72061225R00001 -SENIOR DOC ADVISOR.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72061225R00001

ISSUANCE DATE: November 15, 2024.

QUESTIONS DEADLINE: November 22, 2024, at 15:00 hours Malawi Time.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: November 29, 2024, at 17:00 hours Malawi Time.

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Offshore Hire US/TCN Personal Services Contractor- USAID Senior Development Outreach and Communications Advisor

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 the instructions in Attachments 1 and 2 of this solicitation.

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

Any questions must be directed in writing to the lilongwehr@usaid.gov address with the subject line: “Questions Solicitation No. 72061225R00001 Offshore USPSC/TCNPSC- USAID Senior Development Outreach and Communications Advisor not later than November 22, 2024, at 15:00 hours, Malawi time. We will post responses as soon as possible afterward.

Offers must be sent to lilongwehr@usaid.gov with the subject line: “Solicitation No.

72061225R00001 USPSC/TCNPSC- USAID Senior Development Outreach and Communications Advisor.” To ensure delivery by the due date, it is recommended that offers be sent as email attachments.

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.

Sincerely, Warren Gray Supervisory Executive Officer mailto:lilongwehr@usaid.gov

72061225R00001

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I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72061225R00001

2. ISSUANCE DATE: November 15, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: November 29, 2024 – 17:00 hrs.

Malawi Time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Martha Nanthoka, Supervisory Human Resources Specialist at mnanthoka@usaid.gov with copy to Thokozani Chataika, HR Assistant at tchataika@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: USAID Senior Development Outreach and Communications Advisor

6. MARKET VALUE OF POSITION (Base Pay): $104,604.00 to $135,987.00 per annum (GS-14 equivalent). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and salary history. Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Lilongwe, Malawi (Southern Africa) with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) year base with a three one-year options to extend.

The extensions will be contingent on satisfactory performance, continued need for the services and availability of funds.

Base Period: o/a March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2027

Option Period 1: o/a March 1, 2027– February 28, 2028

Option Period 2: o/a March 1, 2028 – February 28, 2029 Option Period 3: o/a March 1, 2029 – February, 2030

9. SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: USPSCs – Secret; TCNPSCs – Employment Authorization

10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: USPSC/TCNPSC

Hiring preference - Reference: ADS 309.3.1.4.d. U.S. Citizens, Resident Aliens and Third country Nationals (TCN). Per ADS 309.3.1.11(c), if the CO issues a combined solicitation that was open to multiple eligible sources (USNs and TCNs or CCNs and TCNs), the TEC must not evaluate USN and TCN offers or CCN and TCN offers together. To comply with the order of preference in section 309.3.1.4, the CO must provide the TEC only those offers received from the preferred type first. After the evaluation of USN or CCN offers, if CO, as the Source mailto:mnanthoka@usaid.gov mailto:tchataika@usaid.gov

Selection Authority, determines that there are no qualified USNs and CCNs for the position, the CO may then provide the TCN offer to the TEC for evaluation.

Offeror must:

● Submit a complete and hand-signed copy of an offer as outlined in the solicitation section titled “submitting an offer.”

● Submit a supplemental document specifically addressing the evaluation factors.

● Be able to obtain secret level security clearance.

● Be able to obtain a department of state medical clearance.

● Be willing to travel to work at sites and other locations as/when required.

● Not appear as an excluded party in the system for award management.

11. MEDICAL AND SECURITY CLEARANCES: The final selected candidate must obtain both the security and medical clearances required for the position. If such clearances are not obtained within a reasonable time or negative suitability issues are involved, any offer made may be rescinded.

12. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel to project sites and field offices in Malawi.

13. SUPPORT ITEMS: The Program Development Office (PRO) Malawi Office will provide the

US/TCNPSC with adequate support services, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work.

II. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

I. BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

The USAID Senior Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Advisor position is a three-year position, with option to extend for up-to two years. As a member of USAID/Malawi’s Program Office, the Senior DOC Advisor will design a comprehensive DOC strategy, aligned with the CDCS, to produce and disseminate public information regarding the Mission and its development portfolio.

