HIV_AIDS_Senior_Advisor_-_Final_(3).pdf

ISSUANCE DATE: November 18, 2016

CLOSING DATE & TIME: December 09, 2016

17:00 Hours Accra Local Time

SUBJECT: SOLICITATION NUMBER SOL-624-17-000006, THIRD COUNTRY NATIONAL

PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR FOR SENIOR HIV/AIDS ADVISOR

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International

Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified Third Country Nationals interested in providing Personal Services Contractor (PSC) services as described in the attached solicitation.

In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the solicitation at the time of submission and must submit all required documentations. The Senior HIV/AIDS Advisor position is located in Accra, Ghana.

Interested candidates meeting the requirements of the solicitation must submit all the following required materials for consideration (see details in section VI):

Cover Letter;

Curriculum Vitae or resume;

Signed Form AID 302-3 (available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms/);

Supplemental document addressing the evaluation factors;

List of three to five professional references; and

Writing Sample

All application packages are to be submitted via email to: accrapsc@usaid.gov

Please cite the solicitation number and position title within the subject line of your email application. Any attachments provided via email must be in a format compatible with Microsoft Word 2003/2010 or PDF and not zipped. Note that attachments to email must not exceed 3 MB.

Any questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to Mildred Agbo at magbo@usaid.gov no later than November 25, 2016; no questions will be entertained after this date.

Application Form AID 302-3 must be signed. Incomplete and unsigned applications will not be considered. Late applications will not be accepted and will be handled in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.215.1.

USAID/West Africa anticipates awarding one (1) Personal Service Contract as a result of this solicitation. Please note this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as a result of this solicitation nor does it constitute any authorization by USAID to reimburse costs incurred in the preparation of an application.

Sincerely, Courtney J. Magill

Contracting Officer

SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL-624-17-000006

ISSUANCE DATE: November 18, 2016

CLOSING DATE and TIME: December 09, 2016 at 17:00 Hours Local Accra Time

POSITION TITLE: Senior HIV/AIDS Advisor – West Africa

MARKET VALUE OF POSITION: GS-14 ($87,263-$113,444) Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate’s past salary, work history, and education background.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to Third Country Nationals

Third Country National means an individual (i) who is neither a citizen nor a permanent legal resident alien of the United States nor of the country to which assigned for duty;

and (ii) is eligible for return to his/her home country or country of recruitment at U.S.

government expense.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) years with three (3) one-year option periods.

Exercise of the option(s) will be contingent on satisfactory performance, continued need for the services, and availability of funds.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/West Africa Regional Health Office, located in

Accra, Ghana.

The position will require extensive (30-40%) travel, most of which is in West/Central

Africa.

SECURITY LEVEL: Selected applicant must obtain facility access and medical clearance within a reasonable period of time. USAID will provide details regarding these clearances to the selected candidate. If such clearances are not obtained within a reasonable time or negative suitability issues are involved, any offer made may be rescinded.

I. STATEMENT OF WORK

BACKGROUND

USAID/West Africa is an independent Operating Unit of the United States Agency for

International Development (USAID), responsible for managing development programs that cover 21 countries1, seven of which have bilateral USAID missions. The Strategic

Plan of USAID/West Africa envisions “Social and economic wellbeing advanced by West

Africans.” The Mission is committed to achieve this goal through programs in the following areas: peace and governance, health, agriculture and food security, environment and natural resources management and trade and investment.

USAID/West Africa coordinates and enhances other USAID programs in the region and builds and sustains partnerships with West African governments and regional institutions to focus on four foreign policy objectives:

▪ Peace & Security

▪ Governing Justly & Democratically

▪ Investing in People (Health and Education)

▪ Economic Growth (Agriculture, Trade and Investment and Natural Resource

Management)

With more than 350 million inhabitants, the West Africa region ranks as the poorest with the lowest level of human capital development, and the highest in population growth, and maternal and child mortality. While HIV prevalence in the general population in West Africa is relatively low compared to Southern Africa (ranging from

0.5% in Niger to 4.5% in Cameroon), the prevalence is high within key populations. The

HIV epidemic in West Africa is classified as concentrated and is mostly driven by the high prevalence of HIV in female sex workers (FSW) and men who have sex with men (MSM).

