[AODA members] Employment Opportunity

[Karen Campbell]

*Please see below for information about an employment opportunity brought to
our attention by the AODA President Elect. *

*Please note: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

To be considered for this position the applicant must meet the following
minimum
qualifications:
* Hold United States citizenship.
* Hold an advanced degree (Masters or higher) in a relevant professional
discipline such as Public Policy, Public Heath, Administration or an
undergraduate degree and at least 7 years of progressively more senior
experience managing HIV/AIDS, health or other development programs,
preferably in a developing country context.
* Have at least seven years of proven experience working with large,
complex international or domestic Health and/or HIV/AIDS programs.*

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SOLICITATION NUMBER: 663-S-08-038
ISSUANCE DATE: June 13, 2008
CLOSING DATE: July 14, 2008, 17:30h
Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia, Local Time
SUBJECT: Solicitation for US Personal Services Contractor:
Ethiopia Interagency PEPFAR Coordinator
Ladies/Gentlemen:
The United States Government, represented by the US Agency for International
Development (USAID), is seeking applications (Standard Form 171 or Optional
Form
612 only) from qualified US citizens to provide personal services as an
Interagency
PEPFAR Coordinator under a personal services contract, as described in the
attached
solicitation.
Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place
and time
specified. Send one set of US Government SF 171 or OF 612. These signed
forms
must be mailed, delivered via international courier, or emailed (email
applications must
be signed) by the date and time above to the address supplied in the
attached
solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned applications shall not be considered.
In addition, applicants are also required to forward a resume or curriculum
vitae, a brief
annex to the resume or curriculum vitae that demonstrates how prior
education,
experience and/or training addresses the minimum qualifications and
evaluation factors
by which applicants will be initially ranked, and a brief writing sample.
Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which
accompany their
applications. Any questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to
Michael
Rossman who may be reached by phone at 251-11-551-0088 ext. 293 or email at
mrossman at usaid.gov.
Sincerely,
/s/
Michael Rossman
Contracting Officer

Solicitation for US Personal Service Contractor (PSC):
Ethiopia Interagency PEPFAR Coordinator
1. SOLICITATION NO.: 663-S-08-038
2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 13, 2008
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: July 14, 2008, 1730h,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Local Time
4. POSITION TITLE: Ethiopia Interagency PEPFAR Coordinator
5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 ($81,093-$105,420). Final compensation will be
negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate's past
salary,
work history and educational background.
6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years with an option to renew for up to three
additional years based on continuing need for the position and availability
of funds.
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
8. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: The apparently successful applicant
shall be required to obtain a secret level security clearance as a
pre-condition for
employment.
9. MEDICAL CLEARANCE: The apparently successful applicant, and any eligible
family members who will accompany the applicant to post, shall be required
to obtain
a Department of State Medical clearance to live and/or work in Ethiopia as a
precondition
for employment and/or residence in Ethiopia.
10. STATEMENT OF WORK:
Overview
The PEPFAR/Ethiopia Interagency Coordinator is designated by the Chief of
Mission
(Ambassador). The Coordinator reports to the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM)
in
Ethiopia, and will assume responsibility for coordinating critical
communications between
and among various USG departments and agencies (Peace Corps, USAID, CDC,
PRM,
DOD, etc.) involved in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. The
Ambassador heads the PEPFAR program and is the final decision-maker with
input from
the Executive Council, which is comprised of Agency and Department Heads.
Supervision and annual evaluation is assigned to the Deputy Chief of Mission
with
consultation and input from other USG departments and agencies Directors.
Background
The PEPFAR initiative is the largest commitment given by a nation toward an
international health initiative for a single disease. It is a five-year, $15
billion,
multifaceted approach to combating the disease in more than 100 countries
around the
world. The strategy places an intensified approach on 15 focus countries in
Africa, the
Caribbean and Asia that represent approximately half the world's infections.
The goal of
PEPFAR is to treat 2 million HIV-infected individuals, prevent 7 million new
infections
and to provide care and support for 10 million HIV-infected individuals and
orphans. In
Ethiopia, PEPFAR is implemented by five US government agencies: the US
Department
of State (DOS), the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the
Department
of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention),
the
Department of Defense (DOD), and Peace Corps.
