72067423R00009 DOC Specialist (Final).docx.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72067423R00009

ISSUANCE DATE: March 24, 2023

CLOSING DATE/TIME: April 21, 2023 (17:00) Local

Time, Pretoria, South Africa)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service 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 of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.

USAID will evaluate all offerors based on the stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

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 attachment 1.

Sincerely, Ifeoma Ezeh Contracting Officer

ATTACHMENT 1 72067423R00009

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72067423R00009

2. ISSUANCE DATE: March 24, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME: April 21, 2023

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Engeline Sebego email at esebego@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Development Outreach and Communication Advisor

6. MARKET VALUE: $117,518.00 - $ 152,771.00 equivalent to GS-15

Final compensation will be negotiated within the above value and will include Locality Pay for domestic USPSCs based on the location of the Official USAID Worksite, or the approved alternative worksite if approved for remote work. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/Southern Africa, Pretoria.

Overseas USPSCs may be authorized telework or remote work only from a location within the country of performance, in accordance with Mission policy. Telework or remote work from outside the country of performance may only be authorized in certain situations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The base period will be two years, estimated to start in June 2023. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise (an) additional option period(s) for three years for the date(s) estimated as follows:”

Base Period: June 2023 to June 2025

Option Period 1: June 2025 to June 2026

Option Period 2: June 2026 to June 2027

Option Period 3: June 2027 to June 2028

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: United States (U.S.) Citizens (if an applicant qualifies as a Resident Hire, they will be treated as such).

o U.S. CITIZEN: U.S. national (USN) means an individual who is a U.S. citizen, or a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

o RESIDENT HIRE: Resident hire means a U.S. citizen who, at the time of hire as a PSC, resides in the cooperating country as a spouse or dependent of a U.S. citizen employed by a U.S. government agency or under any U.S. government-financed contract or agreement, or for reasons other than for employment with a U.S.

government agency or under any U.S. government-financed contract or agreement. A U.S. citizen for purposes of this definition also includes persons who at the time of contracting are lawfully admitted permanent residents of the United States

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Introduction:

Power Africa works with African governments and private sector partners to remove barriers that impede sustainable energy development in sub-Saharan Africa and unlock the substantial wind, solar, hydropower, natural gas, biomass, and geothermal resources on the continent.

A unique private sector led model, Power Africa draws on the combined expertise and abilities of more than 200 partners, including 12 U.S. Government agencies, the World Bank Group, the

African Development Bank, United Nations’ Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) initiative, the

Governments of Sweden, Norway, Canada, Japan, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, African governments, and private sector partners. These partners collectively have committed over

$60 billion to Power Africa’s energy access goals. Power Africa’s “Toolbox” approach offers a range of resources and tools to advance key power projects on the electricity grid, or beyond it. By leveraging U.S. expertise in energy technology and regulatory reform, combined with U.S.

Government (ADD multi and bilateral donors?) and private sector financial resources, Power

Africa helps drive quick-impact interventions and policy reforms to push for sustainable energy development. Power Africa’s goals are to increase electricity access by adding more than 30,000 megawatts of cleaner, more efficient electricity generation capacity and 60 million new home and business connections across sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. Power Africa also includes the Beyond the Grid sub-initiative, which works to expand rural electrification and access to small-scale and off-grid technology.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Advisor will provide high quality communications coordination, guidance, and leadership to Power Africa staff, implementing partners, and other stakeholders. The incumbent will ensure the highest level of communications in the USG programs as well as transfer skills and best practices to other targeted programs and institutions.

The incumbent will function under the general direction of and be supervised by the Power Africa

Coordinator or his/her designee. S/He will be part of a team of individuals and his/her principal responsibilities include:

Strategic Communications Management and Guidance (30%)

The DOC Advisor serves the entire Power Africa Coordinator’s Office team and staff, and Power

Africa’s public and private partners. S/he counsels the Power Africa Coordinator, senior Power

Africa Staff and Power Africa’s public and private partners on Power Africa’s communication and outreach efforts. S/He implements a comprehensive Power Africa Development Outreach and

Communications Strategy that promotes Power Africa to both internal U.S. Government and external audiences, ensuring public awareness of programs and projects being funded by USAID and other USG Agencies. The incumbent facilitates internal information access and sharing within the entire Power Africa team, and supports critical internal communications. S/he helps to define how information will be used to highlight the impact of USG assistance. The incumbent develops and manages Power Africa’s communication indicators, targets, and results to track progress and ensure the Strategy accomplishes its objectives.