The goal of the DOC strategy is to promote a better understanding and awareness of the impact of USAID’s cooperation with Malawi and to demonstrate the benefits of USAID programs. The communications strategy targets key audiences, such as senior Malawi Government officials, other donors, youth, the private sector, civil society, local and international media, and U.S. lawmakers.

The rationale for targeting these key audiences is to reach decision-makers and opinion leaders on development issues, encourage goodwill, and foster productive partnerships in support of the CDCS’ development objectives.

The Senior DOC Advisor will report to the Program Office Director or his/her designee and supervise the Mission’s DOC team. The Senior DOC Advisor will work closely with USAID/Malawi’s senior leadership team and staff, Embassy Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), local and international news agencies, and USAID implementing partners. The Senior DOC Advisor will also serve as the Mission’s principal liaison with the Agency’s Legislative and Public Affairs Bureau in Washington (USAID/LPA), Bureau of Africa Communications Team, Embassy Lilongwe’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), as well as the primary point of contact for all public information requests on program activities.

USAID/Malawi receives more than $230 million of U.S. foreign assistance funding to support development programs in Malawi each year, plus periodic humanitarian assistance funds. USAID-managed programs support multiple initiatives including the following Administration and Congressional priorities: Basic and Higher Education, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Combating Wildlife Trafficking, Democracy Delivers, Economic Resilience, Feed the Future, Food for Peace (FFP), Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS), Global Health Security, Global Water Strategy, Localization, New Partnership Initiative, Nutrition, Partnerships for Democratic Development, Power Africa, Preventing Child and Maternal Deaths (PCMD), President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), Primary Impact, Prosper Africa, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).

The Senior DOC Advisor will be responsible for all the communication and outreach activities associated with these high-level Administration initiatives and Congressional priorities, as well as Embassy Lilongwe’s Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) communication plan.

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The major duties and responsibilities of the Senior DOC Advisor include increasing understanding of U.S. government foreign assistance in Malawi, supporting targeted social and behavior change communications efforts, and encouraging dialogue with key stakeholders in Malawi and the U.S. in support of foreign assistance objectives in Malawi. The Senior DOC Advisor is also responsible for providing oversight, advice, and guidance in developing and implementing the Mission’s communication strategy and budget. Close collaboration with the Mission’s Front Office, Embassy Lilongwe’s Front Office, USAID’s senior leadership team, USAID staff, implementing partners, and PDS will ensure that (1) outreach activities support USAID/Malawi and Embassy Lilongwe’s strategic goals, (2) Embassy and Mission personnel are properly apprised of USAID public outreach activities;

(3) policies and procedures regarding outreach communications are strictly followed; and, (4) U.S.

government interests are protected. In addition to supervising the Mission’s DOC team, the Senior DOC Advisor is also responsible for building capacity within the Mission and with implementing partners to develop more effective communication plans and materials aligned with the DOC strategy.

1. Strategic Communications and Content Development 30%

• Lead the development and implementation of the Mission’s communication strategy and outreach plan, which promotes public understanding of, and support for, USAID programs.

Ensure public awareness of programs and projects being funded by USAID and provide information to USAID/W and the U.S. Embassy.

• Monitor and evaluate progress toward communication objectives as outlined in the communication strategy. This includes establishing a monitoring and evaluation plan for the communication strategy, identifying indicators, and measuring progress to assess effectiveness and impact of outreach activities.

• Lead the development and dissemination of content, across all key platforms and media outlets, that tells the USAID/Malawi story in a compelling manner, achieves defined social behavior change communication goals, and engages Malawi’s thought leaders and influencers in an ongoing conversation about USAID and development in Malawi.

• Formulate and implement innovative outreach activities that advance development objectives as outlined in the Mission’s CDCS.

• Coordinate with PDS and other USG agencies to carry out strategic communications outreach at the Embassy level and ensure that USAID communications are in line with the broader Embassy goals.

• Adhere to the Embassy Media Policy and PDS issued guidance/standard operating procedures on communication and outreach processes.

