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SOLICITATION NO. SOL-624-17-000017 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST POSITION (NIGERIA) JUNE 22, 2017 1 q ISSUANCE DATE: June 22, 2017 CLOSING DATE: July 21, 2017 at 17:00 Hours Accra Local Time SUBJECT: SOLICITATION NUMBER SOL-624-17-000017 (RESIDENT HIRE U.S. CITIZEN PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR AS PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (ABUJA, NIGERIA) 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. In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the solicitation at the time of submission and must submit all required documentations. The Project Management Specialist position will be located in Abuja, Nigeria. Interested candidates meeting the requirements of the solicitation must submit all the following required materials for consideration (see details on page 12): Cover Letter; Curriculum Vitae or resume; Signed Form AID 302-3 (available at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ Supplemental document addressing the evaluation factors; and List of three to five professional references. All application packages are to be submitted via email to: [email protected] Please cite the solicitation number and position title within the subject line of your email application. Any attachments provided via email must be in a format compatible with Microsoft Word 2003/2010 or PDF and not zipped. Note that attachments to email must not exceed 3 MB. Any questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to Mildred Agbo via email at [email protected] no later than June 30, 2017; no questions will be entertained after this date. U.S. Agency for International Development No. 24 Fourth Circular Rd. P. O. Box 1630, Accra-Ghana Tel: 233-302-741-200 Fax: 233-302-741-365 www.usaid.gov/west-africa-regional

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SOLICITATION NO. SOL-624-17-000017 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST POSITION (NIGERIA)

JUNE 22, 2017

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q ISSUANCE DATE: June 22, 2017

CLOSING DATE: July 21, 2017 at 17:00 Hours Accra Local Time

SUBJECT: SOLICITATION NUMBER SOL-624-17-000017 (RESIDENT HIRE U.S.

CITIZEN PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR AS PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SPECIALIST (ABUJA, NIGERIA)

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.

In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications

listed in the solicitation at the time of submission and must submit all required documentations.

The Project Management Specialist position will be located in Abuja, Nigeria.

Interested candidates meeting the requirements of the solicitation must submit all the following

required materials for consideration (see details on page 12):

Cover Letter;

Curriculum Vitae or resume;

Signed Form AID 302-3 (available at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/

Supplemental document addressing the evaluation factors; and

List of three to five professional references.

All application packages are to be submitted via email to: [email protected]

Please cite the solicitation number and position title within the subject line of your email

application. Any attachments provided via email must be in a format compatible with Microsoft

Word 2003/2010 or PDF and not zipped. Note that attachments to email must not exceed 3 MB.

Any questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to Mildred Agbo via email at

[email protected] no later than June 30, 2017; no questions will be entertained after this date.

U.S. Agency for International Development No. 24 Fourth Circular Rd. P. O. Box 1630, Accra-Ghana

Tel: 233-302-741-200 Fax: 233-302-741-365 www.usaid.gov/west-africa-regional

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SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL-624-17-000017

ISSUANCE DATE: June 22, 2017

CLOSING DATE: July 21, 2017, 17:00 Hours GMT

POSITION TITLE: Project Management Specialist

MARKET VALUE OF POSITION: GS-13 ($74,584 - $96,958) Final compensation will be

negotiated within the listed market value based upon

the candidate’s salary history. Salaries over and

above the top of the GS-13 pay range will not be

entertained or negotiated.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to U.S. Citizens currently residing in Nigeria.

Proof of residency and work permit MUST be

provided with application. Citizenship, if dual, must

be clearly stated.

PERIOD OF PERFORANCE: Two (2) years, with the option to renew annually up to

a total of 5 years.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Abuja, Nigeria

SECURITY AND MEDICAL

CLEARANCES: Selected applicant must obtain facility access and

medical clearance within a reasonable period of time.