The DOC Advisor also assists with the drafting of standard procedures and processes that might include: an inventory of existing communications products and tools to ensure appropriateness for target audiences; development of various new products to convey information; creation of protocols for specific communications processes and engagement between the various Posts, the

Washington-based Power Africa office, counterparts from 12 other agencies and contacts at both private corporations and donor partners; development and use of tools for event planning and management; and media outreach plans.

The incumbent will lead the design, format, and content of reports, publications and other information products and in the development of targeted outreach materials. The DOC Advisor supervises a communications office, composed of both American and host-country staff, as well as contractors, and coordinates closely with USAID DOCs and State Public Affairs Officers across sub-Saharan Africa. S/he will seek to substantially increase the effective use of multimedia to enhance the message of development throughout Power Africa countries, through written and visual means. The DOC Advisor will support high-level visits and meetings, and will manage and maintain site visit schedules, direct and prepare briefing materials and scene setters, coordinate meetings and briefings with Implementing Partners (lPs), constituents, other donors, and officials;

and handle logistics related to visits, as appropriate and requested. The DOC Advisor will provide technical mentoring and guidance to his/her team and technical Power Africa staff in developing effective communication strategies and material.

Development Outreach and Coordination (35%)

The DOC Advisor is the Power Africa Communications and Outreach Specialist and provides support to all Power Africa staff, and both internal and external communication functions. As such, the DOC Advisor must be able to work constructively across team structures in a fast-paced working environment often driven by tight deadlines and evolving requirements. S/he must demonstrate initiative and creativity, have the ability to clearly guide the outreach efforts of

USAID’s implementing partners, produce accurate, timely and well-written products with minimal supervision, and have the knowledge and skills needed to provide communications oversight and conduct training on best communications practices for USAID staff and implementing partners.

The DOC Advisor directs the preparation and maintenance of standardized information packages on Power Africa programs and develops and applies a differentiated approach to targeting information to specific audiences. The incumbent will work closely with participating Posts, Washington staff, interagency counterparts, donor partners and implementing partners for timely production of communication materials and packages. S/He represents Power Africa at a senior level in all matters pertaining to Development Outreach and Communication activities and assists

Coordinator's staff, Power Africa posts and contractors in developing appropriate public Power

Africa information programs.

The DOC Advisor collaborates and cooperates closely with participating DOCs and Embassies'

Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) to ensure Power Africa is applying USAID standards and policies effectively. Through these engagements, s/he will also seek to achieve maximum exposure and understanding of Power Africa efforts across sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, the DOC Advisor will coordinate efforts with the White House, NSC communications team, USAID Communications, as well as with host government, other donor, and private sector partner communications officials for this Presidential Initiative. The DOC Advisor’s team will also provide the baseline messaging the

Coordinator will use for communications with Congress and other external audiences.

In collaboration with the participating PAOs and missions' DOCs, the Power Africa DOC Advisor serves as the principal USG contact for representatives of the local and international media to promote Power Africa public dialogue, ideas and feature stories. In addition, the DOC Advisor advises on press and media relations; coordinates with the Senior Program Officer, the

Coordinator, technical officers, participating missions' DOCs and PAOs to promote press and media coverage of Power Africa activities; and facilitates contacts among members of the media and USG program implementers to encourage coverage of relevant activities in the local and international media.

Additionally, the DOC Advisor will develop (or oversee the development of) audio/visual materials, such as short films and videos, for enhancing Power Africa’s reach to relevant parties both inside and outside the USG.

Press, Media and Site Visit Coordination (20%)

The DOC Advisor monitors local and international press coverage for awareness of, and attitudes toward, Power Africa activities and provides feedback to inform Power Africa staff on ongoing activities and future programming. In coordination with the relevant DOCs and PAOs, s/he organizes all aspects of public events for Power Africa projects such as inaugurations, signings and activity completion events, including preparation and dissemination of press releases and background information, protocol issues, site selection and preparation, staging and logistical issues, scheduling and maintaining contact with speakers, and notification of appropriate U.S. and local government officials and media, as well as on-site coordination of media.

