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AID 309-1 (2/2017)

OMB No: 0412-0602 Expiration Date: 02/29/2020

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CONTRACT WITH AN INDIVIDUAL FOR PERSONAL SERVICES

The Privacy Act Statement is found at the end of this form

1. Name (Last, First and Middle Names) and Work Address

2. Citizenship:

Lawful Permanent Resident of the U.S. (Green Card Holder) Yes No

3. Contract Number

4. Ethics Code

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5. Country of Performance

6. Effective Date

7. Estimated Completion Date

8. Contract Type

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9. Benefits Plan CCN/TCN - Local Compensation Plan TCN (Excepted) U.S. – Resident Hire U.S. - Offshore/U.S.

10. Obligation Amount (this action)

11. Total Estimated Cost

12. Requisition Number

13. Cognizant Technical Office (Name, Office Symbol, Address)

14. Supervising Officer (Name and Title)

15. Solicitation Number

16. Position Title

17. Contracting Office (Name, Office Symbol, Address)

18. Administered By (If other than Contracting Office in Block 17)

19 PSC AUTHORITIES

Negotiated Pursuant to:

Section 636(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

Annual Foreign Operations Appropriations Other - Specify:

20. Accounting & Classification Codes:

21. Payment will be made by (Name, Office Symbol, Address)

This Contract consists of this Cover Page, the Schedule and AIDAR and FAR Clauses.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

22. Signature of Contractor 23. Signature of Contracting Officer

24. Typed or Printed Name

25. Typed or Printed Name

26. Date

AID 309-1 (2/2017)

The United States of America, herein called the Government, represented by the Contracting Officer executing this contract, and the Contractor agree that the Contractor shall perform all the services set forth in the attached Schedule, for the consideration stated herein. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be subject to and governed by the Schedule and the AIDAR and FAR Clauses. To the extent of any inconsistency between the Schedule or the Clauses and any specifications or other provisions, which are made a part of this contract, by reference or otherwise, the Schedule and the Clauses shall control. To the extent of any inconsistency between the Schedule and the Clauses, the Schedule shall control.

SPECIAL NOTE:

For U.S. Citizens and U.S. Resident Aliens: As an employee for purposes of Section 636(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 USC 2396(a)(3)), the Contractor is generally an employee of the United States for purposes of laws other than those administered by the Office of Personnel Management (i.e., Title 5, United States Code). This includes being an employee of the United States for the purposes of Title

26, United States Code, which subjects the Contractor to withholding for both FICA and Federal Income Tax, and precludes the Contractor from receiving the federal earned income tax exclusion of 26 USC Section 911.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

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Authority: The authorities for the collection of information are: Foreign Assistance Act, Pub. L. 87-165, as amended; 48 CFR 37.104, Personal services contracts; and 48 CFR Ch. 7, App. D, Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad; and 48 CFR Ch. 7, App. J, Direct USAID Contracts with a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad.

Purpose: This form collects personal information on individuals who are awarded USAID personal services contracts. This form serves as the cover sheet of the contract with the individual and the acceptance by the personal services contractor and the contracting officer to the terms of the contract.

Routine Uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under the Privacy Act of 1974, the information collected may be disclosed according to the routine uses stated in the System of Records Notice titled, “USAID-34, Personal Services Contractor Records” published in the Federal Register under 80 FR 11391.

Disclosure: Providing personal identifiable information is voluntary; however, if the requested information is not provided, it may delay or prevent the execution of the personal services contract.

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HEREIN AND TO ACCEPT ANY RESULTING CONTRACT SUBJECT TO THE TERMS

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Solicitation to advertise for the services of a one year USPSC Executive Officer for Senegal

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ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET

FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY CONTINUATION SHEETS

SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

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OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS

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23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 24. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT

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Chadwick Mills

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ISSUANCE DATE: March 16, 2018 CLOSING DATE: March 30, 2018 - 17:00 p.m. (Senegal time)

SUBJECT: SOLICITATION NUMBER 72068518R00002 FOR A U.S. CITIZEN OR THIRD COUNTRY

NATIONAL PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR – EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR USAID SENEGAL

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications of qualified U.S Citizens or Third Country National individuals interested in providing Personal Services Contract (PSC) services as described in the attached solicitation.

Submission shall be in accordance with this solicitation and 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.

