USPSC_FMO_Announcement_1.pdf

SOL-621-17-000004

ATTACHMENT 1

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Tanzania Solicitation for a SHORT-TERM US PSC

Financial Management Officer

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-621-17-000004

2. ISSUANCE DATE: APRIL 12, 2017

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: APRIL 27, 2017

4. POSITION TITLE: SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OFFICER

5. MARKET VALUE: $88,136 - $114,578 equivalent to GS-14 Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Seven months with the possibility of extensions.

Extensions will depend upon the availability of funds, continued requirement, and contractor performance.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED :FACILITY ACCESS

9. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract

With an annual development budget of $400 million, USAID/Tanzania manages USAID's second largest program in Africa and eighth largest in the world. Tanzania is on the front lines of the U.S. Strategy toward Sub-Saharan Africa which includes more than 35 Presidential and legislative initiatives. An innovative five-year, $2 billion Country Development Cooperation Strategy integrates these initiatives with a focus on empowering women and youth as drivers of change to unleash economic growth and deliver accountable governance. The Mission is a leader in USAID Forward reforms, with the Controller's office playing a crucial role in assessing and improving Tanzania's public financial management systems. The Financial Management Officer (FMO) supervises 10 Country Nationals (CCNs). The FMO guides Agency and Mission financial management policies and procedures that support development programs and related operations.

2. Statement of Duties to be Performed

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

a. Financial management activities of the Mission including budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, payment and financial reporting. Assisting in directing the day-to-day operations of the OFM and advising the senior management team within the Mission on financial management practices, procedures and reporting requirements, as well as on the financial soundness and status of USAID financial programs and activities.

b. Provide the Mission with uniform guidance and procedures for financial management of all funds available to the Mission. Provide the Mission staff and Tanzanian officials with assistance and advice related to financial management practices and procedures applicable to program implementation.

c. Direct the maintenance of a comprehensive accounting system and provide necessary financial and statistical data to the Mission management team and staff as needed. Review systems and prescribe appropriate systems.

d. Review requests for program and operating expense funds, supply fiscal data and the cost factors needed for the budget formulation and estimates. Provide advice, guidance, and supporting financial data to Mission officials concerned with the preparation of program, technical and capital assistance agreements and implementation orders. Provide advice on means and methods of financing, the interpretation of USAID accounting and financial reporting regulations, and contract reporting requirements.

e. Assist in liaison with the Inspector General for audit activities including identifying requirements and developing plans, reviewing all audit reports from the IG and identifying actions to be taken in response to the findings and recommendations and assigning action for compliance and response. Direct the operation of the Mission’s payment tracking and ensure compliance with provisions of the Prompt Pay Act, Foreign Service Travel Regulations, and other applicable payment guidance.

f. Provide mentorship and training of OFM staff to allow them to effectively and efficiently carry out their duties.

3. Supervisory Relationship

The USPSC FMO will be directly supervised by the Mission Controller. Assignment specifics will be discussed collaboratively with the supervisor, but the incumbent will complete duties autonomously.

4. Supervisory Controls

This position will direct supervise 10 staff.

10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

11. POINT OF CONTACT:

Barbara Ellington-Banks, email at baellington-banks@usaid.gov Please DO NOT send applications to this email address. For mailbox to send applications, see section IV of this solicitation.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Education: A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting or related field of study is required.

Prior Work Experience: At least 12 years of progressively responsible work in USG Financial Management is required. Strong background and work experience in accounting and finance with international organizations, managing financial operations and overseeing financial activities including general accounting, payment, local and U.S.

payrolls and audits.

Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluency – speaking/reading/writing) in English required.

Knowledge: Knowledge of USAID and other relevant laws and regulations for all aspects of Mission programs and operations, including ability to advise on transactions and projects involving bilateral and multilateral agreements, memoranda of understanding and other instruments as well as issues of local tax and customs, claims, ethics, and other internal operations and program issues.

