Sol72062423R00004_Togo Country Program manager SPCPS_ USAID Togo (1).pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72062423R00004

ISSUANCE DATE: November 24, 2022

CLOSING DATE/TIME: December 23, 2022/17:00 GMT

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Offshore U.S. Personal Services Contractor as Country Program

Manager, U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability, USAID/Togo

Dear Prospective Offerors:

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

Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.

Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1, Sections I through V of this solicitation.

Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.

USAID will evaluate all offerors based on the stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages 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 any offer.

All offers must be submitted to the Point of Contact via email: accrapsc@usaid.gov

Only shortlisted offerors will be contacted.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the CO via accrapsc@usaid.gov

Sincerely, James Berscheit

Contracting Officer

Regional Executive Office

USAID/West Africa mailto:accrapsc@usaid.gov

ATTACHMENT 1 SOL #72062423R00004

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.:72062423R00004

2. ISSUANCE DATE: November 24, 2022

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: December 23, 2022, 17:00GMT

4. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/West Africa, Accra; e-mail at accrapsc@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Country Program Manager, U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability, USAID/Togo

6. MARKET VALUE: $95,973 - $124,764 equivalent to GS-14

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) years, estimated to start o/a 01/2023 with an option of three (3) one-year extensions for a maximum of five (5) years. Exercise of options will depend on continuing need of services, availability of funds, successful performance, and requisite approvals.

Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise the additional option periods for up to three (3) years for the dates estimated as follows:

Base Period: o/a 1/2023 to 1/2025

Option Period 1: o/a 1/2025 to 1/2026

Option Period 2: o/a 1/2026 to 1/2027

Option Period 3: o/a 1/2027 to 1/2028

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/Togo, Lome.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens (including lawful Permanent legal residents)

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. BACKGROUND:

The USAID West Africa Regional Mission (USAID/WA) and U.S. Embassy Lomé seeks an offshore

U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) for the position of the USAID Togo Country Program

Manager to serve as the U.S. Embassy Lomé focal point on the Global Fragility Act and the United

States Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability, as well as the resident point of contact and liaison for USAID in Togo.

The USAID West Africa Regional Mission partners with regional organizations, the private sector and with local partners to achieve peace and prosperity. Our strategic vision focuses on transnational, transboundary, and multi-country issues. Our regional program, encompassing 21 countries including

Togo, reinforces and supports the United States Agency for International Development and the United

States Government’s bilateral investments, moving the region toward greater freedom, prosperity, health, resilience, and, ultimately, sustainability. Delivering our programmatic services at the local, national, and regional levels, USAID/West Africa engages with West Africans to leverage the benefits of collective action.

The landmark 2019 Global Fragility Act (GFA) presents a new and necessary opportunity for the U.S.

Government (USG) to prioritize conflict prevention and transform how it partners with countries affected by fragility and conflict to foster a more peaceful and stable world. The 2020 U.S. Strategy to

Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability (SPCPS) conceives an integrated, evidence-based, prevention-focused, coherent, and field-driven approach to address drivers of fragility that can threaten U.S.

national security and ultimately cost millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars.

The new U.S. SPCPS reflects a response to emerging threats and opportunities and outlines guiding principles to inform our whole-of-government work, in partnership with other countries, institutions, and organizations, as we implement the SPCPS and its four goals. The GFA requires a holistic approach to help partners address the political, social, and economic drivers of fragility, expand effective and accountable governance, and bolster local conflict resolution mechanisms. The U.S. SPCPS recognizes the transnational nature of threats to stability facing certain regions, and the need for regional solutions to address them. SPCPS implementation in Coastal West Africa (CWA) provides the opportunity to build capacity to respond more effectively to shocks and emerging challenges and leverage the transnational social, economic, and political nexuses that contribute to resilience and peace.

