Lesotho PEPFAR Cordinator.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72067424R00012

ISSUANCE DATE: July 22, 2024 CLOSING DATE/TIME: August 19 2024 (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, Shayna Michael Contracting Officer

SHAYNA

HURWITZ

MICHAEL

Digitally signed by

SHAYNA HURWITZ

MICHAEL

Date: 2024.07.17 08:52:59 +02'00'

ATTACHMENT 1 72067424R00012

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72067424R00012

2. ISSUANCE DATE: July 22, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME: August 19, 2024

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Caitlyn Uys email at cuys@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: USAID/Lesotho PEPFAR Country Director

6. MARKET VALUE: $123,041 - $159,950 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/Lesotho

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 November 2024. 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: November 2024 to November 2025

Option Period 1: November 2025 to November 2026

Option Period 2: November 2026 to November 2027

Option Period 3: November 2027 to November 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: Secret Clearance Level

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Position Overview:

Introduction The USAID Lesotho Country Director (Country Director) serves as the principal focal person and manager of the USAID PEPFAR portfolio and program in Lesotho. S/he represents USAID to the U.S. Embassy and other USG Agencies, to Government counterparts, and to USG implementing partners. S/he leads the strategic development, management, and implementation of the USAID portion of the PEPFAR program and has direct responsibility for day-to-day coordination, technical, operational, and administrative management of the USAID PEPFAR portfolio in Lesotho.

Duties and responsibilities include program planning and strategy development for USAID programs, supervision of USAID staff, and overall management of USAID grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to ensure that all activities contribute to measurable results and are implemented in accordance with USAID regulations, PEPFAR strategic objectives, international ethical guidelines and standards for public health care. S/he works closely with and reports to the Foreign Service Officer (FSO) Director of the USAID/Southern Africa Regional Health Office (RHO). The USAID PEPFAR Country Director oversees a diverse staff of 14, composed of four Third Country Nationals (TCNs) and eight Cooperating Country Nationals (CCNs). Lesotho’s PEPFAR Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator are US PSCs hired through USAID, therefore the Country Director will be involved in discussions and processes involving the two positions.

Country Context Lesotho has the second highest HIV prevalence in the world, at 22.7 percent in adults aged >15 years as per the 2020 Lesotho Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (LePHIA). The country has an estimated 267,864 people living with HIV (PLHIV) (2023 Spectrum estimate) and saw a decline in HIV incidence from 1.1 percent in adults aged 15-59 years from the 2016 LePHIA, to 0.5 percent in 2020. Lesotho has met the UNAIDS 90/90/90 targets with 90 percent of people living with HIV (PLHIV) knowing their status, 97 percent of PLHIV who know their status are on ART, and 92 percent of those on ART having suppressed viral loads. The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) - the U.S.

Government initiative to save the lives of those impacted by HIV/AIDS around the world - is the largest commitment by any nation in history to combat a single disease internationally. PEPFAR investments also help alleviate suffering from other diseases across the global health spectrum. PEPFAR is driven by a shared responsibility among donor and partner nations and others to make smart investments to save lives. Thanks in large part to U.S. leadership, tremendous progress has been made in the fight against global AIDS. In the past several years, the USAID PEPFAR program in Lesotho has grown significantly from $36 million in FY 2014 to $75 million in FY 2024. Lesotho’s government has been supportive of PEPFAR efforts overall; however, stigma remains a barrier to HIV testing and treatment. Awareness of status among males 15-59 is low (71.0%) and urgently needs to be addressed to reach the 90-90-90 goals in this population. Frequent changes in key personnel at the Ministry of Health (MOH) and ongoing political issues threaten the success of Lesotho’s national HIV program. As the country transitions towards attaining and maintaining epidemic control, USAID and all PEPFAR-implementing agencies will prioritize capacity and organizational support through direct partnerships to local partners, including the GOL, civil society organizations, the private sector and local academia. In addition to local ownership, USAID will continue to support the transition towards a sustained GOL-led epidemic control through stronger multi-sector and health systems, better coordination structures, and improved data use and analysis capacity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(a) Technical Direction and Management - USAID PEPFAR Program (40%)

The Country Director is fully responsible for the entire USAID Lesotho PEPFAR program. S/he is responsible for USAID’s contributions to the development and implementation of annual Country Operational Plans (COPs), ensuring the COP is planned and programs are designed according to USAID’s strategic advantage and sufficient funds are allocated to reach goals. S/he initiates new programs in accordance with PEPFAR and USAID public health program goals, objectives, and policies, as well as the GoL and Ministry of Health priorities. This includes playing a lead role in strategic planning and program development through the provision of direct technical assistance, and well executed program planning with partners.