Ethiopia is the second most populous country in sub-Saharan Africa, with a
2005
population estimated at 78 million people from 83 ethnic groups and
languages, in an
area almost twice the size of Texas. There are nine ethnically based regions
and two
special administrative areas, one of which is the capital, Addis Ababa.
Approximately 4%
of the population lives in Addis Ababa, and another 11% in scores of much
smaller
urban areas throughout the country. Approximately 85% of the population
lives in rural
areas.
The national adult HIV sero-prevalence for 2005 is estimated at 2.1%, with a
7.7 %
urban rate and a 0.9% rural rate continues to be primarily urban, with wide
variation in
rural areas. The rural epidemic is heterogeneous with hotspots. To reach
Emergency
Plan targets in such a large country as Ethiopia requires dynamic
coordination and
strong leadership skills. Working under the direction of the Chief of
Mission
(COM)/Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), the position will oversee and
coordinate the
activities of the USG PEPFAR Country Team in planning and implementing the
PEPFAR
program. The PEPFAR Coordinator will work closely with and under the
direction of the
COM/DCM in these efforts. In addition, s/he will be responsive and
accountable to the
PEPFAR Ethiopia Executive Council. The Executive Council is comprised of
department
and agency directors whose role on the Council is to provide broad policy
and strategic
direction for implementation of the Emergency Plan, including compliance
with guidance
and earmarks from the OGAC as well as maximum congruence with priorities of
the host
government.
Scope of Work for the Interagency PEPFAR Coordinator
General Principles
• The incumbent is the primary point of contact with the Office of the
Global AIDS
Coordinator and is the coordinator of activities related to the US
President's Emergency
Plan for AIDS Relief (the Emergency Plan/PEPFAR) in the Country. The PEPFAR
Coordinator plays a critical role in the planning, implementation, and
reporting of
program performance of inter-agency programs. The role of the Coordinator is
becoming
more essential as the size and complexity of the program grows.
• The Ambassador heads the in-country PEPFAR program and is the final
decisionmaker
under PEPFAR Guidance to all program plans and activities submitted to the
US
Global AIDS Coordinator for approval.
• The Coordinator is a facilitator, a communicator, and at times, a
negotiator. The
Coordinator is, in general, not a technical director, although the
Coordinator may be
expected on occasion to ensure follow-up on implementation of technical
recommendations based on the Country Operational Plan (COP) and other
performance
review information. When delegated this authority by the Ambassador, the
Coordinator
may represent PEPFAR with external partners including government, press, and
others.
Agency leads may also be expected to play a role in public diplomacy based
on authority
delegated by the Ambassador.
• Country teams should establish a management interagency working group
comprising
agency leads (who may be heads of agencies or of technical offices depending
on
agency preference). The relationship between the management-working group,
the
Coordinator, and the Ambassador/Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) will vary
according to
country needs. While there may be some exceptions based on the determination
of the
Ambassador, the norm is that the Coordinator will be accountable to ensure
this group is
established, has an agenda, and is achieving objectives.
• Leadership of Technical Working Groups (TWGs) will vary from country to
country, and
should be rotated periodically, and seen as an opportunity to promote
Foreign Service
National (FSN) leadership where appropriate. The management-working group
may
delegate coordination of TWGs, but in general, the in-country TWGs should
report
directly to a management oversight group. While there may be some exceptions
based
on the determination of the Ambassador, the norm is that the Coordinator, in
collaboration with Agency leads, will be accountable to ensure that these
groups are
established, have an agenda and are achieving objectives.
• Agency leads should be copied on communications between the Coordinator
and
TWGs or staff as well as on substantive communications between the
Coordinator and
the core team lead in headquarters. This procedure is essential to retain
trust and
respect between agency leads and the Coordinator. In addition, it is
critical that the
Coordinator be copied on internal agency communication related to matters of
PEPFAR
program strategy, implementation, and management and staffing.
• The Coordinator may represent the agencies at official meetings if so
delegated by the
DCM and Agencies. When a Coordinator meets with host country Government
("host
Government") counterparts, s/he should include agency leads or, if not
possible, consult
with agency leads.