The SPCPS elevates connections to current and emerging challenges, including those regarding democracy, governance, respect for human rights, multilateralism, gender equality, youth participation, security and justice sector reform, atrocity prevention, global health security, conflict mitigation, peacebuilding, and climate change. Key to the success of SPCPS implementation is extensive and ongoing partnership with host country governments, civil society, academics, private sector, and like-minded and non-traditional donors to jointly design the CWA plan and programs, ensuring the local ownership that GFA and the SPCPS envision. There is a unique window of opportunity in CWA to engage regional bodies, governments, local communities, international partners, and sub-national partners to build on existing strengths and prevent internal and external threats from metastasizing into broader conflict or a humanitarian crisis. There is also an opportunity for synergy with stabilization and conflict prevention efforts in the Sahel. Challenges in the Sahel and CWA are interlinked, but each region also faces distinct local political dynamics that shape risks, resiliencies, and responses to conflict and violence.

The regional effort proposed for CWA includes five countries, five USG Country Teams, and significant involvement from offices specializing in the entire West African region

2. MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the US Embassy Togo Country Team and directly reporting to the USAID/West Africa

Mission Director, the USAID Togo Country Program Manager provides leadership, convening, and coordination for the interagency to advance the implementation of the 10-year Plan for the U.S. SPCPS in

Togo, consistent with the goals and resources of the GFA.

As such, the USAID Togo Country Program Manager acts as the U.S. Embassy’s focal point in all GFA-related matters and USAID programming in Togo. The position coordinates the broad program management for the multi-faceted GFA-funded program for Togo; coordinates the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the GFA in Togo; and serves as the key facilitator of the

USG inter-agency team implementing GFA activities in Togo through a holistic approach to help partners address the political, social, and economic drivers of fragility, expand effective and accountable governance, and bolster local conflict resolution mechanisms in Togo. To achieve the goals of the GFA, the U.S. SPCPS will elevate connections to current and emerging challenges in Togo including those regarding democracy, governance, respect for human rights, multilateralism, gender equality, youth participation, security and justice reform, atrocity prevention, global health security, conflict mitigation, peacebuilding, and climate change. SPCPS implementation in Togo provides the opportunity to build

Togo’s capacity to respond more effectively to shocks and emerging challenges, and to leverage the transnational social, economic, and political nexuses that contribute to resilience and peace.

This position will also serve as the resident point of contact and liaison for USAID in Togo. The incumbent will serve on Embassy Togo’s Country Team and broadly represent USAID in Togo. This work includes managing visits from the USAID West Africa regional mission, and providing to the

Embassy Front Office regular information and updates across all USAID activities in Togo. Ongoing

USAID activities will continue to be managed by and reported to the relevant offices (i.e., USAID/West

Africa’s Regional Peace and Governance Office; Regional Health Office, USAID’s Office of Transition

Initiatives, etc.). The USAID Togo Country Program Manager will also play a role in the design and management of new Togo-based activities under GFA. At least initially, the incumbent will spend approximately 70% of their time supporting inter-agency GFA efforts and 30% of their time supporting broader USAID efforts in Togo.

Overall, the USAID Togo Country Program Manager efforts will include:

● Facilitating, planning, coordinating, and reporting on the GFA-funded program performance for the inter-agency program in Togo.

● As directed by the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, or their designate, overseeing processes to ensure that the USG funds deployed by GFA in Togo are wisely and effectively used to address the principles and priorities of the SPCPS.

● Coordinating with the GFA implementing agencies to ensure that funds are allocated strategically across agencies and technical areas; are coordinated with inputs from the partner country governments and other donors; are consistent with U.S. Government laws and policies, especially legislation pertaining specifically to GFA; and support the national goals and plans of the partner institutions and governments.

● Working with GFA implementing agencies to coordinate reporting systems for tracking funds accurately so that resources are correctly directed and deployed rapidly.

● Briefing senior leaders (Washington and field) on upcoming actions, strategic vision, roadblocks, status, etc.

● Set agendas and chair working group meetings, looking ahead to identify future deliverables and use the meetings to get the inter-agency group operating as a cohesive team.

● Meet in small groups and one on one with technical representatives to explain work products, meet individual members where they are to enable full participation in the team.

● Digest all the guidance and distill it for working group members to create awareness and synergies.

● Lead strategic and annual activity planning.

● Understand and work within the USG planning and implementation approaches for diplomacy, security, and development assistance to achieve GFA goals.

● Represent and coordinate on behalf of USAID activities in Togo.

Within the U.S. Embassy in Togo, the Chief of Mission heads the GFA related programs and efforts and has final executive leadership for all program areas.

