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RFQ Addendum 2 Position Description Procurement (PROC) Associate Director / Director Full-Time PSC(s)

1. Introduction and Background

MCC’s mission is to provide grant assistance to support economic growth and poverty reduction in select developing countries with a demonstrated commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. MCC’s partner countries enter into a five-year agreement (Compact) with MCC that includes a plan for achieving shared development objectives and the responsibilities of each country in achieving those objectives. Our model is defined by core principles, of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results.

Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. Our Values are CLEAR: Embrace Collaboration, Always Learn, Practice Excellence, Be Accountable and Respect individuals and ideas. MCC’s values define how we behave on a daily basis, both as individuals and as an institution, in pursuit of our mission. They guide how we make decisions, set priorities, address challenges, manage tradeoffs, recruit and develop staff, and work together with our country partners and stakeholders.

2. Scope of Position

Our model is defined by principles of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results. Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. MCC’s values are CLEAR - Collaboration, Learning, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. We recruit staff that will embody and uphold these values.

This position is located on the Program Procurement Practice Group, Sector Operations Division within the Department of Compact Operations. The Program Procurement Practice Group oversees the procurement activities required to implement an MCC-funded Compact. The procurement efforts are conducted by the host country MCA using MCC-provided procurement guidelines and standard bidding documents, which are based on the World Bank procurement guidelines and standard bidding documents. MCC Compact-funded procurements are not conducted using the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

The PSC will report to and be supervised by the Practice Lead and Senior Director (PLSD) for PROC.

This position is not authorized to supervise any Federal employees.

3. Personal Services Contract

MCC is authorized to enter into a contract with an individual as a Personal Services Contractor (PSCs) under the authority of Section 614(a) (8) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003.

A personal services contract is different from non-personal services Government contract, which establishes an independent contract relationship. Under a non-personal services contract, the contractor or employees of the contractor are subject to the technical direction but not the supervision of the MCC. As defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.104, a personal services contract is characterized by the employer-employee relationship it creates between the Government and the contractor personnel. Thus, the PSCs is subject to the relatively continuous technical direction, supervision, and control of the MCC. PSCs may be assigned inherently governmental duties (see FAR 7.502). By law and by the contract’s terms, the PSCs is subject to most of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the direct hire employee such as MCC regulations, conflict of interest, under some circumstances MCC authorized employment security clearances and financial disclosure. However, under the MCC personal services contract authority, PSCs are not employees for purposes of laws administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The following elements apply to this contract:

(1) Performance in Washington, DC USA, MCC eligible countries, other US and foreign cities (as required for outreach purposes), and/or at the PSC’s home of record.

(2) Principal tools and equipment may be furnished by the Government.

(3) Services are applied directly to the integral effort of agencies or an organizational subpart in furtherance of assigned function or mission.

(4) Comparable services, meeting comparable needs, are performed in the same or similar agencies using civil service personnel.

(5) The need for the type of service provided can reasonably be expected to last beyond 1 year.

(6) The inherent nature of the service, or the manner in which it is provided, reasonably requires directly or indirectly, Government direction or supervision of contractor employees in order to—

(i) Adequately protect the Government’s interest;

(ii) Retain control of the function involved; or

(iii) Retain full personal responsibility for the function supported in a duly authorized Federal officer or employee.

4. Key Requirements

Awardee must satisfy the following key requirements:

· U.S. citizenship.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

· Performance in Washington, DC USA, MCC eligible countries, other US and foreign cities (as required for outreach purposes), and/or at the PSC’s home of record.

· Domestic and international travel will be required.

· Statement of Employment & Financial Interest (e.g., Office of Government Ethics “OGE Form-450” or similar statement) may be required.

· Active System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) registration (this is a free, Government website) and be listed as sole-proprietor.

· Designated and/or random drug testing required.

5. Duties

a) Major Duties and Responsibilities

As the Associate Director/Director Procurement, you are responsible for one or more assigned Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) country or countries with responsibility for overseeing implementation of MCC funded procurements. You are a member of the Procurement Practice Group within MCC that develops policies and procedures, provides a guidance on international public procurement for the Agency, and supervises the implementation of the Agency’s grants to foreign governments. While the entities appointed by the foreign governments, called MCAs, and their procurement agents are responsible for developing the solicitation documents and conducting the procurement process, you will supervise these entities for compliance with MCC policies and procedures, and will manage the procurement lifecycle starting with planning, solicitation documents, assist MCAs in conducting evaluations/awarding contracts, and administering/closing out contracts. You will also:

1. Participate in practice group activities to develop Compacts and supervise their implementation in foreign countries, including assistance in incorporating best procurement practices in MCC operations;