• Collaborate closely with the Embassy’s PDS to achieve maximum exposure and understanding of USAID’s programs and initiatives. Work in concert with PDS in developing activities designed to highlight U.S. assistance as defined by the Chief of Mission and the USAID/Malawi Mission Director.

• Advise, guide, and build the capacity of Mission and implementing partner staff to develop effective communication plans and materials aligned to the Mission’s DOC strategy.

• Formulate and manage the Mission’s communication and outreach budget. Given USG and Agency directives to reduce expenditures on publications, travel, and conferences, the incumbent must identify cost-effective ways to achieve communication goals.

2. Public Information and Publicity Materials 15%

• Coordinate information dissemination, media outreach, and public events within the Mission with technical offices and outside the Mission with implementing partners.

• Build the capacity of implementing partners to develop timely, accurate, effective, and well-written media materials through regularly scheduled in-house workshops.

• Oversee the drafting, editing, organization, and dissemination of a standard information package of publicity materials, including fact sheets, newsletters, project briefs, country profile, development objective summary, presentations, responses to requests for information, and all other public information materials related to USAID/Malawi activities. Materials must be tailored for both internal audiences (incoming staff, high-level visitors, LPA, Congress) and external audiences (general public and media).

• Present development topics in clear, concise English and translate sometimes complex or highly technical language into a format easily understood by the general public.

• Generate and maintain a standard set of narrative data related to the Mission’s development portfolio for general use in briefers, outreach materials, communications, etc.

• Develop and maintain online outreach content, including websites, social media, etc.

Oversee preparation of weekly submissions on USAID/Malawi’s public information platforms including Facebook, X, YouTube, Flickr, and other social media sites.

• Monitor local and international press coverage, awareness, and attitudes concerning USAID programs. Information gathered will inform ongoing activities and future programming.

3. Media and Public Relations 15%

• Manage information and media outreach activities in coordination with the Front Office and technical teams. Ensure strategic selection of events and optimal representation by USG personnel to more effectively and efficiently communicate USAID messaging.

• Work with PDS to manage USAID/Malawi’s relationship with international, regional, and local press, including encouraging accurate reporting, equity, and troubleshooting as necessary. Interact with local media contacts regularly. Process materials and address any necessary changes to ensure that items meet deadlines. Provide advice to the Mission and to USAID/LPA regarding appropriate press contacts.

• Advise and work with PDS to expand opportunities to keep media abreast of USAID/Malawi programs, including TV, radio, and other media platforms. This may include arranging interviews, preparing talking points, organizing briefings, and media tours of USAID projects.

• Work closely with the Front Office and USAID staff on press and media relations to ensure targeted and coherent messages from all USAID staff and implementing partners is consistent with the USAID/Malawi Communications Strategy, Agency guidelines, and Front Office direction.

• Respond to inquiries from the general public, media (in coordination with PDS), and other sources about USAID programs and projects.

4. Event Planning and Management 15%

• Provide customer-focused support to technical teams to facilitate the planning and execution of events that successfully meet identified communication goals to specific audiences.

• Plan and schedule a calendar of events with the DOC team and technical team staff, including activity managers, and implementing partners.

• Serve as DOC advisor on the outreach component of events, in coordination with PDS, Front Office, technical teams, and implementing partners. This includes conferences, openings, ribbon-cuttings, and other ceremonies. Organize press packets, address protocol issues, participate in site selection and staging, manage logistics, and recommend appropriate USG representation.

• Review and edit press releases, scene setters, and talking points drafted by USAID staff and implementing partners for USAID events.

• Oversee the management of documentation involving USAID events, including video, documentaries, photos, updates to Facebook, YouTube, and X accounts, etc.

• Serve as the Mission’s primary point of contact for publicity events and site visits by official visitors from the Embassy, USAID, Congress, and other USG agencies or entities.

• Serve as communications control officer or participate in planning preparations of VIP visits. Lead in the preparation of briefing materials, scene setters, and other information products to support these visits.