A. Development, Planning, Coordination, and Facilitation of GFA efforts (30%)

The USAID Togo Country Program Manager portfolio involves the full range of roles and responsibilities associated with broad program planning, design and management to facilitate and monitor in-country implementation of the 10-year Plan for the U.S. SPCPS in Togo.

The incumbent will serve as the key coordinator and facilitator of the USG inter-agency teams in Togo implementing GFA activities in the areas of democracy, governance, respect for human rights, multilateralism, gender equality, youth and women participation in peace and security efforts, security and justice reform, atrocity prevention, global health security, conflict mitigation, peacebuilding, and climate change. The U.S. SPCPS implementation in Togo provides the opportunity to build capacity to respond more effectively to shocks and emerging challenges and to leverage the transnational social, economic, and political nexuses that contribute to resilience and peace.

The USAID Togo Country Program Manager assists the GFA implementing agencies with planning, developing, directing, and ensuring accountability for the success of a major initiative with a regional scope. They will ensure the monitoring and oversight of operations to deliver, measure, and evaluate accomplishments and progress; will highlight successes and identify reasons for shortfalls; and will ensure adjustments as necessary to achieve program goals. They will develop and maintain internal control systems to ensure that human, financial, technological, and material resources are safeguarded against waste, fraud, unauthorized use, or misappropriation. They will plan and lead a periodic assessment of program performance and progress toward objectives and guide adjustments to program performance according to the findings of the assessments.

The Country Program Manager will hold overall responsibility for implementing the CWA MEL plan in Togo and will manage the implementation of the CWA MEL plan in Togo to include:

• Coordinate and facilitate the inter-agency approach to GFA and the SPCPS within Embassy

Lomé.

• Provide technical guidance to CORs/AORs (or others in charge of contract/grant management and oversight) and implementing partners working on activities relevant to SPCPS focused on

MEL concepts, processes, design, training, and best practices, especially as relates to preventing violent extremism.

• Provide advanced direction and technical guidance on implementation and maintenance of the

CWA MEL plan in Ghana, focusing on the activity and country levels, and promoting evidence-based decision making and adaptive management.

• Synthesize activity-level data into regional findings and learning and provide inputs into periodic and requested reporting at the regional level.

• Maintain relationships with key partners related to MEL, including other agencies, host country governments, civil society organizations, and other donors.

• Provide required briefings to senior leadership, including the Deputy Regional Coordinator, the

Regional Coordinator, and the Chief of Mission or her/his designate regarding MEL processes, analyses, and findings.

The USAID Togo Country Program Manager must exercise considerable judgment and ingenuity to strengthen the quality, availability and sustainability of activities implemented under the 10-year Plan for CWA, in alignment with the goals, policies, and resources of the GFA.

Specifically, they will:

Lead the development and submission of annual plans and reports, reprogramming actions, and other processes or inputs into reporting systems in collaboration with the various USG teams in Togo.

• Work with Embassy Lomé staff to ensure that the various country programs align with GFA, the

SPCPS, and international policies.

• Communicate USG policy and technical direction to implementing agency leadership at post.

• Coordinate and facilitate the inter-agency approach to GFA and the SPCPS within Embassy

Lomé.

• Coordinate and facilitate the restructuring and harmonization of goals, objectives, plans and schedules to align with policy, legislation, program authority, and/or funding with GFA implementing agencies represented at post.

• Facilitate discussion with the inter-agency team at post regarding determinations of projects to be initiated, dropped, or curtailed.

• Monitor and facilitate changes in implementing agencies’ organizational structure.

• Keep abreast of and ensure application of USG policy and guidance related to implementation of the Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability.

• Facilitate inter-agency strategic decision-making at post to ensure program sustainability in the following areas: country ownership, institutional ownership, and mutual accountability.

• Analyze the unique operational context of the GFA-funded programs in Togo and coordinate the inter-agency process at post to establish a vision and strategy for responding to this context within the guidelines of GFA/SPCPS policy and U.S. diplomatic priorities.

• Contribute to the development of annual financial planning and budget allocation across all 3-D programming and activity streams.

