Solicitation_for_a_USPSC_for_Papua_New_Guinea_-_Senior_Health_Advisor.pdf

Attachment 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL-492-16-000002

2. ISSUANCE DATE: March 1,2016

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME: March 30,2016, 11a.m., Manila, PH local time

4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Public Health Advisor

5. MARKET VALUE : $102,646 to $ 133,144, GS-15 equivalent. Final compensation will be negotiable within the listed market value.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) years with option to renew based on availability of funds and need of the position.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret Clearance

9. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens only

10. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

BACKGROUND

The USAID/Philippines’ Papua New Guinea satellite office in Port Moresby is primarily responsible for representing USAID’s portfolio to all key stakeholders in Papua New Guinea.

The satellite office operates under the authority of USAID/Philippines and works with technical and support offices from USAID/Philippines to ensure that USAID's portfolio is achieving the following objectives: 1) support the U.S. Government’s broader foreign policy objectives in Papua New Guinea; 2) address country and regional priorities; 3) complement other donor efforts;

and 4) ensure programmatic efforts reflect host country and U.S. government priorities. To maximize the impact of USAID's portfolio, the satellite office ensures the collaboration and management of relationships with the following key stakeholders: 1) U .S. Embassy Port Moresby;

2) other U.S. government agencies working in the country; 3) host country government; 4) international donor organizations; 5) multilateral and bilateral development organizations; 6) civil society organizations; 7) private sector; and 8) other key stakeholders.

USAID’s assistance focuses on helping Papua New Guinea address priority development issues. In Papua New Guinea, USAID contributes to improving health outcomes, strengthening peace and security, building resilience to the negative impacts of climate change and preparing for and recovering from disasters. Additionally, recognizing the traditionally low status of women and the endemic levels of gender-based violence, USAID integrates activities which address gender equity throughout its portfolio.

SOL-492-16-000002

USPSC,PNG Senior Public Health Advisor

The satellite office is responsible for representing HIV/AIDS and climate change activities in Papua New Guinea. In addition, the satellite office coordinates with a number of other health, climate change/environment, and disaster risk reduction activities funded and managed by either USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) or USAID/Washington.

Staff for the satellite office in Port Moresby includes three Foreign Service Nationals and an Eligible Family Member. Technical and support offices that help manage the portfolio and support the satellite office in achieving USAID’s objectives, are based in Manila.

Papua New Guinea is a President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) country. To support HIV/AIDS activities, an interagency PEPFAR USG health team is based in Port Moresby, which includes USAID, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Centers for Disease Control Prevention, and the Department of Defense, as well as representatives from the U.S.

Department of State. The USAID Senior Public Health Advisor will receive technical support from the USAID/Philippines Office of Health and supervised by the Office of Health Chief.

I. BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

USAID/Philippines requires the services of an expert Senior Public Health Advisor to manage USAID’s health portfolio in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The Senior Public Health Advisor will be the lead USAID representative in PNG providing overall leadership and management of the USAID Papua New Guinea satellite office including administrative oversight for the staff based in PNG. The Advisor will also provide expert technical guidance, oversight for health programs, and contribute to the USG health team. The Advisor serves as a key link between the USAID/Philippines Office of Health technical team and the Papua New Guinea program.

II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The specific duties of the Senior Public Health Advisor include but are not limited to:

1) Program Management and Technical Expertise

a. Provide overall expert HIV/AIDS technical leadership and program management implementing USAID’s PEPFAR activities and other health issues, in collaboration with the USG team;

b. Provide expert technical leadership on the continuum of care response for HIV/AIDS, including gender-based violence, as well as lead major HIV portfolio designs and/or evaluations of USAID’s HIV/AIDS activities;

c. Serve as Agreement Officer’s/Contracting Officer’s Representative overseeing programmatic implementation of USAID funded health programs, including providing technical oversight, reviewing and approving long-term technical strategies, annual work plans, and other related activities;

d. Work independently on key tasks, and keep managers and colleagues fully appraised on the status of work, program implementation progress, results, and issues/problems on a regular, timely basis;

e. Provide technical oversight, management, and advice on USAID contracts and/or grants; and

f. Travel in Papua New Guinea for project monitoring.

2) Representation and Leadership

a. Serve as the primary liaison official for USAID assistance and collaborate and coordinate with high level contacts including Papua New Guinea government officials; U.S. Embassy staff, including providing expert advice on public health to the U.S. Ambassador in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; other USG agencies working in Papua New Guinea; non-governmental organizations/private voluntary organizations; civil society organizations; multilateral and bilateral development organizations; and private sector partners;

b. Serve as an active member of the U.S. Embassy Country Team in Papua New Guinea and take a lead role in USAID’s contribution to the development of key documents;

c. Ensure that all administrative and accountability requirements related to the satellite office’s operations and activities are handled in accordance with established policies and procedures, in consultation with USAID/Philippines’ Regional Controller, Procurement, General Consul, Program and Executive Officers in Manila;

