Solicitation_-_USPC_Supervisory_Health_an_Poupulation_Dev_Specialist.docx

ATTACHMENT 1 720-612-18-B-00003

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 720-612-18-B-00003

ISSUANCE DATE: March 19, 2018 CLOSING DATE/TIME: April 13, 2018, 1700 Hours Lilongwe Time

SUBJECT: Solicitation for a U.S. Personal Services Contractor for Supervisory Health and Population Development Specialist, GS-15 equivalent at USAID/Malawi

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.

Submissions must be in accordance with the attached information, and applications must only be submitted electronically to malawijobs@usaid.gov

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in the attached information.

Sincerely, Janine Scott Supervisory Executive Officer

Solicitation for a Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Supervisory Health and Population Development Specialist, GS-15 equivalent

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 720-612-18-B-00003

2. ISSUANCE DATE: March 19, 2018

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: April 13, 2018 no later than 1700 Hours Lilongwe Time.

4. POSITION TITLE: Supervisory Health and Population Development Specialist

5. MARKET VALUE: $105,123.00 to $136,659.00 per annum (GS-15 equivalent). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Personal Services Contract will be for an initial one (1) year period, with four (4) one-year option years. Option years may be exercised based upon satisfactory Contractor performance, mutual agreement between the Contractor and USG, continued Mission requirements and the continued availability of funds. Tentative start date is o/a August 2018.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Lilongwe, Malawi; with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: USPSCs – Secret.

9. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Nationals and U.S. Resident Aliens

10. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. General Statement of Purpose of Contract:

The Supervisory Health and Population Development Specialist serves as a senior member of Mission Staff in a high-priority USG foreign assistance program that requires a high degree of knowledge, experience, maturity, and an ability to function independently under a complex, highly demanding, frequently changing environment. The primary task for the Specialist is to provide managerial oversight, and strategic direction in the implementation of health program including overseeing a staff of six USPSC/TCNs and 30 FSN positions that form the four operating units (HIV and AIDS, Malaria, Family Health and Finance and Administration) and guide one of the most diverse Investing in People portfolios in the Mission. Currently, there are approximately 25 implementation mechanisms encompassing all programs, with o/a $100M operating year budget.

2. Statement of Duties to be Performed:

Given the size and complexity of the Health portfolio, the Supervisory Health and Population Development Specialist shall be responsible for the performance of all duties and responsibilities of the Office Director including but not limited to:

A. TEAM AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT/ ADMINISTRATION 40%

1. The Supervisory Health and Population Development Specialist leads the Office of Health, Population and Nutrition (OHPN), the largest technical team in USAID/Malawi. The incumbent manages a wide array of programs, many of which are cross-cutting and integrated in design and ensures value for money.

2. Provides guidance and direction to the Health and HIV program. Oversees administrative and accountability requirements related to Health office operations and ensures these are handled in accordance with established policies and procedures. Handles logistics, administration and preparation of materials related to health responsibility for the Mission.

3. Plans and organizes the work of a health technical office in collaboration with five team leads; reviews work from the standpoint of achievement of overall objectives in the areas for which the incumbent is accountable to the Mission Director or Deputy Mission Director.

4. Observes and evaluates quality of work, progress, impacts, problems, constraints, opportunities, results and budget alignment, mapping processes, staffing results and other related issues pertaining to Health initiatives including PEPFAR and TB, PMI, PCMD, and WASH

5. Keep USAID/Malawi Mission management abreast of current events and policy development in Malawi that are relevant to the program’s implementation. Advises Ambassador, Mission Leadership, and/or USAID Washington on development, crisis, or conflict issues relevant to USAID/Malawi.

6. Carries out a leadership role in coordinating inter-agency planning and management of PEPFAR activities, ensuring unity of effort by working proactively with colleagues at post from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of State and other agencies with health and development activities.