• In coordination with the U.S. Embassy Lomé Strategy for Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE)

Working Group, lead the design and management of new Togo-based activities under GFA.

• Lead the development of all strategic information (SI) and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities to meet the needs of GFA/SPCPS for Togo. Specifically, the incumbent will manage and coordinate all SI related processes required for the development of the annual GFA Plans for

Togo, Annual and Semi-Annual Program Results; oversee the fiscal year and planning year target setting exercises; and provide overall vision for the SI needs of GFA. The USAID Togo Country

Program Coordinator will compile and evaluate results achieved by partner agencies against established targets and track and report overall progress in achieving GFA objectives for Togo.

The USAID Togo Country Program Manager will maintain appropriate controls to ensure the integrity – financial, technical, and operational – of all country level programs implemented pursuant to GFA and the

SPCPS. They will work to determine in coordination with the Chief of Mission and the GFA

Implementing Agency Leadership, how best to direct the funds allocate for successful program impact.

B. Collaboration with Non-USG Stakeholders (20%)

The USAID Togo Country Program Manager will:

• Collaborate and share information with partners and donors relevant to the success of broad efforts to prevent conflict and promote stability in Togo.

• Liaise with development partners to ensure complementarity between the USG investments and other donors in Togo.

• Along with other USG implementing agency country staff, establish appropriate protocol for collaboration with the Government of Togo (GOT), including providing oversight and developing the vision of USG interaction with the GOT on all aspects of the GFA.

• Promote alignment with and understanding of the various GOT priorities and policies among

USG staff implementing the GFA-funded programs.

• Lead discussions, as appropriate, about the timing and planning for transition from USG resources toward other types of funding for sustainable responses to prevent conflict and promote stability in Togo.

• Counsel and advise Post and Washington leadership regarding the optimal mix of funding support for the country level GFA programs in Togo.

• Work with Embassy staff on outreach to and engagement of civil society and private-sector partners, including advocacy groups, faith- and community-based organizations, and businesses in the GFA programs. Encourages the engagement of these groups by all USG agencies involved in preventing conflict and promoting stability in CWA within the region.

• The USAID Togo Country Program Manager will collaborate closely with Embassy Lomé political, economic, public affairs sections leads to ensure alignment of diplomacy, messaging, and assistance efforts across GFA partners.

• The Country Coordinator may be required to assume Assistance Officer Representative/

Contracting Officer Representative (AOR/COR) duties for an Ambassador’s Resilience Fund and should therefore be able to obtain AOR/COR qualifications.

C. USAID Country Representation on GFA SPCPS (20%)

• Assist in assuring the accountability of GFA programs supported by the USG to Administration officials, Members of Congress, and the public through the development and communication of appropriate statements, reports, and representation.

• In collaboration with various GFA implementing agencies, serve as the Post representative, when appropriate, such as working groups, country coordinating mechanisms, steering committees, etc., with a focus on preventing conflict and promoting stability in CWA.

• Counsel and advise U.S. Embassy staff in Togo on relevant GFA policies and issues that emerge in various settings with stakeholders. As requested by S/GAC and the U.S. Embassy, they may speak on behalf of the USG about Togo’s GFA needs based on a comprehensive knowledge of the respective overall country context, in-country programs, and the status of implementation of

GFA.

• Recommend and promote positions and views for Embassy Lomé on strategies, initiatives, and current programs that aim at preventing conflict and promoting stability in CWA.

• In coordination with GFA leadership from other USG agencies, plan and direct the identification, development, implementation, and monitoring of outreach and/or liaison activities and initiatives with USG representatives (including Congressional staff), the partner government, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and donors to foster greater leadership, commitment, and resources on their part in preventing conflict and promoting stability in CWA.

• Inform and engage the Chief of Mission, USG representatives in-country GFA bilateral programs, non-governmental organizations, and partner government officials on GFA program achievements, concerns, and needs to reinforce initiatives to accomplish the goals of GFA and the

U.S. SPCPS through bilateral and multilateral diplomatic efforts.

D. Represent and Support USAID Programming (30%)

• Serve as the resident point of contact and liaison for USAID in Togo.

• Serve on Embassy Togo’s Country Team and represent the portfolio of USAID activities in Togo.