The Executive Officer position will be located in Dakar, Senegal.

Interested applicants must submit all the materials required by the solicitation:

● Cover Letter;

● Curriculum Vitae or resume;

● Form AID 302-3 (available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms/);

● Supplemental document addressing the evaluation factors;

● List of three professional references who are familiar with your work experience.

All application packages are to be submitted by email to: usaiddakar-hr@usaid.gov.

Please cite the solicitation number and position title within the subject line of your email application. Any attachments provided via email must be in PDF and not zipped.

Application letters and Form AID 302-3 must be signed. Incomplete and unsigned applications/forms will not be considered.

USAID anticipates awarding one (1) Personal Service Contract as a result of this solicitation. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this solicitation nor does it constitute any authorization by USAID to reimburse costs incurred in the preparation of an application. Any questions on this solicitation should be sent to Chadwick Mills at cmills@usaid.gov.

Sincerely, Chadwick Mills Contracting Officer http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ mailto:usaiddakar-hr@usaid.gov mailto:cmills@usaid.gov

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN SENEGAL

US PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR – EXECUTIVE OFFICER

(USPSC OFFSHORE HIRE)

1. Solicitation Number: 72068518R00002

2. Issuance Date: March 16, 2018

3. Closing Date/Time: March 30, 2018 - 17:00 p.m. (Senegal time)

4. Position Title: Executive Officer Consultant-Offshore USPSC

5. Market Value: GS-15 ($105,123 – $136,659 per annum).

(The final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based on the successful candidate’s salary history, work experience and educational background.)

6. Area of Consideration: Open to U.S. citizens (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.)

7. Organization Location of Position: Dakar, Senegal

8. Direct Supervisor: Senegal Deputy Mission Director

9. Supervisory Exercised: The incumbent will supervise 16 FSNs

10. Period of Performance: Immediate upon receipt of security/medical clearances.

(One year with one-year option periods up to five years.)

11. Place of Performance: Dakar, Senegal

12. Security Access: US citizens - SECRET

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A. COUNTRY BACKGROUND

The Regional Executive Office (REXO) based in Dakar, Senegal, is comprised of 2 U.S. Direct Hires (USDH), and 17 Foreign Service National (FSN) employees responsible for all USDH and FSN human resource functions, travel, Information Resource Management, and relations with the Department of State under a recently consolidated management platform. The workload of the REXO has increased considerably over the last five years owing to increased programmatic budgets as well as the expanding regional responsibilities. The REXO currently manages procurement for bilateral programs in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Niger, as well as a regional Sahel program.

To strengthen Mission adherence to USAID policy and regulations, maintain momentum with procurement actions, and provide mentoring and training to Mission and REXO staff, USAID/Senegal seeks an Executive Officer Consultant to handle a broad range of Executive Office functions.

Responsibilities will include oversight of Executive Office (EXO) operations including procurement actions, customer service outreach, assessment and improvements of work processes, interface with the Department of State regarding shipping and customs, housing, facilities, and personnel related issues, management of sensitive personnel issues, and other related actions. Prior knowledge of U.S.

Government (USG) procedures and systems knowledge to facilitate continuity of operations is a requirement for selection.

B. BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

The USPSC is expected to be available for a one full year assignment in order to fill the role of the Executive Officer provide, expertise to client missions, as well as provide training and mentoring to other Regional Executive Office (REXO) staff in the region. S/He will oversee procurement actions of the office.

The Executive Officer (EXO) reports to the USAID/Senegal Deputy Mission Director. In accordance with AID policy (Automated Directives System 527) the EXO serves as the principal advisor to the Mission Director and Mission staff with full responsibility for providing leadership, advice and staff support in the administrative management functional areas. In this capacity s/he is tasked with developing innovative methods for providing improved administrative and logistical support services. The EXO is the focal point and is responsible for ensuring that adequate management and logistical support is provided for all mission administrative services.

In USAID/Senegal, EXO serves as the Management Services Office Director and is responsible for coordinating the delivery of effective and efficient administrative and logistic support to the Mission.

Duties involve intensive professional/ administrative functions of concurrent phases requiring ongoing development and problem resolution.

