Solicitation_POA,_Tanzania._2018.pdf

ATTACHMENT 1 72062118B00013

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72062118B00013

2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 5, 2018

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: July 4, 2018

4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Program Oversight and Accountability Technical Advisor

5. MARKET VALUE: Ranging from $ 89,370 to $ 116,181 equivalent to GS – 14. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) Year with the possibility of extension.

Extension(s) will depend upon the availability of funds, continued need for the requirement, contractor/employee performance and any future hiring freeze guidance.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Work.

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

9. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract

The US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is the US Government (USG) initiative to help save the lives of those suffering from HIV/AIDS around the world. This historic commitment is the largest by any nation to combat a single disease internationally, and PEPFAR investments are also designed to have an impact on the alleviation of suffering from other diseases across the global health spectrum.

PEPFAR is driven by a shared responsibility among donor and partner nations and others in an effort to save lives by making smart investments.

More than 1.4 million Tanzanians are estimated to be living with the disease. Since 2004, PEPFAR has supported the Government of Tanzania in the areas of HIV and AIDS care and treatment, prevention, impact mitigation, and health systems strengthening. To date, Tanzania has received more than $3 billion from the USG in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

The PEPFAR Senior Program Oversight and Accountability Technical Advisor for PEPFAR Tanzania manage critical and time-sensitive communications on Program Oversight and Accountability between the various USG departments and agencies involved in PEPFAR. The PEPFAR Senior Program Oversight and Accountability Technical Advisor will provide high quality technical assistance to the USG PEPFAR/Tanzania country team, technical working groups, implementing partners, and Government of Tanzania (GOT) counterparts to ensure that the portfolio of program activities contributes to the national HIV/AIDS strategic goals and targets.

The Senior Program Oversight and Accountability Technical Advisor will generate accurate data analyses and reports to inform national policy, and to meet the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) reporting requirements. The Senior Program Oversight and Accountability Technical Advisor will receive day-to-day direction and operational guidance from the PEPFAR/Tanzania Country Coordinator. In the absence of the PEPFAR Country Coordinator and the Deputy Coordinator, the Senior Program Oversight and Accountability Technical Advisor acts as the PEPFAR Country Coordinator.

2. Statement of Duties to be Performed

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Program Oversight and Accountability Technical Advisor include:

A. Participating in PEPFAR indicator training, monitoring, data collection and analysis:

i. Translating PEPFAR guidance to the country program context;

ii. Training USG and partners on PEPFAR guidance and reporting and target setting requirements;

iii. Collecting and reporting PEPFAR outcome and impact indicators;

iv. Analyzing PEPFAR outputs through the quarterly reporting of Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting (MER) indicators;

v. Analyzing PEPFAR Site Improvement through Monitoring System

(SIMS) data;

vi. Expenditure analyses;

vii. Assisting USG agencies, technical working groups and partners with data analysis and preparation of abstracts and presentations for internal and external PEPFAR meetings and international conferences;

viii. Reviewing PEPFAR’s data quality from implementing partners in an effort to meet benchmark standards.

B. Coordinating information and activities related to strategic information on behalf of PEPFAR/Tanzania:

i. Coordinating the user requirement updates for the PEPFAR Tanzania data system to ensure it is able to collect and process the needed information during planning and reporting;

ii. Leading the training of USG and partners on using the Global PEPFAR data system;

iii. Coordinating responses to requests on Program Oversight and Accountability both from within PEPFAR/Tanzania and externally;

iv. Communicating measurement results and indicators;

v. Serving as the principal field counterpart to the Washington-based

Strategic Information Advisor;

vi. Leading development of country responses on program oversight and accountability queries from that Strategic Information Advisor, Program Oversight and Accountability Response Team (POART) and OGAC;

vii. Assisting in the identification and communication of strategic information issues, challenges, and policy questions to the GOT, US Department of State, and Country Team to solicit responses and action plans;

viii. Coordinating with programmatic strategic units to assist with timely preparation of the quarterly reports and target setting for the Country Operational Plans and Updates;

ix. Coordinating with programmatic strategic units to review quarterly data and engage with partners and USG staff on remediation

x. Facilitating the work of the PEPFAR/Tanzania POA Technical Working Group for the timely and accurate collection and reporting of PEPFAR monitoring, outcome, and impact indicators.

C. Contributing to assessments, evaluations and other activities related to strategic information:

i. Coordinating in-country program areas, project assessments, and evaluations across USG agencies and partners;

ii. Providing technical oversight for evaluation, study design, and implementation;

iii. Disseminating findings and identifying areas for further study that will assist PEPFAR and national programming;

iv. Liaising with international partners to promote effective exchange of strategic information;

v. Preparing presentations and reports for stakeholders including OGAC, the GOT, implementing partners, and donors.