USAID will provide details regarding these clearances

to the selected candidate. If such clearances are not

obtained within a reasonable time or negative

suitability issues are involved, any offer made may be

rescinded

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:

USAID/WA is a regional mission that is located in Accra, Ghana and implements

development assistance activities in 21 countries. The United States has an abiding

interest in helping West Africa achieve broad-based good governance, democracy, justice

and a respect for human rights. Since 1991, USAID has provided over $300 million in

technical assistance and training to effect positive, lasting change within the region’s

institutions and the lives of its people.

The USAID/WA regional governance, democracy, justice and human rights activities are

managed by RPGO and fall under the current USAID/WA Regional Cooperation and

Development Strategy (RDCS) Development Objective 1 - Systems of Non-violent

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Conflict Management Strengthened in West Africa. USAID/WA’s RDCS advances

regional objectives through programs that 1) directly engage regional partners, and 2) link

to and leverage national investments to have an overall greater regional impact. As a

regional mission, USAID/WA addresses transnational issues that cannot be addressed by

any one country alone; supports regional partners’ efforts and priorities and builds long-

term sustainable partnerships with them; and links regional policies and priorities to

national policies and plans.

USAID programs cooperate with regional economic institutions such as ECOWAS, the

Sahel G5, West African government ministries and agencies, non-governmental

organizations, businesses, associations, private sector organizations and communities to

improve laws, promote human and political rights, mitigate conflict and deter terrorism,

engage citizens in political and economic life, expand trade, increase incomes, and

improve the health and quality of life of West Africa’s people.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional economic

community comprised of fifteen member states: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote

d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria,

Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. ECOWAS covers a diverse range of social and economic

issues. In 2008, ECOWAS adopted the ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework, which

is intended to serve as “a comprehensive operational conflict prevention and peace-

building strategy that enables the ECOWAS system and Member States to draw upon

human and financial resources at the regional (including civil society and the private

sector) and international levels in their efforts to creatively transform conflict.” One of the

critical components of the Framework is the ECOWAS Early Warning and Response

Network (ECOWARN).

At the August 2014 Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington D.C., numerous West African

leaders requested assistance to improve early warning capabilities so as to better address

myriad sources of conflict and transnational threats, including terrorism, illicit trafficking,

piracy, poaching and infectious diseases. As a result, the United States Government

launched a new effort to bolster the region’s early warning and response network and

increase their ability to share information about emerging crises.” This effort is now

known as the Early Warning and Response Partnership (EWARP or “the Partnership”) to

support early warning, information sharing, conflict prevention and crisis management

among African states. EWARP is implemented jointly by USAID through the Reacting to

Early Warning and Response Data in West Africa (REWARD) and Mitigating Election

Violence through National Early Warning Systems (NEWS) programs and by the U.S.

State Department’s Africa Affairs Bureau Office of Security Affairs through its support to

ECOWAS in establishing National Early Warning Centers in 15 ECOWAS member states.

USG EWARP efforts aim to bolster the capacity of the ECOWAS Warning and Response

Network (ECOWARN) to monitor, gather, analyze and disseminate threat information to

its 15 member states to support peace and security in the region. REWARD specifically

work with the ECOWAS Commission for Political Affairs and Peace and Security

(CPAPS) and its departments, the Early Warning Directorate (EWD), the Department for

Political Affairs, and the Department of Peacekeeping and Personnel Security.

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2. BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

While operating under COM authority within USAID/Nigeria, the PMS/EW receives

programmatic guidance, technical direction, oversight and substantive input from USAID/WA’s

RPGO in the implementation and monitoring of USAID’s contributions to EWARP. On a day-

to-day basis the incumbent will report to and coordinate closely with the Embassy Abuja

Political Section officer designated by the Ambassador as the officer responsible for ECOWAS

engagement. On programmatic contractual matters, the incumbent will report to the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR) for the EWARP activity based in the USAID/WA Mission in

Accra, Ghana. USAID-funded activities for EWARP have a current estimated value of

approximately $17.5 million over a five-year period.

