SOL_72061723R00004.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL-72061723R00004

ISSUANCE DATE: November 29, 2022

CLOSING DATE/TIME: January 6, 2023, 16:45 PM Kampala Time

Subject: Solicitation for US Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) and Third Country National (TCNPSC)

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.

Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1 - (IV) Submitting an Offer of this solicitation.

Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.

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

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in Attachment 1 at:

kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov

Sincerely, Kent Benson, Supervisory Executive Officer mailto:kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov

Solicitation 72061723R00004

ATTACHMENT 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-72061723R00004

2. ISSUANCE DATE: November 29, 2022

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: January 6, 2023, 4:45 PM Kampala Time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: EXO and HR Specialist at: kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov or 0414-306-001

5. POSITION TITLE: U. S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Resident Advisor

6. MARKET VALUE: $95,973 - $124,764, equivalent to GS-14

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/Uganda.

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

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The base period will be two years, estimated to start on or about

March 2023. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise three one-year periods for the dates estimated as follows:

Base period March 2023 to March 2025 Option period 1 March 2025 to March 2026 Option period 2 March 2026 to March 2027 Option period 3 March 2027 to March 2028

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: United States (U.S.) citizen or Resident Alien – offshore or resident in Uganda and Third Country National (TCN) per AIDAR Appendix J.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: The successful Offeror must obtain a U.S. Government

Employment Authorization-Facility Access.

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

(1) General Statement of the Purpose of the Contract

USAID/Uganda is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the USAID PMI Resident Advisor in the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHH) – PMI Unit.

The USAID PMI Resident Advisor provides leadership, technical guidance, and overall direction on the planning, implementation, management, and monitoring of PMI in Uganda. This requires coordination with the Ministry of Health (MOH), development partners, the RBM Partnership, and other Implementing Partners (IPs).

The USAID PMI Resident Advisor also works closely with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) PMI Resident Advisor, up to four Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contractor

(CCNPSC) Project Management Specialist (Malaria), the PMI backstops in USAID/Washington, counterparts in CDC Atlanta, and other USAID personnel working within and overseeing the Mission’s activities, including the OHH Director, the USAID Mission Director, and the CDC Country Director.

Responsibilities include regular contact and collaboration with counterparts in National Malaria Control Division (NMCD) and other Government of Uganda (GOU) ministry officials and agencies, as well as with a wide range of civil society and private organizations, other donors and international organizations, and other United States Government (USG) entities working in malaria prevention and control. Exercising extensive independent judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, representing the USG in critical technical and policy fora, resolving problems and conflicts, and taking steps necessary to meet deadlines. Performing inherently governmental functions such as officially representing USAID at functions, advising on policy matters, managing contracts and grants, budgeting, developing planning documents and work plans, and reporting.

The USAID PMI Resident Advisor will serve as the technical and program team leader for the USAID PMI unit and, together with the CDC PMI Resident Advisor, the PMI co-lead at the U.S. Embassy in Kampala. The USAID PMI Resident Advisor will provide technical expertise in malaria treatment, prevention, and control and must understand the social, economic, and cultural determinants and implications of the malaria epidemic in Uganda and neighboring countries. The USAID PMI Resident Advisor will formulate the USG position on malaria, make important policy decisions, and manage the program as a key representative of USAID/Uganda.

The USAID PMI Resident Advisor reports to one of two U.S. Foreign Service OHH Deputy Directors, who will provide overall operational oversight and supervision. The USAID Mission Director provides overall guidance to PMI.

OVERVIEW:

USAID/Uganda is one of the Africa Bureau's largest missions, with a multi-year portfolio valued at $1.5 billion.

USAID/Uganda implements a programmatically integrated Country Development Cooperation Strategy with the goal of accelerating Uganda’s systems to ensure inclusive education, health, and economic development. The strategy calls upon staff to build relationships and partnerships that leverage resources and advance Uganda’s journey to self-reliance.