A 2014 review showed the estimated HIV prevalence among FSW ranging from 15.9% in

The Gambia to 54% in Togo, and ranging from 9.8% in The Gambia to 34.9% in Nigeria for MSM3.

USAID/WA’s regional health program serves the following 21 nations: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Eighteen of the 21 USAID/WA countries have a US Embassy presence (Equatorial Guinea is supported by Cameroon, Guinea Bissau by Senegal, and São Tomé and Príncipe by Gabon). The USAID/WA health program also includes activities in all 15 member countries of ECOWAS.

UNAIDS estimates that fewer than 25% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in West Africa know their HIV status; 21% of PLHIV are on antiretroviral treatment (ART); and only about 16% of PLHIV are known to have a suppressed viral load, far short of the UNAIDS

90-90-90 goals. ART coverage among PLHIV on (ART varies widely in West Africa, from

14% in Mauritania to 43% in Burkina Faso11. The proportion of key populations (KP) living with HIV linked to ART is likely lower, and greater than 90% of KP living with HIV have insufficient ART options3,12.

Key populations face real and perceived stigma and discrimination in society at large as well as at health facilities, limiting access to care. Economic burden, such as fees for service and transportation, and prevalent violence also create obstacles to care3,12.

National policies criminalizing sex work and homosexuality impede health care providers’ abilities to provide HIV and other health services to KP, civil society organizations’ means to advocate for access to services, and key populations members’ capacity to seek and find care3.

HIV/AIDS is generally under-funded in West Africa, with increasing downturn in programming in current times. The Global Fund provides the vast majority of HIV commodities. ECOWAS is also developing local (regional) production. Building cost-effective programming and effective partnerships are key to addressing the challenge posed by HIV in West Africa.

The USAID/West Africa Regional Health Office (RHO), under the Mission’s “Investing in

People” objective, works to increase utilization of quality health services through West

Africa partners. The Mission of the Office is to be “a center of learning and leveraging that partners to improve the health status of vulnerable populations in West Africa through sustainable, evidence-based solutions.”

II. BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Senior HIV/AIDS Advisor is an integral member of the West Africa Regional Health

Office. S/he is a senior professional and expert in his/her field who leads donor and partner coordination related to HIV/AIDS; provides evidence-based technical advice to the Mission; develops strategic approaches to learning and leveraging HIV/AIDS programs throughout the portfolio, within the Mission, and in collaboration with bilateral PEPFAR programs as applicable; and designs and manages projects and programs related to HIV in West Africa. Currently the Mission works under a regional strategy and a health project design called “Scaling up Health Results” (SHeR).

Implementing partners under this program for HIV/AIDS include one multi-country, innovative bilateral procurement and several cross-sectoral field support activities to complement this work (on related policy and commodity security). The portfolio for

West Africa is largely focused on “Key Populations.” Key areas of programming include:

leveraging donor, bilateral and private sector support to accelerate progress and learning on HIV/AIDS in West Africa; technical expertise related to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in West

Africa, its drivers, solutions and strategic direction; establishing high level service delivery and civil society support; policy and advocacy; and logistics and supply chain management at regional and national levels.

An expert in his/her field, the incumbent will provide strategic and technical input to international donors (UNAIDS/JURTA; Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria and TB), regional officials (e.g., Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Abidjan-Lagos

Corridor Organization (ALCO)), national Ministries of Health and Country Coordinating

Mechanisms (CCMs), implementing partners, and USAID management at all levels.