• The Coordinator is the lead for the COP, Semi-Annual Performance Review
(SAPR),
and Annual Performance Review (APR) development.
• The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that reports are submitted to
Washington in
time, for organizing the logistical arrangements for inter-agency work, and
for keeping
agencies on task for inter-agency efforts.
11. CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Principal responsibilities for this position include:
• Liaison with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) through the
respective
country Core Team lead and members named by OGAC.
• Liaison with interested/affected units at the Embassy to ensure that the
Chief of
Mission (COM)/DCM and others are well apprised of key PEPFAR
accomplishments,
challenges, and timelines.
• Liaison with named representatives of the USG PEPFAR implementing
agencies, (i.e.,
the CDC, Peace Corps, USAID, DoD, and others present at post, for example:
the US
Department of Labor (DOL) or US Department of Agriculture (USDA)) to ensure
critical
communication between and among agencies, including action requests, and
policy
guidance from OGAC.
• Together, with Agencies, leads liaison with specific and agreed-upon host
Government
ministries/offices to promote maximum collaboration between the host
Government
HIV/AIDS programs and those being planned and implemented by USG agencies
and
their partners.
• Supporting representational activities by the following illustrative
examples:
- With agency input, preparing speeches for delivery by the COM/DCM and
requested background materials for public as well as sensitive diplomatic
events;
- With agency input, preparing written materials in collaboration with the
Public
Affairs Office (PAO), including press releases and Op-Ed materials for local
and
international media;
- With agency input, supporting Congressional visits, PEPFAR Deputy
Principal
visits, and visits by international dignitaries.
• Facilitating the development and implementation of a unified PEPFAR
program, which
includes the planning and production of the annual COP, that capitalizes on
the
comparative advantages and competencies of participating USG agencies,
achieves
maximum results related to the PEPFAR "2-7-10" targets and the host
Government's
National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS, and is optimally responsive to the
needs of the
respective host country's citizens infected and/or affected by HIV.
• Coordinating and facilitating all reporting, including SAPR and APR
development
Position duties include:
• Convening and chairing, as well as disseminating and retaining records of
regular
meetings with the Embassy PEPFAR Team.
• Facilitating meetings, as well as disseminating and retaining records of
meetings with
the technical working groups.
• Managing operational and strategic planning processes to ensure
development of a
balanced PEPFAR program in the respective host country, and mediating
inter-agency
conflicts that may occur in the planning process. Interpersonal conflicts
should be first
mediated at the Agency level.
• Facilitating and ensuring timely financial and programmatic reporting by
all participating
USG agencies and their implementing partners.
• Working closely with the PEPFAR Strategic Information team to coordinate
and report
program results as well as conduct strategic exercises to evaluate program
progress and
success, and maintaining a calendar of important benchmarks to ensure the
program is
on schedule.
• Coordinating interagency and Washington clearance for TDYs, and promoting
interagency
benefit from TDYs whenever possible and appropriate.
• Supporting efforts by USG implementing agencies to recruit, qualify, and
successfully
engage new, especially indigenous, partners in PEPFAR activities.
• Preparing and disseminating periodic internal and external updates/status
reports on
PEPFAR in the host country. Internal audiences shall be limited to USG
participants,
including PEPFAR agency HQ. External audiences shall include host country
Government partners and stakeholders, non-governmental implementing
partners, and
less frequently the host country's media and the general public.
• Supervising non-direct hire staff deemed essential to effective
coordination of the
PEPFAR program in the Coordination Office.
12. SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
Supervision
First-line supervision of this position is assigned to the DCM or
Ambassador. As such,
the incumbent represents the DCM or Ambassador in sensitively and
collaboratively
managing the complex processes associated with planning for, implementing,
and
monitoring the results of the Emergency Plan across the participating USG
implementing
agencies. The employing agency, or its agent, will manage administrative
requirements
(personnel files, payroll, etc.) The Coordinator will supervise the
non-direct hire staff in
the Coordinator's office. The composition, roles, responsibilities, and
position grades of
the office staff will vary depending on the country team approach.