Skills and Capabilities: The position requires good organizational and management skills, strong financial management and analytical skills, good professional judgement, strong listening skills, and excellent interpersonal skills in cross-cultural settings. It also requires the ability to interact effectively with mid and senior level government officials and to maintain collaborative working relationships within a multi-agency team structure.

Furthermore, the selected candidate must be able to rapidly analyze information, evaluate data, and generate high quality documents and reports under time pressure and in complex situations. S/he must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing and be able to lead and coordinate financial management discussions and meetings effectively.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

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

A. Work Experience -60 points: A minimum of twelve (12) years of USG financial management work experience in budgeting, accounting and payment certification is required. Experience utilizing the Phoenix, E2 and ASIST systems and Budget Formulation and Execution Manager (BFEM) is desired. A minimum of ten (10) years of managerial experience in a cross-cultural setting is strongly encouraged.

B. Knowledge and Skills -40 points: Comprehensive and in-depth understanding of USG financial management and reporting requirements as well as strong competency in financial management computer applications including Phoenix, E2 and ASIST is desired. Ability to provide leadership, analyze issues and make recommendations regarding Mission operations is also important. Excellent written and oral communication skills are needed with the ability to lead and coordinate financial management discussions and meetings effectively. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills are critical to effectively manage staff in a cross-cultural setting. Ability to plan, develop and implement initiatives which are essential to operational effectiveness is needed. S/he must be able to rapidly analyze information, evaluate data, and generate high quality documents and reports under time pressure and in complex situations.

TERM OF PERFORMANCE

The base term of the contract will be for seven months, which may be extended upon mutual agreement and subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. This position has been classified as equivalent to a GS-14 position in the USG Civil Service. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated depending on qualifications and previous salary history. In addition to the basic salary, differentials and other benefits in effect at the time and which are applicable and subject to change on a similar basis as for direct-hire USG employees, will be added.

SECURITY AND MEDICAL CLEARANCE

The USPSC will be required to complete a full physical examination (including relevant immunizations) from his/her own physician and then obtain a medical clearance from State M/MED prior to service overseas. Also, USAID/Tanzania must initiate a security clearance prior to the Contractor's travel to post of duty. Until a final adjudication of a security clearance is received, the contractor shall:

• Have no access to classified or administratively controlled materials;

• Travel to post by himself/herself only; and,

• Be authorized no entitlements other than those normally authorized for short-term (less than a year) employees at post.

If USAID/Tanzania fails to obtain a security clearance, the contract will be immediately terminated.

IV. APPLYING

Interested applicants must submit the following: (1) a current Form AID 302-3, Offeror

Information for Personal Services Contract-attached to this solicitation; (2) a current resume or curriculum vitae; (3) a cover letter, not to exceed three pages, addressing how the applicant meets the Required Qualifications {(a) education; (b) prior work experience; (c) knowledge, (d) skills and abilities}; and (4) any other documents (certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned, etc) that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above, and a list of three (3) to five (5) references with complete contact information, including e-mail address and telephone numbers.

Submittals should be sent to USAID/Tanzania PSC Applications mailbox, at daressalaampscsap@usaid.gov.

Note: To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, applicants must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the application submission.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES

Once the CO informs the successful Applicant about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Applicant instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms.

1. Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)

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

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

4. Finger Print Card (FD-258)

VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC 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)

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Annual and Sick Leave

*NOTE: As a US citizen or US resident (Green Card holder), the Contractor's salary will be subject to employee's FICA and Medicare contribution.

2. ALLOWANCES: (if applicable)*

Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas)

(1) Temporary Lodging Allowances (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) Education Travel (Section 280)

(8) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

(9) Payments During Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and

(10) Danger Pay (Section 650) (II) Consumables Allowance

VII. TAXES

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

VIII. ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDS) AND

CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBS) PERTAINING TO PSCs

[AAPDs and CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and the PSC General Provisions in accordance with USAID regulations and contracts. See http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs to determine which AAPDs and CIBs apply and insert the relevant text as required.]

USAID IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In selecting personnel there will be no discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, politics, marital status, physical handicap, HIV/AIDS status, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.