Representing these issues, often political and sensitive, requires diplomatic and negotiating skills. The incumbent will represent the USAID/WA Mission on these issues to government officials throughout the region - both Anglophone and Francophone -partners and potential partners. S/he will represent these issues to USAID senior management with offices throughout the Mission, and with USAID/Washington. S/he will seek to leverage USAID’s influence in these areas. The incumbent will be designated as a Contracting/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR) or Activity Manager for two or more activities. S/he may supervise up to two staff.

III. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior HIV/AIDS Technical Advisor serves as the Mission’s HIV/AIDS Subject Matter

Expert for program planning (both strategy and budget), policy, partnership/coordination, research, and monitoring and evaluation for HIV/AIDS activities. The incumbent has superior knowledge and understanding of the Global

Health Agenda, including an AIDS-free generation, the UNAIDS 90/90/90, and its targets of Ending HIV by 2030. The incumbent demonstrates excellent knowledge of evolving

President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) guidance, technical considerations, and implementation approaches (Test and Start/Treat), host country requirements, and host government priorities, as well as situational assessment and interpretation skills, timely decision-making ability, extensive judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, and strong diplomacy and communication skills. S/he demonstrates excellent understanding of GFATM, World Bank, and other regional initiatives, funding opportunities, and requirements for potential leveraging with USAID. The incumbent is responsible for keeping the Health Office Director and Deputy Director regularly informed of program implementation progress, results, and issues/problems on a timely basis.

III.A- SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and Level of Effort):

A. Representation and Coordination (LOE 30%)

1. Leads and manages relevant knowledge exchange platforms including the Regional

KP meeting in West and Central Africa and related south-south experience sharing

2. Represents the USAID/WA HIV/AIDS program to US Embassies, other USAID

Missions/Offices, host country governments, other donors, high level stakeholders, and the private sector

3. Using diplomacy and technical acumen, coordinates with and influences donor agencies and regional partners (such as DFID, GFATM, the World Bank, UNICEF, WHO, UNAIDS, JURTA, WAHO, ALCO, etc.) on implementation, partnership, and policy issues related to HIV/AIDS activities, seeking technical collaboration, and financial leveraging wherever possible

4. Establishes strategic working relationships and influence with other donors’

HIV/AIDS focal points that advance technical collaboration and leveraging between USAID and other donors in addressing regional priorities

5. Meets with Ministry of Health (MOH) counterparts as necessary to coordinate assistance efforts and strengthen program collaboration and seeks opportunities to leverage other donor assistance in support of USAID objectives

6. Supports National CCMs in their work with the Global Fund as needed/required to further harmonize and leverage KP-related and HIV management approaches across the region

7. Supports, as needed/feasible, the creation and function of a Regional Coordination

Mechanism (RCM) within WAHO

8. Organizes and participates substantively in meetings of other USAID bilateral programs, especially PEPFAR countries to advance synergies between USG/PEPFAR program in West Africa

9. Participates and represents USAID in JURTA (Joint UN Regional Team on AIDS) meetings, as well as other relevant regional forums

10. Provides regular briefings to, and maintains productive working relationships with

USAID/OHA Regional Advisor, KP Technical Working Group (TWG), Research & Evaluation division, Supply Chain, and others as necessary

11. Establishes and maintains contacts with counterparts in host country governments in the region and their various HIV/AIDS-related programs, UN Agencies, other bilateral donor partners, NGO partners, and private sector stakeholders working in

HIV/AIDS

B. Technical and Programmatic Oversight of HIV/AIDS Implementing Partners (LOE

30%)

1. Serves as the lead manager for all USAID/WA Mission activities related to HIV/AIDS, including all duties and responsibilities as designated of an AOR/COR, approval of workplans, and including the ability to delegate or coordinate certain activities or tasks, ensuring that all necessary documentation and USAID processes are followed

2. Collaborates with Activity Managers and A/CORs for select USAID-supported cooperative agreements and contracts in West Africa related to HIV/AIDS or which are cross-cutting (e.g., health systems strengthening, regional organizational capacity building, health financing, learning, and research)

3. Provides management, technical guidance, and leadership to all implementing partners who carry out activities within the Mission's HIV/AIDS portfolio