Evaluation of performance
In addition to the personnel evaluation procedures of the employing agency
and its
agent, the DCM will obtain a "360 degree" evaluation seeking the
perspectives, at least
annually, of: at least one representative of each USG implementing agency;
directly
supervised staff involved in coordinating the Emergency Plan in the host
country; and
key host government interlocutors. The results of the "360 degree"
evaluation will be
shared with both the Country Coordinator and the Ambassador and will serve
as the
basis for determining whether the Coordinator's terms of employment is
renewed.
13. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND LOGISTICAL ARRANGEMENTS
The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands.
The
position provides for USG provision of office space, telephone, fax, and
email as well as
travel, lodging and transportation reimbursement when undertaken for
official purposes.
14. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL
Work is primarily performed in an office setting within USG offices in Addis
Ababa,
Ethiopia. Temporary duty travel to the United States or elsewhere may be
required as
part of the duties of this position. The Contractor is expected to travel
within Ethiopia as
required to meet the responsibilities of the position inclusive of:
- travel as required in preparation for and to accompany, the Ambassador,
DCM, USG
officials, or other visitors as required;
- travel to and participate in meetings or appropriate workshops.
15. START DATE: Immediately, once necessary security and health clearances
are
obtained.
16. POINT OF CONTACT: Michael Rossman (See Section 19, How to Apply, for
contact details)
17. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFFESIONAL ATTRIBUTES
To be considered for this position the applicant must meet the following
minimum
qualifications:
• Hold United States citizenship.
• Hold an advanced degree (Masters or higher) in a relevant professional
discipline such
as Public Policy, Public Heath, Administration or an undergraduate degree
and at least 7
years of progressively more senior experience managing HIV/AIDS, health or
other
development programs, preferably in a developing country context.
• Have at least seven years of proven experience working with large, complex
international or domestic Health and/or HIV/AIDS programs.
Professional Attributes
The successful applicant for this position will have:
• Highly effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mediate interagency conflicts and facilitate
consensus
decisions on complex technical, programmatic, strategic, and financial
issues.
• Strong capacity to multi-task; including managing, prioritizing, and
fulfilling competing
demands in real time.
• Additional key attributes essential for an effective Coordinator include:
- Communication skills: adeptness at conveying information to the COM, to
agencies, local and international partners, and to OGAC;
- Organizational skills: ability to keep track of a large amount of data and
manage
complex interagency planning and reporting processes;
- Leadership skills: ability to empower PEPFAR team members to apply
available
resources and expertise to addressing the local epidemic.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness.
18. SELECTION FACTORS
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum
qualifications
noted above. For those who do, further consideration and selection will be
based on
panel assessment of the Selection Criteria listed below.
Applicants are required to address each of the Selection Criteria on a
separate sheet
describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education,
and/or
awards or recognition they have received relevant to each criteria described
below, and
any related considerations. Be sure to include your name and the
announcement
number at the top of each additional page.
Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on the following selection
criteria to a
maximum score of 100 points:
A. EDUCATION (15 points): A master's degree in international public health,
social
sciences, or other health care development related field is required.
Applicants will be
evaluated on the relevance of their educational accomplishments to the
functional
responsibilities of the position.
B. WORK AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (35 Points): At least seven (7) or
more years of progressively responsible professional-level experience in
working with
Health and/or HIV/AIDS issues and programs is required. The ability to
perform at a
senior policy level with success in leading the development and
implementation of
successful Health and/or HIV/AIDS policies and programs is required. Project
Management and Coordination experience in developing countries is highly
desirable.
Professional experience working on HIV/AIDS issues in Africa is preferred
along with a
good understanding of African social, cultural, and political contexts.
C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (40 Points): Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, tact, and diplomacy are required to establish and
maintain a wide
range of senior-level and working-level contacts. Ability to work
effectively within team
and interagency environments, and to coordinate with others. Demonstrated
ability to
develop and coordinate implementation of detailed work plans/timelines for
major timesensitive
and complex work projects that are dependent on contributions from multiple
US government agencies and dozens of individuals. Strong management and
analytical
skills are required. Financial management and administrative skills used to
track the
performance of implementing partners are also required. The ability to
interpret
regulatory directives and related guidance. The ability to organize and
present
information and to draft clear, concise documents. Computer literacy,
including ease and
skill in using wordprocessing, email, spreadsheet, and presentation
software, and use of
the Internet for professional purposes.
