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PETRA MCPHERSON

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 2,088 Labor Hours

Executive Officer

LH

to support the Executive Branch, See PWS Para 6.3.22 FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: DNAC20004

TOT ESTIMATED PRICE

CEILING PRICE

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 2,088 Labor

Senior Executive Assistant to support the Executive Branch. See Para 6.3.23

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 2,088 Labor

Program Manager to support the Executive Branch. See Para 6.3.1

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0004 2,088 Labor

Plans and Strategy Analyst to support the Executive Branch. See Para 6.3.29

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0005 2,088 Labor

Research Associate Counterterrorism to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para 6.3.16

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0006 2,088 Labor

Academic Resources Coordinator to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para 6.3.18

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0007 2,088 Labor

NESA Strategic Forum Editor/RA to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para 6.3.21

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0008 12,528 Labor

Adjunct Professor

6 Adjunct Professors needed to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para

6.3.27 @2088 hrs each

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0009 4,176 Labor

Distinguish Professor/Senior Professors

2 Distinguish Professor/Senior Professor's needed to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para 6.3.28 @2088 hrs each

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0010 8,352 Labor

Event and Program Planning

4 Event and Program Planning needed to support the Planning and Operations.

See Para 6.3.2

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0011 2,088 Labor

International Fellows Coordinator to support the Planning and Operations. See Para 6.3.3

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0012 2,088 Labor

In Country Event Coordinator to support the Planning and Operations. See Para 6.3.4

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0013 2,088 Labor

Events Program Planning Manager to support the Planning and Operations. See Para 6.3.5

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0014 2,088 Labor

Director, Media and Communications to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.11

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0015 2,088 Labor

Associate Director, Media & Communicatio to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.12

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0016 2,088 Labor

Chief, Alumni Affairs to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.6

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0017 2,088 Labor

Alumni Affairs Coordinator/Deputy to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.7

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0018 2,088 Labor

Managing Director (In Region) to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.15

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0019 2,088 Labor

Participant Programs Manager to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.13

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0020 4,176 Labor

Participant Programs Assistants

2 Participant Programs Assistants needed to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.14

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0021 2,088 Labor

Registrar/Manager to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.8

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0022 2,088 Labor

Associate Registrar to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.10

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0023 2,088 Labor

Deputy Registrar to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.9

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0024 2,088 Labor

Adiminstrative Support Specialist to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.26

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0025 2,088 Labor

Senior Admin Support for Operations to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.25

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0026 4,176 Labor

Technology Support Specialist

2 Technology Support Specialist to support IT. See Para 6.3.24 @2088 hrs each

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0027 2,088 Labor

Research Associate Gulf to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para 6.3.17

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0028 2,088 Labor

Research Associate Mediterranean to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para 6.3.19

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0029 2,088 Labor

Research Associate South Asia to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para 6.3.20

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0030 Cost Other Direct Costs

COST

ESTIMATED COST

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 2,088 Labor

OPTION Executive Officer to support the Executive Branch, See PWS Para 6.3.22

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1002 2,088 Labor

OPTION Senior Executive Assistant to support the Executive Branch. See Para 6.3.23

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1003 2,088 Labor

OPTION Program Manager to support the Executive Branch. See Para 6.3.1

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1004 2,088 Labor

OPTION Plans and Strategy Analyst to support the Executive Branch. See Para 6.3.29

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1005 2,088 Labor

OPTION Research Associates Counterterrorism

Research Associates to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para 6.3.16

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1006 2,088 Labor

OPTION Academic Resources Coordinator to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para 6.3.18

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1007 2,088 Labor

OPTION NESA Strategic Forum Editor/RA to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para 6.3.21

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1008 12,528 Labor

OPTION Adjunct Professor

6 Adjunct Professors needed to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para

6.3.27 @2088 hrs each

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1009 4,176 Labor

OPTION Distinguish Professor/Senior Professors

2 Distinguish Professor/Senior Professor's needed to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para 6.3.28 @2088 hrs each