4. Leads the technical outreach with grantee and contractor partners regarding required and requested program monitoring and reporting; collecting, managing, and analyzing data; data quality assurance, and information related to USAID supported programs

5. Ensures that implementing partners work harmoniously together to achieve the

Mission’s overall goals in its HIV/AIDS program

6. Tracks performance data from partners implementing USAID-financed activities, as well as from governments and other donor agencies, on a routine basis to provide updated information to the health team and other USAID Mission senior staff as needed

7. Documents activities of USAID-supported implementing partners, i.e., establish routine communications, conduct site visits and inspections, maintain up-to-date information and files on the status of partner activities, resources, and work plans

8. Monitors activities undertaken by implementing partners, tracks progress against program descriptions, implementation plans and work plans, assesses progress and barriers to achievement, recommends action for improvement or modifications to address problems, and documents and highlights results

9. Uses knowledge management skills to ensure continuous learning, adapting, and adoption of new or improved approaches and learning to continuously improve and evolve the USAID/WA knowledge base and implementation of practices related to

HIV/AIDS

C. HIV/AIDS Portfolio Management, M&E and Research (LOE 25%)

1. Provides technical guidance and leadership to the Mission in collaborating with the

USAID Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) relevant established technical working groups, and the office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) to ensure that Mission programs are aligned with Agency and PEPFAR requirements

2. Leads USAID/WA's HIV/AIDS submissions in preparation of key planning and budget documents with a particular focus on annual budget planning, portfolio implementation review (PIR), development of annual operational plans, semi annual and annual progress reports, and the Congressional Notification

3. Coordinates with relevant staff in the oversight of automated systems for tracking the principal budgetary processes including Operating Year Budge (OYB) levels, allowances, obligations, Congressional Notifications, earmarks/directives, and mortgages and modifies those systems throughout the year to track budgetary information

4. Provides leadership for research, monitoring, and evaluating of HIV/AIDS activities by ensuring that a research agenda and performance monitoring systems are in place and aligned with USAID/WA’s Strategy, the Regional Health Office Project Design (PAD), PEPFAR, and UNAIDS 90/90/90 goals and guidance

5. Advances the RHO learning agenda through leading regional efforts for data collection, dissemination, and use for strategic programing

6. Leads, reviews, and approves technical documents including but not limited to implementation toolkits, communication materials, SOPs, training manuals, and other deliverables of implementing partners

7. Oversees and coordinates the visits of short-term advisors, evaluators, or other in-country visitors associated with assigned HIV/AIDS activities and ensures that goals and outcomes of the visits are consistent with PEPFAR, Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS), and RHO PAD activities and requirements

D. Other Duties (15%)

1. Serves as point person for one or more countries represented in the Regional Health

Office Portfolio

2. Supports other Offices or Missions within the region (including travel) as an

HIV/AIDS technical expert as needed or required by the Mission or Agency

3. Organizes site visits and prepares orientation materials for delegations from the

OGAC, Congress, White House, State Department, and other agencies

4. Represents the HIV/AIDS portfolio and/or the RHO program to the Mission when appropriate for Mission-wide strategy development (every 5 years)

5. Seeks opportunities to explore new Mission-supported options such as the development of public/private partnerships

6. Prepares correspondence, briefers, fact sheets, and cables related to implementation, management, and evaluation of assigned HIV/AIDS activities

7. May supervise up to two staff of the West Africa Mission working on HIV/AIDS (in

Accra or other locations)

8. As requested by the Mission Director or the Director of the Health Office, serves as the USAID representative at meetings outside of the health field, including serving occasionally as Office Director when needed

9. Supports and participates in Regional Health Office processes and events (e.g., meetings, retreats, etc.)

Travel: Requires an estimated 30-40% travel

III. B - OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

A. GUIDELINES: The incumbent must have the ability to understand and operate within USAID’s policies and regulations regarding foreign assistance programs, and in particular global health programs. The Senior HIV/AIDS Advisor is expected to quickly become familiar with USAID processes, procedures and regulations as presented in

USAID’s Automated Directives System (ADS) and other relevant USG and policies, directives and programmatic guidelines. The incumbent is required to be proactive in keeping updated about relevant USG, regional and national policies and movements related to health systems. Guidance will be available from senior USAID staff in Accra, USAID/Washington Global Health and Africa Bureau. The incumbent will have one year within which to fully acquire these skills and take required training.