D. LANGUAGE (10 Points): Excellent written and oral English language
communications skills required.
Maximum Evaluation Score: 100
19. HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please
reference the
solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any
email, cover letter
and any other attached pages. The highest ranking applicants may be selected
for
interviews.
Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address
specified in
the cover letter. Applications received after the date and time shall be
considered late
and shall be considered at the discretion of the Government.
We suggest you confirm that all documents submitted were received prior to
closing date
and time of this notice. Equipment failures at USAID or by the applicant's
network are
not acceptable reasons for late submission as applicants have the option of
sending
hard copy via courier.
Qualified individuals are requested to submit:
A US Government Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 (available at the
USAID
website, http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms or
internet
http://fillform.gsa.gov, or at Federal offices). Applicants are also
required to forward a 1)
resume or curriculum vitae, 2) a brief annex to the resume or curriculum
vitae that
demonstrates how prior education, experience and/or training addresses the
minimum
qualifications and evaluation factors by which applicants will be initially
ranked, and 3) a
brief writing sample, containing the following information:
1. Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), email
address, day
and evening phone numbers, social security number, country of citizenship,
highest
federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held).
2. Applicants are required to address each of the Selection Criteria on a
separate sheet
describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education,
and/or
awards or recognition they have received relevant to the selection criteria
described in
the selection criteria section of this solicitation.
3. Applicants are required to provide a three to five page writing sample as
part of their
application to demonstrate their written English language ability. The
writing sample may
be an excerpt of a larger work and need not be specifically written for this
solicitation.
4. Work Experience: Provide the following information for your paid and
non-paid work
experience related to the job for which you are applying (do not send job
descriptions);
job title (include series and grade if Federal job), duties, and
accomplishments,
employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting
and
ending dates (month and year), hours per week, salary. Indicate if the USG
may contact
your current supervisor.
5. Education: Colleges and universities, name, city and state, majors, type
and year of
any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate
whether
semester or quarter hours).
6. References: Applicants are required to provide three professional
references with
complete contact information including email address and telephone numbers.
7. Statement of Availability: A written statement certifying the date and
length of time for
which the candidate is available for the position.
8. Applications must be submitted by email, US Post, DHL, FedEx or other
international
courier by the closing time and date to:
Email Application Submission address:
mrossman at usaid.gov - with copy to: caddis at usaid.gov
US Postal Service Application Submission Address:
Michael Rossman, Contracting Officer
USAID/Ethiopia
Acquisition and Assistance Office
2030 Addis Ababa Place
Washington, DC 20521-2030
(Note that mail may take more than three weeks to arrive from the US)
International Courier or Local Address for Application Submission:
Michael Rossman, Contracting Officer
US Agency for International Development
Riverside Building
Off Olympia/Haile G. Selassie
P.O. Box 1014
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Telephone Number: 251-11-551-0088
LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCS
Forms outlined below can found at
http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/psc_solicitations.html
1. Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612.
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.
CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBS) PERTAINING TO PSCS
AAPDs and CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in
USAID
regulations and contracts. Please refer to this website
http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/subject.html#psc to
determine
which AAPDs and CIBs apply to this contract.
20. BENEFITS, ALLOWANCES AND PAYMENT OF TAXES
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the
following
benefits and allowances:
1) BENEFITS
Employee's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual and Sick Leave
Access to Embassy medical facilities, commissary and pouch mail service
Cost of Travel to/from Post
Shipment of Unaccompanied Baggage
Shipment and Storage of Household Effects
Shipment of POV (Privately Owned Vehicle)
2) ALLOWANCES (as applicable as found in the Standardize Regulations for
Government Civilians Foreign Areas)
Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120)
Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)
Post Allowance (Section 220)
Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230)
Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)
Educational Allowance (Section 270)
Educational Travel (Section 280)
Post Differential (Chapter 500)
Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600) and
Danger Pay (Section 650)
FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are required to pay Federal Income Taxes, FICA, and
Medicare,



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