Uganda is a priority country across all global health initiatives, including PMI, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Global Tuberculosis Accelerator, Family Planning 2020, and A Promise Renewed. PMI is a multi-agency initiative led by USAID and co-implemented with the CDC. PMI delivers cost-effective, life-saving malaria interventions alongside catalytic technical and operational assistance to support Uganda to end malaria. PMI has been a proud partner with the GOU since 2006, helping to decrease child death rates by 53 percent (DHS 2006, DHS 2016) through investments totaling nearly $449 million, including FY2021 funds.

Malaria funding and program support partners include:

• Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund)

• PMI

• The World Health Organization (WHO)

• UK-Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO)

• Partnership to End Malaria (RBM Partnership)

• Malaria Consortium (MC)

• United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

• Against Malaria Foundation (AMF)

• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)

• Civil society and faith-based organizations

PMI operates both nationally in support of the NMCD policy development, dissemination, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation, as well as procurement, distribution, and monitoring of malaria commodities (diagnostics, antimalarial drugs, insecticide treated nets [ITNs], indoor residual spraying [IRS], and others); and with direct program support through two bilateral and four central mechanisms. The malaria flagship project covers 53 districts in five malaria high burden regions (West Nile, Acholi, Lango, Busoga, and Karamoja), with a population of approximately 15 million.

According to the WHO 2018 World Malaria Report, Uganda ranks third globally in terms of malaria morbidity and mortality. There is stable, perennial malarial transmission in 95 percent of the country, with Anopheles gambiae s.I. and An. Funestus s.I. being the most common malaria vectors. Preliminary results from the 2018 Malaria Indicator Survey show a steady progress in malaria prevalence confirmed by microscopy in children under five years old, from 42 percent in 2009 to 19 percent in 2014 and nine percent in 2018.

The OHH is USAID/Uganda’s largest technical office with more than 70 staff positions and an annual budget exceeding $300 million. OHH is headed by a U.S. Foreign Service Officer and is divided into six units: PMI, HIV & Tuberculosis, Health Systems Strengthening, Family Health, Global Health Security and Emerging Pandemic Threats, and Strategic Information. The PMI Resident Advisor position is in the PMI unit.

(2) Statement of Duties to be Performed

1. Technical and Program Management and Supervision (45 percent)

--Provide technical direction and strategic oversight to USAID/Uganda’s PMI programs.

--Advise OHH leadership on the status of PMI and related malaria activities in Uganda.

--Complete the Malaria Operational Plan.

--Provide managerial support as needed during the design and implementation phases of projects to ensure the quality of interventions supported and that programmatic targets are met.

--Coordinate and provide technical direction to USAID IPs to ensure that the malaria activities are well coordinated and in line with PMI five-year strategies and PMI/Washington guidelines.

--Ensure that planned development results are achieved in a highly efficient, effective, and timely manner, consistent with USAID regulations, policies, and development principles.

--Provide managerial oversight to ensure full accountability and value for money of funds provided by PMI.

--Manage and oversee services and deliverables provided by contractors and grantees, in accordance with USAID program management regulations, procedures, and practices.

--Ensure that malaria activities are integrated into overall OHH activities and establish effective collaboration with PEPFAR, Global Health Security Agenda, and other interagency health and development programs.

--Coordinate with other USAID offices to address malaria issues in the context of broader development goals.

--Report on Uganda-specific information related to PMI programs as part of the Mission’s annual strategic planning and reporting processes, prepare Congressional presentations and correspondence, draft technical and Congressional notifications, and prepare budget and project management documentation and other implementing documents.

--Ensure that all activities under PMI are technically excellent, consistent with internationally accepted best practices, and relevant to the specific malaria epidemiology of Uganda.

--Provide scientific and technical support to the NMCD and PMI IPs.

--Work with suppliers and partners to ensure that programmatic commodities are purchased in a timely and cost-effective manner.

--Work with IPs and national supply chain organizations such as the National Medical Stores, Joint Medical Store, and the National Drug Authority to strengthen the logistical commodity systems for malaria drugs and supplies.

--Ensure that the absorptive capacity exists in implementation sites to receive, manage, and distribute these items effectively.