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1010 8,352 Labor

OPTION Event and Program Planning

4 Event and Program Planning needed to support the Planning and Operations.

See Para 6.3.2

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1011 2,088 Labor

OPTION International Fellows Coordinator to support the Planning and Operations. See Para 6.3.3

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1012 2,088 Labor

OPTION In Country Event Coordinator to support the Planning and Operations. See Para 6.3.4

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1013 2,088 Labor

OPTION Events Program Planning Manager to support the Planning and Operations. See Para 6.3.5

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1014 2,088 Labor

OPTION Director, Media and Communications to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.11

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1015 2,088 Labor

OPTION Associate Director, Media & Communicatio to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.12

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1016 2,088 Labor

OPTION Chief, Alumni Affairs to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.6

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1017 2,088 Labor

OPTION Alumni Affairs Coordinator/Deputy to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.7

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1018 2,088 Labor

OPTION Managing Director (In Region) to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.15

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1019 2,088 Labor

OPTION Participant Programs Manager to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.13

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1020 4,176 Labor

OPTION Participant Programs Assistants

2 Participant Programs Assistants needed to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.14

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1021 2,088 Labor

OPTION Registrar/Manager to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.8

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1022 2,088 Labor

OPTION Associate Registrar to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.10

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1023 2,088 Labor

OPTION Deputy Registrar to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.9

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1024 2,088 Labor

OPTION Adiminstrative Support Specialist to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.26

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1025 2,088 Labor

OPTION Senior Admin Support for Operations to support Outreach. See Para 6.3.25

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1026 4,176 Labor

OPTION Technology Support Specialist

2 Technology Support Specialist to support IT. See Para 6.3.24 @2088 hrs each

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1027 2,088 Labor

OPTION Research Associate Gulf

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1028 2,088 Labor

OPTION Research Associate Mediterranean

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1029 2,088 Labor

OPTION Research Associate South Asia

1030 Cost OPTION Other Direct Costs

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2002 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2003 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2004 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2005 2,088 Labor

OPTION Research Associate Counterterrorism

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2006 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2007 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2008 12,528 Labor

6 Adjunct Professors needed to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2009 4,176 Labor

2 Distinguish Professor/Senior Professor's needed to support the Academic Affairs

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2010 8,352 Labor

4 Event and Program Planning needed to support the Planning and Operations.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2011 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2012 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2013 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2014 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2015 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2016 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2017 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2018 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2019 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2020 4,176 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2021 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2022 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2023 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2024 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2025 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2026 4,176 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2027 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2028 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2029 2,088 Labor

2030 Cost OPTION Other Direct Costs

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3001 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3002 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3003 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3004 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3005 2,088 Labor

OPTION Research Associate Counterterrorism

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3006 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3007 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3008 12,528 Labor

6 Adjunct Professors needed to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3009 4,176 Labor

2 Distinguish Professor/Senior Professor's needed to support the Academic Affairs

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3010 8,352 Labor

4 Event and Program Planning needed to support the Planning and Operations.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3011 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3012 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3013 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3014 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3015 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3016 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3017 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3018 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3019 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3020 4,176 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3021 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3022 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3023 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3024 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3025 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3026 4,176 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3027 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3028 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3029 2,088 Labor

3030 Cost OPTION Other Direct Costs

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4001 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4002 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4003 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4004 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4005 2,088 Labor

OPTION Research Associates Counterterrorism

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4006 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4007 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4008 12,528 Labor

6 Adjunct Professors needed to support the Academic Affairs Branch. See Para

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4009 4,176 Labor

2 Distinguish Professor/Senior Professor's needed to support the Academic Affairs

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4010 8,352 Labor

4 Event and Program Planning needed to support the Planning and Operations.

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4011 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4012 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4013 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4014 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4015 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4016 2,088 Labor to support Outreach.See Para 6.3.6

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4017 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4018 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4019 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4020 4,176 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4021 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4022 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4023 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4024 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4025 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4026 4,176 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4027 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4028 2,088 Labor

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4029 2,088 Labor

4030 Cost OPTION Other Direct Costs

PWS

Performance Work Statement for

Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies

FY-12

Program Personnel Support Contract

1. General: The contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform tasks in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies in accordance with this PWS.