7. Responsible for the quality of subordinate work output and for continuing progress towards achievement of activity objectives. Evaluates and has final responsibility for the technical and/or managerial performance of subordinates, as well as their conformance with policy, regulations and procedures. Initiates or reviews proposals for all types of personnel actions affecting subordinates.

8. Provides technical oversight in managing financial matters related to program activities and other financial administrative activities as needed to ensure that fiscal needs of the recipient GOM and USG and local contractors/grantees are met in a timely manner;

9. Leads collaboration across numerous technical teams, HPN staff, and other technical offices in line with CDCS, USG interagency colleagues and host country counterparts. Provides technical guidance and develops sustainability and health system strengthening initiatives to be supported by USAID in Malawi.

B. PROGRAM/POLICY ANALYSIS AND REPORTING 30%

1. Provides technical oversight in completing all program/policy analytical and reporting requirements of the Health portfolio, including overseeing the drafting of Health sections of the Performance Plan Reports, and Health components of portfolio reviews;

2. As a member of the senior staff, participates directly in Mission policy discussions, and serves as the lead representative on health matters. Participates in Mission Senior Staff and PEPFAR management team meeting.

3. Participates in the formulation, development, and implementation of programs that promote USG interests in Malawi.

4. Oversees, coordinates, and evaluates selected program operations for the Mission.

5. In close collaboration with Washington, ensures a full program of monitoring and evaluation.

C. STRATEGIC AND TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT 15%

1. Liaises directly with the Global Health Leadership in Washington, on strategic planning, implementation, evaluation of all Health programs.

2. Identifies needs for technical assistance from USAID's Bureau for Global Health and the relevant regional bureau and liaises with Washington to establish a program of targeted assistance.

3. Oversees the development of the two major (currently about 62 million USD) Operational Plans; and Malaria Operational plans including budgeting, strategy, strategic information and targets, as well as mechanisms;

4. Coordinates with HIV/AIDS Team Lead in Country Operational Plan (COP) management, with particular attention to the increasing emphasis on integration across health sectors.

5. Leads USAID/Malawi Health Office in implementing a program in support of Malawi’s Health Sector Strategic Plan.

6. Lead the Health office technical design and procurement processes for new projects and activities (including Project Appraisal Documents (PAD), program descriptions/scopes of work/concept papers, drafting RFA/Ps, convening TECs etc. as needed;

7. Directly oversees the drafting and development of major strategies including health sections of the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), Congressional Budget Justification (CBJ), portfolio reviews, health office program reviews;

8. Maintains close contact, provides technical advice, and engages in policy dialogue as appropriate with senior representatives of the Government of Malawi, other development partners, the Malawian civil society community, health regulatory bodies, private sector entities as appropriate, international organizations, and USAID implementing partners;

9. Provides technical advice to implementing partners and GOM for revisions or adjustments to programmatic support/interventions in order to increase program effectiveness;

10. Reorients USAID's health program to align optimally with GHI principles and program objectives

D. PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS (15%)

1. Through a delegation of authority from the USAID Mission Director, represents USAID's Health programs to the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission and senior officials in the partner country, principally the Minister of Health and Ministry senior staff.

2. In concert with the Mission Director, the incumbent liaises with partner-country officials of other ministries and government entities, such as Finance, Planning, Education and Economic Development, on plans and programs impinging on the Global Health Initiatives.

3. Seeks out and establishes partnerships with in-country multilateral organizations, associations of health professionals, civil society organizations that advocate for health, and private firms to marshal complementary resources, foster country ownership and promote sustainability.

4. Leads in collaborating with Ministry of Health officials, civil society organizations and in-country donors in promoting a country owned program that is based on a national health plan developed primarily by in-country health leaders and endorsed by the partner country.

5. Ensures USAID is appropriately represented at functions and meetings; and each stakeholder has an understanding, appreciation, ownership, and participation in USAID supported programs.

6. Collaborates with the USAID senior Program Officer and Development Outreach Coordinator to design and carry out a communications strategy on the Global Health programs.

