USAID/Mali U. S. /TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Assistance Advisor (SHA), GS-14
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 72068825R00002
- Agency
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US Mission in Mali
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
- Bamako Bamako 34 Mali
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Mali is seeking a U.S. or Third Country National Personal Services Contractor (US/TCN PSC) for a Senior Humanitarian Assistance Advisor (SHA) position at the GS-14 level. The selected candidate will manage USAID's humanitarian portfolio in Mali, focusing on program analysis, strategy development, and coordination with various stakeholders including the U.S. Embassy, NGOs, international organizations, and UN representatives. Key qualifications include a Master's degree in a relevant field, 9 years of humanitarian/development experience (with 3 years in international humanitarian assistance), advanced French and English proficiency, and the ability to obtain Secret clearance (for U.S. citizens) or Facility Access (for TCN candidates). The solicitation was issued on December 6, 2024, with proposals due by January 5, 2025, at 17:00 GMT. U.S. citizens will be evaluated first, with TCN candidates considered subsequently.
The contract is not set aside for any specific group and is classified under NAICS category 812990 (All Other Personal Services) with a PSC category of R408 (Support-Professional: Program Management/Support). The base contract period is two years, starting June 1, 2025, with three additional one-year option periods available. The salary range is $95,973-$124,764, depending on experience and qualifications. The position is located in Bamako, Mali, within the USAID Mission's Office of Humanitarian Assistance, which currently comprises two U.S. Personal Services Contractors, two Foreign Service Officers, and five Foreign Service Nationals. The role requires working in a challenging environment with strict adherence to U.S. Embassy security guidelines and involves close coordination with the BHA/West Africa Regional Office and USAID/BHA staff in Washington, DC. Some travel may be required as part of the position's responsibilities.
Notice text
This position requires an individual to support the management and representation of the humanitarian portfolio for Mali. Reporting to the OHA Office Director or designee, the SHA will be responsible for program analysis and strategy development and work closely with the USAID/Mali staff, the U.S. Embassy, U.S. military representatives, and other USG interagency partners, other donors, Transitional Government of Mali officials, international organizations (IOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the United Nations (UN), in responding to humanitarian needs and sudden-onset disasters. Because of the substantial coordination requirements of this position, an individual with a highly collaborative work style is necessary. The SHA must be prepared to function effectively in a challenging and restrictive work environment and be willing to strictly adhere to the U.S. Embassy security guidelines.
Working under the direction of the Office of Humanitarian Assistance Office Director, the SHA will join the USAID/Mali’s Humanitarian Assistance Team to closely coordinate with the BHA/West Africa Regional Office (WARO) and USAID/BHA staff in Washington, DC. The SHA will sit in USAID/Mali’s Office of Humanitarian Assistance (a.k.a. OHA Mali), composed of two U.S. PSC (Senior Humanitarian Advisor), two Foreign Service Officers (Officer Director and Humanitarian Program Officer), and five Foreign Service Nationals (Project Management Specialists, Project Management Assistant, and Chauffeur). The incumbent will coordinate and collaborate closely with USAID/Mali Office of Humanitarian Assistance Team colleagues and hold a prominent role in backstopping the Office’s leadership. Supervision of other OHA staff may be required.
The individual will perform the following duties:
Contextual Specialty
Portfolio Management
Representation
General Duties
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Sol_72068825R00002-USPSC.TCN.OHA MALI.pdf |
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