2. Lead and/or support the development of Terms of Reference, procurement guidance notes, and any other procurement policy documents as needed;

3. Contribute in Compact development and planning as part of the MCC Country Teams (CTs) under a matrix management structure where the CTs comprise of sector experts from various technical and fiduciary disciplines;

4. Assist MCC as requested with approaches and strategies for the development of standard solicitation documents that take into consideration latest sector trends, life-cycle costing analysis, and practices used in other donor agencies including multilaterals;

5. Advise MCC on market outreach and communication strategies to attract capable, available and responsive bidders;

6. Conduct market analysis in select countries to help develop robust procurement implementation strategies in new Compacts or to improve procurement outcomes of an existing Compact;

7. Review and comment on MCC’s standard bidding documents, and help review technical specifications, , qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, contract conditions, warranties, and all other relevant pieces of the solicitation to improve the quality of the documents;

8. Review, comment, and approve solicitation documents from the partner countries when submitted for no objection to MCC;

9. Participate in Compact preparation and implementation visits to foreign countries to advise on procurement strategies, supervise evaluation panels, monitor contractors performance, and train and guide MCA staff;

10. Contribute to the knowledge and expertise of MCC by staying abreast of current trends in international public procurement;

11. Recommend practices and procedures for implementing procurement lessons learned in during Compact implementation, including modifications to the PPG as relevant;

12. Participate, observe, or supervise bid and proposal reviews in MCAs when needed;

13. Organize and conduct procurement outreach presentations in the United States as well as abroad to generate wider interest in MCC funded procurements;

14. Undertake procurement capacity building activities in the partner countries and within MCC as and when required;

15. Participate in dialogue with other donor agencies, US government or multilateral banks or bilateral donors on procurement related matters;

16. Act as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Program Manager (PM) on consulting and service contracts as needed; and

17. Perform any other procurement related activity as instructed by the MCC management.

b) Travel

MCC estimates that the incumbent will be required to undertake 4-6 international trips annually.

c) Supervisory Controls

The PSC is delegated unlimited authority for planning and carrying out the procurement activities required to successfully implement an MCC funded Compact. The supervisor is available for consultation on program objectives, budgetary constraints, and procurement policy interpretations. Decisions and recommendations of the employee are normally accepted as authoritative, although higher review may be necessary for some phases of the work. Employee must demonstrate ability to fulfill responsibilities with a minimum of supervision. The candidate should be able to demonstrate that he or she has the proven ability to operate with minimal supervision.

Completed projects, evaluations, reports, or recommendations are reviewed by the supervisor for compatibility with organizational goals, guidelines, and effectiveness in achieving intended objectives.

d) Guidelines

Guidelines include the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines (PPGs), Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs), procurement principles, procurement guidance papers, broad policy statements and basic legislation and require extensive interpretation and latitude in developing best business practices within the confine of the country Compacts. The MCC PPGs may require interpretation. Only limited contractual precedents may exist to guide the employee in developing and modifying procurement strategies or agency procurement guidelines.

e) Complexity

The work is characterized by breadth of planning, review, and coordination or depth of problem identification and analysis, stemming from the variety of the procurement functions or from unknown changes or conflicts inherent in the issues. Assignments are characterized by broad and intense efforts and involve several phases being pursued concurrently or sequentially with the support of technical and management personnel within and outside the organization. Decisions involve responsiveness to continuing changes in programs or technological developments. Procurements may require new or modified contract terms and conditions, funding arrangements, or policy interpretation throughout the pre- award and post-award phases.

f) Scope and Effect

The employee will be responsible for overseeing implementation of Compact procurements in assigned countries. The employee is expected to place strong emphasis on management of the procurement lifecycle starting with planning, through development of bidding documents, conducting evaluations/selections, negotiating and awarding contracts, and administering and closing out contracts.

The purpose of the work is to provide expert, authoritative, and compliant procurement advice, resolve critical procurement implementation problems, develop innovative procurement approaches for use by MCC or MCA procurement specialists or management/program officials, or for use in planning, negotiating, awarding, administering, and/or settling the termination of major procurements in Compact Countries. The employee assists in the development of procurement processes/procedures and enhances the overall procurement capacity of the MCA Entity.

g) Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts

Personal contacts include a wide variety of specialists, managers, officials, or groups from within and outside MCC in a moderately unstructured setting where the purpose and extent of each contact is usually different, and the role and authority of each party is identified and developed during the course of the contact. The majority of the contacts will be located in the MCA country outside the US.

h) Physical Demands

The work is primarily sedentary, although some walking, bending, or carrying of light items may be involved. Travel may be required.

i) Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting, although there is an expectation of work in the field.