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SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72068524R00001

ISSUANCE DATE: April 26, 2024 CLOSING DATE/TIME: May 10, 2024 - 11:59 p.m. (GMT)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for a Resident U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC)

Regional Development Outreach and Communications Advisor – USAID/Senegal

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 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 underrepresented 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 costs incurred in the preparation and submission of an offer.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in this solicitation.

Sincerely, Robert Trimble Contracting and Agreement Officer

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72068524R00001

2. ISSUANCE DATE: April 26, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: May 10, 2024 - 11:59 p.m. (GMT)

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Recruitment team, usaiddakar-hr@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Regional Development Outreach and Communications Advisor

6. MARKET VALUE: GS-13 ($88,520 – $115,079 per annum) (Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.)

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value and will include Locality Pay for domestic USPSCs based on the location of the Official USAID Worksite, of the approved alternative worksite if approved for remote work. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/Senegal with possible travel as stated in the Statement of

Duties.

Overseas USPSC 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 of the country of performance may only be authorized in certain situations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Immediate upon receipt of security/medical clearances. The base period will be for one year, estimated to start on o/a August 2023. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise additional option periods for four years for the dates estimated as follows:

Base Period: o/a August 2024 to July 2025 Option Period 1: o/a August 2025 to July 2026 Option Period 2: o/a August 2026 to July 2027 Option Period 3: o/a August 2027 to July 2028 Option Period 4: o/a August 2028 to July 2029

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: All interested U.S. citizens residing in Senegal

This vacancy is open to Resident-Hire U.S. Nationals (USNs) who are currently residing in Senegal and allowed to work legally in the country without needing a work permit. The U.S Embassy Senegal is neither responsible for providing any support to get a work permit nor accepting the work permit guaranteed by a third party.

U.S. national means an individual who is a U.S. citizen or a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

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Note: Physical presence in Senegal at the time of application is not a requirement however the selected candidate must reside in Senegal at the time of contract award.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Basic Function of the Position

USAID/Senegal’s Sahel Regional Office (SRO) was established in 2013 to implement USAID’s new resilience initiative in the Sahel - Resilience in the Sahel Enhanced (RISE). The SRO Office supports transformational development to increase the resilience of chronically vulnerable people, households, communities, and systems in targeted agropastoral and marginal agriculture livelihood zones, and to prevent violent extremism in the Sahel. The SRO Office provides programmatic and technical support to Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Cabo Verde. The SRO Office includes the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance West Africa Regional Office, which oversees assistance efforts in 20 countries across the region.

The SRO seeks the services of a Regional Development Outreach and Communications Advisor (RDOC/A). The RDOC/A will be based in the SRO Office of the USAID/Senegal Mission and will report to the Sahel Regional Program Office Director. S/he will have extensive interaction with the bilateral DOC, the USAID/Senegal Deputy Mission Director, the U.S. Embassies’ Public Information Officers (PIO) and the Public Affairs Officers (PAO) in the region, the regional DOC in the West Africa Mission in Accra, Ghana, and USAID Country Representatives and Country Program Managers in Chad, Mauritania, and Burkina Faso, The Gambia, and embassy staff in Guinea Bissau, and Cabo Verde. S/he will also routinely interact with the Agency’s Legislative and Public Affairs Bureau (LPA) in Washington (USAID/W), and the Africa Bureau.

The RDOC/A will serve as lead communicator for all regional and country office (referring to limited and non-presence countries) activities supported by the SRO Office including the dissemination of information about USAID’s activities to educate and promote a better understanding of USAID programs to both internal U.S. government and external public audiences. S/he will share the broad responsibility of working with the Front Office, Program Officers, Country Program Managers, and USAID Representatives in Chad, Burkina Faso, and Mauritania and The Gambia; U.S. embassy staff in Bissau, and Cabo Verde; and will also work with a multitude of implementing partners throughout the region to formulate and present public relations materials to target audiences (internal and external) that convey USAID’s work and successes in the Sahel. S/he should also be expert in USAID’s branding and marking regulations to ensure that all USAID staff and implementing partners fully comply with the regulations. S/he should also be able to assist with population and maintenance of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, and Flickr, and USAID’s websites that cover regional and country office programming managed and or supported by the SRO.

Duties and responsibilities

Communication, Development, and Outreach 75%

A. Communication Leadership and Coordination: Develop, review, implement, and update SRO communication plans, approaches, and strategies. Ensure the integration of outreach and communications requirements and best practices into project designs and implementation processes, including reviewing statements of work, calls for proposals, requests for information, work plans, and branding and marking plans.