• Organize visits, travel, and events in Togo for USAID visitors and programs.

• Manage and coordinate visits or events related to USAID West Africa regional mission programming.

3. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS:

Supervisory Relationship: The USAID Togo Country Program Manager will work under the leadership of the U.S. Ambassador to Togo, the Deputy Chief Mission, or her/his designate, as part of the USG GFA

Team in CWA. This position will be administratively hired and managed by the USAID West Africa

Regional Mission in Accra, but will be reporting on a day-to day basis to the Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Togo, as an inter-agency USAID Togo Country Program Manager and as the lead for the GFA program in Togo.

The USAID Togo Country Program Manager reports to the Deputy Chief of Mission who provides on-site line management and country-level policy direction. They represent the Embassy as the primary point of contact and coordinator of activities related to GFA in-country, playing a critical role in the planning, implementing, and reporting of program performance. They will serve as Liaison to the interagency at post, and ensure that the GFA programs in Togo are routinely informed about and in alignment with key

GFA developments, strategic directions, and reporting timelines. Administrative supervision by the

Deputy Chief of Mission includes approval for travel, leave, and time and attendance. These actions will be administered under U.S. Embassy in Lomé. In addition, the incumbent will closely coordinate with the USAID West Africa Deputy Mission Director and the GFA Regional Coordinator based in Accra, Ghana.

Supervisory Controls: The Deputy Chief of Mission will supervise this position. The incumbent is also accountable to the USAID West Africa Deputy Chief of Mission, or his/her designate, in sensitively and collaboratively managing the complex processes associated with planning for, implementing, and monitoring the results of the SPCPS across the participating USG implementing agencies. Under the leadership of the Deputy Chief of Mission, the USAID Togo Country Program Manager will meet frequently with the Ambassador or her designate to brief them on important program or management issues and carry COM concerns back to the GFA team.

Authority to Make Commitments: The incumbent will have no independent authority to commit funds on behalf of the U.S. Government. However, internally the incumbent will play a key role in shaping the

Mission’s decisions regarding strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, project design and other key programming functions.

Nature, level, and purpose of contacts: The USAID Togo Country Program Manager is expected to meet occasionally with high-level host government officials in Togo. They are required to maintain a solid working relationship with all USG Agencies represented at post involved with GFA to function effectively. They are required to work closely with the USG agencies implementing the GFA, foundations, NGOs, other foreign donor, and other local and international institutions as appropriate.

Exercise of Judgment: The USAID Togo Country Program Manager is required to exercise independent judgment and ingenuity to interpret and develop applications and guidelines to devise innovative approaches to resolve technical, administrative, managerial, and policy problems. Excellent, balanced judgment must be exercised in setting priorities. In addition, considerable judgment is required to work effectively with host-government officials; coordinate multi-sectoral efforts in support of objectives; and collect, analyze, and report the progress of activities and recommend project actions. In the U.S. Embassy in Lomé, this requirement is critical to the success of the GFA/SPCPS mission and the diplomatic priorities of the USG.

Supervision Exercised: The USAID Togo Country Program Manager may be asked to supervise locally employed staff.

Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties: The incumbent is expected to perform the full range of duties within the first three months.

Available Guidelines: The primary guidelines for this position are USAID’s Automated Directives

System (ADS), particularly ADS 201; Mission Orders; and USAID policies that relate to Agency programming and project development. Other guidelines include established USAID/WA administrative procedures and regulations and standard accounting, auditing and financial management operating procedures and systems requirements. The incumbent is also expected to understand specific policies and procedures of the participating GFA agencies which are relevant to project activity planning and management. Oral guidance from the immediate Supervisor and specific detailed instructions will be given (when necessary) for carrying out unique assignments. The incumbent will be required to be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving guidelines and policies which affect the overall GFA initiative and keeping abreast of evolving development on related issues in CWA.

Extraordinary Situations or Conditions: The legal, regulatory, and policy framework for the position is broadly stated and lacks detail and specificity; it largely consists of pertinent sections of the public laws authorizing and funding GFA, the President's vision for GFA, the U.S. SPCPS, and the strategic objectives and views of the USG. As a result of the nonspecific nature of these few, available guidelines, the USAID Togo Country Program Manager must exercise considerable judgment and ingenuity within their overall intent to devise and oversee the strategies, tactical approaches, and program initiatives that will strengthen the quality, availability, and sustainability of bilateral programs implemented under the

GFA.

