»USAID | NIGER FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72068523R00001 ISSUANCE DATE: March 6, 2023 CLOSING DATE/TIME: April 4, 2023 - 11:59 p.m. (GMT) SUBJECT: Solicitation for a U.S./Third Country National Personal Service Contractor (us/Ten Psc) Senior Humanitarian Program Officer (GS-13) / Senior Humanitarian Advisor (GS-14) for USAID/Niger Dear Prospective Offerors: The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development {USAID}, is seeking offers from U.S. citizens qualified, to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation. Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1, Sections | through Vill of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records. This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offers. ‘Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in the attached information. Sincerely, Kevin Sarsok shctanacleaiseseror Kevin Sarsok Executive Officer ‘American Embassy | Rue des Ambassades | BP 11201 | Niamey, Niger | www.usaid.gov/nigerUS/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 GENERAL INFORMATION 41. SOLICITATION NO.: 72068523R00001 2. ISSUANCE DATE: March 6, 2023 3, CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: April 4, 2023 - 11:59 p.m. (GMT) 4. POINT OF CONTACT: Recruitment team, usaiddakar-hr@usaid.gov 5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor 6. MARKET VALUE: This position has been designated as a "tandem/ladder" position that, depending on the qualifications of the candidate, can be filled at either the GS-13 ($84,546 - $109,908 per annum) or GS-14 ($99,908 - $129,878 per annum. The highest level ofthis position is a GS-14. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value of the GS-13 or GS-14 level depending on qualifications, previous relevant experience and work history, salary and educational background. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay. 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Niamey, Niger with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties. (Overseas USPSCs {and TCNPSCs not subject to the local compensation plan,) may be authorized to telework or remote work only from a location within the country of performance, in accordance with Mission policy. Telework or remote work from outside the country of performance may only be authorized in certain situations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. 8, PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Immediate upon receipt of security/medical clearances. The base period will be for one year, estimated to start on o/a July 2023. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise four (4) additional option periods of one (1) year for the dates estimated as follows: Base Period: ‘ofa July 2023 to June 2024 Option Period 1: ‘ofa July 2024 to June 2025 Option Period 2: ‘ofa July 2025 to June 2026 Option Period 3: (fa July 2026 to June 2027 Option Period 4: ‘ofa July 2027 to June 2028 9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens, Resident Aliens, Third Country Nationals Hiring Preference: In order of preference, U.S. Nationals (U.S. Citizens and permanent legal residents) offers will be evaluated first. Only when it is determined that there are no qualified U.S. Nationals (US. Citize3ns and permanent legal residents) will the offers from Third Country Nationals be considered. Reference ADS 309.3.1.10 and 309.3.1.4. 10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret clearance in case of US Citizens and Facility Access/Moderate Risk Public Trust in the case of US Residents and Third Country Nationals.US/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 11, STATEMENT OF DUTIE: Background ‘The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) is responsible for facilitating and coordinating U.S. Government (USG) humanitarian assistance ‘overseas in response to all types of international disasters. The Bureau responds to an average of 82 crises in 68 countries every year. In addition to responding to disasters, BHA helps crsis-affected ‘communities by building on our humanitarian responses and supporting early recovery efforts that restore and protect basic systems and services. BHA is the largest provider of humanitarian assistance in the world. In FY 2022, USAID provided over $13 billion in emergency humanitarian assistance and non-emergency early recovery and resilience programming, including in Niger. BHA is responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, achieving, monitoring, and evaluating international humanitarian assistance falling into two conceptual areas: ¢ Humanitarian Response activities comprise needs-based humanitarian assistance provided to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect human dignity during and in the aftermath of emergencies. Humanitarian assistance is grounded in humanitarian principles and is directed toward the most vulnerable populations. © arly Recovery, Risk Reduction, and Resilience (ERA) activities will set the initial foundations for longer-term recovery as appropriate, and will work in close conjunction with humanitarian assistance. Early recovery is an approach that supports communities impacted by crises to protect and restore basic systems and service delivery. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is the prevention of new and reduction of existing disaster risk and management of residual risk, which contributes to strengthening resilience and to the achievement of sustainable development. Resilience is the ability of people, households, communities, countries, and systems to mitigate, adapt to, and recover from shocks and stresses in a manner that reduces chronic vulnerability and facilitates inclusive growth, ‘The incumbent is a member of BHA Niger and will work within the USAID Mission in Niamey. This position requires a highly collaborative, proactive work style and work-related travel. The SHA will work under the supervision of the BHA Office Director in Niamey or his/her designee. The incumbent must be proficient in English and French, The job holder is required to perform work-related travel. USAID is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce. USAID encourages qualified candidates of all races/ethnicities, genders, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses to apply. Objective USAID’s Mission in Niger requires the services of a qualified Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor U.S. or Third Country National Personal Services Contractor (US or TCN PSC) based in the USAID/Niger’s Humanitarian Assistance Office at the US Embassy in Niamey, Niger. With close collaboration and technical support from the BHA West Africa Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal, and various BHA offices in Washington, DC the incumbent will contribute to the effective design, implementation and management of BHA emergency, early recovery, risk reduction, and resilience programs in Niger.US/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 ‘As articulated in its five-year Country Development Coordination Strategy, USAID/Niger is committed to supporting more inclusive, peaceful, and resilient communities in Niger. Due to the persistent complex crises in Niger, many social services are being provided through humanitarian assistance. USAID/Niger aims to more intentionally promote layering, sequencing, and integrating between humanitarian assistance, development assistance and peace assistance in target geographic areas to maximize the impact of programs: Duties and responsibilities This position requires an individual to support the management and representation of the humanitarian portfolio for Niger. Reporting to Humanitarian Assistance Office Director (a.k.a. the BHA Country Lead) or their designee, the SHA will be responsible for program analysis and strategy development and work closely with the USAID/Niger staff, the U.S. Embassy, U.S. military representatives, and other USG interagency partners, other donors, Government of Niger officals, 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 BHA Country Lead, the SHA will join the USAID/Niger's Humanitarian Assistance Office to closely coordinate with the BHA West Africa Regional Office (WARO) ‘and USAID/BHA staff in Washington, DC. The SHA will sit in USAID/Niger’s Humanitarian Assistance Office (a.k.a. BHA Niger), composed of one U.S. Foreign Service Officer (Office Director), one U.S. PSC (Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor), and four Cooperating Country Nationals (Deputy Office Director, Agriculture Specialist, Nutrition Specialist, and Project Management Assistant). The incumbent will coordinate and collaborate closely with USAID/Niger Humanitarian Assistance Office colleagues and hold a prominent role in backstopping the Office’s leadership and contributing to the success of USAID's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) in Niger, upholding the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. Supervision of other BHA staff may be required. The individual will perform the following duties: At the GS-13 Equivalent Level Contextual Specialty © Develop and maintain knowledge of the key humanitarian, resilience, and Disaster Risk Reduction {DRR) issues within Niger. ‘© Maintain an in-depth understanding of political, humanitarian, organizational, and stakeholder interests specific to Niger. ‘© Monitor incipient disasters, international disaster response plans and efforts, and major humanitarian issues and challenges in the area of responsibility through a wide range of USG and international sources. © Identify humanitarian issues, priorities, lessons learned, and opportunities within and relevant to Niger and apply those to program strategy development and implementation.US/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 © Provide substantive assistance in the preparation of regular strategic and analytical reports on current or anticipated emergencies, as well as comprehensive preparedness documentation on Niger. Portfolio Management # Primary focus is to provide full time in-country coordination and management of USAID humanitarian emergency and resilience programming in Niger. This will be achieved through regular coordination and consultation with BHA Niger leadership and WARO. Serve as a point of contact for BHA programming in Niger. With strong coordination and collaboration with the BHA Niger, the incumbent will support efforts to identify and assess new humanitarian assistance requirements, target beneficiary groups and locations, oversee the general direction of existing relief and transition and resilience oriented programs, and broadly recommend the types of interventions and budget levels required in Niger. * Closely collaborate with Mission colleagues on program coordination to share information, avoid overlap, and explore opportunities for synergies and resilience efforts. Maintain ongoing dialogue with WARO and BHA/Washington Team Leads for Niger on these efforts. * Monitor ongoing humanitarian assistance efforts in Niger. Liaise with partners and other donors, and join BHA Niger to coordinate closely with WARO to provide coordinated field feedback to the partners. * Coordinate collection of information and provide updates and recommendations through written reports on issues related to the humanitarian situation, including the following: ‘© Capacity and ability of UN, International Organizations, NGOs, and local institutions to carry out programs; © Capacity of the logistics infrastructure to support programs; Security situation of beneficiaries, personnel, convoys, and relief operations in general; Role of in-country UN leadership and the UN Mission in Niger in facilitating humanitarian assistance; © Contributions by other donors, problems arising from implementation of relief and reintegration programs, and any other issues that require the attention of BHA and USAID/Niger; and © Humanitarian coordination issues and any recommendations for change. * In consultation and collaboration with the Dakar-based humanitarian team, provide guidance to organizations that are developing proposals for BHA, based on “BHA’s Emergency Application Guidelines,” as appropriate. * Incollaboration with the Dakar-based humanitarian team, review concept papers and applications, and provide timely recommendations/comments to BHA/Washington and WARO. * Incollaboration with the Niamey-based humanitarian team, ensure reporting on a timely basis to BHA Washington and WARO on the quality of grantees’ work, noting deficiencies, attributes, and evolving operational conditions. * Along with the Niamey-based humanitarian