Tasks under the contract will be performed at Government owned facilities or Government leased facilities in the continental United States (CONUS) and Outside CONUS (OCONUS). The NESA Center is currently located at the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, S.W., Suite 4308, Washington, D.C., 20593. The contractor will perform support services and technical assistance at the NESA offices and other sites as designated by program needs. At time of contract performance, the contractor offices must have a location in the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

2. Background: Launched in October 2000, the NESA Center’s mission is to enhance stability in the Near East and in South Asia by providing an academic environment where strategic issues can be addressed, understanding deepended, partnerships fostered, defense-related decision-making improved and cooperation strengthened among military and civilian leaders from the region and the United States.

The Center builds on the strong bilateral relationships between the United States and countries in the NESA region by focusing on a multilateral approach to addressing regional security concerns and issues. It is designed to meet the knowledge needs of national security professionals by providing a forum for rigourous examination of the challenges that shape the security environment of the region.

The Center provides a focal point where national decision makers can gather to exchange ideas and explore tools for cooperative problem solving.

The core curriculum will examine four broad themes: regional strategic issues; the changing strategic environment; elements of security decision making; and tools for enhancing regional security.

Participation is open to military and official civilian representatives from all countries in the NESA region with which the U.S. government maintains formal diplomatic relations, non-NESA countries that have strategic interests in the region and U.S. participants. Participants are nominated by their governments. The twenty-nine nations participating from the region include: Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Further information about the NESA Center can be found at their website (http://nesa-center.org/).

3. Scope: The contractor will perform tasks in the design and implementation of events that will enable the NESA Center to conduct its current programs and other programs that will be developed. The NESA Center’s programs will include, but are not limited to those listed in Annex A.

The tasks listed are those that are currently identified. During the course of the contract these tasks may be adjusted in coordination with the contractor to encompass additional similar tasks or to reduce the scope of the contractor provided support services. The Government shall provide the contractor with 60 days written notice before significantly reducing the scope of the services or functions required under the contract.

4. Approach: The contractor will conduct business in a fashion that is consistent with Federal and DoD regulations. The contractor shall provide technically qualified, experienced, international policy, operations, administrative, logistics and support analysis services to support the detailed planning, organizing, coordinating and execution of numerous conferences, seminars and international programs as well as operation of the ongoing policy and outreach missions as specified in this Performance Work Statement. Experience working with senior government and military personnel is desirable and experience working with the Department of Defense is desirable. The contractor will respond to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), for policy and program guidance.

The contractor shall assign a Project Manger who has had substantive experience in an operational or training environment to manage personnel and operations in support of this PWS. Experience in at least two of the following areas is desirable: personnel management; administration; logistics planning and management; protocol; public affairs; or political-military affairs. The Project Manager shall possess the highest standards of personal deportment, judgment, demonstrated organizational abilities and outstanding communications skills. It is essential that the Project Manager must be familiar with the NSA region, Near East and South Asia. The project manager acts as the single point of contact for all activities with the COR for this contract. The COR is the point of contact for the Project Manager. The COR will provide the contractor with the materials and information necessary for the proper performance of the tasks under the contract, to include: schedules, syllabi, handbooks and guidelines. The Project Manager shall participate in all the critique sessions, in process reviews, and after action reviews and “hot washes” that are conducted in the preparation for, during or after any event. The Project Manager will immediately inform the COR of any issues, problems or concerns that pertain to fellows, guests or scheduled activities.

5. Objective: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies extended and quick turnaround analytical research materials, seminar, conference, symposia, event, technical, logistical, and administrative support services. These tasks support Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies seminars and other events from 1 December, 2011 through 30 November, 2012, and four one-year option periods, if exercised. The contractor will provide an experienced project manager, and appropriately skilled personnel as required to meet the NESA Center’s objectives. The contractor will also provide bilingual (where required), technically qualified, experience international policy, operations and support analyst to support the detailed planning, organizing, coordinating and execution of numerous research efforts, conferences, seminars and international travel programs as specified in the following tasks:

6. Performance Objective No. 1: The contractor shall provide qualified administrative, technical, management, and academic support personnel to perform the tasks set forth in PWS paragraph 6.