In addition to direct monitoring of USAID efforts, the PMS/EW will work closely with EWARP

project managers within the USG to ensure the cohesiveness of the overall Partnership strategy

and the complementarity of the activities funded by each agency. As such and due to the

assignment’s location in Nigeria, the PMS/EW will also collaborate with leadership from

Embassy Abuja and USAID/Nigeria and potentially with US government leadership in other

ECOWAS member states, when and as EWARP activities begin to take place in ECOWAS

member countries.

The position includes a broad range of complex coordination, analytical and communication

responsibilities, including providing overall monitoring and oversight of EWARP activities, as

well as documentation, reporting, responding to queries from various sources, coordination,

advice, and management of USAID’s activities in support of EWARP. The PMS/EW will

regularly represent USAID and/or the USG at meetings and conferences dealing with conflict

early warning and response in West Africa and may represent USAID at meetings and

conferences covering other topics that are of particular priority to USAID West Africa

including, but not limited to, peace and security and democracy and governance areas.

The PMS/EW will work with ECOWAS’s CPAPS to ensure integrated information sharing as

well as to promote better communication among ECOWAS, USAID, implementing partners, the

U. S. Embassy and donor partners on conflict early warning and response systems. S/he will be

responsible for coordination within the U.S. Mission/Abuja, ECOWAS and with other donors to

ensure the appropriateness and complementarity of programming.

This position requires exercise of broad individual judgment in recommending EWARP

programming priorities and coordinating relations with representatives inside and outside the

USG. The political and governance issues with which the PMS/EW will be dealing are among

the top priorities of USG foreign policy in West Africa. The ECOWAS operating environment

is highly complex and frequently unpredictable and the donor space is relatively crowded.

Thus, the PMS/EW must be flexible and able to provide advice on approaches and activities for

sometimes rapidly changing circumstances.

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3. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties will include but are not limited to the following:

a. Project Management, Monitoring and Oversight – 55%

Monitor EWARP activities through regular meetings with USAID implementing partners,

project stakeholders and beneficiaries.

Review implementing partners’ reports for timeliness, content, accuracy and adherence to

their contractual scope of work.

Identify all related and complementary programs supported by other donors and/or

ECOWAS funds, including identification of existing and planned funding resources, gaps,

constraints, and opportunities.

Report regularly to USAID on projects’ accomplishments, and identify any shortcomings

and other issues to be raised with the RPGO.

Alert USAID when unforeseen matters with program implementation arise requiring urgent

attention.

Make recommendations for adjustments in the implementation schedule or content.

b. Program Evaluation and Reporting – 10%

The PMS/EW will monitor project performance of the USAID implementing partners against

planned achievements and indicators, ensuring compliance. The PMS/EW will be responsible

for monitoring the achievement of results by periodically reviewing the development context,

indicator data, and other indications of portfolio progress, identifying problem areas and

recommending corrective measures.

The PMS/EW will prepare information for Mission reports to meet USAID and broader USG

reporting requirements such as those associated with Operational Plans, Performance Reports,

Congressional Budget Justifications, Mission Strategic Resources Plans, human rights reports,

trafficking reports, reports on gender and people with disabilities, etc., as needed.

c. Program Coordination and Technical Support– 35%

The PMS/EW is responsible for: (1) collaborating with a broad range of partners on strategic

approaches to conflict early warning and response; (2) obtaining and maintaining support and

communication from partners and stakeholders; and (3) providing technical support to RPGO on

an as-needed basis on early warning systems and overall ECOWAS and CPAPS policies and

strategies.

Partners include ECOWAS, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and in other ECOWAS member state

capitals, bilateral and multilateral donors, USAID/Nigeria and other USAID bilateral missions

in the region.