5. Coordination of Communication Activities 15%

• Represent the Mission at the senior level in all matters pertaining to USAID public affairs and outreach activities with other branches of the USG, the Government of Malawi, implementing partners, and other donors and institutions.

• Lead in dissemination of important and timely programming information to the USAID/Washington AFR communications team, technical offices at the Mission, and Implementing Partner communication specialists.

• Advise USAID staff and implementing partners on developing appropriate public information programs and initiatives, as well as their communications and media strategy and relations.

• Coach USAID's staff and partners in support of their public speaking and media outreach roles.

• Serve as a resident expert on USAID branding and style guidelines, ensuring regulations are followed by recommending revisions and appropriate application as outlined in ADS 320 and the Agency’s Graphic Standards Manual.

• Oversee and provide regular training to USAID staff and implementing partners on the appropriate use of branding and marking. Work closely with the office of acquisition and assistance (OAA), contracting/agreement officer's representative (C/AORs) to ensure adherence to branding in the field. Seek guidance from the regional legal officer and LPA on any disputes or waiver requests.

6. Supervision 10%

• Lead and supervise the Mission’s DOC team to ensure the overall quality, coherence, and strategic application of the team’s communications and outreach products and initiatives.

The team is composed of one full-time Foreign Service National (FSN) staff member and one full -time USPSC DOC writer/ editor.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

To be considered, the applicant MUST have:

A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of ten years of experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of eight years of experience, preferably in public relations, journalism, international development/relations, English, marketing, communications, or a related field, is required.

(Educational requirements must be met at the time of application for the subject position.)

AND

● Offeror is a U.S. Citizen or third Country National (TCN)

● Ability to obtain and maintain a “Logical/Physical Access Compartmented

Information level clearance as provided by USAID.

● Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Native level fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) is required. Given the nature of the position, the successful candidate must demonstrate: effective written and oral communication; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work in teams; and excellent organizational, critical, and strategic-thinking skills. Strong staff development and management skills preferred. Strong computer skills including the full range of MS software, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and graphics, is preferred. Experience with Facebook, X, YouTube, RSS feeds, and other social media platforms strongly preferred.

IV. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The 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.

Work Experience (30 points): A minimum of seven-years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, journalism, or a related field is required. Previous work experience with an international development organization overseas is strongly preferred. Proven experience with writing and communications that demonstrates skills and hands-on experience in a combination of the following areas: public relations, editing, public information, publishing, and digital communications. Proven experience in developing and disseminating targeted information to a variety of audiences is required. Relevant marketing experience will be considered, as applicable. Strong preference will be given to candidates familiar with Malawi. Experience in report writing, events planning and execution, website design, and social media communications is strongly preferred.

Education (10 points): A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of ten years of experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of eight years of experience, preferably in public relations, journalism, international development/relations, English, marketing, communications, or a https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far related field, is required. (Educational requirements must be met at the time of application for the subject position.)

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (20 points): The successful candidate must be capable of crafting strategic communication plans and information messages in various media formats (e.g. press releases, web-site, cables, etc.) that appropriately target a variety of audiences.

Excellent leadership, coordination, and organizational skills within a multicultural work environment are required. Experience in planning, strategizing, and implementing policies and procedures regarding all development outreach communications activities, such as branding and marking, is preferred. The candidate must have a broad understanding of issues related to international development and be capable of translating those issues to a general audience.

Knowledge of local, regional, and international press, and regional development issues, is desirable.

Native level fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) is required. Given the nature of the position, the successful candidate must demonstrate: effective written and oral communication; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work in teams; and excellent organizational, critical, and strategic-thinking skills. Strong staff development and management skills preferred. Strong computer skills including the full range of MS software, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and graphics, is preferred. Experience with Facebook, X, YouTube, RSS feeds, and other social media platforms strongly preferred.

Building Staff Capacity (20 points): Demonstrated supervisory experience with the ability to mentor and guide staff and implementing partners is required. Experience conducting training workshops to build staff capacity to design effective communication plans and materials that are timely, accurate, effective, and well-written for multiple audiences is also required. This includes experience building capacity to draft, edit, organize, and disseminate publicity materials, including fact sheets, newsletters, project briefs, presentations, and responses to requests for information.