d. Provide regular and frequent reporting to the USAID/Philippines Office of Health Chief on potential issues from the ground that may need to be addressed by USAID, working with technical and support offices to understand technical and USAID policy perspectives and determine how to best address any particular issue;

e. Provide regular reporting to the Ambassador and/or Deputy Chief of Mission in Papua New Guinea on progress, successes, impacts, problems, constraints, and issues related to USAID-funded programs in the Papua New Guinea;

f. Serve as the lead on the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan and other required PEPFAR reporting. Ensure that documentation of USAID health activities are prepared and submitted in a timely fashion, with adequate time for the Mission and other USG agencies to review and clear; and

g. Serve as U.S. Embassy Papua New Guinea’s Mission Disaster Relief Officer and serves as Agreement Officer’s/Contracting Officer’s Representative for USAID’s disaster assistance activities, as needed.

(3) Operations Management

a. Provide administrative oversight for Papua New Guinea-related staff; and

b. Provide supervision for the PEPFAR FSN staff based in Papua New Guinea.

III. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS AND SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP : Work will be performed under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Health, USAID/Philippines. Substantial interaction and direction from the Deputy Chief, Office of Health, USAID/Philippines is anticipated as well. The incumbent will provide direct guidance, administrative oversight and supervision of FSN as well as EFM staff of the satellite office, and PEPFAR FSN staff based in PNG. The Advisor cannot supervise U.S. direct-hires.

IV. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: There will be frequent travel. Generally, the work is sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. The position provides for USAID provision of office space, telephone, fax, and email as well as travel, lodging and transportation reimbursement when undertaken for official purposes.

V. LOGISTICAL ARRANGEMENTS: The primary place of work is the USAID Papua New Guinea satellite office in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, with travel within Papua New Guinea. Port Moresby and Papua New Guinea is a high crime threat post with a 30 percent differential. Traveling within the country is difficult, on local airlines and dirt roads. Temporary duty travel to the Philippines and Thailand may be required as part of the position duties.

VI. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND PROVIDED SERVICES: Performance will take place in the USAID Papua New Guinea Satellite office in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. In-country travel to other areas in the Papua New Guinea is expected up to 10% of the time. Transportation, communications, office space, translation services, travel permissions, and computer will be provided by USAID, as available and needed.

VII. START DATE: August 2016

VIII. POINT OF CONTACT: Irene V Narag, Acquisition & Assistance Agent, Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID/Philippines. Email: inarag@usaid.gov

IX. QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA:

In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the Evaluation Factors. Please note that not all applicants will be interviewed or contacted. Interviews may be requested only from the top scoring candidates. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are preauthorized. Reference checks may be conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant's references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. Applicants are required to write a brief cover letter to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training addresses the Minimum Qualifications and Evaluation Criteria listed below.

1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - This position requires a highly qualified and experienced individual with exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to foster team work, strategic thinking, and also understand the technical requirements to achieve the PEPFAR goals and broader development goals in Papua New Guinea. Consensus building is a critical skill. The incumbent must be familiar with and be able to work well in an overseas environment and with a wide range of governmental and non-governmental counterparts.

The Senior Public Health Advisor must have the following qualifications:

A. Master’s degree in public health, international development, clinical medicine, social science or related field is required.

B. The Advisor must have at least eight (8) years of progressive professional experience in managing and leading large scale public health programs in a developing country context. The Advisor should have demonstrated experience in providing technical advice to high-level foreign government officials and management of project-based implementing partners. Experience should demonstrate ability to effectively manage high-level coordination and relationships with partner government officials, bi-lateral and multilateral donors, and NGOs. Experience in technical oversight, development, implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partners is required. Familiarity with U.S. Government policies and experience working with PEPFAR is desirable. Experience supervising, motivating, and leading teams of professionals required. The Public Health Advisor should have exceptionally strong interpersonal skills and abilities to work in a multi-cultural setting are required. Ability to take initiative and work effectively on her/his own and as a member of a diverse team is required.

C. Other skills: The incumbent must have the ability to work effectively and successfully in a team environment and proactively work to achieve consensus on policy, project and administrative matters is required. The incumbent should have exceptionally strong interpersonal skills and abilities to work in a multi-cultural setting are required. Ability to take initiative and work effectively on her/his own and as a member of a diverse team is required. The incumbent must have the ability to obtain, evaluate and interpret factual data and prepare precise, accurate and complete reports is required. The incumbent must have superior analytical and communication skills to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues. The incumbent must have strong writing skills.

Level IV (fluent) English ability. The incumbent must have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships across government entities, donor organizations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private-sector organizations. The incumbent must have strong computer skills and knowledge of software program applications authorized for USAID use.

D. U.S. Citizen (offshore or resident)

E. Able to obtain US Government medical and security clearances;

F. Available and willing to work outside the regular 40-hour workweek when required/necessary.

G. Willing to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested.

2. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on the following selection criteria:

A. Education (10): Master’s degree in public health, international development, clinical medicine, social science or related field is required.