B. EXERCISE OF JUDGEMENT: The incumbent will exercise a high degree of independent judgment in representing USAID/WA and in providing guidance and assistance to a wide range of government and regional officials and implementing partners. As a recognized expert and highly qualified professional, substantial reliance will be placed on the incumbent to independently plan, prioritize and carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position. The incumbent will be expected to analyze and address problems by applying relevant guidance (for management/administrative issues) and evidence-based strategies (for technical issues). The use of initiative, discretion, cultural sensitivity, collaboration and teamwork is expected of the incumbent to resolve challenges for which there are no clear or immediate solutions. In the event that no formal guidance exists, the incumbent will propose solutions in consultation with his/her supervisor and/or other senior USAID colleagues.

C. COMPLEXITY: This is a position of substantial complexity. The incumbent must demonstrate leadership and exceptional initiative to address the region’s health system needs in the areas of commodity security, health information and health financing. The position requires the ability to assume a wide range of various strategic, programmatic and project management tasks and be able to independently identify the appropriate action needed within a sensitive, multi-cultural developing country environment. Clear guidance is not always available. S/he must be able to devise solutions for situations that may involve conflict between stakeholders, political sensitivities, unclear or contradictory policies, weak institutions, and extreme poverty.

D. SCOPE AND EFFECT: The incumbent is the lead USG advisor for USAID/WA on all matters related to HIV/AIDS. S/he serves to guide the Regional Health Office in this subject area as well as high level USAID and U.S. Embassy officials. S/he is the point of contact for Ministers of Health across the region, and ECOWAS/WAHO partners as well as implementing partners, private sector partners regarding USG-supported HIV/AIDS interventions and activities. The scope of the incumbent’s work will be very wide as s/he is likely to work on a wide range of activities and collaborate multi-sectorally.

E. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Incumbent will interact extensively both within and outside of the USG with officials at the highest levels of their organization. This includes contacts with the heads of ECOWAS and WAHO, Global leaders of the Global Fund, CCM, UNAIDS, Ministers of Health, ALCO, implementing partners (all levels) and other key stakeholders across the region. S/he must have the ability to represent USAID programs diplomatically and with a high level of technical knowledge, in both French and English. S/he must also be a good listener – to learn about regional initiatives and political directions. S/he must be able to manage and/or reconcile difference of opinion or conflicts regarding program priorities and strategies.

F. LEVEL AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: The incumbent occupies a high profile and important position in USG foreign assistance to the region of West Africa. S/he represents USG assistance to the highest levels of a variety of government, private and non-governmental organizations, and provides policy recommendations as well as strategic and programmatic advice to senior USAID and US Government officials, other donors, and implementing partners. S/he is required to establish and maintain professional contacts/relationships with senior officials and leaders of private and nongovernmental sector institutions that partner on HIV/AIDS activities and to seek to leverage funding. This may include work with the Global Fund and National or regional

CCMs in several West African countries. Meetings range from factual exchanges of information on HIV issues, strategies and programmatic guidance, etc. to subjects that could involve significant or controversial issues and differing viewpoints, goals or objectives.

III. C - POSITION ELEMENTS:

A. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The Senior HIV/AIDS Advisor will be supervised by the

Supervisory Health Officer/Office Director or USDH designee. The incumbent is expected to keep his/her supervisor apprised of progress in assigned activities. The incumbent will receive annual performance evaluations written by the Supervisory

Health Officer/Office Director or designee. The supervisor will also provide guidance on

USAID strategic, and management and administrative requirements. The incumbent will receive minimal oversight in carrying out his/her daily tasks and achieving longer-term work objectives. The incumbent is also expected to work collaboratively with other professional staff inside and outside USAID/WA.