2. Collaboration and Communication with Stakeholders (35 percent)

--Coordinate with senior and technical representatives from the GOU, foreign embassies providing development assistance, international donor organizations, multilateral organizations, local and international non-governmental organizations, private international organizations, senior USG officials, and USAID and CDC technical staff on malaria-related issues.

--Represent PMI to senior level officials within the GOU, including the Minister of Health, and to senior USG officials such as the U.S. Ambassador, Congressional delegates, and the U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator.

--Participate in health sector technical working group meetings on infectious diseases and sub-groups related to malaria.

--Collaborate with the MOH to ensure that malaria activities of the various components of the MOH are working together effectively to plan, implement, and monitor activities relevant to malaria prevention and control. These components include senior management, NMCD, Child Health, Integrated Management of Childhood Illness, Reproductive Health, Nutrition, School Health, Health Education and Promotion, Planning, and the Emergency Operations Center.

--Together with the CDC PMI Resident Advisor, support the MOH in facilitating communication and coordination among PMI activities, the RBM Partnership, the Global Fund, and other malaria funding and program support partners.

--Coordinate with PMI IPs and other multilateral and bilateral partners on malaria prevention and control activities and integrate them into the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package.

--Coordinate with health partners at the district, health sub-district, and civil society levels (such as the local council system, schools, churches, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations) to ensure effectiveness of programs at the community level.

--Collaborate with senior staff of the NMCD and other partners, such as the Global Fund, FCDO, WHO, UNICEF, the World Bank, non-governmental organizations, and faith-based organizations to design, plan, and implement malaria prevention and control activities consistent with malaria control coverage needs identified by the Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan and the strategy and plans of the NMCD and PMI.

--Build technical and managerial capacity within the NMCD at the national, district, and lower levels.

--Support the NMCD in documenting and distributing policy and guidelines for best practices in vector management, treatment regimens, diagnosis, and other proven malaria prevention and control strategies at both the facility and community level based on medical and scientific literature, experience from other countries, and operations research.

--Work with the NMCD to develop a financial sustainability plan in anticipation of the phase-out of PMI funding in the long term.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation (20 percent)

--Work with the CDC PMI Resident Coordinator to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan in line with PMI targets.

--Ensure that PMI partners develop project monitoring plans and report in a timely manner on their activities.

--Review and analyze results reported by IPs, prepare summary reports with analyses and recommendations, and ensure that financial and technical reports on PMI are prepared and submitted as required.

--Provide expert advice and share practical experience to help develop and implement the national monitoring and evaluation plan.

--Provide technical assistance to the NMCD to develop and execute a monitoring and evaluation plan to better communicate and coordinate with the RBM Partnership and Global Fund partners, including donor agencies and other stakeholders working on malaria control in Uganda.

--Support the MOH, the NMCD, and other partners to monitor inputs, outcomes, and progress towards achieving targets in the National Malaria Strategy.

--In collaboration with the MOH, carry out monitoring and evaluation visits to implementation sites to ascertain that all quantitative and qualitative data is collected properly and that programmatic quality and value for money are maintained.

--Ensure audit accountability within the PMI program and oversee the implementation of any audit recommendations.

POSITION ELEMENTS

Post Entry Training: On-the-job training will be provided relating to USG-specific procedures, regulations, and methods. Appropriate training courses including E-training will be offered, subject to course offerings and the availability of funds. The contractor shall annually complete Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450 form). The contractor shall attend mandatory annual Ethics training conducted at USAID/Uganda by the Regional Legal Advisor. The contractor may also be required to attend and successfully complete the mandatory Contracting/Agreement Officer Representative (COR/AOR) training, other USAID Acquisition and Assistance, project management, and implementation training as needed.

Available Guidelines: Key sources of information available to the USAID PMI Resident Advisor to inform the performance of the duties and responsibilities include: the Foreign Affairs Manual; Foreign Affairs Regulations;

USAID's Automated Directives System; Mission Orders and Mission Notices; U.S. Congressional appropriations legislation; and all relevant USG and USAID policy guidelines. The Mission’s Resident Legal Officer, Controller, and the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer are also available to provide specific, detailed policy and regulatory guidance to the USAID PMI Resident Advisor.

