USAID SOLICITATION Supervisory Development Outreach and Communication Specialist GS 14 Offshore USPSC.pdf

U.S. Agency for International

Development

U.S. Embassy

Madani Avenue, Baridhara

Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

Tel: (880-2) 5566-2000

Fax: (880-2) 5566-2909 www.usaid.gov/bangladesh

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72038825R00004

ISSUANCE DATE: December 30, 2024

CLOSING DATE/TIME: March 2, 2025

SUBJECT: Solicitation for (Offshore Hire) U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) –

Supervisory Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist, GS-14

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

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 offer.

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

Sincerely, Christine Robinson

Acting Supervisory Executive Officer http://www.usaid.gov/bangladesh

ATTACHMENT 1 [72038825R00004]

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72038825R00004

2. ISSUANCE DATE: December 30, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: March 2, 2025

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Kafia Khan, e-mail at kafkhan@usaid.gov. Please DO NOT send applications to this email address. For mailbox to send application, see section IV of this solicitation.

5. POSITION TITLE: Supervisory Development Outreach Communications (DOC) Specialist (Offshore

Hire - U.S. Personal Service Contractor) (USPSC)

6. MARKET VALUE: $104,604 - $135,987 per annum; equivalent to GS-14.

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The base period will be two years, estimated to start on or about May 2025. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise additional option period(s) for three one-year periods.

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Dhaka, Bangladesh with possible travel as stated in the Statement of

Work.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: This USPSC position is open to all U.S. Citizens and lawful permanent U.S.

residents.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Facility

Access clearance.

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT:

Background

USAID/Bangladesh manages a $200 million portfolio of development programming that spans democracy and governance, agriculture and food Security, health, education, energy, and environment. The Mission also manages a large humanitarian assistance program to respond to the needs of nearly one million

Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is currently the largest mission in the

Asia Bureau and manages several Agency level priorities and initiatives. Given the depth of the portfolio

Bangladesh programming has a high level of visibility both in Bangladesh and in the United States.

Introduction

The primary responsibility of the Supervisory Development Outreach and Communications (DOC)

Specialist is the production and dissemination of public information regarding the Mission and its development portfolio. The Supervisory DOC will lead outreach efforts within PRO and help to streamline, coordinate, design, manage and disseminate strategic messaging of USAID foreign assistance programs in

Bangladesh. The incumbent will lead the DOC team to create thematic campaigns to promote and strengthen an understanding of USAID programs for both Bangladeshi and American audiences.

The DOC team is expected to coordinate closely with the U.S. Embassy strategic goals and to effectively achieve the USG objectives and work closely with the Embassy Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), USAID mission staff, local news agencies, and USAID partners. The incumbent will be USAID Bangladesh's primary point of contact and liaison for all information requests on program activities. They will supervise a highly motivated team of three Bangladeshi and one American communications professionals. The DOC team collaborates closely with technical offices and implementing partners, providing oversight, advice and guidance in developing and implementing the Mission's communication strategy. The incumbent will also work directly with mission management to support USAID Bangladesh strategic goals including, but not limited to, those outlined in the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) and/or the Integrated

Country Strategy.

A key function of this position will also be to mentor the DOC team and build the capacity of mission staff and implementing partners to develop more effective communication plans and materials. The jobholder will also serve as principal liaison with the Agency's Legislative and Public Affairs Bureau (USAID/LPA), the Asia Bureau’s regional outreach team, and other counterparts in Washington, D.C.

Outreach functions are managed by the Program Office (PRO) and the DOC is a key member of PRO.

Under the direction of the Mission Director, PRO is responsible for overseeing the formulation and implementation of the Mission's CDCS for Bangladesh and assisting to define the role and objectives of

U.S. assistance. This includes ensuring that the Agency's program policies are adhered to and reflected in the Mission's programming policies and procedures. PRO coordinates and assists with all Mission activity designs and fulfills required planning and reporting requirements for the Office of the Director of Foreign

Assistance (F) through the annual Operational Plan and Performance Plan Report. PRO also assumes the lead in the formulation, management and control of the Mission's Program Budget, negotiates bilateral agreements with the Government of Bangladesh, and supports the Mission Director's participation in donor coordination forums in-country. PRO develops and implements the Mission's public information strategy in consultation with the Front Office and the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Office and assists Technical

Office (TO) teams in preparation, clearance, and timely submission and approval of documents.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED:

The specific duties of the Supervisory DOC Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Strategic Communication Planning and implementation 30%

● The Supervisory DOC Specialist is responsible for aligning Bangladesh strategic communications messages and activities with global USAID communications strategies and initiatives.