The Executive Officer Consultant:

Plans, directs, and administers the management functions of the Mission including supervising Executive Office staff; develops, interprets, and ensures implementation of administrative management policies, regulations, and procedures; formulates, interprets, and communicates long-range principles, policies, and objectives for administrative services programs. Serves as the key communicator of new administrative policies and procedures. Ensures successful implementation of large-scale administrative, Human Resources, and organizational changes as required.

Prepares workforce planning scenarios based on various budget scenarios; provides policy advice and guidance on the management and support functions and services required for effective program implementation.

Participates in project planning and review to evaluate administrative support implications, feasibility, projected costs, and drafting or advising on appropriate administrative support budgets; advises and supports the Mission Director on the full range of personnel matters, including development and implementation of appropriate personnel procedures and workout planning.

Analyzes Mission management requirements and develops the operating expense and administrative program support budgets for the mission. Directs the administration of the operating expense budget and administrative portion of the program support budget to ensure prompt and legal obligation of funds.

Serves on Post Boards and Committees as required including the Joint Awards Program, ICASS Budget Committee, Housing Board, etc.; serves as the USAID Unit Security Officer (USO) and administers the mission security program under the guidance of the RSO and M/SEC; The Information Management Systems: USAID system for USAID/Senegal and the State Department unclassified Open Net system in USAID/Senegal.

C. OVERALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The EXO is responsible for the administrative management of the USAID/Senegal mission and Regional Offices in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania, and Niger, including the following functional areas:

a. Human Resources Management

1. Supporting the planning of personnel management operations for the Direct-Hire and Personal Service Contract employees.

2. Collaborating with mission officials on staffing and workforce planning issues, and recommending actions to ensure maximum effective use of personnel.

3. Overseeing the recruitment and selection of new personnel.

4. Exercising classification authority for USAID positions.

5. Coordinating training and staffing development opportunities for the mission and overseeing the Mission Awards program; actively participating in the Mission Training Committees.

6. Counseling employees and their families on a wide range of subjects, including allowances, education, equal opportunity, career development, onward assignments, and employee relations.

7. Ensuring that accurate personnel data is input into HR automated systems.

8. Overseeing Missions compliance with AEF procedures, processes, and deadlines.

b. Administrative Management and General Services

1. Carrying out the mission's administrative management operations.

2. Overseeing the planning and management of the mission's personal property acquisition, management, and disposal programs.

3. Serving as the mission representative to the Interagency Housing Board.

4. Overseeing the planning and management of the mission's communications and records program.

c. Management Analysis and Planning

1. Managing all administrative and logistical support services and resources for the mission in Senegal and field offices in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania, and Niger.

Directing and coordinating activities of the Executive Office and generally ensuring that EXO activities are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.

2. Developing internal management systems and implementing procedures, including the establishment and maintenance of a mission directives system. The directives system may include Mission Orders and Notices which supplement ADS policies and procedures to address unique post-specific requirements.

3. In coordination with the Regional Legal Advisor (RLA), interpreting USAID management regulations and ensuring mission compliance.

4. Developing the appropriate organizational structure and staffing requirements necessary to meet the program and administrative responsibilities of the mission.

5. Regularly evaluating the mission’s organization, staffing, and services to ensure the efficient use of material and human resources.

d. Budgetary & Financial Planning

1. Overseeing the formulation and management of the Operating Expense (OE) budget for the mission in coordination with the Controller.

2. Providing business support to the formulation of the Program Support Budget in coordination with the Controller.

3. Directing the administration of the OE budget, ensuring prompt and legal obligation of funds.

4. Monitoring OE-funded obligations for compliance with the forward funding policy.

5. Ensuring administrative closeout of awards and de-obligation of any residual balances.

6. Ensuring, in coordination with the Controller, that obligations are consistent with

Agency funding policies and oversee the monitoring of obligated funds and requesting to de-obligate excess or unneeded funds.

The USPSC will not have authority to commit U.S. Government (USG) funds on behalf of the U.S. Government or the USAID/Senegal.

e. Program Support

1. Actively participating on program strategic objective teams with a focus on the personnel and material resource aspects of achieving the Mission's strategic objectives.

2. Participating in the formulation of mission policies on program development, implementation, and evaluation.

3. Reviewing mission development assistance activities for their management support requirements and participating in the design of the administrative/logistical components of the activities.

f. Contract Management

Overseeing the personnel contracting functions. Executing contracting actions will be delegated to a Contracting Officer.

g. Interagency Administrative Support Services

1. Representing the mission in the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) platform, oversee the coordination with the Mission Controller and ICASS services providers.

2. Monitoring and ensuring that the type, level, and charges for services to ensure conformance with support agreements and USAID regulations.

h. Information Resources Management

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Information Resources Management Unit, including all hardware and software applications.

i. Travel and Transportation

Overseeing the preparation, approvals and issuance of Travel Authorizations in accordance with policy and regulations, ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met. Responsible for providing guidance on travel regulations to mission staff.

j. Security and Safety

Serving as Unit Security Officer for the mission and, in collaboration with the Regional Security Office and the USAID Office of Security (SEC), ensuring compliance with required security programs. In coordination with RSO and USAID/SEC, overseeing the installation of security upgrades on office and residential facilities.

k. Administrative Support to Contractors

Advising the Contracting Officer on the administrative support available for a contractor and providing the support during the period of the contract in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Providing guidance on tax and duties exonerations processes for USAID’s contractors and grantees under USAID bilateral agreements.

D. QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

The incumbent should meet the following requirements in education, work experience, knowledge, and skills and abilities to be able to carry out the aforementioned duties and responsibilities

1. Education: A university degree in an area related to Organizational Development, Management, Business Administration, Government/Political Science, Non-Profit Management, or other related field is required. Master’s degree in one of the above fields is desirable. Professional training and certification in government contracting required.

2. Prior Work Experience: Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in government administrative services management required.

3.Language Proficiency: Level 4 English; French familiarity desirable.

4. Knowledge: Expert level knowledge and application of government contracting, development activity planning, budgeting, financial management, personnel, and administration systems.

Incumbent is expected to be an expert, consulted by Mission management and implementing partners, on all issues pertaining to contract and grant development, management, implementation, and enforcement. Knowledge of USG regulations related to grants or contracts administration is required.

5.Abilities and Skills: Must possess superior negotiation, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills (required). The incumbent is required to be able to: 1) demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills; 2) present technical information in concise written and oral form; 3) coordinate programs and visits independently; 4) organize informal training for USAID staff and partners. The candidate must also have the ability to establish rapport and effective communication with USG staff, contractors, USG counterparts, etc. He/She must also have excellent management, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Proven skills in mentoring and coaching staff are a requirement.

6.Communication Skills: Proven ability to work as a member of a team and to foster teamwork is required, as is the ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships at all levels, including with USG staff and colleagues, and leaders of the non-governmental organization and corporate community. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral presentations and briefings, written reporting and analysis, and information technology tools.

Demonstrated ability to lead contract negotiations and dialogue with implementing partners.

7.Scope and Effect: The Executive Officer Consultant serves as the responsible officer in the development, monitoring, and reporting on USAID/Senegal Executive Office functions.

E. POSITION ELEMENTS

1. Physical Condition: USAID prohibits discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of physical or mental impairment. USAID promotes, with reasonable accommodation, the full realization of equal employment opportunities for the disabled in recruitment, promotion, assignment, and training.

2. Supervision Received: The USPSC will work under the general supervision of the USAID/Senegal Deputy Mission Director. The incumbent is expected to work with a high degree of independence, and be considered an expert, consulted by specialists and senior managers. S/he must be able to establish priorities, set, adhere, and engender compliance from other staff on deadlines, and perform responsibilities and duties with minimal guidance. Very general guidance is provided periodically. Once general assignments are set, the incumbent is required to exercise extensive judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, including the specific approach to be taken, the resolution of problems and conflicts, and the meeting of deadlines. Completed work is only reviewed for conformance. The EXO is expected to review own work outputs and deliverables to ensure compliance with Agency policies, and implementation of best practices;

and seeking input independently from USAID/Senegal staff, managers, and external stakeholders.

3. Available Guidelines: The EXO is required to understand Mission and Agency-specific policies and procedures which govern program activity management in addition to the USAID/Senegal established administrative operating procedures, policies and formats. Oral guidance from the immediate Supervisor and specific detailed instructions will be given (when necessary) for carrying out unique assignments. The incumbent will be required to be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving guidelines and policies which affect the activities related to executive office activities and policy, including but not limited to the Automated Directives System (ADS), Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), Mission Orders, Mission Notices, USG Procurement regulations (FAR, AIDAR), and USAID Program Strategy and Policy Documents. In addition, the Mission Director, Deputy Mission Director, USAID/Senegal Program Office team members, support teams such as Financial Management, Executive Office, Procurement Office and Regional Legal Advisor and counterparts in USAID/Washington are available as resources to provide advice and guidance.