Exercise of Judgment: A high degree of judgment will be required to provide guidance and assistance to a wide variety of high-level professionals in the Uganda Mission. The USAID PMI Resident Advisor is expected to consistently demonstrate good judgment and appropriate discretion when interpreting policies, directives, and guidelines and in all communications and other professional interactions with Mission leadership and staff, the U.S. Mission/Uganda interagency, GOU personnel, USAID IPs, external audiences, and other stakeholders, with only minimal direction from her/his supervisor. The USAID PMI Resident Advisor works independently, takes initiative, and manages a multi-cultural team with several program sub-elements. As a recognized expert and highly qualified professional, the USAID PMI Resident Advisor is expected to independently plan, prioritize, and carry out the specific activities entailed in fulfilling major duties and responsibilities. The USAID PMI Resident Advisor is expected to resolve problems that arise by determining the approaches to be taken and methodologies to be used, making independent judgments that can be defended as necessary in a complex and difficult program area with great political visibility.

Authority to Make Commitments: As a PSC, the USAID PMI Resident Advisor has no authority to make commitments on behalf of the USG. However, because of the USAID PMI Resident Advisor’s expertise and standing as a highly qualified professional in this field, great weight will be given to her/his conclusions and recommendations when commitments are made by those with the authority to do so.

Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: The USAID PMI Resident Advisor maintains high-level internal and external contacts, including the USAID, the Embassy, and CDC senior leadership; the CDC PMI Resident Advisor; Country Directors and Chiefs of Party from IPs; senior officials from the MOH, NMCD, and malaria funding and program support partners; and Directors and Deputy Directors of other international partners. The USAID PMI Resident Advisor will also have considerable interaction with USAID/Washington PMI staff and CDC Atlanta, who provide policy and procedural guidance and information relevant to programs and activities.

Sunday Pay: Sunday pay is not authorized under this contract.

Support Items: The contractor will be provided with the support services, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work.

(3) Supervisory Relationship

The USAID PMI Resident Advisor shall be supervised by the OHH Deputy Director. Assignments shall be made orally and in writing. However, the USAID PMI Resident Advisor is expected to function effectively with minimal direct supervision and with a high degree of autonomy, establishing own priorities, adhering to, and meeting established deadlines, and managing relationships and performing responsibilities and duties with minimal guidance and limited follow-up. Performance is evaluated annually based on accomplishments.

(4) Supervisory Controls

The USAID PMI Resident Advisor will supervise four CCNPSCs who support the PMI program in Uganda, providing overall guidance and coordinating their work to achieve program objectives.

If a TCN is selected for award, during the period of this contract, the TCNPSC must provide at least eight hours per week of training to a CCNPSC in the PMI team designated by USAID. The PSC Supervisor will establish a training plan with benchmarks to measure the TCNPSC's progress toward achieving this training deliverable.

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

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

To ensure compliance with the entire set of this solicitation instructions (please see page 10 to 14 – III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS and IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER sections), the offer package must be complete and signed (hand or electronic signature) –where indicated - and offerors must include in their offers information to demonstrate that they:

(1) have attained the required education level; and

(2) meet the experience requirements, etc.

USAID/Uganda expects to award a personal services contract for a United States (U.S.) Citizen or Resident Alien - offshore or resident in Uganda or Third Country Nationals (TCNs) for a two year base period. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise three one-year contract extension periods.

The successful Offeror must be capable of securing a U.S. Government Employment Authorization – Facility Access only. S/he must be able to secure a medical clearance to serve in Uganda.

In order to be considered for the position, an offeror must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below.

Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the Evaluation Factors.

Offerors meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on the information/ documentation presented in the offer.

Additionally, interviews and writing samples may be requested only from the top scoring offerors. Please note that not all offerors will be interviewed or contacted.

USAID reserves the right to conduct telephonic interviews with the highest-ranked offerors and make the interview a deciding factor in selection.

Reference checks will be conducted on those Offerors selected for the interview. The Offeror’s references must be able to provide substantive information about the Offeror’s past performance, skills, and abilities.