Security and Medical Clearance Requirements: The applicant selected to fill this position must be able to obtain a security clearance, which involves a comprehensive background investigation performed by a

U.S. Government Agency. The applicant selected to fill the position must also receive a medical worldwide available clearance (Class 1) and will be expected to be able to pass random drug tests for illegal drug use. Details of how to obtain such clearance will be provided after selection and acceptance of the job offer. The final selected candidates must obtain security and medical clearances within a reasonable period of time (USAID will provide details regarding these clearances to the selected candidates). A substantial delay in obtaining either of the required clearances will make the applicant ineligible for selection. The Contracting Officer will not execute an award until all medical, security and other required clearances have been obtained.

Travel: Work would be done primarily in Lomé, Togo, however, the incumbent will also travel regularly within Togo. Occasional travel to the USAID/West Africa Regional Mission in Accra, as well as other

GFA/SPCPS Coastal West Africa countries of interest is also expected.

4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education: A minimum of bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in a field directly related to international relations, education, business administration, international development, public administration or related disciplines is required

Work experience: A minimum 10 years of relevant experience in international development and/or progressively responsible experience coordinating and managing programs with a U.S. Government foreign affairs agency, domestic or international assistance organization, or non-governmental organization.

Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English (speaking, writing, reading) is required. Intermediate level of French including (speaking, writing and reading), with a demonstrated capability to operate in a

French speaking country is required.

1. EVALUATION FACTOR/SELECTION CRITERIA:

The following factors will be the basis for the evaluation of applications meeting the required minimum qualifications. All applications will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted with the application. USAID reserves the right to contact your previous employers for relevant information concerning your performance and may consider such information in its evaluation.

The highest-ranking applicants may be selected for an interview, but an interview is not always necessary.

A. Prior Work Experience: (35 Points)

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of assistance programs, including experience in assessments, learning, and evaluative methods particularly complexity aware MEL.

Experience with MEL focused on diplomatic and/or security actions is a plus, as well as work in complex and non-permissive environments. Demonstrated experience in designing, facilitating, and evaluating tailored learning activities across a variety of themes, forums, and stakeholders. Experiencing developing, testing, and assessing innovative approaches to complex problems is required.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience coordinating and managing programs with a U.S. Government foreign affairs agency, domestic or international assistance organization, or non-governmental organization, in conflict prevention, democracy, human rights, and governance, prevention of violent extremism, human rights, community development, and/or mediation/arbitration technical areas.

At least three years of overseas field experience working in a developing country is required.

• At least three years of experience supervising and/or managing staff.

• Demonstrated work experience in providing analysis and advice on complex programming issues, managing activities for international organizations, using complex information technology systems to monitor and evaluate projects and results, and tracking budget execution and documentation is required.

B. Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (35 Points)

• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop relationships, network and operate in the U.S. Government interagency is required. Good interpersonal skills, including an ability to build consensus, provide leadership, and effectively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Excellent facilitation skills both for virtual and in-person meetings, using a variety of facilitation methods, including participatory and co-creation techniques, and various technology platforms is essential.

• Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to handle broadly defined tasks independently, and to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision, while being a strong team player.

• Demonstrated understanding of procedures, regulations, and policies typical to a large international organization or government agency such as USAID is required, as is a detailed and broad knowledge of development and political issues in Togo.

• Demonstrated experience in applying new solutions to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to design, administer, and/or conduct comprehensive activities, the boundaries of which are extremely broad, and experience with identifying and proposing solutions to problems which are characterized by their breadth and complexity.

• Previous experience and demonstrated ability to work in a highly demanding environment and be capable of handling tasks with varying deadlines; must have good teamwork skills and strong interpersonal skills; must be able to communicate complex and difficult policy and programmatic issues; and must be able to maintain and adhere to high standards of professional conduct.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate activities to achieve an operational unit’s objectives through previous work experience and ability to perform financial analysis and budgeting is required.