The DOC Advisor collaborates with counterparts at relevant Posts to organize and coordinate events and trips for the Coordinator and other staff. In consultation with the participating

Posts' DOCs and activity managers, the incumbent drafts site visit schedules, prepares briefing materials, drafts speeches, manages protocol and coordinates meetings with partners, constituents, other donors, and officials. S/he directs support of logistics related to visits and accompanies/assists Power Africa visitors as required. As needed, the DOC Advisor travels to the field for familiarization with programs/projects/activities, to capture success stories for dissemination through the website, outreach folders, and the media, and to coordinate media coverage.

S/He prepares and updates a standard information package on Power Africa activities for briefings and for distribution to the public and the media, USAID/Washington, U.S. Embassies throughout sub-Saharan Africa, interagency partners, private sector partners and other donor partners. The

DOC Advisor reviews drafts of press releases on Power Africa successes, project inaugurations, and significant developments, and provides drafts to the PAOs for dissemination.

Online/Social Media Management and Branding (15%)

The DOC Advisor maintains online communications and updates Power Africa’s briefing materials for diverse consumers. As part of the overall communications and outreach strategy, he/she utilizes social media tools such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and RSS feeds to promote Power Africa activities and events and utilizes audio-visual equipment to capture information during media events for future publication.

S/He serves as the coordinator and technical point of contact for implementation of Power Africa

"branding" efforts. The DOC Advisor ensures that Power Africa staff are familiar with the requirements of project branding; as needed, s/he works with partners and implementers on ensuring compliance with branding guidance.

The DOC Advisor responds to general inquiries from the public and media about Power Africa programs/projects/activities, practices, and other general information requests; and maintains an archive of press and media exposure articles for analysis and historical documentation, in an easily accessible database.

12. Position Elements:

a. Supervision Received: The incumbent will report directly to the Power Africa Coordinator or his/her designate. The Supervisor will provide overall supervision to the incumbent; however, the incumbent must exercise significant and constant independent judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, resolving problems and conflicts, and taking steps necessary to meet deadlines.

b. Available Guidelines: Guidelines include Agency regulations (including the Automated Directive System (ADS)), Africa Bureau procedural guidance, Mission procedures and guidance, the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), the Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) and professional development literature. All of these are general, presenting options, approaches and limitations rather than blueprints. Therefore, the incumbent must be able to assess alternatives and interpret the guidelines accordingly. Excellent judgment and the ability to deal with ambiguity are essential.

c. Exercise of Judgment: In many ways, the incumbent serves as the face of Power Africa when dealing with internal and external stakeholders. The exercise of a high level of caution and judgment when discharging these duties is a must for this position. Therefore, duties assigned to the incumbent include a variety of duties and processes requiring excellent judgment.

Initiative, discretion and patience are imperative characteristics the incumbent must exercise in working with USAID office personnel as well as representatives from other organizations/partners to resolve challenges for which there is often no clear or immediate solution. In addition, considerable judgment is required in working effectively and coordinating multi-sectoral efforts in support of Power Africa’s overall objectives and goals. The DOC Advisor will be required to follow and adhere to the USG’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

d. Authority to Make Commitments: The incumbent cannot make financial commitments on behalf of the U.S. Government. The incumbent's recommendations, however, will lay basis for making commitments. In this regard, funds are designated annually in support of DOC related activities, and the incumbent will oversee and be responsible for the appropriate and effective use of those budgeted funds in bringing about successful outreach activities.

e. Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts: Contacts will be at both the highest and working levels with Embassies, USAID Missions (USDH, FSN and contract staff), USAID-funded Personal Service Contractors (PSC), institutional contractor staff, private voluntary and non-governmental organizations, with other bilateral and multilateral donor organizations, and with the general public. Regular contact will also be required with individuals in the other 11 USG agencies comprising the Power Africa initiative. Contact will be of a continuous nature through day-to-day meetings and periodic review sessions. Many of these contacts will be for the purpose of obtaining or providing information on relevant activities. The incumbent will represent Power Africa at various meetings.

f. Supervision Exercised: The DOC Advisor supervises multiple USAID staff and contractors, and coordinates closely with USAID DOCs and State Public Affairs Officers across sub-Saharan Africa, as well as the Communications Teams of Power Africa’s 150 partners, in developing appropriate public information programs, oversees Power Africa branding, liaises with USG counterparts, provides guidance to Post staff and partners in their direct contacts with the media, and ensures targeted, coherent, and consistent messaging and approach from all Power Africa staff and partners. The staff the incumbent supervises are based in both Pretoria, South Africa. and Washington. S/he will also provide technical guidance and mentoring to Power Africa technical leads and staff from technical offices across Power Africa countries, particularly on matters related to communications and outreach. Coordination among dozens of USG public outreach officials spread out across sub-Saharan Africa, twelve different USG agencies, and other donors, host governments, and private sector partners requires significant management skills. In addition, the DOC Advisor will manage all outreach aspects of the Power Africa Institutional Support Contract.