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The PMS/EW ensures that open and timely communication is maintained with all relevant

stakeholders on planned or current EWARP activities in West Africa. Such communication will

include, but not be limited to, the following recurring tasks: submit weekly reports outlining

key meetings/points/actions from the previous week and anticipated activities/tasks for the

following week; organize regular briefings with Embassy Abuja and USAID; participate in

regularly scheduled calls with USAID/WA; and participate in interagency conference calls;

attend donor coordination meetings related to ECOWAS Peace and Security work; and report on

any issues relevant to the Regional Peace and Governance Office early warning and countering

violent extremism portfolios.

4. SUPERVISION/OVERSIGHT OVER OTHERS:

The PMS/EW will not directly supervise any staff members.

5. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

The PMS/EW will perform assignments independently under the guidance of

USAID/WA/RPGO and the Embassy Abuja Political Section officer designated by the

Ambassador as the officer responsible for ECOWAS engagement. The PMS/EW is

expected to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative. Such initiative is

critical to the success of the assignment and includes meetings with senior officials within

the U.S. Government (USG), ECOWAS and donor partners. The actions and decisions of

the PMS/EW will be as technical manager and adviser to RPGO staff and the U.S.

Embassy/Nigeria.

While the PMS/EW will receive day-to-day guidance from USAID/WA/RPGO and the US

Embassy Nigeria, the position’s location in Nigeria and role in working on EWARP-

related issues, will require a high degree of independence and self-reliance. Periodic travel

to Accra is anticipated to allow for coordination and joint planning while regular

communication is expected via phone, email, and written reporting.

The annual performance of the PMS/EW will be reviewed in terms of achievement of established

work objectives. Formal supervisory responsibilities will rest with the USAID/WA Regional Peace

and Governance Office Director.

6. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA

A. EDUCATION (20 points)

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, International

Development, Conflict Studies, Public Administration/Public Affairs, Economics or other social

science discipline, is required. A Master’s degree is desirable.

B. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE (25 points)

Demonstrated knowledge of program principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of

development assistance in general is required. Demonstrated knowledge of democracy, human

rights, and governance principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques is desirable.

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Demonstrated knowledge of conflict mitigation and management principles, concepts, practices,

methods, and techniques, including conflict early warning, is highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to serve as a program manager and conduct the full range of responsibilities

effectively and in a timely manner is required. Demonstrated ability to organize and effectively

plan work in advance, with limited supervision to ensure that programs and tasks do not falter due

to lack of effective management and support is required.

The ability to obtain, evaluate and interpret data and prepare accurate, timely reports is necessary.

The ability to evaluate contractor’s recommendations, identify problems affecting program

activities, propose well-thought out strategies to resolve these problems, consult with senior

management and field staff, and then implement final decisions and strategies and approaches is

necessary.

C. WORK EXPERIENCE (25 points)

A minimum of five years of professional-level experience in project management or development-

related activities or one of the areas listed above under Education. Experience working in, for or

with international organizations is required. Experience working on conflict early-warning or

conflict mitigation and management programming is highly desired.

D. COMMUNICATION/LANGUAGE SKILLS (15 points)

Level IV English (fluent) is required, with strong writing skills in English, demonstrated ability to

prepare succinct narrative reports, sometimes with short deadlines and with minimal supervision,

are also required.

Operational, managerial and strong analytical and writing skills are necessary, specifically

experience in the independent analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex data in both oral

and written form and in precise, accurate, clear and complete formats.

Strong computer skills are essential in order to prepare effective, comprehensive reports and for

daily work. Excellent knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google

Applications, as well as the ability to conduct Internet research and management of other Internet

resources, is required.

Ability to read, speak and write French is highly desirable, but not required and is considered an

advantage for evaluation of candidates for the position.

E. COLLABORATIVE SKILLS (15 points)

Evidence of strong collaborative skills, including the ability to work effectively with superiors,

subordinates, colleagues and partners, both inside and outside USAID, is required, as well as

maturity, stability, objectivity, resourcefulness, adaptability, and sound professional judgment.

Effective teamwork is an essential factor in successful day-to-day management and operations.