6.1. Academic support and facilitators must have a combination of academic degree (PhD or JD preferred), practical experience, and/or teaching experience in the required area of expertise.

Administrative, technical and management support personnel will be already trained to perform their tasks. Personnel shall possess the highest standards of personal deportment and judgment;

possess demonstrated organizational abilities, and outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.

6.2. All personnel must be able to travel internationally to perform the required tasks.

Personnel with cross-cultural experience are preferred.

6.3. Tasks: Lecture and facilitate seminar instruction, organize academic events, develop curriculum, advise students and fellows, and design and conduct research on topics of context of the Near East and South Asia region.

6.3.1 Program Manager (2088 hrs)

Tasks: The project manager will manage and coordinate contractor activities on site and for NESA events. The project manager acts as the single point of contact for all activities with the COR for this contract. The COR is the point of contact for the Project Manager. The Project Manager shall participate in all critique sessions, in process reviews, after action reviews and “hot washes: that are conducted in preparation for, during or after any event. The Project manager will immediately inform the COR of any issues, problems or concerns that pertain to fellows, guests or scheduled activities

Qualifications: The PM shall have substantive experience in an operational or training environment. Experience in at least two of the following areas:

personnel management; administration; logistics planning and management;

protocol; public affairs; or political-military affairs is desirable. The Project Manager shall possess the highest standards of personal deportment, judgment, demonstrated organizational abilities, and outstanding communication skills. It is essential that the Project Manager have a working knowledge of the Washington, DC diplomatic and military organizations and cultures, and the ability to interact with senior foreign representatives.

6.3.2 Event and Program Planners (8,352 hrs)

Tasks: Coordinate, plan, execute, and oversee the day-to-day support of programs, in the US and abroad. Plan course of action to be implemented by the NESA Center staff and faculty, including all logistical requirements, for review by the government prior to execution of an event. Upon approval, implement the course of action and activities to ensure a well thought out and managed function for NESA. Assist the faculty course directors in developing academic programs;

modify and keep up-to-date seminar schedule, guidebook, and planning checklists to maintain awareness of program components, including logistics, seminar materials and seminar deadlines; edit, publish and distribute seminar materials; and work directly with course directors to determine course requirements. During program execution, provide executive summary reports to the events program planning manager and designated government representative (s). Maintain all financial records for an event and ensure services are provided in accordance with the contractor’s agreement. Closely monitor activities to ensure events are managed professionally with minimal disruptions to the event.

Provide a written after action report that identifies suggestions for improvement as well as positive aspects about the event.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required with two years of event planning experience preferred. Fluency in English and Arabic and/or French language is preferred. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. Skills as well as a thorough understanding of regional issues and customs of the NESA region are desired.

6.3.3 International Fellows Coordinator (2088 hrs)

Tasks: The International Fellows Coordinator will assist the NESA International Fellows (IF) Program Manager in the development of an academic program for newly arrived NESA International Fellows, which ensures senior international officers are housed, settled, and able to function in American society by the beginning of the NESA IF seminar. Primary areas include international pre-arrival and arrival coordination, administrative in-processing and registration, and meeting the immediate basic needs of new Fellows and their families such as temporary housing, transportation, medical and bureaucratic requirements. Assist the NESA International Fellows Program Manager in developing assigned portions of lesson plans, information booklets, and briefing outlines. Assist in planning, organizing and scheduling of local area tours and community cultural activities. Help coordinate NESA International Fellows participation in activities sponsored by components of the National Defense University. Conduct additional duties as NESA Special Events Planner, the contractor will coordinate the Washington D.C. NESA Center hosted seminars targeted for the NESA region diplomatic community in the form of monthly lectures and discussions, as well as other NESA programs as designated in the US and in the NESA region.