The Country Director is fully responsible for project and activity development and works closely with the RHO team to develop all procurements, for both new awards and for revising current awards to align them with new strategies and approaches. In accordance with the Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD), and USAID Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA), s/he works closely with the GHSD and OHA Technical Working Groups to ensure new approaches and trends in health conditions, status of key policies, and legal and regulatory changes that could affect the implementation of the Lesotho program are considered in project implementation and development.

The Country Director develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with senior-level host government officials, technical level health professionals, the Embassy in Maseru, and other USG Agencies, as well as HIV/AIDS program counterparts in non-governmental organizations, private sector, and international organizations. Through these contacts, the Country Director stays informed and up to date on HIV/AIDS issues in Lesotho.

The Country Director condenses the information gathered, analyzes needs and opportunities against PEPFAR program strategic objectives and advises on how USAID can best deliver programs that reflect international standards, host country policies, PEPFAR guidelines, and USG regulations.

Recommendations are made to the PEPFAR inter-agency team, Embassy management, USAID regional and headquarters management and are codified in the COP.

A key activity of the Country Director in Lesotho is to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDS programs that are carried out by cooperating/implementing partners. This requires close cooperation with other donor agencies, implementing and/or cooperative agreement partners, facilitation during implementation, frequent monitoring and, in liaison with the Strategic

Information Advisor, evaluating partner performance against desired results that are in accordance with USAID and PEPFAR guidelines and protocols. The incumbent ensures that program requirements of USAID grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreement are correctly followed and according to PEPFAR and international HIV/AIDS program standards. Independently, or in coordination with other experts, the job holder prepares and presents comprehensive program reviews to include accomplishments, challenges and recommendations on curtailing or expanding programs.

The Country Director may serve as the Agreement or Contracting Officer’s Representative (A/COR) or Activity Manager for specific awards and contracts. S/he drafts technical requirements for program announcements for grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreements, and leads technical reviews on applications for financial assistance from PEPFAR. Once agreements or contracts are in place, s/he coaches implementing partners in work plan development and approves annual implementation activities. S/he provides regular direction to partners and technical advice to counterparts, reviews progress, and identifies and corrects potential issues before they become problems. The job holder reviews contractual requirements of the grant, contract or cooperative agreement including periodic program reports, financial reports, audits, expenditure and voucher reviews, concurrence requests and contract modifications. The Country Director works closely with the RHO in preparing all budget information and monitors obligations, expenditures, pipeline, and mortgages, making sure that appropriate levels of funding are available.

(b) Interagency Coordination and Representation (30%)

The Country Director represents USAID at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies. S/he is a key member of the PEPFAR Lesotho Senior Management team, ensuring coordination of work plan development, implementation strategies, and evaluation plans for all USG agency activities in Lesotho. In coordination with the PEPFAR Senior Management team, s/he keeps the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission up to date on the status of the program through regular briefings and written communication. S/he serves as the first point of contact to the U.S. Ambassador to Lesotho for all HIV-related USAID issues, partners, and programs and also as a point of reference for other USAID programs beyond PEPFAR (Democracy and Governance, Food Security, Economic Growth, etc.). S/he contributes PEPFAR specific information to cables, speeches, editorials, and other written materials produced by the U.S. Embassy as needed, in consultation with the RHO Director and the USAID/Southern Africa Mission Director.

The Country Director represents USAID in all official activities and on Embassy committees, e.g., ICASS, housing, space and office construction, donor working groups, etc. S/he also represents USAID in all PEPFAR official functions, at host country government functions, and activities organized by civil society.

(c) Operational and Administrative Management (30%)

The Country Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the work of the USAID office in Lesotho. This includes the overall supervision over a diverse staff of 14, and coordination of additional technical assistance as needed to support USAID activities in Lesotho. The incumbent orients new employees and supports employees to develop annual training plans, provides coaching as needed, monitors progress, and formally evaluates the performance of employees. S/he manages staff workloads to meet peak demand in order to ensure that program goals and objectives are met. The incumbent prepares technical assistance requests, develops scopes of work, and oversees the performance of external technical assistance service providers as required.

The Country Director oversees the planning and monitoring of the overall USAID PEPFAR budget, which entails working closely with RHO to monitor the movement of COP and special initiative funds through the PEPFAR and USAID systems. S/he ensures funds are allocated according to an approved COP, tracks obligations, outlays, and pipelines across all implementing mechanisms, and prioritizes funding actions based on need. The incumbent coordinates annual and ad hoc reprogramming exercises. S/he is responsible for the operational management of the USAID office in Lesotho and must develop and maintain productive working relationships with several U.S. Embassy sections. S/he monitors ICASS, and other services and facilities occupied by USAID employees and recommends purchases and communicates action requests to relevant regional mission offices. S/he works with technical specialists in the U.S. Embassy and in the RHO Office to oversee the development, implementation, controlled access, and ongoing maintenance of technical and administrative filing systems for the program.