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7. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS

a. AVAILABLE GUIDELINES:

The incumbent is expected to become familiar with and follow USAID processes, procedures

and rules as documented in the Automated Directive System (ADS). In situations where the

PMS/EW’s judgment points to a need for additional clarity or guidance, his/her supervisor will

provide such guidance with the assistance of the USAID support offices as appropriate. The

PMS will be required to be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving guidelines and policies,

including but not limited to the ADS, USG procurement regulations, and USAID program

strategy, design and policy documents.

b. COMPLEXITY:

The management environment in which the incumbent will operate is complex, with many

donors, country interests and USG interests, and requires a professional with advisory, team-

building and public diplomacy skills. Excellent, balanced judgment must be exercised in setting

priorities. The position requires planning, follow-up/implementation and teamwork abilities.

The incumbent will be expected to be highly productive and meet short deadlines. S/he must

have the ability to understand and operate in USAID’s regulations regarding procurement,

earmarking and other aspects of project implementation. USG guidance includes laws,

legislative initiatives, complex funding streams, specific legislative guidance, and other factors

that often must be considered in planning and implementing support activities.

c. SCOPE AND EFFECT:

The incumbent provides management, oversight and technical direction for development

activities designed by USAID for EWARP under the guidance of the RPGO Director. The

management of EWARP activities requires high-level technical and organizational skills as they

represent a complex array of projects and initiatives that require constant monitoring and high-

level consultations with Embassy and ECOWAS officials. S/he will be tasked to coordinate

with the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and State Department on those elements of program oversight

that relate to EWARP.

d. PERSONAL CONTACTS:

The incumbent maintains close contact with USAID/WA/RPGO and U.S. Embassy and State

Department personnel working on EWARP and other related activities. The incumbent will be

required to develop and maintain contacts with relevant ECOWAS officials and donor partner

institutions. Contacts will include U.S. Embassy and USAID/Nigeria personnel and Department

of Defense liaison officials. Contacts may also include ECOWAS member state personnel, staff

of the West Africa Network for Peacekeeping (WANEP) as well as local civil society

organizations and community-based organizations.

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e. LEVEL AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:

The purpose of contacts is to inform on or elicit information about early warning and response

activities in order to perform project management activities and inform USAID policy

formulation and/or implementation. This may include information and communication to and

with ECOWAS representatives, USG representatives, other regional institution representatives,

and other donors up to the level of Ambassador. Contacts with the parties mentioned above will

occur in both structured and unstructured settings. These contacts are necessary to influence

and facilitate project implementation. Relationships with the parties mentioned above are

cordial and cooperative. The incumbent will not be authorized to make commitments or

decisions on policy revisions.

The broad use of initiative, discretion and patience is expected from the PMS/EW in dealing

with USAID personnel as well as representatives from other donor organizations and U.S.

Embassies to resolve problems that arise during the course of work where there is often no clear

or immediate solution. In addition, considerable judgment is required in working effectively

and coordinating multi-sectorial efforts in support of USAID’s development objectives and in

collecting, analyzing and reporting on progress of activities and recommending project actions.

f. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in the USAID/Nigeria office in Abuja, Nigeria, but may require

occasional travel to the USAID/WA/RPGO office in Accra, Ghana and occasional travel to

ECOWAS member countries in West Africa (estimated 10% total travel time).

g. ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION POSITION

The resident-hire USPSC Project Management Specialist will be located in Abuja, Nigeria, and will

physically be based in the USAID/Nigeria offices. The incumbent will be under Chief of Mission

authority in Abuja. On a day-to-day basis the incumbent will report to and coordinate closely with

the Embassy Abuja Political Section officer designated by the Ambassador as the officer

responsible for ECOWAS engagement. On programmatic contractual matters, the incumbent will

report to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the EWARP activity based in the

USAID/WA Mission in Accra, Ghana. Formal supervisory responsibilities will rest with the

USAID/WA Regional Peace and Governance Office Director.