The incumbent will:

● Lead the development and implementation of the mission's communications strategy and outreach plan.

● Utilize key metrics and analytics to measure the reach and effectiveness of strategic communications activities, including media monitoring and reporting, social media analytics, and where possible, public polling and sentiment analyses to better understand the impact of USAID strategic communications initiatives.

● Advise the Mission Director, Senior Management Team, and interagency colleagues on matters of strategic communications to ensure maximum return on investment (in terms of time and resources) for outreach engagements, events, or other communications activities.

● Guide communications team resources – including staff members, communications budgets and contracts, and other resources – and ensure each individual, tool and tactic are deployed strategically in support of key communications objectives in alignment with USAID Bangladesh and U.S. Embassy priorities.

● Coordinate with the Embassy PDS, other USG agencies, and USAID implementing partners to align strategic communications priorities, achieve maximum reach, and improve understanding of

U.S. development efforts and initiatives among key target audiences and the general public more broadly.

● Coordinate with USAID technical offices to identify strategic communications priorities, plan and manage events, develop compelling content and outreach engagements, and execute successful outreach activities.

● Develop creative multimedia content and visual communications materials, including social media campaigns, infographics, or other creative collateral.

● Work with the Mission's Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team to capture and effectively share information related to USAID interventions.

● Collaborate with the private sector partnership team to develop strategic plans to highlight USAID partnerships with private sector entities through media engagement, publicity materials, multimedia content, events, and social media engagement.

● Oversee the management of strategic communications campaigns and activities outsourced to external vendors and contractors to ensure quality control and adherence to expected deliverables as promised in scopes of work, contracts, or other communications goods and services agreements.

● Ensure quality control of documentation related to briefing material and outreach-related decisions/actions within USAID and other agencies with whom the mission collaborates.

Public Information and Publicity Materials 30%

● Serve as the resident expert on USAID branding and style guidelines, ensuring regulations are followed by recommending revisions and appropriate application as outlined in ADS 320 and the

Agency's Graphic Standards Manual.

● Coordinate information dissemination, media outreach, and public events within the mission; with the mission's offices and technical staff; and with implementing partners.

● Manage the drafting, editing, and disseminating of timely and accurate information, fact sheets, press releases, responses to requests for information, and all other public information materials relating to USAID Bangladesh's activities.

● Prepare and/or oversee submissions for the mission director's weekly report, blog posts, or other

USAID global public information platforms including the Agency and Administrator's social media handles.

● Oversee social media platforms ensuring audience reach and engagement is substantive and strategic.

● Oversee the maintenance of the mission's website at www.usaid.gov/bangladesh to ensure it is accurate and up to date.

● Manage the preparation and maintenance of an updated standard information package on the

USAID program in Bangladesh for briefings and for distribution to the public, the media, which includes fact sheets, activity summaries, or other public information materials about USAID

● Oversee the creation of multimedia content, audio-visual materials, fact sheets, articles or other publications that highlight the impact of USAID's investments in Bangladesh to a variety of key stakeholders.

Media Relations and Press 20%

● Proactively engage the local Bangladeshi media, as well as U.S and international press outlets, through strategic tactics that leverage the reach of TV, newspapers and online dailies, radio, magazines, or other media outlets through press releases, articles, public service announcements, or paid media (e.g., advertisements, billboards, or in-person events, etc).

● Foster strong relationships with members of local and international media outlets. Work closely with PDS on press relations and maintain contacts with high-level journalists from all media outlets.

● Pitch stories and opportunities to highlight USAID programs among local media counterparts.

● Advise and coordinate with Embassy PDS to expand opportunities for media coverage highlighting

USAID investments, including TV, digital platforms, newspapers, radio, or other media.

● Liaise and coordinate with Government of Bangladesh public relations officers, maintaining strong collegial relations and coordinating joint outreach events and engagements.

● Oversee the monitoring of all press coverage regarding USAID Bangladesh activities to ensure maximum awareness and instill positive public opinion towards USAID and reporting out on

USAID-related press coverage to colleagues in the Embassy and USAID headquarters in

Washington.

Coordination and Representation 10%

● Serve as the mission's primary point of contact for publicity events and site visits by official visitors from the U.S. Embassy, USAID/Washington, Congress, and other USG agencies or entities.

● Coordinate VIP site visits and lead preparation of briefing materials, scene setters, and other information products and processes to support these visits.