This position coordinates high-level, collaborative long-term projects with other internal and/or external organizations to meet broad agency and PEPFAR goals. The incumbent provides recommendations to the Ambassador and DCM on broader development programs and objectives and liaises with non-PEPFAR offices within USAID as needed. The incumbent recommends and organizes site visits for high level visitors such as U.S. Government executive and legislative branch officials, interested donors and business leaders to showcase both PEPFAR and non-PEPFAR USAID-supported development projects. The Country Director liaises with other offices of the Mission, the U.S. Embassy, and with counterparts in order to ensure the greatest impact from such visits.

Position Elements

(a) Supervision Received:

The Lesotho PEPFAR Country Director is supervised by the Director of the USAID/Regional Health Office or her designee. The Country Director exercises the maximum degree of independent judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, resolving problems and conflicts, and taking steps necessary to meet deadlines. The Country Director will also work under the leadership of the Ambassador or DCM, who provides input to RHO both on the Country Director’s annual work plan and on his/her annual evaluation. S/he will also collaborate closely with the Lesotho PEPFAR Coordinator and other USG staff.

The Country Director will develop and obtain the supervisor’s agreement with an annual performance-based work plan that lays out specific work objectives. While the incumbent will work with the maximum independence in completing agreed-upon work objectives and carrying-out his/her responsibilities, s/he will immediately inform his/her supervisor of problems and/or issues that may affect the successful implementation of the USAID PEPFAR program in Lesotho.

(b) Supervision Exercised:

This position is designated as supervisory. The Country Director has overall supervision of 14 staff composed of four Third Country Nationals (TCNs) and eight Cooperating Country Nationals (CCNs).

(c) Available Guidelines:

The USAID Country Director is required to understand Mission and Agency-specific policies and procedures which govern project activity management in addition to the GHSD PEPFAR guidance established administrative operating procedures, policies, and guidelines. The incumbent is required to be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving international and national guidelines and policies which affect implementation of the USAID PEPFAR program in Lesotho. The incumbent is expected to keep abreast of other guidelines including WHO guidelines on HIV/AIDS and in the management of overall health programming.

(d) Exercise of Judgment:

In instances not clearly covered by written guidelines, the Country Director will use her/his own personal, well-informed judgment in devising innovative approaches to resolving technical, administrative, managerial and/or policy problems. Excellent (balanced) judgment must be exercised in setting priorities and making decisions under tight deadlines. The use of initiative, discretion and diplomacy is expected in dealing with the U.S. Embassy Front Office, GHSD, the PEPFAR inter-agency, USAID/Southern Africa, and OHA/Washington, to resolve problems that arise during the course of work for which there are often no clear or immediate solutions.

(e) Complexity:

As the most senior USAID official based in Lesotho, the USAID Country Director position is highly complex. It interfaces with the Embassy Front Office; senior representatives of the Government of Lesotho leadership of implementation partners (IPs), on a frequent basis, requires the incumbent to possess management and leadership skills to deal with a variety of situations. The Country Director represents USAID at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies. S/he is a key member of the PEPFAR Lesotho Senior Management team, s/he keeps the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission up to date on the status of the USAID program through regular briefings and written communication. S/he serves as the first point of contact to the U.S. Ambassador to Lesotho for all HIV-related USAID issues, partners and programs and also as a point of reference for other USAID programs beyond PEPFAR (Democracy and Governance, Food Security, Economic Growth, etc.). S/he contributes PEPFAR specific information to cables, speeches, editorials and other written materials produced by the U.S. Embassy as needed, in consultation with the RHO Director and the USAID/Southern Africa Mission Director. The Country Director represents USAID in all official activities and on Embassy committees, e.g., ICASS, housing, space and office construction, donor working groups, etc. S/he also represents USAID in all PEPFAR official functions, at host country government functions, and activities organized by civil society.

(f) Scope and Effect:

The scope of this work is broad and complex, it includes the strategic management and leadership of a USAID $40 million plus PEPFAR program, it involves supervising staff members who are specialists in various technical areas and coordinating their work and that of implementing partners (local and international) and ensuring that USAID contributes meaningfully to PEPFAR results in Lesotho annually.