4. Authority to Make Commitments: The USPSC will not have authority to commit U.S.

Government (USG) funds on behalf of the U.S. Government or the USAID/Senegal.

5. Exercise of Judgment: The USPSC must apply a high level of sound independent judgment in all aspects of work, including solution to financial problems and in managing a large staff. In instances not clearly covered by written guidelines, the incumbent will use her/his own personal, well-informed, judgment and ingenuity to interpret the intent of guides in devising innovative approaches to resolving technical, administrative, managerial and/or policy problems. Excellent (balanced) judgment must be exercised in setting priorities. The use of initiative, discretion, and patience is expected from the incumbent in dealing with USAID personnel as well as representatives from other USG agencies and donor organizations to resolve problems that arise during the course of work for which there is often no clear or immediate solution. In addition, considerable judgment is required in working effectively with officials of the Ministries and the private sector from Senegal, coordinating efforts in support of USAID/Senegal objectives, and in collecting, analyzing and reporting on progress of activities and recommending project design actions. The incumbent will also be required to follow and adhere to the Agency's Code of Ethics and Conduct.

6. Supervision Exercised: Position requires team leader responsibilities, leading/coordinating work of other professional staff, without the benefit of supervisory relationships, which will make the team leader role more challenging.

7. Post Entry Training: The USPSC is expected to have completed all required training and certification.

F. SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and obtained through reference checks. Following is the evaluation criteria for this position:

Education (10 points) Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in international development, social or behavioral science, public policy/administration with a concentration in public services, or communications, or other related field of study.

Knowledge/Experience (40 points)

● A minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience in government administrative services support in developing countries, including experience in institutional capacity assessment and strengthening.

● Demonstrated knowledge of policy, technical and operational aspects of government contracting, travel and human resources management.

● Direct work experience with an international organization and/or donor agency; a thorough working knowledge of USG operations, regulations, policies, procedures and programs desirable.

● Extensive knowledge of USAID (AIDAR) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), USAID assistance regulations, OMB Circulars, the USAID Automated Directive System and USAID A&A Policy Directives and Contract Information Bulletins is required.

Skills/Abilities (50 points)

● Superior writing skills.

● Superior interpersonal and communication skills including ability to collaborate with host-country officials and interact with partners, contractors and other stakeholders at senior levels.

● Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate highly technical information to both expert and lay audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters.

● Ability to readily understand, analyze and discuss issues around institutional capacity strengthening and development practices. Ability to facilitate meetings and make oral presentations logically and persuasively to senior officials and partners in a multi-cultural context.

● Superior ability to work independently, plan work, complete assignments, and lead team to complete assignments according to established deadlines.

● Proven ability to mentor staff in human resources management, procurement, general services and administrative operations of a USG or international donor organization overseas Mission.

TOTAL: 100 points

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: The USAID reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant’s past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation.

G. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/COMPENSATION

This will be a one-year contract, with one-year option periods up to five (5) years. The intended start date is on or about May 1st, 2018.

The position has been classified at a U. S. Government GS-15 level. The annual salary range is $105,123

– $136,659. Salary will be negotiated within that range depending on qualifications and previous earning history.

I. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested individual must submit:

● A cover letter of application highlighting your reason for applying for the position;

● Most current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume;

● Fully completed and hand-signed copy of Form a302-3. Form can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms/

● Three (3) references within the last ten years of the applicant’s professional life. At least two references must be from current or former direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the applicant’s knowledge of the work outlined in the Position Description. Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or telephone numbers for all references.

Please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter.

Only the highest ranking applicants will be selected for an interview.

The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria.

The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. USAID/Senegal reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant’s past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation. (The a302-3 must be signed and those submitted unsigned will be rejected). Applicants must provide their full mailing address with telephone and email address and should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their submissions.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter and should be sent to the following email address:

usaiddakar-hr@usaid.gov Attn.: Contracting Officer

II. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs:

Forms outlined below can found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms

1. Application for Application for Federal Employment (AID 302-3)

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

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

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

5. Finger Print Card (FD-258)**

**Forms 2 through 5 shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

III. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES:

As a matter of policy and as appropriate, a USPSC is normally authorized benefits and allowances in accordance with AIDAR Appendix D and other relevant Agency and Mission policies.

A. BENEFITS:

Employee's FICA Contribution (US Citizens only) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment (Annual across board salary increase) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave Access to Embassy medical facilities, commissary and pouch mail service (If applicable)

B. ALLOWANCES:

Benefits and allowances are provided in accordance with the AIDAR Appendix D which can be found at: https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf

FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes.

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IV. 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. ADS 309.3.3 Cooperating Country National and Third Country National Personal Services Contracts (CCN and TCN PSCs) USAID policy is that the use of CCNPSCs is preferred over the use of TCNPSCs in order to integrate the foreign assistance effort into the community, enhance the skills of the cooperating country's population, and contribute to the local economy. USPSCs are also preferred over TCNPSCs with equivalent qualifications. TCNPSC positions must only be used when:

● Qualified CCNs are not available;

● Limitations on Agency and Mission operations do not allow sufficient time to train CCNs; and

● Program efficiencies and policy objectives can only be achieved using TCNPSCs as a substitute for available, eligible, and qualified U.S. citizens (as defined in AIDAR Appendix D) and persons from the host country.

In all cases, the establishment of a TCNPSC position must be temporary. The requirement to train CCNs to take over the work, including an estimate of the time required for that training, must be a part of the position description and a measurable deliverable in the completed contract (see the CCN and TCN PSC Solicitation Template).

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 .

Special attention should be given to AAPD 15-02 for information on Leave and Holidays and AAPD 06-10 on PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility.

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://www2.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations/5D633072D0B2DB5085257E96006A90E7 ?opendocument

The following mandatory and required as applicable FAR Clauses have been incorporated into Attachment 1 to this solicitation:

FAR Clause 52.204-9 FAR Clause 52.222-50 https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations https://www2.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations/5D633072D0B2DB5085257E96006A90E7?opendocument https://www2.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations/5D633072D0B2DB5085257E96006A90E7?opendocument

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The US Mission in Senegal 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/Senegal also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity 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.

ATTACHMENT 1 – FAR CLAUSES AND OTHER APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee’s employment.

(3) Upon contract completion or termination.

(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor’s employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Agent” means any individual, including a director, an officer, an employee, or an independent contractor, authorized to act on behalf of the organization.

“Coercion” means—

(1) Threats of serious harm to or physical restraint against any person;

(2) Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that failure to perform an act would result in serious harm to or physical restraint against any person;

or

(3) The abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.

“Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item” means—

(1) Any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%202_1.html#wp1145508

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

“Commercial sex act” means any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person.

“Debt bondage” means the status or condition of a debtor arising from a pledge by the debtor of his or her personal services or of those of a person under his or her control as a security for debt, if the value of those services as reasonably assessed is not applied toward the liquidation of the debt or the length and nature of those services are not respectively limited and defined.

“Employee” means an employee of the Contractor directly engaged in the performance of work under the contract who has other than a minimal impact or involvement in contract performance.

“Forced Labor” means knowingly providing or obtaining the labor or services of a person—

(1) By threats of serious harm to, or physical restraint against, that person or another person;

(2) By means of any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause the person to believe that, if the person did not perform such labor or services, that person or another person would suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or

(3) By means of the abuse or threatened abuse of law or the legal process.

“Involuntary servitude” includes a condition of servitude induced by means of—

(1) Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that, if the person did not enter into or continue in such conditions, that person or another person would suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or

(2) The abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.

“Severe forms of trafficking in persons” means—

(1) Sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age; or

(2) The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.

“Sex trafficking” means the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act.

“Subcontract” means any contract entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract.