USAID reserves the right to obtain from previous employers and other sources - in addition to the ones provided by the offeror - relevant information concerning the Offeror’s past performance, technical knowledge, required skills, including teamwork and team-building experience and may consider such information in its evaluation.

If an offeror does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the offeror’s cover letter, and USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the offeror.

USAID will not pay or reimburse for any expenses associated with the application, evaluation process (e.g., interviews, writing samples, writing tests) unless expenses are pre-authorized.

The required professional qualifications include the following and offerors must address all the elements as part of their offer in response to this PSC solicitation.

A. EDUCATION

Master’s Degree level, or higher, in public health, international health, medicine, health care development, or a closely related field.

B. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

--At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing, managing, and monitoring malaria and other health programs and activities in developing countries, with a preference given to candidates with African experience.

--At least three years of experience in clinical application and/or implementation in the areas of vector control, malaria-related entomology, clinical case management of malaria, diagnosis, and/or epidemic surveillance.

--At least three years of demonstrated supervisory experience leading and managing large, diverse teams of professional staff.

--Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience, and problem-solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment.

--Experience working with USG agencies internationally, high-level host country counterparts, other donor-funded programs, international organizations, in-country program managers, policy makers, and a broad array of international health service providers and community leaders.

C. JOB KNOWLEDGE

--Specialized knowledge of malaria, including vector control, entomology, clinical case management of malaria, and epidemic surveillance and forecasting.

--Extensive knowledge of PMI and PMI processes.

--Understanding of Uganda’s malaria context, including social and political issues related to malaria in Uganda.

--Familiarity with current scientific/medical literature and best practices in methods of malaria prevention and control relevant to the Uganda program, especially regarding vector control, IRS (and the variety of chemicals used), ITNs, entomological monitoring, malaria in pregnancy, and case management for uncomplicated and severe malaria and diagnosis.

--Expertise in health care seeking behavior, particularly as it relates to community drug distribution and use of lower-level facilities, drug and diagnostic policy issues, and strategic health communication for behavior change.

--Knowledge of USAID policy, systems, processes, and regulations, including USAID program planning and budgeting.

D. SKILLS AND ABILITIES

--Analytical ability to interpret public policies and assist in the development of revised policies as required to improve the policy environment related to malaria in Uganda.

--Management and administrative skills to develop and oversee implementation of effective malaria prevention and treatment program activities involving financial and human resources by cooperating partners and contractors.

--Skills in conceptualizing programs, policies, and plans and in developing strategies for their management and implementation.

--Ability to integrate short and long-range objectives of PMI with the cultural/organizational needs of the GOU to fill gaps, improve quality, and implement best practices.

--Superior leadership, management, team building, and interpersonal skills.

--Skills in capacity building and mentoring local staff in a developing country.

--Ability to navigate and manage politically and culturally sensitive issues around malaria in a diplomatic manner and bring divergent viewpoints to compromise and agreement.

--Ability to work effectively within a multicultural environment, and with a wide variety of senior managers, peers, customers, and stakeholders to achieve consensus on policy, program, and administrative matters.

--Ability to obtain, analyze, organize, and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written forms to USG and external audiences.

--Ability to analyze and communicate highly technical health information clearly and effectively to both health and non-health audiences.

--Ability to communicate ideas concisely and persuasively in writing through research, technical papers, reports, and strategic program documents.

--Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

E. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Fluent written and spoken English (FSI Level IV).

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. FAR provisions of this solicitation are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

The technical evaluation committee may conduct reference checks, including references from individuals who have not been specifically identified by the offeror, and may do so before or after a candidate is interviewed.

Offers will be initially screened for compliance with the solicitation instructions and eligibility in accordance with the selection criteria below.

To ensure compliance with the entire set of this solicitation instructions (please see page 13 to 14 IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER section), the offer package must be complete and signed (hand or electronic signature) –where indicated - and offerors must include in their offers information to demonstrate that they have attained the required education level and meet the experience requirements, etc.

Offerors will be evaluated and ranked based on the information provided for the four Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) that must be addressed as required in the supplemental document – Item IV – Submitting an Offer 1 (D).