3. USAID Consultation or Orientation (if applicable):

The selected applicant shall proceed to the Washington, DC area for one week of mandatory training to complete the Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) course prior to proceeding to USAID/Malawi to commence duties as outlined in the statement of duties. FACT is a mandatory course for service in Malawi.

4. Supervisory Relationship: Supervision will be provided by the Mission Director, or designee. The contractor is typically delegated complete responsibility and authority to plan, schedule, and carry out activities concerned with the analysis and evaluation of the Health portfolio. Analyses, evaluations and recommendations developed by the contractor will be reviewed by management officials for potential influence on broader Health strategy and results expected.

5. Supervisory Controls: The incumbent is expected to collaborate closely with other team members, but also work independently in carrying out specific responsibilities. Supervisor provides general guidance and reviews work in terms of results achieved.

2. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US Nationals and US Resident Aliens

· Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident/registered alien (“green card holder”);

· Submit a complete application as outlined in the solicitation section titled APPLYING;

· Be able to attain a Secret security clearance;

· Be able to obtain a Department of State medical clearance;

· Be willing to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested;

3. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The primary location of work will be on the USAID/Lilongwe, Malawi. The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

4. POINT OF CONTACT:

Any questions about this solicitation may be directed to: Martha Nanthoka, Human Resources Specialist mnanthoka@usaid.gov

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications. Applications will be pre-screened and only those that meet the Minimum Qualifications will be considered. These are the minimum qualifications necessary to be considered for the position:

a) Education: Masters Degree in Population, Reproductive Health, Public Health, Community Health or related area required. Medical or nursing background with considerable experience in public health/development programming would be acceptable.

b) Prior Work Experience: At least ten years of continuous work in FP/RH in the developing world is required with significant experience in management and advisory roles.

c) Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated technical expertise in FP/RH in the developing world is required. The qualified person must possess broad FP/RH operational planning experience, analytical ability, excellent communication skills and the capacity to convert state-of-the-art evidence into achievable results to meet a variety of strategic and programmatic needs. The candidate must possess good interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively as a member of a team, as well as a strong ability to coordinate groups. The qualified person must possess poise, be assertive and proactive, yet sensitive to any given situation when working with partners, beneficiaries and other agencies. The candidate must exemplify a high degree of personal initiative, organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to present information articulately and professionally. This individual will directly supervise a CCNPSC Family Planning/Reproductive Health Specialist.

d) Communication Skills: Excellent proven written and oral English communication skills are required.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

After an initial application screening, the best qualified applicants may be invited for a written examination and to an oral interview.

Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs):

1. Professional Experience – 40 Points

2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – 30 Points

3. Communication – 20 Points

4. Computer Skills – 10 Points

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: 100 points

The successful candidate will be selected based on a review of his/her qualifications, work experience, skills, and abilities; an interview; and the results of reference checks. The hiring panel may check references that have not been specifically identified by applicants and may check references before or after a candidate is interviewed.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.

IV APPLYING

For an offeror to be considered for this position, s/he must adhere to the following guidelines and complete, sign and submit the following documents to malawijobs@usaid.gov. This will enable the evaluation committee to thoroughly and objectively review the offer against the requirements of the position

1. AID 302-3, Offeror Information for Personal Services Contract Form

Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 302-3, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

3. Reference Persons

Offerors are required to provide five (5) reference persons who are not family members or relatives, with working telephones and email contacts. The references must be able to provide substantive information about offerors past performance and abilities. Reference checks will be made only for offerors considered as finalists. If an offeror does not wish for the current employer to be contacted as a reference check, this should be stated in the offeror’s AID 302-3 form and/or resume. The interviewing committee will delay such reference check pending communication with the offeror.

4. 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 11.

5. 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 CO informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms.

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

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

3. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85)

4. Finger Print Card (FD-258)

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 & 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

2. ALLOWANCES:

Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas)

(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

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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