● Maintain a diverse list of potential site visit locations appropriate for a variety of CODEL, STAFFDEL, and other high-level visitors to USAID/Bangladesh,

● Represent the mission at the senior level in all matters pertaining to USAID public affairs and outreach activities with other branches of the USG, the Government of Bangladesh, implementing partners, and other donors and institutions.

Supervisory and Coordination Role 10%

● Lead the mission's DOC team that is composed of three (3) full time Bangladeshi Foreign Service

National (FSN) team members and one (1) resident-hire U.S. Personal Services Contractor (PSC) to ensure overall quality and coherence of the team's communications and outreach initiatives.

● Coordinate and advise USAID technical team members and implementing partner communications specialists and other staff on strategic communications to align efforts with broader USAID and

U.S. Embassy strategic priorities.

● Advise USAID staff and implementing partners on developing appropriate public information programs and initiatives, as well as their communications and media relations strategy.

● Train, prepare and supervise USAID staff and partners to support effective public speaking and media outreach roles.

● Oversee the integration of proper branding and marking compliance alongside strategic communications in the project design and implementation process.

● Advise, oversee and provide regular training to USAID staff and implementing partners on the appropriate use of branding and marking; work closely with the Office of Acquisition and

Assistance (OAA), and Contracting/Agreement Officer’s Representatives (C/AORs) to ensure adherence to branding among implementing partner projects in the field; and when needed, seek guidance from the Regional Legal Officer and LPA on branding waiver requests.

● Serve as the C/AOR and/or activity manager for communication contracts, cooperative agreements and grants.

● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all USAID/Bangladesh activities and processes, as well as a keen awareness of political and policy issues.

Supervisory Relationship

The position will be supervised by and will report to the Director of the Program Office (PRO) at

USAID/Bangladesh.

Supervisory Controls

The incumbent supervises a team of three (3) Foreign Service National staff and one (1) resident-hire U.S.

Personal Services Contractor (PSC).

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Journalism, Media and

Communication, English Literature, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, International

Studies, International Relations or Writing is required. (Educational requirements must be met at the time of application for the subject position.)

Prior Work Experience: The incumbent must have a minimum of eight (8) years' experience with three years in a supervisory capacity, of progressively responsible experience in strategic communication, or journalism. Experience with covering international affairs/development is required.

The incumbent must have demonstrated experience managing social media outreach; organizing and hosting roundtables and other events; producing multimedia web content and videos; planning and delivering training; and working collaboratively with journalists. The incumbent must also have experience communicating for or with private sector entities.

Job Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of best practices in public messaging, marketing, or social marketing. The jobholder must have the ability to create compelling messaging across a variety of media, including print, blogs, social media, video, and speeches. Must have experience with the planning, creation or distribution of video or multimedia content. Must also have knowledge and ability to think creatively about emerging platforms or innovative ways to tell the USAID story and convey key messages through multi-faceted strategic communications campaigns. The incumbent must also have knowledge of

Bangladesh or other similar South Asian contexts.

Skills and Abilities: Must have experience, knowledge and skill in engaging with the private sector. The incumbent must demonstrate superb oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels in multicultural contexts. The incumbent must demonstrate effective leadership, tact, judgment, diplomacy, and teamwork abilities. The incumbent must also demonstrate the skills necessary to design and execute multi-faceted strategic communications campaigns and lead a team to successfully implement an array of outreach activities while managing competing priorities and ad hoc tasks.

III. EVALUATION & 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.

Applicants who meet the Education/Experience requirements and Selection Factors will be further evaluated. Applications that do not meet the required minimum qualifications will not be scored.

Candidates meeting the above required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application.

After meeting the minimum qualifications, consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the Evaluation Criteria. Additionally, USAID may request writing samples and an interview from the top-scoring candidates. Top-scoring candidates will also be asked to provide three professional references.

Please note that not all applicants will be interviewed or contacted. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless the expenses are pre-authorized. Reference checks may be conducted on candidates selected for an interview.

Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on the following selection criteria:

1. Education

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Journalism, Media and Communication, English Literature, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, International Studies, International Relations or Writing is required. (Educational requirements must be met at the time of application for the subject position.)

The technical evaluation committee will evaluate every education level higher than the minimum requirement for this position.

2. Professional Experience

The incumbent must have a minimum of eight years' experience with three years in a supervisory capacity, of a progressively responsible experience in marketing, strategic communication, or journalism. Must have https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far demonstrated experience in development and implementation of a communications strategy relevant to international affairs/development. The incumbent must also have demonstrated experience using social media; engagement with the media and journalists; coordination of outreach events, creation of content and videos; planning and delivering training; conducting outreach for international donor organizations. Strong experience in areas of behavior change and conducting campaigns is required.

3. Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The incumbent should have knowledge of messaging/marketing/social marketing. Must have the ability to create compelling messaging across a variety of media, including print, blogs, social media, video, and speeches. Must also have the ability to think creatively about other means to tell the USAID story and convey key messages through multi-faceted strategic communication campaigns. Experience with engaging with the private sector and knowledge of Bangladesh or other similar South Asian contexts is required.

The incumbent must demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively at all levels in a multi-cultural context. The candidate is expected to exhibit tact, judgement, diplomacy, leadership and teamwork which are critical skills to design and execute strategic communication campaigns and outreach.

NOTE: Please be advised that references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an applicant.

SECURITY AND MEDICAL CLEARANCE

The USPSC will be required to complete a full physical examination (including relevant immunizations) from their own physician and then obtain a medical clearance from State M/MED prior to service overseas.

Also, USAID/Bangladesh must initiate a security clearance prior to the Contractor’s travel to post of duty.

Until a temporary or final adjudication of a security clearance is received, the contract shall not be signed.

If a candidate fails to obtain a medical clearance and a security clearance (temporary or full) within six months, the offer may be retracted.

Candidate must not appear as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

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,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-2. Applicants are required to complete sections A through I.

2. A cover letter of no more than one (1) page that demonstrates how the candidates' qualifications meet the work requirements and a statement certifying the date and length of time for which the candidate is available for the position.

3. A curriculum vitae (CV) which describes education and career experiences and achievements. In order to fully evaluate your application, your CV must include:

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a. Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

b. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.

c. Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.

4. Names, contact numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references from individuals who are not family members or relatives.

5. USAID’S ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

USAID has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct with the goal of fostering a respectful, safe, healthy and inclusive work environment. USAID maintains policies and procedures to establish a workplace free of sexual misconduct as described in Agency policy at ADS Chapter 113, Preventing and

Addressing Sexual Misconduct.

SELF CERTIFICATION

Offerors must sign a Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification Form related to sexual misconduct when submitting the offer. The signed form will be filed in the award file. If the offeror fails to submit a signed certification, the offeror will be determined to be non-compliant to submission requirements and will not be considered for award.

For the Apparently Successful Offeror: ● If Self-Certification response is “Yes”: In consultation with the

Resident Legal Advisor (RLO) or General Counsel Acquisition and Assistance (GC/AA), the CO will request further details from the offeror. ● Event of False Certification: If the certification provided is found to be false, the offeror may be eliminated from consideration for the award. If the contract has been awarded, the false certification may be grounds for termination of the contract. The action may be punishable to the full extent of the law.

6. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the email address listed in Section IV.

By submitting your application materials, you certify that all of the information on and attached to the application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. You agree to allow all information on and attached to the application to be investigated. False or fraudulent information on or attached to your application may result in you being eliminated from consideration for this position, or being terminated after award, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.

7. To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, candidates must prominently reference the

Solicitation number in the offer submission.

SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKET ELECTRONICALLY:

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Interested candidates should send above electronically to dhakajobs@usaid.gov, to the attention of the addresses indicated below. To ensure that the application is considered for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number and title of position on your application and as the subject line in any cover letter. E-mail applications must be received by the closing date and time specified in the solicitation.

Attention: Supervisory Executive Officer

USAID HR Section/Executive Office

USAID/Bangladesh

Only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Additionally, only candidates that are interviewed will be notified if the position is filled.

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 (Department of State Forms)

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

3. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85)

4. Finger Print Card (FD-258)

Forms 1 through 4 shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that a candidate is the successful candidate for the job. Do not submit forms 1 through 4 with your application.

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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

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

(g) Sunday pay

(h)Shipment and storage of household effects

(i)Shipment of POV (Private Own Vehicle)

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

(k)Transportation to Post

(l)Housing

2. ALLOWANCES

USPSCS will be eligible for allowances listed in the Standardized Regulations Government Civilian

Foreign Areas Sections cited below – if applicable. Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of

State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas):

(a) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

(b)Education Allowance (Section 270)

(c) Education Travel (Section 280)

(d)Post Differential (Chapter 500)

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

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 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,” includes 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/aid-309-1.

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. ADS 309 – Personal Services Contracts can be found at:

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/agency-policy/309.pdf

5. 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/resources_standards-of-conduct

6. 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.

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

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USAID IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation, non-disqualifying handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, affiliation with an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

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