• The candidate is expected to have in-depth professional-level knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) approaches (such as the USAID Collaborating, Learning, and

Adapting methodology), data analysis and reporting, and knowledge management. Knowledge of the program activities and MEL approaches of other partners, including host country governments, local stakeholders, and international organizations is a plus. Prior experience implementing MEL plans as well as fostering a learning environment is required.

• The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to create and foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making and learning among program and activity managers, implementers, and stakeholders. The candidate should demonstrate strong coaching, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to influence decision-makers, foster organizational change and implement plans within a complex organizational setting.

C. Language Proficiency (20 Points):

● Fluency in English is required with proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing. Fluency in

French language is also required with proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing. Must be able to communicate, participate in meetings, give presentations and read technical documents in French. French and English language skills will be tested during the interview.

D. Education: (10 Points)

● A bachelor's degree in international development, political science, international relations, public administration/policy, social science, or other related field of study is required.

Total: 100 points

Reference Check

Reference checks will be conducted for the top candidates resulting from the assessment of the evaluation factors. No score, a satisfactory or unsatisfactory rating will be applied.

Note: References may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror. If an offeror does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the offeror’s cover letter, and USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the offeror.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-

2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I.

http://www.usaid.gov/forms

3. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.

4. A Cover Letter of not more than three (3) pages describing how the incumbent’s skills and experience fit the requirements of the position.

5. A current CV/resume. The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the Offers in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria. Complete dates (month/year) are also required on CV.

6. Applicants also must address the above Section III: Evaluation and Selection Factors, in a

Summary Statement to be included in the Offers. This Summary Statement must describe specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards the applicant has received that are relevant to each selection factor above. The Summary Statement must include the name of the applicant and the announcement number at the top of each page.

7. Applicants must provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) references within the last five years from the applicant’s professional life, namely individuals who are not family members or relatives. Three references must be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the applicant’s work knowledge and professional experience. Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references.

8. Copies of diplomas, certificates or relevant degrees may be included to corroborate the

CV/resume.

9. Applicants must provide their full mailing address with telephone, facsimile numbers (if available) and email address and should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their submission.

10. Submit applications via email to accrapsc@usaid.gov

11. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors - The Offeror will be required to show proof that the Offeror is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

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

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

1. Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals (AID 309-2);

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

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

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

5. Finger Print 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.

http://www.usaid.gov/forms/

VI. BENEFITS

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a USPSC is normally authorized the following benefits:

1. BENEFITS:

(a) Employer's FICA Contribution

(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment

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

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Annual and Sick Leave

*Note: A US citizen’s salary will be subject to employee’s FICA and Medicare contribution.

2. ALLOWANCES:

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

(Government Civilians Foreign Areas), available at http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92

(a) Temporary Quarter Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

(b) Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210)

(c) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

VII. TAXES

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

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

a. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID

Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services

Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.

b. ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR

FEDERALCONTRACTORS (OCT 2021)-Alternate 70 (OCT 2021)

(M/OAA-DEV-FAR22-01c)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause -

United States or its outlying areas means—

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

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(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana

Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United

States Virgin Islands; and

(5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate

COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated

September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on

September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985).

(c) Personal Services Contracts with individuals. As a matter of policy, the contractor must comply with the USAID’s guidance applicable to direct-hire federal employees.

(End of clause)

Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O

14042

USAID will take no action to enforce the clause (FAR 52.223-99) implementing the requirement of Executive Order 14042, absent further written notice from USAID, where the place of performance identified is the contract is in a U.S state or outlying area subject to a court order prohibiting the application of requirement pursuant to the Executive Order (hereinafter, Excluded State or outlying Area”). In all other circumstances, USAID will enforce the clause, except for contractor employees who perform substantial work on or in connection with covered contract in an Excluded State or

Outlying Area, or in a covered contractor workplace located in an Excluded

State or Outlying Area. A current list of such Excluded States and Outlying

Area is maintained at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

c. 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:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION) QTY

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT (F)

0001 Base Period - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

2 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations

1001 Option 1 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ https://www.usaid.gov/forms

2001 Option 2 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations

3001 Option 3 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations

d. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information

Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with

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

e. 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,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision

2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations .

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