B. Management of regional communications and outreach requirements of all activities under SRO’s purview: Direct and manage all DOC activities under SRO’s mandate, including setting priorities for the accomplishment of DOC regional strategy objectives to ensure that DOC targets and reoccurring demands (e.g., senior-level briefings, success stories, programmatic updates for Washington, public events, etc.) are met. Manage the budget for DOC activities, oversee the publication of communication materials, curate content, and ensure their filing or archiving.

C. Branding and Marking: Serve as an expert on USAID branding and style guidelines, Section

508 compliance, ensuring regulations are followed and applied as outlined in ADS 320 and the Agency’s Graphic Standards Manual; seek guidance from LPA on any disputes or waiver requests related to branding and marking requirements. Review and approve the implementing partner Branding Strategies and Marking Plans, then coordinate with AOR/CORs and implementation partners to ensure proper branding throughout activity implementation. Support processing marking waivers or partial waiver requests from implementing partners.

D. USAID DOC Strategy or Strategic Framework for the Sahel: Develops, reviews, and implements USAID’s Regional Communications Strategy or strategic framework with a communications performance management plan, as needed, and assists with annual updates of the strategy. The RDOC/A will participate in training of new regional and country office implementing partners or staff in a variety of DOC-related subjects, such as how to write a success story, interactions with the press, how to write a press release, USAID branding requirements, etc.

E. Capacity Building: The RDOC/A will train regional and country office implementing partners or staff in various DOC-related subjects. These may include storytelling, press relations, branding & marking, event design, photography, etc.

F. Mentoring: Mentor, train, and orient newly hired DOCs and communication specialists, as needed, who work with implementing partners.

G. Media Relations: Responsible for SRO-managed relations with media representatives such as reporters, journalists, documentarists, filmmakers, etc. Maintains professional contact with media in the region to fulfill this requirement and coordinates with the PAOs in the region and with USAID/W LPA. This may include arranging interviews, briefings, tours of USAID projects, and escorting journalists during these events. Write, clear, and distribute press releases or official statements through embassy PAS. Notify USAID’s Legal and Public Affairs team when contacts with international press occurs.

a. Keeps abreast of USAID events (and will work with implementing partners as necessary) to ensure that appropriate press coverage is provided. Advises Mission's leadership and staff whether press coverage is recommended for any culturally sensitive event.

b. Reviews the daily press to keep abreast of coverage that relates to USAID regional activities. Selects, edits, or summarizes items of interest for the USAID leadership and staff.

c. Plans, research, drafts, and/or edits press releases, fact sheets, and an annual communications report. Coordinates with USAID field offices in the region, Embassy PIOs and PAOs and implementing partners to produce and release timely, accurate, and useful written material for local and/or other media.

d. Advises and works with PIOs and PAOs in the region, USAID field offices, and implementing partners to expand opportunities for coverage of USAID assistance, including TV and radio. Helps USAID regional field offices define appropriate activities for coverage, participates in field inspections and final selection when appropriate, and accompanies TV/radio crews to site locations for filming.

H. Events and Activities: Plan, schedule, publicize, and carry out activities to present USAID to host country nationals. Coordinate signing ceremonies, inaugurations, and dedications of USAID regional and country office activities managed and overseen by SRO. Write press releases, talking points, speeches, background checklists, biographical notes, and other related documents. Coordinate logistics, schedules, guest lists, seating, and other arrangements with Sahel and USAID officials. Prepare press kits. Monitor and document press coverage. Publish content on the SRO’s Exposure account.

a. Coordinates with country offices regarding field travel and public affairs activities of the Mission Director and Deputy Regional Mission Director, and if applicable, working with regional PAOs, Ambassadors and/or DCMs for USAID events in the region. Prepares schedules and briefings in collaboration with Mission staff and arranges for photo/video and media coverage when appropriate.

b. For USAID regional site visits or events that involve Ambassadors, DCMs, USAID

Director, works with PAOs to ensure that event information (e.g., backgrounders/scene setters, schedules, talking points, speeches, etc.) has been prepared, meeting quality standards and time requirements.

c. Coordinates signing ceremonies, inaugurations, and/or dedications of USAID regional and country office activities managed and overseen by SRO, including drafting press releases for placement in regional press outlets and on USAID's regional websites, and coordinates with appropriate Sahel and USAID officials on logistics, schedules, guest lists, seating, and other arrangements related to the events.

I. Publicity Material: Oversee communication materials design, clearance, production, and updating for the SRO. This may include brochures, success stories, factsheets, flyers, videos, audio recordings, podcasts, advertisements, handouts, web articles, blog posts, banners, roll-ups, event programs, maps, reports, etc. Clear all such materials produced by implementing partners. Maintain templates that others can use to produce their material.