B. Work Experience (30): The Advisor must have at least eight (8) years of progressive professional experience in managing and leading large scale public health programs in a developing country context.

The Advisor should have demonstrated experience in providing technical advice to high-level foreign government officials and management of project-based implementing partners. Experience should demonstrate ability to effectively manage high-level coordination and relationships with partner government officials, bi-lateral and multilateral donors, and NGOs. Experience in technical oversight, development, implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partners is required. Familiarity with U.S. Government policies and experience working with PEPFAR is desirable. Experience supervising, motivating, and leading teams of professionals required.

C. Technical Knowledge (30): Must have thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs’ design and implementation. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS epidemiology and current strategies for treatment, care, prevention is essential. Knowledge of U.S. Government legislation relating to development assistance and USAID programming policies, regulations procedures and documentation is desirable but not required.

D. Skills and Abilities (30): The incumbent must have the ability to work effectively and successfully in a team environment and proactively work to achieve consensus on policy, project and administrative matters is required. The incumbent should have exceptionally strong interpersonal skills and abilities to work in a multi-cultural setting are required. Ability to take initiative and work effectively on her/his own and as a member of a diverse team is required. The incumbent must have the ability to obtain, evaluate and interpret factual data and prepare precise, accurate and complete reports is required. The incumbent must have superior analytical and communication skills to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues. The incumbent must have strong writing skills.

Level IV (fluent) English ability. The incumbent must have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships across government entities, donor organizations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private-sector organizations. The incumbent must have strong computer skills and knowledge of software program applications authorized for USAID use, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint or other database software, and word processing programs are also necessary.

Maximum Points Available: 100 points

3. BASIS OF RATING

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated based on the criteria listed above.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to address each of the criteria on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each. Be sure to include your name, social security number, and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the minimum selective and/or quality ranking factors may result in your application not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training, and awards.

X. APPLICATION DETAILS

Qualified individuals are requested to submit the following as an application package:

1. Completed and signed Federal Form AID-302-3

2. A resume or curriculum vitae relevant to the position for which the applicant is applying;

3. Writing sample must be included in the application to demonstrate written, English language ability.

Note that the writing sample may be an excerpt of a larger work and need not be specifically written for this solicitation.

4. A separate document providing three professional references with complete contact information including: email addresses and mobile telephone numbers. USAID reserves the right to contact all references.

5. Date of availability to begin assignment in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Forms are available at the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ . Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the Form AID-302-3 is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, vehicle use, etc.

Applications must be submitted by email no later than March 31, 2016 at 11:00AM, Manila, Philippines Local Time.

Applications are to be submitted to:

Andrew Holland Supervisory Contracting Officer Reg’l Office of Acquisition and Assistance USAID/Philippines

The email submission address is inarag@usaid.gov with copies to aholland @usaid.gov and nhilgendorf@usaid.gov

To ensure consideration of your application for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number, SOL-492-16- 000002 on your application, on the subject line in any email, on the cover letter, and any other attached pages.

NOTE: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in this section. Failure to http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ mailto:inarag@usaid.gov provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment.

The most highly rated candidates may be called for interviews. Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter. Applications received after the date and time shall be considered late and may be considered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

We suggest you confirm that all documents submitted were received prior to the closing date and time of this notice.

XI. MEDICAL AND SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. The successful applicant must receive medical clearance for serving in Papua New Guinea. Details of how to obtain US Department of State Medical Unit medical clearance will be provided once a job offer is made and accepted.

2. The successful applicant must be able to receive USAID security clearance that involves applicant's comprehensive background investigation performed by a US Government Agency.

3. The successful applicant must be able to report to post in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, to assume duties promptly upon medical and security clearances being granted.

XII. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT:

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

BENEFITS

• Employer’s FICA and Medicare Contribution

• Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

• Pay Comparability and Adjustment

• Annual Salary Increase

• Eligibility for Worker’s Compensation

• Annual & Sick Leave

• Shipment and storage of household effects

• Shipment of POV (Private Own Vehicle)

• Access to Embassy medical facilities, and pouch mail service

• Medevac insurance

ALLOWANCES: USPSCs will be eligible for allowances listed in the Standardized Regulations Government Civilian Foreign Areas Sections cited below – if applicable.

1. Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120)

2. Living quarters allowance (Section 130)

3. Post Allowance (Section 220)

4. Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230)

5. Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

6. Education allowance (Section 270)

7. Educational Travel (Section 280)

8. Post differential (Chapter 500)

9. Payments during Evacuation/authorized Departure (Section 600)

10. Danger Pay (Section 650)

11. Consumables Allowance

XII. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR USPSCs:

The following forms shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the position. Additional forms may be required at the time the selection process is completed. Forms outlined below can found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms

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

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

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

3. Finger Print Card (FD-258). * http://www.usaid.gov/forms

II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES