i.e. improving the capacity of institutions and organizations to work more effectively) and integration of cross-cutting approaches is preferred. Knowledge or abilities with performance monitoring and/or evaluation with an international development organization is preferred.

5. SKILLS (20 POINTS): The successful candidate is required to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as demonstrated through their application, writing samples, and, if selected for an interview, their written exam.

Maximum Points Available: 100

C. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The incumbent will be supervised by the Office Director.

D. AVAILABLE GUIDELINES: The USAID Automated Directives System, Department of State Standardized Regulations, Foreign Affairs Manuals, USAID Inspector General Audit Guidance, Agency Policy Determinations, Foreign Assistance Act, Government Auditing Standards, Comptroller General, Decisions and pertinent project documentation provide the guidelines that must be applied to specific situations. U.S. Government handbooks, guidelines, regulations and laws, OMB Circulars, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Yellow Book, Guidelines for Financial Audits Contracted by Foreign Recipients, and Mission Orders.

E. EXERCISE OF JUDGEMENT: Exercises a high degree of independent judgment. Heavy reliance is placed on the independent judgment of the incumbent in analyzing, evaluating and formulating conclusions and recommendations for all DG matters related to USAID/Nepal.

F. NATURE, LEVEL AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Frequent and direct contact and meetings with senior management of USAID/Nepal, as well as senior level contacts of the interagency team. Contact with implementing partners, donors, Government of Nepal, USAID's Program Area/Technical Teams, mostly regarding DG issues, will be at the highest levels.

G. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Incumbent is responsible for supervising two Foreign Service National (FSN) staff. During the absence of the Office Director the Deputy Director can supervise up to six FSN’s and one local USPSC.

1. PERIOD OF SERVICE

12 months from o/a December 2018 through o/a December 2019.

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

1. Benefits

a. Employee’s FICA Contribution

b. Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

c. Pay Comparability Adjustment

d. Eligibility for Worker’s Compensation

e. Annual & Sick Leave

f. Access to Embassy medical facilities, commissary and pouch mail service

2. Allowances (as applicable)

a. Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120)

b. Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

c. Post Allowance (Section 220)

d. Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230)

e. Post Differential (Chapter 500)

f. Payments during Evacuation Authorized Departure (Section 600)

g. Danger Pay (Section 650)

h. Educational Allowance (Section 270)

i. Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

j. Educational Travel (Section 280) USPSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income Tax.

Application Submission Instructions:

Send your application by e-mail to: usaidnepalhr@usaid.gov

The application must include following:

1. Resume

2. Form AID 309-2

3. Names and contact details for three references.

4. A brief narrative demonstrating how education, experience, and skills address the requirements listed in the solicitation

Hard copies may be sent to the following address:

Executive Officer USAID/Nepal U.S. Embassy G.P.O. Box 295 Maharajgunj Kathmandu, Nepal

U.S. Agency for International Development G.P.O. Box 295 U.S. Embassy, Maharajgunj

KATHMANDU, NEPAL

Tel: 977-1-4007200 Fax: 977-1-4007285 http://nepal.usaid.gov

U.S. Agency for International Development G.P.O. Box 295 U.S. Embassy, Maharajgunj

KATHMANDU, NEPAL

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