Interpersonal and Team Communication Skills (20 points): Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across cultures, on teams, and with a broad range of development partners. Proven ability to work under pressure and produce professional results quickly.

BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be further evaluated according to the Evaluation and Selection Factors.

Offerors should address these factors in the offer package, describing specifically and accurately what experience, education, training, knowledge of the job, skills, and/or awards they have received as it pertains to the factors. Failure to address the Evaluation and Selection Factors may result in not receiving credit for all pertinent experience, education, training, knowledge of the job, skills, and/or awards.

The highest-ranking offerors may be invited for an interview and writing test. Interviews may be conducted either in person or by telephone/video call at USAID’s discretion. Final rating and ranking for the candidates will be based on the initial evaluation of the applications, interview performance, and writing test. USAID/Malawi will not pay for any expenses associated with interviews. Reference checks will be conducted for the highest-ranking offerors.

Note: Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail (no points assigned) Please be advised that references may be obtained independently from other sources in in addition to the ones provided by an offeror. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the candidate’s cover letter, and USAID will not contact those references without contacting the candidate.

V. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

For your offer to be considered, the following documents must be submitted:

1. Fully completed and signed copy of an “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals Form (AID 309-2), available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/FORM_AID_309- 2_OMB_corrected_1.pdf. Offerors should note that the salary history for the purposes of the AID 309-2 is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, vehicle use, etc.

2. Letter of Application

3. Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae

4. Written statement that responds to the requirements of the position (Evaluation and Selection Factors)

5. A minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) references, including two references which must be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the offeror’s job knowledge.

Further Guidance:

Submission of Resume/Curriculum Vitae alone is not a complete offer. This offer must be complete of all forms and supplemental materials as described in this section, V. Submitting an Offer. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials may result in the offer not being considered.

Offers must be sent to lilongwehr@usaid.gov with subject line “Solicitation No.

72061225R00001 US/TCNPSC Senior Development Outreach and Communications Advisor”. To ensure delivery by the due date, it is recommended that offers be sent as email attachments.

Please do not submit more than one offer.

Late and incomplete applications may not be considered. Note all offers must be signed (hand or digitally signed). Unsigned offers may not be considered.

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1. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: (NOTE: An individual defined as a Resident Hire employee may only be eligible for those benefits listed under item A below.)

A. BENEFITS:

1. Employee's FICA Contribution

2. Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

3. Pay Comparability Adjustment

4. Annual Increase (depending on satisfactory performance evaluation)

5. Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

6. Annual & Sick Leave

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

8. Paid Parental Leave

9. Relocation Expense

B. ALLOWANCES (If Applicable):

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

1. Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120)

2. Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

3. Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 200)

4. Payments during Ordered/Authorized Departure (Section 600),

5. Post Differential (Chapter 500)

6. Education Allowance (Section 270)

7. Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260), and,

8. Education Travel (Section 280)

2. TAXES

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

3. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

Once the Contracting Officer informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the Contracting Officer will provide the successful Offeror with instructions.

about how to complete and submit the following forms.

1. Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Form DS-1843)

2. Fingerprint Card (FD-258), and either https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

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

4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85), whichever is applicable.

4. 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. Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:

LINE ITEMS

ITEM NO

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(DESCRIPTION)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

0001 Base Period - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code:

[e.g., R497]

- Accounting Info:

[insert one or more citation(s) from Phoenix/GLAAS]

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

1001 Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code:

[e.g., R497]

- Accounting Info:

[insert from Phoenix/GLAAS]

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_ http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/forms

2001 Option Period 2 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

- Product Service Code:

[e.g., R497]

- Accounting Info:

[insert from Phoenix/GLAAS]

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 .

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 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contractsombudsman for additional information. The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted by email at PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov.

6. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission in Malawi 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. USAID/Malawi also strives to achieve equal employment opportunities in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

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