“Subcontractor” means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

“United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Policy. The United States Government has adopted a policy prohibiting trafficking in persons including the trafficking-related activities of this clause. Contractors, contractor employees, and their agents shall not—

(1) Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract;

(2) Procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract;

(3) Use forced labor in the performance of the contract;

(4) Destroy, conceal, confiscate, or otherwise deny access by an employee to the employee’s identity or immigration documents, such as passports or drivers' licenses, regardless of issuing authority;

(5)(i) Use misleading or fraudulent practices during the recruitment of employees or offering of employment, such as failing to disclose, in a format and language accessible to the worker, basic information or making material misrepresentations during the recruitment of employees regarding the key terms and conditions of employment, including wages and fringe benefits, the location of work, the living conditions, housing and associated costs (if employer or agent provided or arranged), any significant cost to be charged to the employee, and, if applicable, the hazardous nature of the work;

(ii) Use recruiters that do not comply with local labor laws of the country in which the recruiting takes place;

(6) Charge employees recruitment fees;

(7)(i) Fail to provide return transportation or pay for the cost of return transportation upon the end of employment—

(A) For an employee who is not a national of the country in which the work is taking place and who was brought into that country for the purpose of working on a U.S.

Government contract or subcontract (for portions of contracts performed outside the United States); or

(B) For an employee who is not a United States national and who was brought into the United States for the purpose of working on a U.S. Government contract or subcontract, if the payment of such costs is required under existing temporary worker programs or pursuant to a written agreement with the employee (for portions of contracts performed inside the United States); except that—

(ii) The requirements of paragraphs (b)(7)(i) of this clause shall not apply to an employee who is—

(A) Legally permitted to remain in the country of employment and who chooses to do so; or

(B) Exempted by an authorized official of the contracting agency from the requirement to provide return transportation or pay for the cost of return transportation;

(iii) The requirements of paragraph (b)(7)(i) of this clause are modified for a victim of trafficking in persons who is seeking victim services or legal redress in the country of employment, or for a witness in an enforcement action related to trafficking in persons. The contractor shall provide the return transportation or pay the cost of return transportation in a way that does not obstruct the victim services, legal redress, or witness activity. For example, the contractor shall not only offer return transportation to a witness at a time when the witness is still needed to testify. This paragraph does not apply when the exemptions at paragraph (b)(7)(ii) of this clause apply.

(8) Provide or arrange housing that fails to meet the host country housing and safety standards; or

(9) If required by law or contract, fail to provide an employment contract, recruitment agreement, or other required work document in writing. Such written work document shall be in a language the employee understands. If the employee must relocate to perform the work, the work document shall be provided to the employee at least five days prior to the employee relocating. The employee’s work document shall include, but is not limited to, details about work description, wages, prohibition on charging recruitment fees, work location(s), living accommodations and associated costs, time off, roundtrip transportation arrangements, grievance process, and the content of applicable laws and regulations that prohibit trafficking in persons.

(c) Contractor requirements. The Contractor shall—

(1) Notify its employees and agents of—

(i) The United States Government's policy prohibiting trafficking in persons, described in paragraph (b) of this clause; and

(ii) The actions that will be taken against employees or agents for violations of this policy. Such actions for employees may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment; and

(2) Take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees, agents, or subcontractors that violate the policy in paragraph (b) of this clause.

(d) Notification.

(1) The Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer and the agency Inspector General immediately of—

(i) Any credible information it receives from any source (including host country law enforcement) that alleges a Contractor employee, subcontractor, subcontractor employee, or their agent has engaged in conduct that violates the policy in paragraph

(b) of this clause (see also 18 U.S.C. 1351, Fraud in Foreign Labor Contracting, and 52.203-13(b)(3)(i)(A), if that clause is included in the solicitation or contract, which requires disclosure to the agency Office of the Inspector General when the Contractor has credible evidence of fraud); and

(ii) Any actions taken against a Contractor employee, subcontractor, subcontractor employee, or their agent pursuant to this clause.

(2) If the allegation may be associated with more than one contract, the Contractor shall inform the contracting officer for the contract with the highest dollar value.

(e) Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of paragraphs (c), (d), (g), (h), or (i) of this clause may result in—

(1) Requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract;

(2) Requiring the Contractor to terminate a subcontract;

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(3) Suspension of contract payments until the Contractor has taken appropriate remedial action;

(4) Loss of award fee, consistent with the award fee plan, for the performance period in which the Government determined Contractor non-compliance;

(5) Declining to exercise available options under the contract;

(6) Termination of the contract for default or cause, in accordance with the termination clause of this contract; or

(7) Suspension or debarment.

(f) Mitigating and aggravating factors. When determining remedies, the Contracting Officer may consider the following:

(1) Mitigating factors. The Contractor had a Trafficking in Persons compliance plan or an awareness program…