Periodic travel to Accra, Ghana is anticipated as is travel within the West Africa region for project

monitoring and supervision.

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8. BASIS OF RATING APPLICATIONS

Selection Factors: Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications for the position (see

criteria above: Education, Technical Knowledge, Work Experience, Communication/Language

Skills, and Collaborative Skills. Additional factors to be taken into consideration include:

Applicant is a U.S. Citizen currently resident in Nigeria.

Completed and hand-signed form AID 302-3 is submitted by application deadline.

(Note: All applicants must submit complete dates [months/years] and hours per week

for all positions listed on the AID 302-3 to allow for adequate evaluation of their

related and direct experience. Experience that cannot be quantified will not count

towards meeting the experience requirements.).

Cover letter and supporting documentation specifically addressing the minimum

requirements for the position. Applicants must explain in their cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

All applications will be evaluated and scored based on the required qualifications and

documentation submitted with the application. Those applicants who are short-listed (determined to be competitively ranked) may also be evaluated on interview performance and satisfactory professional reference checks. Failure to address the selection criteria may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. USAID may contact the applicant’s professional references and verify academic credentials. Applicants may also be evaluated based on the performance in an interview.

Applicants who do not meet all of the selection criteria or do not provide the required documentation are considered NOT qualified for the position.

9. MEDICAL AND SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

The applicant selected to fill this position must be able to obtain a security clearance which involves

applicant's comprehensive background investigation performed by a U.S. Government Agency.

The applicant selected to fill the position must also receive medical clearance to work worldwide.

Details of how to obtain such clearance will be provided after selection and acceptance of the job

offer.

The final selected candidates must obtain security and medical clearances within a reasonable

period of time (USAID will provide details regarding these clearances to the selected candidates).

A substantial delay in obtaining either required clearance will make the applicant ineligible for

selection.

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10. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion

of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in this section. Failure to provide the

required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment.

Interested individuals meeting the Minimum Qualifications above are required to submit the

following:

Signed Form AID 302-3, Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts (available at

http://www.usaid.gov/forms/)

All applicants must submit complete dates (months/years) and hours per week for all positions

listed on the form AID 302-3 to allow for adequate evaluation of your related and direct

experiences. Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the AID 302-3 is

the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational

support, etc.

Cover letter and a current resume/curriculum vitae (CV). The CV/resume must contain

sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated

evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be

considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria. Complete dates (month/year)

are also required on CV.

Applicants must provide a minimum of three and a maximum of five references within the last

five years from the applicant’s professional life namely individuals who are not family members

or relatives. Three references must be from direct supervisors who can provide information

regarding the applicant’s work knowledge and professional experience. Applicants must

provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references.

Applicants also must address the above Section 6: Selection Criteria, in a summary statement

to be included in the application. This summary statement, limited to two pages, must describe

specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards the applicant has

received that are relevant to each selection factor above. The summary statement must include

the name of the applicant and the announcement number at the top of each page.

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11. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCS:

Forms outlined below can found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/

1. Application for Federal Employment (AID 302-3);

2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62). *

3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security)

(SF-86), or *

4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). *

5. Finger Print Card (FD-258). *

* Forms 2 through 5 shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an

applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIBs) AND ACQUISITION AND

ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) PERTAINING TO PSCs

CIBs AND AAPDSs contain information or changes pertaining to USAID policy and General

Provisions in USAID regulation and procedures concerning acquisition and assistance including

Personal Service Contracts and can be found at: http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs.

AIDAR Appendix D and J apply to USPSC and TCNPSC respectively and can be found at

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.

2. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

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

allowances:

BENEFITS:

(a) Employee's FICA and Medicare Contribution (USPSCs only)

(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment

(d) Annual Increase (depending on a satisfactory performance evaluation)

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Annual & Sick Leave

Access to Embassy commissary (with associate membership) and DPO mail (USPSCs only)

3. TAXES

USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income

taxes.