Coordinate, plan and logistically manage monthly round table meetings and seminars with a program director. Coordinate, plan, and execute all special events to include dinners, luncheons, and evening events for all Washington D.C. based seminars. Events take place both on and off site.

Qualifications: To successfully perform this task, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/ university and two years of event planning experience in the NESA region is required. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and interacting professionally and diplomatically is preferred. Fluency in English and Arabic and/or French language is desired.

Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. Skills as well as a thorough understanding of regional issues and customs in the NESA region are desired.

6.3.4 In Country Event Coordinator: (2088 hrs)

Tasks: Perform administrative, programmatic and logistical support for NESA Center events by planning, scheduling, coordinating workshops, seminars and classes conducted by NESA Center in the NESA region and domestically, to include events associated with the Regional Network of Strategic Studies Centers. Work with staff members throughout the Center and US Embassy personnel to ensure administrative and logistical support are timely to maintain scheduled activities. Coordinate logistical support for the NESA activities to include publications, research support, meetings, and other products. Provide a written after action report that identifies suggestions for improvement as well as positive aspects about the event.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree is required. Fluency in English and Arabic and/or French language is required. Two years of work experience in logistical planning in the NESA region is desired. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. Skills as well as a thorough understanding of regional issues and customs in the NESA region are desired.

6.3.5 Events Program Planning Manager (2088 hrs)

Tasks: The Program Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing the continuity of NESA Center programs and managing the staff of the Events Program Planning Office. Works with internal/external resources to secure needed materials and services. Ensures that short and long term completion milestones are reached and requirements are met. Conducts research and recommend vendors to support programs. Evaluate current planning procedures, recommend improvements and implement modifications. Responsible for managing staff of Events Program Planners and International Fellows Coordinator; create assignment schedule for Event Program Planners and International Fellows Coordinator and update as required; conduct performance evaluations of Event Program Planners and International Program Coordinator;

create training materials for new event program planning employees and implement standardized training programs; investigate opportunities for event planner continuing professional education; manage and standardize execution of seminar components which are universal to NESA seminars. Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOP) for domestic and international events and conduct in-progress reviews (IPR) and after action reviews with event planners. Assist Event Program Planners with travel requirements; acquiring airline tickets, filing pre and post travel vouchers, compile security information and manage cable transmissions, when necessary. Travel in support of international programs and train staff to properly perform pre/onsite/post international event requirements.

Qualifications: To successfully perform this task, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college is required. Two or more years experience planning both domestic and international events. Two or more years as a manager and knowledge of hotel and conferencing details are preferred. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. Possess outstanding written and oral communication skills and attention to detail as well as the organizational and planning skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines as required. Proven ability to contribute as a team player and strong interpersonal skills to negotiate problems in the US and in the NESA region. Strong ability to work with minimal supervision. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and interacting professionally and diplomatically is referred.

6.3.6 Chief, Alumni Affairs (2088 hrs.)

Tasks: The Chief, Alumni Office is also the Continuing Education, Exchange & Relations (CEER) Program Manager. Duties include: As the primary alumni office representative, manage the alumni office programs and personnel to build, sustain and leverage relationships with NESA graduates; Develop strategic plan for alumni office through coordination with Chief of Outreach in establishing audio‐visual and in‐person interfaces with NESA graduates; Coordinate with the Public Affairs Officer to develop media outreach to alumni networks; Delegate and Supervise day‐to‐day operations of the Alumni Affairs Coordinator ; Under direction of Chief of Outreach, lead the processes of design, planning and evaluation of NESA’s alumni office programs in the US and in‐region in collaboration with Outreach staff and faculty; Travel to the region to assess political developments and new opportunities, to provide program guidance and/or evaluate current programs; With coordination from Chief of Outreach, take necessary steps to fill alumni office staff vacancies and orchestrates recruiting for assigned region (i.e. assists in job description, develops short‐lists and interviews). Develop methods for more effective communication utilizing oral and written Arabic and other language skills.

Qualifications: Master’s degree desired; bachelor’s degree required. Knowledge of NESA region protocol and outreach activities. Polished interpersonal skills to interact with senior personnel, diplomats and embassies are required; knowledge of management and organizational principles and practices to implement technical aspects of programs is necessary; effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Fluency in Arabic is required.