Manage the publication of photo stories on USAID’s SRO account on Exposure.co.

a. Develops and/or reviews proposed speeches, talking points, briefing materials, video tapes on project activities, brochures, booklets, handouts, signs, and other public relations materials to evaluate quality, propriety in terms of sensitivity to local culture, and accuracy of content. Ensures that all materials meet USAID branding guidance. Recommends revisions, reprinting, or other appropriate action.

Works closely with USAID staff and implementing partners and advises them on the quality of materials.

b. Reviews implementing partner Branding Strategies and Marking Plans, working with

Contracts Officer to achieve approval of these final documents and coordinates with AOR/CORs and implementation partners to ensure proper branding throughout activity implementation.

c. Works with USAID technical staff and implementing partners to develop briefing materials for handouts and other special needs for internal and external audiences.

d. Ensures the continuation of SRO promotional materials by archiving all articles and photos used or for future use on the website, as well as transcriptions from key interviews.

e. Travels to the field where Mission activities are being implemented in the region, conducting interviews, and taking photographs to gather material for stories.

J. Field visits: Plan for regular travel to project sites to document USAID’s work. Field visits will require planning, consultation with partners, overseeing logistics, and designing a program of visits. Field visits may include photography, interviews, video capture, and research. It also includes collecting testimonies, quotes, statements, and impactful information about USAID’s impacts on people’s lives.

K. Procurement: Budget and plan for the procurement of goods and services. This may include acquiring branded merchandise (hats, t-shirts, mugs, banners, roll-ups, pens, vests, etc.) and content creation services such as photography, video, graphic design, illustration, etc.

Ensure that the annual subscription to Exposure is paid on time.

L. Newsletter: The SRO publishes a monthly newsletter called the Harmattan Herald. As of

January 22, 2024, it had 16,700 subscribers with a monthly growth rate of around 500 new subscribers. This is an important communication channel the incumbent will be responsible for managing. This will include collecting content, clearing articles, and publication.

M. Internal Communication: Contribute to drafting and editing cables, written write-ups, and other products, as needed, to highlight USAID’s work for the Agency’s and the US Department of State’s leadership.

N. USAID.gov: Maintain the web pages of the Sahel Regional Office, The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mauritania, Guinea Bissau, Cabo Verde, and Chad external websites on usaid.gov. Responsibilities include coordinating the selection of information displayed on the website, clearing content, and overseeing placement. As necessary, oversees hiring of technical consultants for updating and maintenance of websites.

O. Activity Management or Contracting Officer’s Representative: Oversee the management of photography contracts. This includes assigning missions to photographers, budgeting, designing their program of visits, facilitating invoicing, and following up on payment issues if they arise.

P. Editorial Quality Control: Is the primary editor of official reports and correspondence produced by the Mission, including the annual report and yearly funding request. Prepares and edits internal and external communications materials (updates, newsletters, etc.)

targeted at the wider USAID community beyond SRO and the public at large. Support the SRO in reviewing, correcting, editing, and proofreading documents to ensure that written products are without errors or typos.

Administrative/Programmatic and Reporting Support 25%

The incumbent will manage and draft inputs for information requests from Congress and USAID/Washington on the implementation and progress of activities under the purview of SRO.

‘S/he collects and selects the necessary information to be used, prepares clear and accurate briefings; and determines the order of presentation. S/he assists the SRO in automating their presentations and document and project information management processes. The incumbent will assist SRO with responding to periodic data calls and taskers related to SRO’s programming. The incumbent will also actively participate in information integrity efforts led by SRO technical teams, including but not limited to, programmatic design, implementation, reviewing of information shared by the Implementing Partner, participating in or co-leading information integrity working groups, and field visits together with technical staff.

S/he will perform other duties related to the broad range of SRO responsibilities including assisting the office with annual reporting requirements such as the Operational Plan, Performance Plan and Report and portfolio reviews, just to name a few.

Supervisory Relationship: Reports to the Sahel Regional Program Office Director

Supervisory Controls: This position is non-supervisory.

Security and Medical Clearance Requirements: The applicant selected to fill this position must be able to obtain a Facility Access 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 Worldwide Availability Medical Clearance (WWA/Class 1). Details of how to obtain such clearance will be provided after selection and acceptance of the job offer. The selected applicant must obtain both the required security and medical clearances within a reasonable period of time (USAID will provide details regarding these clearances to the selected applicant). A substantial delay in obtaining either required clearance will make the applicant ineligible for selection.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

A. Education: A bachelor's degree in journalism, international relations or development, public administration, or a related field is required. Master’s level education in a related field of journalism, communication, or public relations is advantageous.