Offerors must, therefore, address each of the four Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) in their offer. Top-ranked Offerors who meet the minimum qualification will be invited for an interview and given a written evaluation.

Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

The four Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) that must be addressed as required in the supplemental document – Item IV – Submitting an Offer 1 (D) are:

1. Work Experience (35 points)

--At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing, managing, and monitoring malaria and other health programs.

-- Experience working in developing countries with a preference given to candidates with African experience.

--At least three years of experience in clinical application and/or implementation in the areas of vector control, malaria-related entomology, clinical case management of malaria, diagnosis, and/or epidemic surveillance.

--At least three years of demonstrated supervisory experience leading and managing large, diverse teams of professional technical and support staff.

--Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience, and problem-solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment.

--Experience working with USG agencies internationally, high-level host country counterparts, other donor-funded programs, international organizations, in-country program managers, policy makers, and a broad array of international health service providers and community leaders.

2. Job Knowledge (35 points)

--Specialized knowledge of malaria, including vector control, entomology, clinical case management of malaria, and epidemic surveillance and forecasting.

--Extensive knowledge of PMI and PMI processes.

--Understanding of Uganda’s malaria context, including social and political issues related to malaria in Uganda.

--Familiarity with current scientific/medical literature and best practices in methods of malaria prevention and control relevant to the Uganda program, especially regarding vector control, IRS (and the variety of chemicals used), ITNs, entomological monitoring, malaria in pregnancy, and case management for uncomplicated and severe malaria and diagnosis.

--Adequate knowledge especially regarding vector control, IRS (and the variety of chemicals used), ITNs, entomological monitoring, malaria in pregnancy, and case management for uncomplicated and severe malaria and diagnosis.

--Expertise in health care seeking behavior, particularly as it relates to community drug distribution and use of lower-level facilities, drug and diagnostic policy issues, and strategic health communication for behavior change.

--Knowledge of USAID policy, systems, processes, and regulations, including USAID program planning and budgeting.

3. Skills and Abilities (30 points)

--Analytical ability to interpret public policies and assist in the development of revised policies as required to improve the policy environment related to malaria in Uganda.

--Management and administrative skills to develop and oversee implementation of effective malaria prevention and treatment program activities involving financial and human resources by cooperating partners and contractors.

--Skills in conceptualizing programs, policies, and plans and in developing strategies for their management and implementation.

--Ability to integrate short and long-range objectives of PMI with the cultural/organizational needs of the GOU to fill gaps, improve quality, and implement best practices.

--Superior leadership, management, team building, and interpersonal skills, including skills in capacity building and mentoring local staff in a developing country.

--Ability to navigate and manage politically and culturally sensitive issues around malaria in a diplomatic manner and bring divergent viewpoints to compromise and agreement.

--Ability to work effectively within a multicultural environment, and with a wide variety of senior managers, peers, customers, and stakeholders to achieve consensus on policy, program, and administrative matters.

--Ability to obtain, analyze, organize, and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written forms to USG and external audiences.

--Ability to analyze and communicate highly technical health information clearly and effectively to both health and non-health audiences.

--Ability to communicate ideas concisely and persuasively in writing through research, technical papers, reports, and strategic program documents including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

4. Education (pass/fail): Offerors will be given a passing score if they have a relevant degree.

Master’s Degree level, or higher, in public health, international health, medicine, health care development, or a closely related field.

Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:

Prior Work Experience - 35 points Job Knowledge - 35 points Skills and Abilities – 30 points

Education – Pass/Fail Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail

Total Possible Points: 100 Evaluation Factor Total – 100 points, and Pass for Education and Reference Check

USAID policy specifies that U.S. citizens or resident aliens (USNs) are preferred over third country nationals (TCNs). Therefore, USN and TCN offers will not be evaluated together. USAID will evaluate USN offers first and if the CO determines that there are no qualified USNs, only then will USAID evaluate TCN offers.