6.3.7 Alumni Affairs Coordinator/Deputy (2088 hrs.)

Tasks: The Alumni Affairs Coordinator (AAC) will: assist the Center in developing alumni organizations of NESA graduates and establish interfaces with them via media and social network means in conjunction with the Media and Communications Office; track and manage alumni contact information;

coordinate with the database specialist for reporting and tracking purposes;

prepare material for distribution to alumni; coordinate with the webmaster for web-based communications with alumni; prepare information for webmaster use;

coordinate and support alumni events both in the US and in the NESA region;

develop methods for effective communication; and perform outreach planner duties to execute programs as required.

Qualifications: Master’s degree is desired; bachelor’s degree required.

Knowledge of NESA region. Polished interpersonal skills to interact with senior personnel, diplomats and embassies are required; effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Fluency in Arabic is required.

6.3.8 Registrar/Manager (2088 hrs.)

Tasks: Manage the nomination, admission, and registration processes; (2) draft fund citation letters to the U.S. Embassies and assist with sending these funding authorization letters to each Embassy as required on behalf of the NESA Center;

(3) maintain efficient organization of NESA’s Registrar inbox; (4) assist with registration in-processing at various meetings/events as necessary; (5) track and enter registration information into PeopleSoft student management database; (6) provide functional feedback on database requirements for the Registrar Office to the Data Systems Manager to ensure effective technical processing of Registrar functions; (7) update/send acceptance letters and participation letters, update contact information, and assist, as necessary, with other administrative duties pertaining to international and US personnel participation in NESA events in the US and abroad; and (8) perform other duties as specified by the Chief of Outreach.

Qualifications: Master’s degree desired; bachelor’s degree required. Must have 3 years experience as an academic registrar or equivalent experience at a regional center, think tank or governmental agency that interacts with the diplomatic and/or military community. Arabic language skills desired.

6.3.9 Registrar/Deputy (2088 hrs.)

Tasks: The Deputy Registrar serves as the primary back-up for the Registrar position. Assists Registrar with nomination, admission and registration processes. Assists the Registrar with Center communication with U.S.

Diplomats, Defense Attaches, and Military Group Leadership at U.S. Embassies in 30 plus countries. Will also assist the Registrar with drafting Fund Citation letters to the U.S. Embassies and will assist with sending these funding authorization letters to each embassy as required on behalf of the NESA Center.

Responsible for responding to inquiries and maintaining efficient organization of NESA Registrar inbox. Responsible for all registration tasks associated with RNSSC events. Assists with registration in-processing at various meetings/events as necessary. Tracks and enters registration information into NESA database and programs. Updates and completes participant lists and manages integrity of input/output of appropriate information in the NESA database. Provides functional feedback on database requirements for the

Registrar Office to the Data Systems Manager to ensure effective technical processing of Registrar functions. Other duties may include updating/sending acceptance letters and participation letters, updating contact information and assisting Registrar as necessary with other administrative duties pertaining to international and US personnel participation in NESA events in the US and abroad. Interacts with foreign and US military officers and civilians of varying levels. Part of a team that is responsible for the effective flow of information about participants and alumni across the Center.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel. Prior database entry experience is required; experience with student administration software is desired; Attention to detail and the organizational and planning skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines are required.

Familiarity with government acronyms and military structure is helpful.

Experience working in multi-cultural environments and interacting professionally with diplomacy is preferred.

6.3.10 Registrar Associate (2088 hrs)

Tasks: The Associate Registrar facilitates nomination, admission, invitation and registration processes for all NESA seminars and events. Primary responsibility is to interact with US and foreign diplomats, Defense Attachés and Military Group leadership at NESA Region embassies in Washington, D.C. to encourage participation in local NESA programs such as the Washington Seminar Luncheon Discussion and Washington Embassy Orientation Seminars. Performs lead registrar duties and main registration points of contact for assigned seminar programs and all Washington Seminar Luncheon Discussions, and RNSSC Plenary meetings. Track and enter registration information into databases.

