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SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL-660-16-000003

ISSUANCE DATE: November 17, 2015

CLOSING DATE: December 4, 2015 Kinshasa, 17:00 DRC Time

SUBJECT: Solicitation for US/TCN Personal Service Contractor for USAID/DRC - President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Advisor

Ladies/Gentlemen:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID/DRC), is seeking applications from qualified individuals interested in providing US/TCN Personal Services Contract (US/TCN PSC) services, as described in this solicitation. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified.

Interested applicants must submit:

(i) Most current curriculum vitae or resume with cover letter;

(ii) Completed, hand-signed form AID-302-3;

(iii) Three references, who are not family members or relatives, with telephone and email contacts;

and,

(iv) Biographical Data Sheet – Form AID 1420.

The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with stated evaluation criteria. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. USAID/DRC reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant’s past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation.

Form AID-302-3 must be signed; those submitted unsigned will be rejected. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their submissions.

Applications shall be submitted by email by the closing date and time. Late applications shall not be considered and will be handled in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 15.412.

USAID/DRC anticipates awarding one (1) Personal Services Contract as a result of this solicitation. This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the application.

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Application packages must be submitted via e-mail to: usaidhrkinshasa@usaid.gov with a copy to Sandra Kiyanga (skiyanga@usaid.gov) and Matthew Corbin (mcorbin@usaid.gov). Please quote the number and position title of this solicitation on the subject line of your email application.

Sincerely, Matthew Corbin Executive Officer

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Solicitation for US/TCN Personal Service Contractor (US/TCN PSC) for USAID/DRC

1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-660-16-000003

2. ISSUANCE DATE: November 17, 2015

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR

RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: December 4, 2015, 17:00 Kinshasa Time

4. POSITION TITLE: President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Advisor

5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 ($86,399 - $112,319 per annum). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate’s past salary, work history and educational background

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years with possibility of three one-year extension options depending on satisfactory performance and the needs of USAID/DRC

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The position is based at the USAID/DRC office in

Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa

8. STATEMENT OF WORK

8.1. BACKGROUND, TIME HORIZON and OBJECTIVES:

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) faces many development challenges. Despite its tremendous economic potential, it is among the world's least developed countries and is one of the top five contributors globally to deaths of children under five. Economic, geographic, infrastructure and governance constraints negatively impact on development objectives. Chief among these constraints are extreme poverty, poor transportation infrastructure, other logistical constraints, continuing insecurity in some areas, low morale of many health personnel and inadequate levels of pre- and in-service training. Numerous active insurgent groups in eastern DRC cause large human displacements, destabilizing the Great Lakes region. The country hosts one of the largest peacekeeping forces in the world (MONUSCO). Outside of Kinshasa, travel throughout the country remains difficult due to insecurity and poor to non-existent roads. The DRC has strong reformers in a number of key positions; however, the civil unrest leading up to the 2016 elections highlight the precariousness of the political situation.

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The Health System and Population Health Status:

Results of the 2013 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) show clear progress in reducing child mortality, but a stark lack of progress in most other health indicators. Many of DRC’s health indicators remain lower than the average rates for sub-Saharan Africa. The DRC’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of 846,000 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births is among the highest in the world. Since 2007, total fertility has increased from 6.3 to 6.6 for women of reproductive age; adolescent pregnancy has increased; and more than a quarter of births are spaced at less than healthy intervals for mother and child, contributing to the fact that one out of every 18 Congolese women of reproductive age is at risk of dying during or shortly after childbirth. Modern contraceptive use has barely budged from 5.8 percent in 2007 to 7.8 percent in 2013. A scant seven percent of the women who have had contact with a health worker or health facility report receiving any information at all on family planning.

The DRC is one of five countries that together contribute to fifty percent of global under-five mortality. One in ten Congolese children do not reach their fifth birthday. Pneumonia and diarrhea continue to be major killers of children, yet less than half of households report receiving or using basic lifesaving interventions such as antibiotics (40 percent) or oral rehydration therapy (42 percent), and only 42 percent of children are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life. Nearly 39 percent of women of childbearing age are anemic and 14 percent are underweight.

In addition, rates of malnutrition have remained very high for two decades: 43 percent of children under age five are stunted, indicating chronic malnutrition, and eight percent are wasted, an indication of acute malnutrition. Malaria remains a major health problem. The DRC has the second-highest number of malaria cases worldwide, accounting for 11 percent of the global total in 2013.

Sharp disparities in health status and access to health services remain between urban and rural populations, between women and men, and by economic quintiles. For example, overall prevalence of HIV infection in Congo is 1.2 percent, however when disaggregated by sex, prevalence is 1.6 percent in women while only 0.6 percent in men. The DRC ranks sixth out of the 22 countries that account for 80 percent of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the world.

Despite the poor health statistics, the recent 30 percent reduction in under-five mortality, from 148 per 1000 live births in 2007 to 104 per 1000 live births in 2013, demonstrates that improvements are possible. The DRC also achieved more modest gains in immunization coverage and treatment of children with fever, diarrhea and respiratory infections.

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The Government of the DRC (GDRC) has been successful in addressing recent infectious disease outbreaks as demonstrated by their ability to contain a polio outbreak in 2012 and an Ebola outbreak in 2014.

These recent data reflect persistent health system weaknesses and cross-cutting social and behavioral challenges, such as gender and ethnic inequalities. Once renowned in Africa for its network of clinics, quality physicians, and primary health care system, the past three decades witnessed the political and economic collapse of the country with a dramatic impact on this system. Currently, an estimated 70 percent of Congolese have little or no access to health care.

Variations in the geographic distribution and cost of services, as well as standards of practice, limit the population’s access to skilled health personnel and quality health services. The cost of health services is a major barrier for many Congolese seeking health care. Households contribute the majority (41 percent) of total spending on health in DRC, even though it is the world’s poorest country with more than three-fourths of the population living in extreme poverty.

The supply chain system for essential medicines and commodities is plagued by chronic stock-outs and spoilage. Effective regulation, oversight, and performance monitoring of the health workforce are compromised by societal norms that encourage allegiance to social networks guaranteeing promotions, rather than to clients, managers, and supervisors. The GDRC health workforce is ill-adapted to the needs of the population, inadequately paid, poorly trained, poorly motivated, and inequitably distributed. The current systems to collect, report and analyze health related information are fragmented, jeopardizing the ability of leaders to make informed decisions. Social and behavior change (SBC) interventions have neither systematically analyzed nor addressed the key determinants of the negative gender, cultural, and societal norms that perpetuate harmful practices and prevent the individual uptake of health promoting behaviors.

Malaria Profile

The DRC was selected as a President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) country in 2011. Large-scale implementation of malaria control activities began in FY 2012 and progressed rapidly with significant progress demonstrated to date.

The DRC has a population estimated at 79.4 million people, the majority of whom live in rural areas. Ninety-seven percent of the population lives in high malaria transmission zones and the country accounts for 11% of all cases of Plasmodium falciparum in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five years of age and pregnant women. It accounts for more than 40% of all outpatient visits and for 40% of deaths among children under five years of age.

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As noted above, the 2013-2014 DHS showed a significant decrease in under-five mortality. In addition, the proportion of households owning at least one insecticide-treated net (ITN) increased from 51% to 70%, the proportion of children under five and pregnant women sleeping under an ITN the previous night increased from 38% to 56%, and from 43% to 60%, respectively. The proportion of pregnant women receiving two doses of intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) increased from 5% in 2007 to 14% in 2013.

The Annual Malaria Operational Plan (MOP) for the DRC is developed in close consultation with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) and with the participation of nearly all national and international partners involved in malaria prevention and control in the country. The activities that PMI supports align with the Ministry of Health Strategic Plan for Malaria Control.

Candidates may access the DRC MOP at http://www.pmi.gov/resource-library/mops

9. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1 Basic Function:

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) manage PMI activities in the DRC. The Malaria Advisor is responsible to USAID for the implementation of PMI activities and reports to the Health Office Director or her designee. S/he provides specialized, senior-level technical expertise in malaria, as well as leadership, guidance and overall direction on the development and execution of PMI activities in collaboration with the CDC Malaria Advisor. The Malaria Advisor liaises with USAID and CDC headquarters backstops, host government counterparts, other multi- and bilateral donor partners, and USAID personnel working within and overseeing the Mission’s activities related to malaria control. The Malaria Advisor exercises extensive independent judgment in planning and carrying out tasks; in representing the U.S. government (USG) in critical technical and policy forums; and in resolving problems and conflicts. The Malaria Advisor also contributes to the development of policy documents; provides technical guidance and/or directly manages contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants; manages budgets that fall under the scope of their work; and contributes to strategic planning and program development.

Malaria activities funded through PMI are fully integrated into the USAID/DRC health portfolio and, in many cases, serve as a foundation for programming contributions to achieving the USAID/DRC Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) Development Objectives

(DO).

The incumbent will be called upon to assist with all aspects of the health portfolio and will collaborate with other USAID/DRC Health Office staff to achieve office and mission objectives.

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S/he must possess technical expertise in public health generally and malaria treatment, prevention and control specifically. S/he should possess an understanding of the social, economic and cultural determinants and implications of the malaria epidemic in the DRC and neighboring countries, as well as have the experience and skills required to help formulate the USG policy positions and to make important policy decisions as a key representative of the USAID/DRC Mission. Generally, the Malaria Advisor will:

• Ensure that all activities are consistent with internationally accepted technical best practices for malaria control and are relevant to the specific epidemiology of the DRC;

• Collaborate with senior staff of the NMCP and donor partners such as the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development, the Global Fund, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the World Bank, as well as non-governmental organizations (NGO) and faith based organizations to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate malaria prevention and control activities consistent with the malaria control coverage needs identified by the NMCP and PMI strategic plans;

• Ensure that financial and technical reports on PMI activities in the DRC are prepared and submitted as required. More specifically, provide and coordinate inputs to PMI/Washington for the development and completion of the PMI Annual Report (results data, success stories, photos, etc.);

• Develop and implement the annual PMI/DRC Malaria Operational Plan;

• Represent USAID and ensure effective communication and coordination between PMI, other donors and the GDRC;

• Provide technical and managerial oversight of PMI-funded activities and partners to ensure quality program implementation and accountability for USG funds;

• Manage suppliers and partners to ensure that quality commodities are purchased and distributed in a timely and cost effective manner; and

• Supervise the foreign service national (FSN) staff working on PMI-funded activities (currently four positions).

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9.2 Specific Responsibilities:

The USAID Malaria Advisor, in collaboration with the CDC Malaria Technical Advisor, shall oversee the technical design, planning, implementing, and monitoring of the President’s Malaria Initiative in the DRC. The two Advisors work in tandem, liaising with backstops for PMI in USAID/Washington and CDC/Atlanta, and with USAID personnel overseeing the Mission’s other health activities. Together they provide technical and managerial support to the NMCP Director and staff and help to build capacity within the NMCP. In addition, the Malaria Advisor shall represent USAID and the USG in various national and international technical and policy fora.

Specifically, the Malaria Advisor shall provide:

• Technical Leadership (35%) The incumbent, working in collaboration with the NMCP and with support from PMI/Washington, will be responsible for developing and providing technical and strategic guidance to inform planning and implementation of malaria control interventions. This will include but is not limited to case management of malaria in health facilities and at the community level; distribution of long-lasting insecticide treated nets through mass campaigns and routine channels; intermittent preventive treatment of pregnant women; indoor residual spraying; insecticide resistance monitoring; pharmaceutical and supply chain management; and behavior change communication. It is expected that the USAID Malaria Advisor will spend a significant portion of time providing technical assistance to the NMCP and working with PMI Implementing Partners.

• Management of Activity Implementation (25%) The incumbent, in collaboration with the NMCP, will be responsible for providing technical guidance to Activity Managers and Implementing Partners in order to ensure sound management of malaria interventions financed by PMI. This includes all of the malaria prevention and control activities listed above.

The incumbent, in collaboration with the PMI CDC Technical Advisor, will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting the results of all PMI activities. The Malaria Advisor may serve as a Contract or Agreement Officer Representative for implementing mechanisms that receive PMI funding (majority or not). S/he assists Activity Managers to manage and oversee services and deliverables provided by contractors and grantees, in accordance with USAID program management regulations, procedures, and practices. This may include providing in-depth review of work plans, including strategies and approaches proposed by implementing partners to carry out activities, as well as progress reports. The incumbent is also expected to maintain working

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• Management of Partner Relationships (20%) Successful performance in this position depends upon establishing and maintaining productive collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. These include the Ministry of Health (MOH), provincial and health zone governments, the World Bank, Global Fund, WHO, UNICEF, other donors, and NGOs implementing malaria activities. The Advisor shall, therefore, develop and maintain such relationships in order to assure that PMI-funded activities are complementary to and enhance other malaria activities being implemented in the country.

• Team work (10%) The incumbent is a member of the USAID/DRC Health Office and is required to work closely with the rest of the team under the leadership of the Health Office Director to meet Health and Mission objectives for the DRC. The incumbent is also expected to have regular communication with USAID/Washington PMI and CDC/Atlanta PMI teams and to maintain productive working relationships with both.

• Monitoring and Evaluation (10%) Monitoring and evaluation is a key component of PMI. The Malaria Advisor will work with the PMI CDC Technical Advisor to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan in line with PMI guidance, and will ensure that implementing partners receiving PMI funding develop project monitoring plans and report in a timely manner on their activities. The Malaria Advisor will provide expert advice and practical experience to the NMCP and other partners to monitor inputs, outcomes, and progress towards meeting NMCP and PMI goals.

10. POSITION ELEMENTS

10.1 Supervision Exercised:

The Malaria Advisor will supervise FSN staff working on PMI-funded activities (currently four positions).

10.2 Supervision Received:

The Malaria Advisor will report to the USAID/DRC Health Office Director or her designee.

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10.3 Exercise of Judgment:

The Malaria Advisor must exercise sound and independent judgment in the course of carrying out the assigned duties. This position requires a high level of ability with regard to understanding USAID and PMI policies and regulations, and the ability to analyze situations and accurately apply those regulations.

10.4 Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts:

The Malaria Advisor establishes and maintains solid working relationships with all levels of Mission personnel, contractors and Host country government officials.

10.5 Authority to Make Commitments:

The Malaria Advisor does not have the authority to make legal determinations that have the effect of binding the U.S. Government.

10.6 Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties:

The Malaria Advisor is expected to already be an expert in health program management, with significant work experience related to malaria.

10.7 Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

The work is performed in an office setting with frequent visits to the field. Due to the size of the country, location of project sites, and logistical challenges, field visits can take anywhere from three to seven days.

11. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Minimum Qualifications and Evaluation Criteria

Applicants who meet the required qualifications for the Malaria Advisor position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and obtained through reference checks. USAID reserves the right to conduct telephonic interviews with the most qualified candidates and make the interview a key deciding factor in selection.

Please note that only shortlisted/finalist applicants will be interviewed or contacted. USAID does not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are pre-authorized.

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i) Education (15 points)

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in public health, international health, tropical medicine, or social sciences from a recognized institution and/or clinical qualifications.

ii) Experience (35 points)

The incumbent will have at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and managing malaria and other health programs in developing countries, with a preference given to candidates with African experience. Specialized experience in malaria is required in areas including but not limited to vector control, entomology, clinical case management, and epidemic surveillance and forecasting. Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy and problem solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are required. Preference will be given to those candidates with proven knowledge of and experience with USAID programs, procedures and systems.

iii) Other Required Knowledge and Skills and Abilities (35 points)

(a) Analytical ability to develop and interpret policies in order to strengthen the health policy environment with a particular focus on malaria in the DRC. Management skills required to develop and implement effective malaria prevention and treatment activities involving financial and human resources. Administrative skills are required to assist in the oversight of cooperating agency technical advisors and institutional contractors.

(b) Skill in conceptualizing programs, policies, and plans and developing strategies for their management and implementation. The candidate must be able to integrate short- and long- range objectives of the USAID Health Team and PMI with the cultural/organizational needs of the government.

(c) Knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods; experience in designing and evaluating malaria activities in Africa. The incumbent must have proven skills in capacity building and mentoring local staff in a developing country.

(d) Demonstrated skills in negotiating agreements on matters of program strategy and performance, writing, administration, and management. Ability to navigate and manage politically sensitive issues related to malaria control.

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(e) Ability to work effectively with a broad range of USG personnel and partners, and have demonstrated skills in donor coordination and collaboration. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must.

(f) Ability to communicate highly technical health information to both health and non-health audiences.

iv) Language Communication & Computer Skills (15 points)

The incumbent must have:

(a) Proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely – both orally and in writing

- in English and French at the 4/4 or equivalent level.

(b) Have excellent verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy in order to establish and working relationships at the highest levels. Have superior verbal communication skills to negotiate activity plans and resolve activity implementation issues with counterparts, partners and team members. Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers. Demonstrated ability to make sensitive oral presentations logically and persuasively to senior USG and GDRC officials and donors.

(c) Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, SPSS and other statistical or relevant software) are required for effectively operating in this position.

12. MEDICAL AND SECURITY CLEARANCE

The selected applicant must be able to obtain a USG Secret Level security clearance within a reasonable time-not to exceed three months; and a Department of State Class I Medical Clearance. TCNs must obtain an Employment Certification by the RSO, U.S. Embassy, Kinshasa. The selected applicant must obtain these clearances prior to receiving a contract. All accompanying dependents must also obtain Medical Clearances prior to departure for post. If the contractor fails to receive a secret clearance, the applicant will not receive a contract.

13. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This will be a two-year contract, with 3 one-year options to extend up to a maximum of 5 years, depending on the continued need of the services, the availability of funding and demonstrated performance.

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14. COMPENSATION

This position has been classified at a market value equivalent to the GS-14 level. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated within that range depending on the qualifications and previous earnings history.

USAID/DRC is a post with a 30% Post differential and currently has a class 50% COLA.

15. LOGISTICAL SUPPORT

USAID/DRC shall provide office space, and telephone/fax/e-mail (for communication with USAID officials and others in support of program objectives) as well as travel, lodging, and transportation for official purposes.

16. FEDERAL TAXES

USPSCs are not exempt from payment of any Federal Income taxes under the foreign earned income exclusion. USPSCs are required to pay Federal Income Taxes, FICA, and Medicare.

17. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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

BENEFITS

(1) Employer's FICA and Medicare Contribution*

(2) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

(3) Pay Comparability Adjustment

(4) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(5) Annual & Sick Leave

(6) Shipment and storage of household effects

(7) Access to Embassy medical facilities, and pouch mail service

* Note: The Contractor’s salary will be subject to employee’s FICA and Medicare contribution.

ALLOWANCES [if applicable, as found in the Standardized Regulations (Government Civilian Foreign Areas) Sections cited below]

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(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) Educational 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)

18. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs

1. Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts AID-302-3

2. Contractor Physical Examination (DS-1843 and DS-1622) **

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

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

5. Finger Print Card (FD-258) (available from the requirement office) **

Note:

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

19. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Qualified individuals are requested to submit a cover letter and resume with form AID-302-3 and a resume containing the following information:

1) Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), email address, day and evening phone numbers, social security number, country of citizenship, highest federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held);

2) Education: colleges and universities, name, city and state, majors, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours);

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3) Work Experience: provide the following information for your paid and non paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions); job title (include series and grade if federal job), duties, and accomplishments, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours per week, salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor;

4) Other Qualifications: Other pertinent information related to the qualifications required for the position, as noted above including job-related training courses (title & year), job-related skills; for example, other languages, computer software/hardware, job-related certificates and licenses (current only), job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership, activities, public speaking and performance awards (give dates but do not send documents unless requested).

5) Applicants are required to provide three references with complete contact information including email address and telephone numbers.

Interested candidates should send above via email to: usaidhrkinshasa@usaid.gov with a copy to Sandra Kiyanga (skiyanga@usaid.gov) and Matthew Corbin (mcorbin@usaid.gov). To ensure that the application is considered for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number and title of position on your application and as the subject line in any cover letter. Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified in the cover letter.

20. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBS) PERTAINING TO PSCS

AAPDs and CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to this website http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/subject.html#psc to determine which AAPDs and CIBs apply to this solicitation.