A high degree of independent professional judgment and diplomacy is required, such as when consulting with bilateral missions, U.S Embassies, other donors, regional and international bodies and corporate representatives, and in identifying opportunities for collaboration and coordination of interventions. The incumbent will work with the global, regional, other bilateral donors and senior national government representatives to ensure a harmonized and strategic technical approach to achieving global 90/90/90 targets and an AIDS-free generation by 2030 under guidance of PEPFAR. The incumbent should be able to work with a great deal of autonomy and very little supervision and guidance.

B. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Senior HIV/AIDS Advisor leads the team on

HIV/AIDS issues, coordinating staff members’ expected deliverables with their respective agency supervisors. S/he will supervise up to two staff hired by the Mission

(either on site, or hired in a partner country), as well as supervise/oversee short and medium- term technical contractors and TDYers. S/he will write annual performance evaluations for supervised staff and interim reviews for long term TDYers and contractors.

C. EXERCISE OF JUDGEMENT: Excellent judgment and diplomacy skills will be required to provide guidance and assistance to a wide variety of high level professionals and government officials throughout the various cultural and linguistic contexts of West

Africa. Substantial reliance will be placed on the incumbent, a recognized expert and well-qualified professional, to independently plan, prioritize, and carry out his/her work to advance the Mission’s objectives. The incumbent will be 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, and seeking input when appropriate.

D. AUTHORITY TO MAKE COMMITMENTS/OBLIGATIONS: The incumbent cannot make financial commitments on behalf of the U.S. Government. However, because of the incumbent’s expertise and standing as a well-qualified professional in his/her field, weight will be given to his/her recommendations when commitments are made by those with the authority to do so.

E. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: This is a low-to-moderate physically demanding position as it involves considerable international travel throughout West Africa. The incumbent will be expected to travel throughout West

Africa approximately 30-40% of his/her time. S/he will have some discretion in prioritizing travel. While in Accra, s/he will be assigned an office at the US Embassy building in a regular office environment.

F. TIME REQUIRED TO PERFORM FULL RANGE OF DUTIES: The incumbent must be able to perform the full range of technical and leadership duties upon arrival at post, and activity management duties within three months of arrival at post, after receiving

USG-related training.

POST ENTRY TRAINING: Within the first year, the incumbent will receive post entry training on USG rules and regulations that govern grants, contracts and field support activities; FACT (as required), USG activity management and procurement systems;

other formal training, attendance at workshops, seminars and conferences (both internal and external) may be provided from time to time depending on the availability of funds and if determined to be in direct support of USAID/WA Mission objectives

IV. MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Education: A Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in public health, public policy, epidemiology, international development, or similar field.

2. Experience: A minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in public health programming in developing or middle-income countries, at least five (5) of which on HIV/AIDS-related work. At least three (3) years (combined) experience working with or for a bilateral or multilateral donors/stakeholders such as USAID, the Global Fund, the UN agencies, national-level public sector, or regional institutions (e.g., ALCO, WAHO).

3. Language: English and French language abilities.

V. EVALUATION CRITERIA

A. EDUCATION (10 Points)

The relevancy of the incumbent’s education to the scope of work as outlined above.

Additional courses/certificates/training related to the subject areas is highly desired

(HIV/AIDS management, KP, public health diplomacy, logistics and supply chain management, local organization capacity building).

B. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE (20 points)

The incumbent is a subject matter expert in HIV/AIDS management in West Africa, and has a broad knowledge of HIV/AIDS management as well as more in depth areas of expertise - specifically desired are in-depth of knowledge in programming for key populations and continuity of care related to reaching 90-90-90 goals.

The incumbent has good analytical skills, including an ability to comprehend quantitative and analytical information from development and peer-reviewed literature and to objectively evaluate programs. It is an advantage to have published related material in peer-reviewed publications.

S/he has knowledge of health systems challenges in West and Central Africa and the

(mostly discriminatory) political and social climate related to working on HIV/AIDS with

KP in the region. S/he has excellent knowledge of Francophone systems in West and

Central Africa, such as post-colonial government structures and political sensitivities.

The incumbent is familiar with PEPFAR 3.0 and “the pivot” as well as the approaches within this towards ending AIDS in a generation. S/he is familiar with USG reporting requirements (generally). The incumbent knows the roles of the Global Fund, UNAIDS in the region, and their technical and strategic priorities, including 90-90-90. Knowledge of other donors and partners is an advantage (e.g., ALCO, WAHO, World Bank).

C. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE (40 points)

The incumbent has demonstrated experience in strategic planning, policy development or advocacy, and diplomatic negotiation. In addition, management and organizational skills must be demonstrated, including: project design, monitoring and evaluation, budget and financial review; experience and success in a complex multi-tasking working environment.

The incumbent should have experience as the lead manager of a complex project

(bilateral or regional) related to HIV/AIDS (or integrated) whether public/government or private sector/NGO.

Experience in speaking or representing at technical/policy forums – such as developing papers, posters, models, strategies, policies, or guidelines in health systems (particularly commodity and logistics management) must be demonstrated (technical and representational ability should be demonstrated).

The incumbent is expected to be able to operate major office software packages

(Microsoft, Google, etc.)

Significant experience with the Global Fund – either on or advising a CCM, or direct work experience is highly desired. Supervisory experience is also highly desirable.

D. COMMUNICATION and DIPLOMACY SKILLS (15 points)

The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain professional and effective contacts with the regional government officials, other donors, implementing partners, private sector CEOs, Washington headquarters staff, and Mission staff.

S/he must be able to negotiate diplomatically and influence people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.

S/he must be confident in presenting technical material to lay people or VIPs in a manner they understand.

E. LANGUAGE (15 points)

The incumbent should able to draft and read complex technical documents in English as well as conduct technical discussions in both English and French (S3/R3 or higher).

VI. APPLYING & BASIS OF EVALUATION

Applicants should note the following application requirements below. Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information may result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Applicants must put the solicitation number prominently in the cover letter and email submission subject line.

1. Applicant is a third-country national.

2. Applicant provides a completed and signed form AID 302-3.

3. Applicant provides a cover letter and resume/CV specifically addressing the minimum requirements. If the minimum requirements are not met, the applicant will not be considered further.

4. Applicant provides supporting documentation, including resume/CV, list of three

(3) to five (5) references with contact information and relation to the applicant, and a writing sample in English not to exceed 10 pages.

5. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be evaluated according to the evaluation criteria, as set forth in Section V. Those applicants that are short-listed (determined to be competitively ranked) may be also be evaluated based on interview performance and satisfactory professional reference checks. USAID may contact the applicant’s professional references and verify academic credentials.

VII. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS for PSC HIRES

Forms outlined below can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms/

1. Application for AID 302-3 (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts)

2. Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State)*

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

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

5. Fingerprint Card (FD-258)*

*Forms 2 through 5 shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

VIII. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) AND ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE

POLICY DIRECTIVES (AADPs) PERTAINING TO PSCs

CIBs AND AAPDSs contain information or changes pertaining to USAID policy and

General Provisions in USAID regulation and procedures concerning acquisition and assistance including Personal Service Contracts and can be found at:

http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs. AIDAR Appendix D and J apply to USPSC and TCNPSC respectively and can be found at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.

IX. PSC CONTRACT BENEFITS (As allowable under applicable regulations)

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a TCN PSC may be authorized the following benefits:

1. BENEFITS

a. Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

b. Pay Comparability Adjustment

c. Annual Increase

d. Eligibility for Worker’s Compensation

e. Annual & Sick Leave

2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable) *

a. Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120)

b. Housing (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), and

j. Danger Pay (Section 650)