Updates and completes participant lists and manages integrity of input/output of appropriate information in the NESA database. Coordinates and performs registration in-processing at various meetings/events. Manages invitation lists for continuing programs such as the Washington Seminar Luncheons and RNSSC meetings. Reports program registration updates to manager, course director and operations manager. Works with Executive Assistants and RNSSC Program Coordinator to coordinate invitation mailings for necessary events. Other duties includes assisting deputy registrar and registrar with core seminar welcome receptions, and registrar database duties with special programs, Also, assists with updating/sending acceptance and participation letters, updating contact information, and assisting Registrar as necessary with other administrative duties pertaining to international and US personnel participation in NESA events in the US and abroad. Duties also include updating/sending acceptance and participation letters; updating contact information; interacting with foreign and US military officers and civilians of varying levels; and assisting Registrar as necessary with other administrative duties pertaining to the participation of international and US personnel in NESA events in the US and abroad. Part of a team that is responsible for the effective flow of information about participants/alumni across the Center.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Attention to detail is required. Familiarity with government acronyms and military structure is helpful. Experience working in multi-cultural environments and interacting professionally with diplomacy is preferred.

6.3.11 Director of Media and Communications (2088 hrs.)

Tasks: The Director of Media and Communications relations is expected to develop a positive image of the organization. Incumbent will attend special events and to establish personal relationships with senior leaders in the USG and foreign military and diplomatic officials in the United States and in the NESA region. The Director of Media and Communications will provide leadership, oversight and direction for public information/relations and external communications activities. This leadership includes expanding the awareness of NESA, strengthening relationships with internal and external communities, and establishing strategies for advancing current engagement efforts. The incumbent is NESA’s designated spokesperson, responsible for developing and producing all print and electronic promotional and informational material for the Center, including, but not limited to, news releases; newsletters, reports and other publications; NESA Web sites, public and Blackboard; Face Book pages, public and alumni; NESA News broadcasts; special video projects, including informational presentations about NESA; director’s messages and special reports.

Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor’s degree in media and/or communications or a related discipline; master's degree preferred.

Must possess at least 4 years experience in media, communications, printing, graphic development, publication, and social media usage;

public relations and Arabic language skills experience desired.

6.3.12 Associate Director of Media and Communications (2088 hrs.)

Tasks: The Associate Director of Media and Communications develops a positive image of the organization and is expected to attend special events and to establish personal relationships with participants, alumni and diplomatic officials in the United States and in the NESA region. The Associate Director of Media and Communications will support the Director of Media and Communications while providing management, oversight and direction for embassy, ministry engagement, public information/relations and external communications activities. This management includes expanding the awareness of NESA, strengthening relationships with internal and external communities, and establishing strategies for advancing current engagement efforts. The Associate Director of Media and Communications is responsible for assisting in the development and production of all print and electronic promotional and informational material for NESA, including, but not limited to, news releases;

newsletters, reports and other publications; NESA Web sites, public and Blackboard; Face Book pages, public and alumni; NESA News broadcasts;

special video projects, including informational presentations about NESA;

director¹s messages and special reports.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in media and/or communications or a related discipline is desired. Experience in media, communications, printing, graphic development, publication, and social media usage experience required.

6.3.13 International Outreach Manager/Participant Programs Manager (2088 hrs.)

Tasks: Incumbent serves as the NESA International Outreach Manager. This position supports the NESA Region and other off-site, overseas program locations as well. This position facilitates and enhances two-way executive communications between the diplomatic communities on executive outreach. It oversees the synchronization of NESA protocol requirements for domestic and international events. The incumbent provides management support to the Chief of Outreach for NESA Center outreach programs. The incumbent develops protocol and participant plans and programs to accomplish these efforts through effective and efficient business practices. The incumbent works directly for the Chief of Outreach to support the Director, Deputy, Chief of Program Support and Academic Dean to ensure programs is supportive of goals and objectives of the Director. Participates in integrating the international outreach program of NESA by enhancing relationships with academic institutions, think tanks and foreign governments; Develops and maintains NESA’s international relationships with governmental, academic and private organizations abroad and in the U.S.; develops contacts with international representatives in Washington and counterparts in other countries to promote and expand NESA’s international relationships, especially with priority countries as determined by the Director, NESA; provides substantive guidance and advice to staff and faculty to prepare for visits of international delegations and officials to NESA; senior coordinator for all NESA top priority visits; works with staff and faculty to plan, organize and host international conferences at NESA.