Offerors invited to an interview and/or written test will be evaluated based upon the same criteria described above. In addition, offerors determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance, written evaluations and/or satisfactory professional reference checks.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit:

A. A signed (hand or electronic signature) offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

B. Cover letter clearly indicating the position for which you are applying.

C. Curriculum vitae/resume specifically which MUST include:

(i) Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year) and hours worked per week for each position;

-- Dates (month/year) and locations for all international field experience must also be detailed;

-- Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), location, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

(ii) Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.

(iii) Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).

(iv)Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job- related honors, awards, or accomplishments.

D. Supplemental [separate] document specifically addressing each QRF as outlined in the solicitation.

E. United States (U.S.) citizens or Resident Alien (currently resident in Uganda) must attach a copy of a valid work permit.

F. Offers should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). No other file types will be accepted. All documents should be scanned into one (1) document (one (1) ATTACHMENT) which should not exceed 10MB.

Documents should be arranged and scanned in this order:

(i) Signed (hand or electronic signature) offer form AID 309-2

(ii) Cover Letter

(iii) Completed Curriculum vitae/resume

(iv) Supplemental documents

(v) Valid work permit – if applicable

G. Submitted offers and documents become the property of USAID and will not be returned.

2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted by email to EXO and HR Specialist at: kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

No other form of submission will be permitted (e.g., courier, fax, or hand delivery). The US Government will not be responsible for incomplete/corrupted or missing information in electronic submissions and these http://www.usaid.gov/forms applications may not be accepted. USAID will only confirm receipt and print out the electronic submission.

USAID will not ensure quality or completeness of electronic files attached to the e-mails. The Offeror assumes all risk related to an electronic submission. Late offers or delayed electronic submissions will not be accepted.

3. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the number of this Solicitation to ensure the offer is for the position in this Solicitation.

For this position, the subject line must read: SOL NUMBER TITLE OF POSITION, LAST, FIRST CANDIDATE NAME OR 72061723R00004 U. S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Resident Advisor, Smith Jose

4. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors - Please be advised that, upon award, the contractor will be required to show proof that the contractor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submitting an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contractor may be terminated*. USPSCs/TCNPSCs performing overseas must follow the Mission polices and/or directives from the U.S. Department of State regarding COVID- 19 requirements.

*See Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O. 14042 in Section VIII below.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

Once the CO informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the forms relating to:

1. Security Eligibility/Employment Authorization – Facility Access only

2. Medical Clearances and Certifications

VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS:

a) Employer's FICA Contribution

b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

c) Pay Comparability Adjustment

d) Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation) if applicable

e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

f) Annual and Sick Leave

2. ALLOWANCES:

Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas), available at https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

a) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120)

b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130) c)Post Allowance (Section 220)

d) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230)

e) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

f) Education Allowance (Section 270)

g) Education Travel (Section 280)

h) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

i) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600)

3. In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J, sec. 4(c)(2)(ii), the Mission Director has approved compensation for a TCNPSC USAID PMI Resident Advisor under the Alternate Classification Procedure.

VII. TAXES

USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare, and applicable State Income taxes;

TCNPSC tax requirements per AIDAR Appendix J.

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs

USAID regulations and policies governing PSC awards are available at these sources:

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or U.S.

Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at:

https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar

USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J “Direct USAID Contracts with a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at: https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar

2. PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT

CLAUSES Subpart 52.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses

ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021)-Alternate 70 (OCT 2021) (M/OAA-DEV-FAR-22-01c)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause - United States or its outlying areas means—

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and

(5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985).

(c) Personal Services Contracts with individuals. As a matter of policy, the contractor must comply with the USAID’s guidance applicable to direct-hire federal employees.