D. Providing technical support to the GOT:

i. Providing technical input and advice to update Tanzania’s strategic information guidelines, standards, and manuals to improve consistency with the latest PEPFAR strategic information guidance;

ii. Reviewing strategic plans;

iii. Coordinating the development of frameworks and strategies to assist national priorities and planning;

iv. Participating in and providing technical assistance to the national monitoring and evaluation technical workgroup;

v. Overseeing USG technical support to national data systems.

3. Supervisory Relationship

Works under the supervision of the PEPFAR Country Coordinator who provides overall objectives, may suggest approaches to consider, results expected and reviews completed assignments.

4. Supervisory Controls

The Senior Program Oversight and Accountability Technical Advisor will not have supervisory role.

10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens

11. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

12. POINT OF CONTACT: Questions regarding this solicitation must be directed to

Hussein Tuwa, email: htuwa@usaid.gov Please DO NOT send applications to this email address. For the mailbox to send applications, see section IV of this solicitation.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

a. General Qualification and Work experience

• MPH or MS in health, public health, epidemiology, social sciences or related discipline

• Minimum of five years of experience in public health/development programs with at least two years in developing countries/resource poor setting. Demonstrated broad technical knowledge and experience in (a) program analysis and planning, and (b) planning and management of programs in developing countries

• Minimum two years of HIV/AIDS monitoring and evaluation and program management experience in an international or resource challenged setting

• At least two years of experience working with USG in one or more of the PEPFAR countries, or at one of the PEPFAR headquarter agencies (USAID, CDC, Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, Peace Corps, or

HRSA)

b. Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of and experience with complex, web-based program planning and reporting databases

• Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment

• High degree of organization, judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategy; to analyze, develop and present work; and to monitor and evaluate implementation of programs

• Ability to analyze and monitor complex health situations

• Knowledge of US government policies and guidance related to implementation of

PEPFAR preferred

• Ability to manage and work with diverse teams Possess a critical eye for details and strong interpersonal communication and excellent oral communication and writing skills

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and reference checks. For purposes of this solicitation, Offerors will be required to have the minimum qualifications expressed in Section II and will be assessed based on the following factors:

1. Work Experience 40 points

2. Skills & Abilities 25 points

3. Knowledge 25 points

4. Education 10 points

USAID/Tanzania reserves the right to interview only the highest ranked offerors in person or by phone or not to interview any candidate.

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. Please note that not all applicants will be interviewed or contacted. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are pre authorized.

The applicant's references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.

After the closing date for receipt of offers, a selection committee will be convened to review offers and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Offers from candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered or scored.

Reference checks will be made only for offerors considered as finalists. If an offeror does not want USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the offeror’s cover letter.

IV. APPLYING

1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the following:

a. The offer form AID 302-3, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

b. A current resume or curriculum vitae;

c. A cover letter, not to exceed three pages, addressing how the applicant meets the Required Qualifications and addresses the Evaluation Criteria and Selection Factors outlined above;

d. Any other documents (certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned, etc.)

that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above, and

e. A list of three (3) to five (5) references with complete contact information, including email addresses and telephone numbers.

2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to USAID/Tanzania PSC Applications mailbox, at daressalaampscsap@usaid.gov.

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 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

(j) Danger Pay Allowance (Section 650)

VII. TAXES

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

VIII. TERM OF PERFORMANCE

The base term of the contract will be for a period of two years, which may be extended upon mutual agreement and subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. This position has been classified as equivalent to a GS-14 position in the USG Civil Service. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated depending on qualifications and previous salary history. In addition to the basic salary, differentials and other benefits in effect at the time and which are applicable and subject to change on a similar basis as for direct-hire USG employees will be added.

IX. SECURITY AND MEDICAL CLEARANCE

No formal offer of employment can be made, and no contract can be signed, until USAID/Tanzania has received medical and security clearances. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and submit a certification from a licensed physician that there are no physical or health impediments to working in Tanzania. A Facility Access security clearance is also required for this position. The selected applicant will be issued instructions on how to obtain the necessary clearance; a copy of the USAID/SEC-approved clearance must be received by the Mission prior to signature of a contract.

USAID/Tanzania reserves the right to withdraw an offer if the required clearances cannot be obtained within a reasonable period of time.

X. 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. 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

4. USAID IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In selecting personnel, there will be no discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, politics, marital status, physical handicap, HIV/AIDS status, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.