Solicitation _ Senior Localization Advisor - USAID Sudan
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 72066724R00002
- Agency
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US Mission in Sudan
Overseas Missions, US Agency for International Development
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 812990 All Other Personal Services
- Place of performance
- Nairobi Nairobi City Kenya
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) Sudan is seeking a Senior Localization Advisor through a U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) to support its mission in the region. The position, classified at the GS-14 level, requires an advanced degree in international development, public administration, or a related field, along with native English proficiency and at least 10 years of progressive experience in areas such as stabilization, conflict resolution, democracy and governance, and local governance. The ideal candidate will serve as a key advisor to USAID/Sudan leadership, providing strategic guidance on portfolio management, program effectiveness, and stability in challenging environments. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively across technical offices and interagency teams. The solicitation (72066724R00002) was issued on December 24, 2024, with applications due by January 7, 2025, at 23:59 Cairo time.
The contract is not set aside for any specific group and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with an initial two-year base period from March 2025 to March 2027 and potential for three one-year extensions. The annual salary range is between $104,604 and $135,987, depending on qualifications and experience. Successful candidates must obtain a Secret security clearance and Department of State medical clearance. The position involves comprehensive responsibilities including donor and partner coordination, volunteer protection, lesson capture, strategy development, program design, and private sector engagement. Applicants must submit their application via email to khartoumusaidhr@usaid.gov, including the AID 309-2 form, a cover letter addressing evaluation factors, and a current resume. The role requires flexibility to work under changing conditions and the ability to prioritize effectively while maintaining objectivity and strategic thinking.
Notice text
The position will serve as a key member of the USAID team and a principal advisor to USAID/Sudan leadership and Technical Offices. They will support the Front Office and Program Office in providing guidance on strategic and adaptive management of USAID’s portfolio, while also being involved in coordination tasks and operational details. The Advisor will work with Office Directors to enhance their ability to program effectively in unstable and swiftly changing environments, and incorporate analysis on how their programs can contribute to or detract from stability. First and foremost, this will require the Advisor to help the Mission articulate a strategic vision, complete with problem statements and theories of change, for USAID’s support to stability in the country, and design regional sub-strategies which integrate relevant offices and mechanisms.
The successful work of the Advisor will require strong teamwork across Technical Offices, and within the interagency. With this in mind, the Advisor must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, discretion, and personal responsibility. They must maintain effective and productive working relationships with other Mission and Embassy staff; with Washington counterparts; with other donors; and with a range of USAID’s stakeholders and development partners, both inside and outside the government. This will require flexibility and willingness to work under conditions of ongoing change, while exercising sound judgment, cultural sensitivity and an ability to prioritize effectively and under pressure. The Advisor will need to retain objectivity in their advice and analysis, think strategically, articulate innovative ideas, present solutions, and serve as a positive role model for colleagues.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation for Senior Localization Advisor - 72066724R00002_ss.pdf |
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