Travel: The incumbent will be expected to travel to relevant Power Africa partner countries and Washington, DC, and to other U.S. and international events, on an as needed basis not to exceed 30% of the time and depending upon availability of funds.

Time required to perform full range of duties: The incumbent will be expected to work a full 40-hour week and to be available on an as-needed basis to deal with emergency situations and during times of heavy workload. It is expected that six months will be required for the incumbent to become familiar with the tasks outlined in this position and 12 months to undertake the full range of duties.

13. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Minimum requirement of a Master's degree in public relations, journalism, international relations/development, public affairs/administration or a related field (such as communications or English).

Prior Work Experience: A minimum of eight years of demonstrated successful experience in U.S. Government communications functions, public relations, public diplomacy/outreach, and public information covering relevant topics (trade, international affairs, energy access, etc.) is required. Candidates should have successful experience providing leadership with both internal and external communications; using social media; organizing and conducting roundtables and other public events; and producing web content, videos, podcasts.

Proven experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required.

Previous work experience with an international development organization (including USAID) is desirable.

Skills: The incumbent must be a team player, and have demonstrated experience providing leadership across diverse, complex organizations, such as USAID missions. Prior experience managing a team is highly desired. S/he must have demonstrated ability in dealing effectively and diplomatically with customers from a variety of organizations, e.g., public sector and private sector. Demonstrated ability to work within an established multi-cultural team framework and positive interpersonal skills as well as an ability to work independently with minimal supervision is necessary.

The incumbent must be able to develop and maintain an extensive range of contacts with senior and working level staff within U.S. Embassies, development partners, private sector representatives, other USG agencies and other stakeholders. The incumbent must be able to effectively identify, mobilize, and draw upon the expertise of technical and managerial personnel in the Office of the Coordinator in Pretoria, South Africa and Washington, DC.

Excellent written/oral English communication skills with a demonstrated ability to translate highly technical material into easy to understand narrative is required. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence relationships positively is a necessity. Strong and demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations, media relations, and journalistic writing and reporting techniques is required. Significant knowledge of and dexterity with various document development tools and platforms is essential. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to participate actively in meetings as appropriate with Embassies, USAID/Washington representatives, other USG participants, other development partners, foreign governments and other entities.

The ability to provide information and advice with objectivity is required. The incumbent also deals with many different overlapping tasks and projects characterized by shifting or changing priorities. The incumbent must therefore apply the highest analytical skills and judgment to determine the best possible solution from the range of possible alternatives.

The incumbent must have experience in managing a team of other communications specialists.

Language: Fluent (Level IV), outstanding verbal and written English communication skills, analytical ability, and interpersonal relationships are required. Knowledge of French, Portuguese, other African languages/dialects, culture and work environment is desirable, but not required.

Post Entry Training: Rapid familiarization with a wide range of Agency policies, procedures and regulations in such areas as branding and communications outreach will be expected. Post entry training will be focused primarily on USAID's and other relevant USG policies, procedures and regulations that govern standard development outreach and communications activities, programs and projects. Training (both internal and external) may be authorized from time to time depending on availability of funds and the relevance of the training to the duties/responsibilities required for the position.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

In order to be considered for the position, an applicant must have the following minimum qualifications:

● Education: Minimum requirement of a Master's degree in public relations, journalism, international relations/development, public affairs/administration or a related field (such as communications or English).

● Prior Work Experience: A minimum of eight years of demonstrated successful experience in U.S. Government communications functions, public relations, public diplomacy/outreach, and public information covering relevant topics (trade, international affairs, energy access, etc.) is required.