(End of clause)

Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O. 14042

USAID will take no action to enforce the clause (FAR 52.223-99) implementing the requirements of Executive Order 14042, absent further written notice from USAID, where the place of performance identified in the contract is in a U.S. state or outlying area subject to a court order prohibiting the application of requirements pursuant to the Executive Order (hereinafter, “Excluded State or Outlying Area”). In all other circumstances, USAID will enforce the clause, except for contractor employees who perform substantial work on or in connection with a covered contract in an Excluded State or Outlying Area, or in a covered contractor workplace located in an Excluded State or Outlying Area. A current list of such Excluded States and Outlying Areas is maintained at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

3. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms. Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:

LINE ITEMS

ITEM NO

(A) SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION) (B) QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT

PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

0001 Base Period - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info:

Appropriation: 72-1921/221031 BBFY Fund: GH-C-AIDS/2021/2022

DOAG: 617-DO1-RES-22-PO.2-01-HIV-AO

1 LOT USD TBD USD TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor

1001 Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT USD TBD USD TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor

2001 Option Period 2 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT USD TBD USD TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor

3001 Option Period 3 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT USD TBD USD TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor http://www.usaid.gov/forms

4. 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 - as indicated and applicable to USPSC offshore or resident hires.

AAPD/CIB

No. Title/Issued Date

Subject Category

AAPD 21-05

(PDF 422K)

REVISED AND EXPANDED FRINGE

BENEFITS FOR USPSCs (AIDAR Dev. No.

M-OAA-DEV-AIDAR-22-1c) – November 23, 2021) USPSC Paid Parental Leave Timekeeping/Payroll Process [41K

PDF]

Personal Services Contracts

AAPD 21-04

Revision 3

(PDF 382K)

EXECUTIVE ORDER 14042 ON ENSURING

ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY

PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS

(FAR Deviation No. M-OAA-DEV-FAR-22- 01c) – December 14, 2012 AAPD No. 21-04, ATTACHMENT 4 - Letter for contracts with performance requiring physical access to USAID domestic facilities.

[165K PDF]

AAPD No. 21-04, ATTACHMENT 5 - Letter to Individuals with Personal Services Contracts [166K PDF] AAPD 21-04 ATTACHMENT 6: Overview of Applicability of FAR 52.223-99 [200K PDF]

Acquisition Management, PSCs

AAPD 21-01

(PDF 221K)

Applicability of FAR 4.21 to USAID personal services contracts with individuals under the AIDAR Appendices D and J – March 26, 2021

Acquisition Management

AAPD 18-02

Revision 2

(PDF 77K)

This AAPD is to update the Medevac clause for U.S. personal services contractors (USPSCs) performing abroad, and USPSCs who are on official travel status abroad on temporary duty or training. The purpose of this Revision 2 is to reflect an extension to the class deviation, resulting in a new AAPD expiration date. – February 16, 2022

Personal Services Contracts

AAPD 10-01

(PDF 47 kb)

PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS --

CHANGES IN USG REIMBURSEMENT

AMOUNTS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE

AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION COSTS –

01/08/10

Personal Services Contracts

AAPD 06-10

(PDF 80 kb)

PSC MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT

RESPONSIBILITY – October 30, 2006

Personal Services Contracts

AAPD 06-08

(PDF 35 kb)

AIDAR, APPENDICES D AND J: USING THE

OPTIONAL SCHEDULE TO

INCREMENTALLY FUND CONTRACTS –

JUNE 23, 2006

Personal Services Contracts

5. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations.

http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-05 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-05 https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USPSC-PPL-TimekeepingPayrollProcess.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USPSC-PPL-TimekeepingPayrollProcess.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd21-04-revision3 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd21-04-revision3 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd21-04-revision3 https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD-21-04-Attachment4-Letter-ISCs.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD-21-04-Attachment4-Letter-ISCs.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD-21-04-Attachment4-Letter-ISCs.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD-21-04-Attachment5-Letter-PSCs.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD-21-04-Attachment5-Letter-PSCs.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD-21-04-Attachment5-Letter-PSCs.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD21-04-Flowchart_revised.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD21-04-Flowchart_revised.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-01 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-01 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapd-cibs/aapd-18-02Rev2 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapd-cibs/aapd-18-02Rev2 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapd-cibs/aapd-18-02Rev2 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-10-01 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-10-01 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-06-10 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-06-10 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-06-08 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-06-08 http://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations http://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations

6. PSC Ombudsman. The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who has entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and is available to provide clarity on their specific contract with the agency. Please visit our page for additional information:

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

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

[END SOLICITATION]

http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman mailto:PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov