Sol No. 72061123R00004 for offshore USPSC Senior DOC Specialist.pdf

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Embassy of The United States of America Kabulonga Road, Ibex Hill

P O Box 32481 Lusaka, Zambia

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72061124R00004

ISSUANCE DATE: January 16, 2024

CLOSING DATE/TIME: February 18, 2024 at 23:59 pm (Lusaka Time)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Offshore U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC): Senior Development

Outreach and Communication (DOC) Specialist

Dear Prospective Offerors/Applicants:

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

Offers/Applications must be in accordance with Attachment 1 of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers/applicants will not be considered. Offerors/applicants should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.

At USAID, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) is a priority, and we are greater than the sum of our parts. When we integrate DEIA into our programs, policies, partnerships, and people (workforce), we are better able to understand and meet the needs of those we serve worldwide. We will evaluate all offerors based on the stated evaluation criteria. We encourage all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

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

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in the Attached 1.

Sincerely, /s/

Summer Tucker

Contracting Officer

USAID/Zambia

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I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72061124R00004

2. ISSUANCE DATE: January 16, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS/APPLICATIONS: February 18, 2024, at

23:59pm Lusaka time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Human Resource Office, e-mail at exozambiahr@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Development Outreach and Communication Specialist

6. NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One (1)

7. MARKET VALUE: $104,604.00 to $135,987.00 per year, equivalent to GS-14 basic rate. The final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value, based on the successful candidate’s salary history, work experience, skills and educational background. Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be negotiated.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: This is a two-year base period, with three additional option years subject to agency and mission needs, the contractor’s satisfactory performance, and availability of funds. This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week schedule (Monday to Friday following Embassy working hours).

Base Period o/a May, 2024 to May 2026

Option period 1 o/a May, 2026 to May 2027

Option period 2 o/a May, 2027 to May 2028

Option period 3 o/a May, 2028 to May 2029

9. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Lusaka, Zambia with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties. USPSCs may be authorized to telework or remote work only from a location within the country of performance, in accordance with Mission policy. Telework or remote work from outside the country of performance may only be authorized in certain situations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

10. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS/APPLICANTS: U.S. Citizens and/or U.S Resident Aliens (lawful permanent U.S.

residents). Citizenship, if dual, must be clearly stated.

11. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret Clearance Level Employment Authorization: The final selected candidate must obtain a secret and State medical clearances 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.

12. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement of Purpose of the Contract:

The Senior Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist is in the USAID/Zambia Program Office and reports to the Supervisory Program Officer (the Team Leader). The DOC plays a key and unique role to support

USAID/Zambia in the achievement of its objectives by leading the production and dissemination of public information, through outreach and communication, of USAID's activities for Zambian and American consumption. The DOC will have extensive interaction and collaboration with USAID/Zambia team leaders. S/he will maintain regular contact, coordination, and collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer (PAO) and Public Affairs Section (PAS) to ensure that U.S. Embassy senior staff are informed of USAID outreach and communication activities and projects.

In this capacity, the incumbent is responsible for strategically planning, developing, implementing, and administering the outreach and communication program to promote better awareness and understanding of U.S. foreign assistance to Zambia. S/he guides, coordinates, and oversees the Mission's communication practices and outreach efforts, helping to ensure that they reflect U.S. government priorities and promote USAID's accomplishments to key audiences. S/he is also responsible for relaying related policies and achievements to key audiences, including mailto:exozambiahr@usaid.gov

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Development Outreach and Communications Specialist. Regular travel within Zambia and limited travel internationally will be required.

Statement of Duties to be Performed:

Management of DOC Activities

Responsible for the supervision and management of all DOC activities including the development, implementation, monitoring and supervision of a Development Outreach Communications Strategy; ensuring that systems are in place to efficiently meet recurring DOC demands (e.g., public events, briefing books, media inquiries); managing the budget for public affairs activities, including travel; overseeing the publication of materials; supervising the maintenance of DOC financial records, materials and files; and supervising the creation and management of content for the USAID/Zambia website and various social media platforms. The Development Outreach Communication

Strategy will identify the types of materials (e.g. documents, social media, website information, contacts, training/outreach/site visits, documentaries, podcasts) to be created, as well as the placement, use the target audiences and distribution methods for these materials/actions. The Strategy will encompass the entire USAID portfolio in Zambia. The DOC will provide expert guidance on, and supervise the · implementation of, the Strategy and provide training and advice as needed to USAID staff, implementing partners, Embassy colleagues, and Zambian

Government and other stakeholders to ensure this implementation. The DOC will also monitor the Strategy implementation and solicit third-party,' unbiased input on the Strategy products for continual improvements and refinements to the Strategy and its products. The DOC is a member of USAID/Zambia's senior Mission leadership and serves as a senior advisor on the Embassy strategic communications planning team. As such, the DOC is required to have extensive high-level contacts within the U.S. government community in both Zambia and Washington, D.C.

(including the U.S. Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), USAID Mission Director, Deputy Director, Public

Affairs Officer (PAO), USAID/W senior staff), and Chiefs of Party of implementing partners. The DOC will be the primary point of contact for USAID with local and international press and the USAID/W Office of Legislative and

Public Affairs on all public affairs matters.

Public Information

• Supervise and manage the design/development, review, implementation and monitoring of USAID/Zambia's

Development Outreach Communications Strategy towards the goals of promoting the Mission's program to external and internal audiences, facilitating information access and sharing within the Mission, and strengthening the Mission's reporting functions. This strategy should support the · overall U.S. Mission communications strategy for Zambia. In particular, the strategy must take into account the cost/benefits of particular inputs and outputs in order to optimize communications tools and distribution to the broadest audiences possible. The DOC will supervise and manage the implementation and monitoring of this Development Outreach Communication

Strategy and provide expert guidance on the strategy to all USAID/Zambia technical teams, the Mission Front

Office, and he Embassy Public Affairs Section.

• Advise USAID/Zambia on the selection, targeting, and placement of potential DOC materials in keeping with

USAID's Country Development Cooperation Strategy. S/he takes into account the nee9 to identify and focus on key sectors that have a natural appeal to local interest as well as U.G. government policies as well as the importance of ensuring that publicity material used will be noncontroversial. S/he also ensures that the material is visually appealing, well-defined, and contains a human-interest element.

• The incumbent is responsible for developing implementing policies and procedures for Mission communications that clarify roles and responsibilities within the Mission and Embassy and with implementing partners, including templates for various communications tools, setting and monitoring performance/standards for creating and finalizing DOC materials, and guidelines for planning and managing events. The incumbent supervises the use of these materials and provides in-depth, expert guidance as and when necessary to USAID staff, implementing partners, and Embassy colleagues. The incumbent advises key Zambian government and other stakeholders of

USAID communication policies and the Development Outreach Communication Strategy when implementing joint public events or documents.

• The position requires excellent writing skills to communicate about USAID programs to a range of internal and external audiences through a variety of media. Given the wide variety of writing required, the position requires sound judgment and flexible thinking to tailor products to the specific audience at hand, which may vary greatly and include the Ambassador, U.S. Congressional staffers, Zambian public, Zambian press, and technical experts.

Such written products include, but are not limited to:

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• USAID/Zambia brochures, background papers

• Q&As for Congressional Testimony

• USAID/W public information products

• Speeches and/or talking points for the Ambassador, DCM, USAID Mission Director, Deputy Director and other Mission or U.S. government officials

• Press releases

• Project inauguration backgrounders

• Web-based content (to include developing recommendations to improve usefulness and effectiveness of website)

• Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

• Serve as Executive Producer on video and audio productions (e.g., documentaries, docu-dramas; a/v success stories, podcasts, public service announcements, and mass media campaigns) that promote the activities of

USAID/Zambia. These productions may be produced by the DOC staff, in collaboration with Embassy Public

Affairs Section, and/or an external contractor.

Event Coordination and Media Relations

• Serve as the principal USAID contact for local and international press and media. Working closely with the PAO and USAID/W, maintain press and media contacts, and advise the Mission Director, · USAID staff, and partners on public information, press, and media issues.

• Supervise and manage efforts to promote press and media coverage of USAID activities, ensuring quality control and standard messages.

• Coordinate with USAID technical teams, implementing partners, and the PAO in planning public diplomacy, press conferences, and field events related to USAID activities. This may involve leading the advance team; establishing event schedules; coordinating meetings and briefings with partners, other donors, and Zambian government officials; ascertaining staging requirements; negotiating protocol with government officials; and on-site coordination of media. Facilitate contacts among members of the · media and USAID implementers to encourage coverage of USAID programs in the local and international press.

• As directed by the Mission Director and Supervisory Program Officer, and in collaboration with the PAO, respond to inquiries from the general public and the media about USAID programs, practices, and any other general information requests. Provide guidance to USAID staff and partners in their direct contacts with the media.

Building Mission Capacity for More Effective Public Outreach

• Supervise and provide guidance to Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives or Agreement Officer's

Technical Representatives (COTRs/AOTRs) and implementing partners on issues related to branding. Review and advise on implementing partner Branding and Marking Plans, provide guidance on USAID branding policy, and provide creative leadership in branding implementation through projects and public events. ·

• Supervise the design/development, implementation, and monitoring of the Mission's communication Strategy and provide expert guidance to Mission staff, implementing partners, Embassy colleagues, and GRZ and other stakeholders when pursuing joint communication efforts.

• Develop and implement internal Mission programs to i crease Mission staff awareness of public, outreach efforts.

Provide training and support to USAID/Zambia and implementing partner staff on as¬ needed basis through regular programs or on an ad hoc basis.

• Develop and oversee the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation plan for the Mission's DOC activities.

Supervise the design of public surveys and media campaigns to increase USAID's public image.

• Supervise the development and standardization of various Mission processes and policies related to public outreach and event planning, including formats for briefing materials, VIP visits, and delegatiqn of responsibilities to various offices. Bring best practices used in other Missions and replicate similar ideas for the Mission to enhance

USAID's public image.

• Serve as AOTR/COTR, activity manager, or advisor on USAID/Zambia projects that have, as a core function of their scope of work, public communications, mass media campaigns, public dissemination of information and/or interaction with the media. This includes the $380,000 award for work with Chieftainesses on peace building and communications, and potentially other awards for up to $1 million in documentary development/production and other extensive communication projects for the Mission.

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The contractor is eligible for temporary duty (TDY) travel to the United States, or to other Missions abroad, to participate in the “Foreign Service National” Fellowship program, in accordance with USAID policy.

Supervision Received: Supervision is provided by the USAID/Zambia Supervisory Program Officer.

Supervision Exercised: The incumbent will supervise the one FSN DOC Communications Specialist and indirectly one FSN DOC Communication Assistant.

13. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

1. Education: Bachelor's degree, or its equivalent is required in mass communication, journalism, public relations, English, marketing, communications, or in another field relevant to development studies.

2. Prior Relevant Work Experience: A minimum of ten years successful professional experience in public relations or related field is preferred. Proven experience in writing, communications and disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. Experience working with international and local media and developing media contacts is highly desirable. Knowledge of, and experience working with, web sites and social media is also desirable. Relevant marketing experience will be considered, as applicable.

To advance to the evaluation stage, applicants must meet the minimum qualification above. Applicants who do not meet all the education and experience requirements are considered not qualified and will not receive further consideration.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The

CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

Application Screening Process

After the closing date for receipt of applications, all applicants will be screened for eligibility of minimum qualifications required in Section II, item 1 to 2. If the application submitted fails to demonstrate minimum qualifications and/or is incomplete, the application will not be scored and will be marked unqualified. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide all pertinent information that demonstrates their eligibility.

Evaluation Criteria/Factors

A technical evaluation committee will be convened to review and rank applications that meet the minimum qualifications in accordance with the evaluation criteria/factors. The evaluation criteria/factors are used to determine the competitive range of qualified applicants (shortlist). Applicants must demonstrate how they meet each evaluation criteria outlined below (Section III, item 1 to 3) within the application’s cover letter. Each application is evaluated strictly based on the information provided. The rating factors are as follows:

1. Professional Experience (20 points)

During application review stage the TEC will evaluate relevant experience to the position using the factors below:

A minimum often years successful professional experience in public relations or related field is preferred. Proven experience in writing, communications and disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required.

Experience working with international and local media and developing media contacts is highly desirable.

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Knowledge of, and experience working with, web sites and social media is also desirable. Relevant marketing experience will be considered, as applicable.

Proven experience working for an international development organization where the dissemination of information to a variety of targeted audiences and the general public as well as designing and implementing effective public relations/communications campaigns were an integral part of the responsibilities is essential.

2. Technical Expertise and Job Knowledge (30 points):

Top ranking applications with the most relevant experience into position, will proceed to take the technical written test to evaluate their technical expertise and job knowledge based on the factors below:

A mastery of media relations, publishing, webpage design, and events planning. The incumbent should have a general knowledge of other U.S. government agencies and international development organizations/programs.

Superior writing skills and the capacity to present complex information accurately, succinctly, and creatively for a variety of target audiences. Strong computer skills utilizing audio and video editing programs; and vii) Familiarity with digital camera and videotaping equipment.

3. Competencies (Skills and Abilities) (50 points):

Further, top ranking applicants will with the most relevant experience and technical expertise and job knowledge, will be interviewed to evaluate their skills and abilities including interpersonal skills:

i) Superior writing skills and the capacity to present complex information accurately, succinctly, and creatively for a variety of target audiences; ii) The ability to establish and maintain collegial relations with press and media contacts and exercise sound judgment in representing the USG while discussing program activities; iii) A demonstrated ability to work as a team member, as well as provide leadership in the areas of his/her competencies; iv) Demonstrated analytical ability, · superior communication skills, and the capacity to convert planning concepts into firm plans to execute( media campaigns and programs while taking into account a variety of contingencies; v) Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage several activities at once, and to work under pressure to meet : ( very short deadlines; vi) Strong computer skills in the full range of MS software, including spreadsheet, database, PowerPoint and graphics. Strong computer skills utilizing audio and video editing programs; and vii) Familiarity with digital camera and videotaping equipment.

Total Possible Points = 100

Selection Process

USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews only with top-ranked applicant(s) and make the interview a deciding factor in selection before making a recommendation to the Contracting Officer (CO). Interviews may be conducted in-person, by phone, or virtual means and will be evaluated separately. USAID also retains the right to amend or cancel the solicitation and associated actions at any stage of the recruitment process.

Top-ranked candidates in a competitive range may be given a recruitment test. Candidates with a passing score from the recruitment test will be invited for an interview. The recruitment test may be administered before (to serve as a qualifier to the interview) or after the interview (to serve as part of the interview determination). The recruitment test and the interview will be structured around the evaluation factors mentioned above. The successful candidate will be selected based on a review of his/her qualifications, work experience, knowledge, skills and abilities; a written test (if administered); an interview; and the results of reference checks. A security authorization and medical clearance are required prior to employment.

The technical evaluation committee may conduct references checks, including references from other independent sources not specifically identified/provided by the candidate(s), and may do so before or after a candidate is interviewed. If USAID should not contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the applicant’s cover letter; USAID will delay such reference checks pending the applicant’s concurrence. Reference checks will be assessed as either pass/fail (No points assigned).

Only shortlisted and interviewed candidates will be notified of the selection outcome.

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Multiple Awards: USAID anticipates the award of one (1) contract as a result of this solicitation. USAID reserves the right to award more or fewer awards than the anticipated number of contracts stated above. USAID also reserves the right to select additional candidate(s) if vacancies become available during future phases of the selection process.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER/APPLICATION

Eligible Applicants are required to complete and submit:

i. Cover letter that addresses each evaluation criteria outlined in Section III, items 1 to 3.

ii. Current CV (without photo) with contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses) for at least three references with knowledge of the applicant’s prior work experience, who are not family members or relatives.

iii. Completed and signed application form AID 309-2 (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with

Individuals).

iv. Education and Professional degrees/certificates

v. Identification Documents: Passport/NRC

Please upload all your documents as one SINGLE PDF or zip file and rename the file with the SOLICITATION Number. Please ensure your application is complete with all the requirements above. Late and incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Submit your application HERE

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

The Contracting Officer will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award:

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

b. Security Clearance

c. Fingerprint Card (FD-258)

Do NOT submit these forms together with the application. Timely completion and submission of the required documents are needed to obtain the necessary Security and Medical Clearances. Failure of the selected offeror to accurately complete and submit required documents in a timely manner may be grounds for the CO to rescind any conditional pre-contract offer letter and begin negotiations with the next most qualified/highest ranked offeror.

Selected offerors who are unable to obtain required Security and Medical Clearances in a reasonable timeframe are considered un-qualified for this position.

VI. BENEFITS /ALLOWANCES (if/as applicable)

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a USPSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances in accordance with the AIDAR Appendix D.:

BENEFITS:

(a) Employer's FICA Contribution

(b) Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance

(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment

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

(e) Eligibility for Worker’s Compensation

(f) Holidays, Annual and Sick Leave

ALLOWANCES (if/as applicable)

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

Foreign Areas), available at https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

(a) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120).

(b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130).

(c) Post Allowance (Section 220).

(d) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230).

(e) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260).

(f) Education Allowance (Section 270).

(g) Education Travel (Section 280).

(h) Post Differential (Chapter 500).

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

(j) Danger Pay. (Section 650)

VII. TAXES

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

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

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

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating

Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause

“General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/aidar.pdf.

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

LINE ITEMS

ITEM

NO

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION)

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT

PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

0001 Base Period: Compensation, Fringe

Benefits and Other Direct Costs

(ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: [e.g., R497]

- Accounting Info: [insert one or more citation(s) from Phoenix/GLAAS]

1 LOT $

_TBD__

$_TBD at Award after negotiations with contractor_

1001 Option Period 1: Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct

Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: [e.g., R497]

- Accounting Info: [insert one or more citation(s) from Phoenix/GLAAS]

1 LOT $

_TBD__

$_TBD at Award after negotiations with contractor_

2001 Option Period 2: Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct

Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: [e.g., R497]

- Accounting Info: [insert one or more citation(s) from Phoenix/GLAAS]

1 LOT $

_TBD__

$_TBD at Award after negotiations with contractor_

3001 Option period 3: Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct

Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: [e.g., R497]

- Accounting Info: [insert one or more citation(s) from Phoenix/GLAAS]

1 LOT $

_TBD__

$_TBD at Award after negotiations with contractor_

3. Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services

Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs

4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/aidar.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/forms http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs

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See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations.

5. PSC Ombudsman

The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who has entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and is available to provide clarity on their specific contract with the Agency. The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via: PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov.

6. FAR Clauses

52.204-27 Prohibition on a Bytedance covered application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

USAID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our mission. We consider all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Please Note: USAID is aware of both individuals and organizations falsely claiming to recruit on behalf of USAID.

We take recruitment fraud very seriously and provide this information to help you learn how to identify and report recruitment fraud. USAID does not solicit for money for any part of its recruitment processes including short-listing, interviews, background, and/or medical check-ups. Contact your local police to report such incidents or send us an email with subject "Recruitment Fraud" to exozambiahr@usaid.gov

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