III. 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.

The following factors, and points for each, will be the basis for the evaluation of applications meeting the required minimum qualifications. All applications will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted with the application. The highest-ranking applicants may be selected https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far for an interview, but an interview is not always guaranteed. USAID may conduct reference checks, including references from individuals who have not been specifically identified by the offeror.

FACTOR #1 – Demonstrated Skills & Abilities - 45 points: Demonstration of the candidate’s understanding of the position’s duties and responsibilities, and the presentation of their own relevant skills and abilities to meet these duties.

FACTOR #2 - Prior Work Experience - 35 points: Relevance of the candidate’s prior work experience, compared with the major duties and responsibilities of the position.

FACTOR #3 - Job Knowledge - 20 points: The extent to which the candidate demonstrates an understanding of the position’s roles and responsibilities.

Total possible Factor points: 100

INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE – 100 points

Selection Process:

● After the closing date for receipt of applications, applications will be reviewed for submission requirements and the established minimum requirements for the position. Applications that meet the minimum requirements will be forwarded to a Technical Evaluation Committee or TEC. The TEC will review each of the forwarded applications against the established evaluation criteria to develop a shortlist of applicants to be tested and possibly interviewed.

● Shortlisted applicants may be further evaluated. Assessments to include English writing, computer and other technical skills may be administered to determine competitively ranked applicants for possible interviews. Competitively ranked applicants may be interviewed.

Reference checks will be made only for the interviewed applicants.

● Following the interview, during which the applicant will be evaluated against the established criteria, the TEC will make a preliminary determination of applicants to be considered for employment and conduct and document reference checks. Please note that references may be solicited from current as well as former supervisors in addition to the references you provided in application packages. References will only be solicited for those interviewed applicants who are being considered for ranking. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about their past performance and abilities. 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; USAID will delay such reference checks pending the applicant’s concurrence.

● Based on this final input, the TEC will make its final decision on applicant ranking and submit a selection memo to the Contracting Officer (CO) for final determination on whether an offer of employment will be made. Unsuccessful applicants who were interviewed will be contacted and advised of their non-selection. As a positive medical clearance and security certification are a condition of employment, the selected candidate will undergo a stringent investigation prior to employment with USAID/SA.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

• Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts, available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume: Your CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Written responses to Factors 2 and 3, if required

• References: Three (3) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts. The references must be able to provide substantive information about your past performance and abilities. USAID reserves the right to contact your previous employers for relevant information concerning your performance and may consider such information in its evaluation of the application.

• Security Clearance: Prior to signing a contract, the selected individual will be required to obtain appropriate security determination Instructions for obtaining the security determination will be forwarded to the selected individual once negotiations have been concluded.

• Submissions shall be in accordance with the above information at the place and time specified. In order to be considered for the position a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the solicitation. Applicants 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, educational support, vehicle use, etc. Applicants are reminded and required to sign the certification at the end of the AID 309-2.

• 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.

• To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number on submitted documents.

• Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – USPSCs performing overseas must follow the Mission Policies and/or directives from the U.S.

Department of State regarding COVID-19 requirements.

Methods of application submissions: For applicants to be considered for this position the following guidelines will be adhered to and forms completed, signed and submitted to http://www.usaid.gov/forms jobapplications@usaid.gov, to allow the evaluation committee to thoroughly and objectively review your application vis-a-vis the requirements of the position.

For queries please contact: Ms. Engeline Sebego, Human Resource Assistant, Telephone: +27 12 452 2188, e-mail address: esebego@usaid.gov

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

The CO will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award. Forms outlined below can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms:

1. AID 309-2

2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62). **

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

4. Fingerprint Card (FD-258). **

** Forms 2 through 4 shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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

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

ALLOWANCES:

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

(a) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

(b) Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210) mailto:jobapplications@usaid.gov mailto:esebego@usaid.gov http://www.usaid.gov/forms http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

(c) Post Allowance (Section 220)

(d) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

(e) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(f) Education Travel (Section 280)

(g) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

(h) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600) If a Resident Hire USPSC is selected for this position the benefits will be adjusted as per Mission and AIDAR policy.

VII. TAXES

USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income taxes. A TCN will be eligible to pay taxes as specified by their respective country.

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 .

USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts with a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National 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)

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

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UNIT

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AMOUNT

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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 our page for more information:

https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman

The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via: PSCombudsman@usaid.gov

END OF SOLICITATION

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