B. Prior Work Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in related fields is required, with at least three years’ experience in public relations, journalism, or related field required. Previous work experience with the U.S. government or another international development organization is also preferred.

C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1) Demonstrated skills and/or experience in public relations; 2) A broad understanding of issues related to international development and transition economies; 3) experience in the region is required; 4) the ability to establish and maintain collegial relations with press and media contacts and exercise sound judgment in representing the U.S. government while discussing program activities with the press and media are essential elements of the job; 5) a demonstrated ability to work as a team member and provide leadership in the areas of his/her competencies; 6) the qualified person must possess planning experience, analytical ability, excellent communication skills and the capacity to convert planning concepts into firm plans to meet a variety, of contingencies; 7) S/he must be comfortable working independently, managing several activities at once, and working under pressure to meet short deadlines; vii) S/he must have management ability to plan and execute media campaigns and programs.

D. Language Proficiency: Excellent fluency in English and good working knowledge of French is required. Strong French language skills (speaking and reading) are preferred.

E. Specialized skills: Excellent working use of MS Office, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Google applications, and knowledge of digital photography. A flair for web design is an asset, as is manipulation of scanning software, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Image Ready software, video editing and production, and graphic design.

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. FAR provisions of this SOLICITATION are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

The Technical Evaluation Committee may conduct reference checks, including references from individuals who have not been specifically identified by the offeror, and may do so before or after a candidate is interviewed.

Selection Process

After the closing date for receipt of application, a Selection Committee will convene to review applications that meet the minimum requirements and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Incomplete applications from applicants will not be scored. As part of the selection process, only shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an oral interview. Required reference checks will be conducted only for shortlisted applicants who meet the specified requirements. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her performance and abilities.

Applicants meeting the required minimum qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and obtained through reference checks. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most highly ranked applicants and make the interview a deciding factor in selection.

Evaluation factors

Evaluation Summary:

Education: (5 points) A University (bachelor) degree in journalism, international relations or development, public administration, or a related field is required.

Prior Work Experience: (35 points) Candidates will be evaluated based on their ability to demonstrate relevance and depth of professional or prior work experience, as noted above in Section II.B.

Skills and Abilities: (60 points) Candidates will be evaluated on their level of demonstrated proficiency and experience based on the following sub-factors:

1. Demonstrated skills and/or experience in public relations and/or media;

2. Demonstrated understanding of issues related to international development and transition economies;

3. Demonstrated experience in the region;

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4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collegial relations with press and media contacts and exercise sound judgment in representing the U.S. government while discussing program activities with the press and media;

5. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and provide leadership in the areas of his/her competencies;

6. Demonstrated experience in process planning, analytical ability, excellent communication skills and the capacity to convert planning concepts into firm plans to meet a variety, of contingencies;

7. Demonstrated experience in working independently, managing several activities at once, and working under pressure to meet short deadlines;

8. Demonstrated experience in ability to plan and execute media campaigns and programs;

9. Demonstrated experience in executing projects and/or media workstream by upholding the highest standards and quality control/quality assurance.

Total Possible Points: 100 points

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

Offers must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted electronically to: usaiddakar-hr@usaid.gov with the SOLICITATION number in the application submission. Note that applications from non-U.S. citizens cannot be considered.

Qualified applicants are required to submit:

1. A Cover letter with current résumé/curriculum vitae (CV) attached. The CV/résumé must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application 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.

2. Applicants are required to provide a minimum of five (5) references within the last ten (10) years from the applicant's professional life namely individuals who are not family members or relatives.

References should 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.

3. Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts form AID 309-2. Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the AID 309-2 is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, etc. Offerors are required to complete and sign the AID 309-2 form.

PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE AND/OR UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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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.

1. Medical History and Examination form (DS-6561)

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

Sensitive Positions (SF-85)

3. Fingerprint Card (FD-258)

4. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306)

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

1.BENEFITS:

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

(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) Leave and Holidays

VII. TAXES

Resident-Hire USPSC 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 USPSC awards are available at these sources:

1. 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/ads/policy/300/aidar

2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.

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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

1 LOT $ _TBD__ $_TBD at Award after negotiations https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar https://www.usaid.gov/forms

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

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

1 LOT $ _TBD__ $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

3. 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.

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,” 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.

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. Please visit our page for additional information:

https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman

The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via: PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov.

6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION Jun, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to participate in the oral interview process.

END OF SOLICITATION

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