The scope also includes maintaining good relations with the Front Office in Embassy Lesotho and within the PEPFAR interagency, as well as maintaining, on behalf of USAID, a range of collaborative relationships with senior level host country government officials. The USAID Country Director also is a first point of contact for other USAID programs beyond PEPFAR (Democracy and Governance, Food Security, Economic Growth, etc.). The effect of this work is important for USAID and the USG, and for maintaining a vibrant program that produces results and meets foreign policy objectives in Lesotho. It is also important for maintaining constant funding levels for the continuation of the USAID PEPFAR program.

(g) Authority to Make Commitments:

The Country Director has no independent authority to commit U.S. Government (USG) funds on behalf of the U.S. Government. S/he must defer to the Foreign Service Officer Director of the Regional Health Office. If s/he is appointed by the Contracts/Agreement as C/AOR, s/he exercises the authority given to A/CORs and Activity Managers.

(h) Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts:

The incumbent is the most senior USAID official based in Lesotho. S/he establishes and maintains high level contacts across multiple USG agencies, including the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, CDC Director, U.S. Peace Corps Director and the PEPFAR Coordinator for technical, policy and program management issues related implementation of the USAID PEPFAR program. S/he must maintain an extensive range of senior-level contacts in the Government of Lesotho, in civil society, among donors and multilateral organizations, and the private sector. S/he represents and advocates for the priorities of USAID’s program to senior level staff at GHSD and USAID/Washington.

(i) Physical demands:

The job holder will be exposed to minor job-related physical demands including extended hours and effort during the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan (COP) planning period. The job holder will be exposed to moderate psychological demands due to short -turnaround, high pressure demands as part of the PEPFAR interagency program management.

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

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

To be considered for the position, an applicant must have the following minimum qualifications:

Education:

• A master’s degree in public health, international development, social sciences or other relevant fields is required.

Prior Work Experience:

• A minimum of twelve years of progressively responsible, professional experience in the design and management of public health programs preferably in Southern Africa or similar context, with a focus on HIV/AIDS. At least 5 of those years should be at a senior management level.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, policy formulation providing organizational leadership in a complex and fast paced environment is required. Experience working in PEPFAR required.

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in at least one technical domain within HIV/AIDS programming.

Skills:

• Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication and computer skills.

• Proven ability to lead teams, work collaboratively in a team environment and to proactively build consensus.

• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with multiple U.S. and host-country government agencies, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and the private sector.

• Proven ability to interpret and coordinate implementation of complex and evolving policy and programmatic guidance in a developing country context.

Language:

• Level IV (fluent) English writing and speaking ability is required.

Post Entry Training:

• USAID and PEPFAR applicable training may be provided.

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 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 - Prior Work Experience (40 Points)

• A minimum of twelve years of progressively responsible, professional experience in the design and management of public health programs preferably in Southern Africa or similar context, with a focus on HIV/AIDS.

• Demonstrated recent senior management experience of five or more years leading and being responsible for managing HIV and AIDS programs.

• Proven experience in managing and directly supervising diverse professional technical staff, both local and offshore hires, in developing country contexts.

• Proven experience in managing multi-million-dollar health and or HIV/AIDS programs in developing country contexts and leading them to success.

FACTOR #2 - Job Knowledge (30 Points)

• Proven knowledge of working with program design and procurement processes, including budget management, and tracking systems.

• Knowledge of PEPFAR processes including the planning for the Country Operational Plans (COPs) and guiding staff and implementing partners (IPs) through successful program implementation and reporting processes.

• Knowledge and awareness of recent thought processes in PEPFAR, including on topics such as localization, program sustainability and how to position programs for the future of the PEPFAR program.

FACTOR #3 - Skills & Abilities (30 Points)

• Demonstrated superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to lead teams, work collaboratively in a team environment and to proactively build consensus in a complex environment.

• Demonstrated ability to positively deal effectively and work diplomatically with multiple U.S.

agencies, the host-country government, donor agencies, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and the private sector.

Total possible factor points: 100 points Interview points: 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.

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 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: Caitlyn Uys, Human Resource Assistant, Telephone: +27 12 452 2088, e-mail address cuys@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)

(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 and allowances 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

(D)

UNIT

PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

Base Period - Compensation, Fringe

Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info:

1 LOT $TBD $TBD at

Award after negotiatio ns with

Contractor

Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct

Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info:

1 LOT $TBD $TBD at

Award after negotiatio ns with

Contractor

Option Period 2 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct

Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info:

1 LOT $TBD $TBD at

Award after negotiatio ns with

Contractor

Option Period 3 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct

Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info:

1 LOT $TBD $TBD at

Award after negotiatio ns with

Contractor

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

6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023)

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