Senior Agriculture Advisor

Added: Jun 30, 2014 9:24 am Solicitation No. 279-14-501
ISSUANCE DATE: June 30, 2014
CLOSING DATE: 4:30 pm Cairo time on July 15, 2014
SUBJECT: USAID/Sanaa, Yemen
Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor [USPSC ] - For Senior Agriculture Advisor
 
Ladies/Gentlemen:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from U.S. citizens interested in providing PSC services as described in the attached solicitation. Applicants must be able to obtain a Facility/Computer Access security clearance.  

Due to the high security threat level in Yemen, the expectation is the PSC will work from his/her home in the US, with at least one trip per month to Washington DC to meet with USAID ME/IPA and other donors, partners, and stakeholders.  The Contractor will also travel to Yemen on TDY at least twice during the period of employment.

Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified and must include signed OF-612 and a written statement that responds to the requirements of the position (Education/Experience/Language/Knowledge/Skills & Abilities required for the position).

Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to Human Resources, USAID/Egypt by email to: Nancy Rofael, nrofael@usaid.gov or usaidhr@usaid.gov.   If you would like to apply electronically, please send your application & CV as an email attachment to (usaidhr@usaid.gov).  
 
Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. All applications and the required documents should be submitted to:  EXO/HR - USAID/ Egypt.

The evaluation and selection process usually takes two to three months after the deadline.  Shortlisted applicants are invited for tests and/or interviews during this time frame. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who are seriously being considered for a position are contacted for an interview. Please do not contact HR for a status report on your application once your application has been acknowledged.   Interviewed candidates will normally be advised of the outcome of the selection process after a period of about four weeks.

U.S. Mail:
EXO/HR
C/O Nancy Rofael
USAID/ Egypt- Unit 64902
APO AE 09839-4902

Air courier:
Nancy Rofael
EXO/HR
USAID/ Egypt
1/A Nady El Etesalat st., off Laselki St,
New Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Postal Code 11435

For those who wish to send their application via pouch, please also send your application & CV by Email attachment (usaidhr@usaid.gov) to ensure receipt of your application before the closing date.

Application form, USG Optional Form 612(OF-612) can be located at: 
OF-612: https://dcb.cit.nih.gov/documents/of612.pdf 
Offerors are requested to provide their full mailing address and contact information (telephone, fax or email).

The U.S. Government is under no obligation to award a contract based on this notice.

Sincerely,
Samia Joseph
HR Officer