USPSC Executive Office Advisor-USAID Niger

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.    SOLICITATION NUMBER:  72068520R00009-0001

2.    ISSUANCE DATE:  October 16, 2020

3.    CLOSING DATE/TIME:  November 5, 2020 - 5:00 p.m. (GMT)

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

5.    POSITION TITLE:  Executive Office Advisor– USAID/Niger

6.    MARKET VALUE:  GS-15 ($109,366 – $142,180 per annum) (Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.)

7.    PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:  Immediate upon receipt of security/medical clearances (The duration of the US Personal Services Contract will be for one (1) year).

8.    PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:  Niamey, Niger

9.    ELIGIBLE OFFERORS:  Open to U.S. citizens

10.  SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED:  Secret

11.  STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Basic Function of the Position

The USAID/Niger organizational package was officially accepted in 2019 to replace the existing office of the USAID representative.  Part of that package was an Executive Office Advisor position, and it presently has an NSDD-38 approval for this position.  It is one of several new positions that is proposed as part of the reorganization of USAID/Niger.  The newly established Executive Office (EXO) based in Niamey, Niger, is comprised of one U.S. Direct Hire (USDH), and two Cooperating Country National (CCN) positions responsible for human resources functions, travel, Information Resource Management, Procurement and relations with the Department of State under a consolidated management platform (shipping and customs, housing, facilities maintenance, personnel related issues, management of sensitive personnel issues, etc.)   The workload of the EXO will increase considerably over the years, as s/he will be tasked with building up a skeleton Executive Office into a fully staffed office.

The Executive Office Advisor (EXO) reports to the USAID/Niger Mission Director.  In accordance with USAID policy (Automated Directives System 527) the EXO serves as the principal advisor to the Mission Director and mission staff with full responsibility for providing leadership, advice and staff support in the administrative management functional areas.  In this capacity s/he is tasked with developing innovative methods for providing improved administrative and logistical support services.  The EXO is the focal point and is responsible for ensuring that adequate management and logistical support is provided for all mission administrative services.

The Executive Office Advisor:

• Plans, directs, and administers the management functions of the mission including supervising Executive Office staff; develops, interprets, and ensures implementation of administrative management policies, regulations, and procedures; formulates, interprets, and communicates long-range principles, policies, and objectives for administrative services programs.  Serves as the key communicator of new administrative policies and procedures. 
• Prepares workforce planning scenarios based on various budget scenarios; provides policy advice and guidance on the management and support functions and services required for effective program implementation.
• Participates in project planning and review to evaluate administrative support implications, feasibility, projected costs, and drafting or advising on appropriate administrative support budgets; advises and supports the Mission Director on the full range of personnel matters, including development and implementation of appropriate personnel procedures and planning.
• Analyzes mission management requirements and develops, in cooperation with the Controller, the operating expense and administrative program support budgets for the mission.  Directs the administration of the operating expense budget and administrative portion of the program support budget to ensure prompt and legal obligation of funds.
• Serves on Post Boards and Committees as required including the Joint Awards Program, International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) Budget Committee, Housing Board, etc.; serves as the USAID Unit Security Officer (USO) and administers the mission security program under the guidance of the Regional Security Office (RSO) and M/SEC.