Qualifications: Master’s degree desired; bachelor’s degree required.

Knowledge of NESA region protocol, participant management, outreach activities, and event planning and coordination; polished interpersonal skills to interact with senior personnel, diplomats and embassies is required; knowledge of management and organizational principles and practices to implement technical aspects of programs is necessary; effective verbal and written communication skills is required; Arabic is highly desired.

6.3.14 Participant Programs Assistant/s (4176 hrs)

Tasks: Supports the Participant Programs Office and the Outreach Division by:

coordinating and overseeing matters pertaining to participants; hosting and caring for international and US participants participating in seminars and conferences in the US and abroad; and coordinating participant program planning requirements with NESA staff and faculty and other US and foreign government agencies as required. This position supports NESA domestic programs but may include some overseas programs. This position facilitates and enhances two-way communication between NESA staff and faculty and the participants. The incumbent provides administrative and management support to the International Outreach Manager and the Chief of Outreach for NESA programs. The incumbent develops participant program plans to accomplish these efforts through effective and efficient business practices. Provides substantive guidance and advice to staff, faculty and participants for the planning, preparation and organization of visits and programs with host international delegations and officials to NESA

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree desired or 1 year equivalent experience required. Knowledge of regional protocol desired; program planning and coordination experience required; polished interpersonal skills to interact with senior personnel, diplomats and embassies is required; effective verbal and written communication skills is required; Arabic is highly desired.

6.3.15 Managing Director (Located In Region) (2088 hrs.)

Tasks: Serves as the NESA Center representative responsible to manage in-region programs from a forward office in Bahrain. Manage and coordinate NESA Center missions (operations and administration) in accordance with and guidance from NESA Center headquarters in Washington, D.C. and Department of State and Department of Defense policies. Execute the vision of the NESA Center director and support the senior leadership and outreach director to implement NESA Center plans and programs. Serve as the NESA Center in-region focal point and technical authority on all aspects of NESA Center programs. Coordinate and conduct in-region programs. Provide information to regional contacts to increase participation in NESA Center programs in Washington, D.C. Enhance outreach efforts to governments, academic institutions, alumni, media and other entities primarily in the Middle East as well as South Asia and North Africa. Contribute to the management of the NESA Center’s growing alumni program in the region. Provide the NESA Center clarity of current events in the region in order to advise U.S. policy makers.

Provide the NESA Center a venue to coordinate in-region engagement supporting Office of the Secretary of Defense Policy and combatant commands objectives. Manage personnel actions, resources, and travel to ensure the forward office meets the requirements, goals, and vision of the NESA Center.

Coordinate activities with the U.S. Embassy in Bahrain, Naval Forces Central Command, and participating nations in the region to achieve NESA Center objectives. Maintain relationships with national security civilian and military leaders in the region and an active knowledge of regional security policy concerns that relate to curriculum interests and professional development requirements. Assist in developing opportunities for outreach activities with cooperating institutions in the NESA region. Assist in developing curriculum to support programs, agendas, and organizing seminars and conferences in the region. Conduct research on various defense and security topics affecting the NESA region. Conduct mid-range planning to meet future financial requirements based on evolving needs of the Near East South Asia Center. Set milestones to accomplish actions. Brief the Director, NESA Center, senior leadership and the Outreach director on anticipated workflow and responds to guidance provided as to priorities and procedures. Ability to recommend program/curriculum development to NESA Center senior leadership and Outreach Director and travel to identify and assess national security issues relevant to NESA objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree is required. Fluency in English and Arabic and/or French language is desired.