team, maintain regular, close coordination and communication with WARO and BHA headquarters in Washington, D.C. Participate in discussions on the current and future directions of BHA’s Niger portfolio to include programmatic, budgetary, and human resource requirementsUS/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 Representation Work closely with WARO on developing BHA Niger's policy and program positions, seeking BHA Niger Team Lead guidance, input, and clearance wherever possible. * Provide regular situation updates to USAID/Niger’s Front Office, and ensure the Front Office remains abreast of any major changes, shocks, or challenges with the humanitarian programming in Niger, # Consult with WARO prior to senior level meetings with USG and other humanitarian stakeholders. Based on these consultations, represent USAID's humanitarian portfolio in-country at senior level meetings within the USG and with humanitarian stakeholders, and convey humanitarian concerns and priorities from the BHA perspective through oral and written briefings. © Participate in policy development meetings such as: © Meetings with individual and groups of implementing partners discussing programmatic priorities, objectives, progress, results, and challenges; © Discussions, meetings, and papers informing USG foreign policy in areas with humanitarian concerns or impacts; and © Donor and implementing partner coordination forums © Serve as a point of contact in-country for BHA for humanitarian issues and serve asa liaison on program issues among USAID/Niger staff, the U.S. Embassy and other USG agencies, military representatives, BHA/Washington and the overall humanitarian community. © Present USAID's humanitarian perspectives to NGOs, !Os, and UN agencies relating to humanitarian assistance strategies and priorities, including USAID's approach to sustainable, resilience-oriented humanitarian programs. Work closely with the Regional Humanitarian Advisor and BHA technical advisors to consult on and understand sectoral priorities. * Coordinate the representation of USG humanitarian interests at national and international meetings and conferences with WARO. © Facilitate travel and briefings for official USG visitors to Niger interested in humanitarian issues. General Duties ‘© Serve in planning or program positions on response teams and assessment teams within and outside the region. ign up for and serve as needed on Washington-based Response Management Teams (RMTS), ‘which provide services and support to Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) deployed in response to disasters. The duties on RMTs will vary. ‘© Serve as the BHA after-hours duty officer on a rotational basis for approximately one week every six months. © Asneeded, serve on DARTs which may require immediate (within 24 hours) deployment overseas for an extended period of time © Asneeded, may serve on temporary detail within the office to meet operational needs during staff shortages, not to exceed six months. Duties performed while on detail wll be aligned with the ‘Team’ existing duties and responsibilities and will be directly related to the scope of work provided. © Become certified and serve as an Agreement Officer's Representative/Contracting Officer's Representative (AOR/COR], as assigned. The AOR/COR provides financial and programmatic oversight of all aspects of managing the agreement or contract; this includes but is not limited to reviewing invoices, requests for approvals, program/project deliverables (i.e. work plans, annual reports, month status reports), travel requests, key personnel requests, and financial/budgetUS/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 reports. They are responsible for drafting and submitting the annual contractor performance evaluation in the Contract/Assistance Performance Assessment Review System (C/APARS). They prepare and review contract/assistance modifications documentation and assist the Contracting/Agreement Officer to ensure performance is compliant with the terms and conditions of the contract/agreement, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and USAID policy. AOR/CORS are responsible forall related requirements set forth in the COR designation letter and the AOR designation letter. At the GS-14 Equivalent Level Offeror's selected at the HA (GS-13) may have an opportunity for advancement to the SHA (GS-14) ‘equivalent after at least two years at the GS-13 level if the individual receives a recommendation from the supervisor for advancement along with an Exceeds Fully Successful performance evaluation. Advancement to the GS-14 level is not guaranteed. Contextual Specialty © Develop and maintain knowledge of the key humanitarian, resilience, and DRR issues within Niger. ‘© Maintain an in-depth understanding of political, humanitarian, organizational, and stakeholder interests specific to Niger. © Monitor incipient disasters, international disaster response plans and efforts, and major humanitarian issues and challenges in the area of responsibility through a wide range of USG and international sources. ‘© Identify humanitarian issues, priorities, lessons learned, and opportunities within and relevant to Niger and apply those to program strategy development and implementation. © Prepare and/or provide substantive assistance in the preparation of regular strategic and analytical reports on current or anticipated emergencies, as well as comprehensive preparedness documentation on Niger. Portfolio Management © With strong coordination and collaboration with the Niger humanitarian team based in Dakar, the incumbent will lead efforts to identify and assess new humanitarian assistance requirements, target beneficiary groups and locations, oversee the general direction of existing relief and transition and resilience oriented programs, and broadly recommend the types of interventions and budget levels required in Niger. © Closely collaborate with Mission colleagues on program coordination to share information, avoid overlap, and explore opportunities for synergies and resilience efforts. Maintain ongoing dialogue with BHA WARO Regional Office and Washington Team Leads for Niger on these efforts. ‘© Monitor ongoing humanitarian assistance efforts in Niger. Liaise with partners and other donors, coordinate closely with WARO Regional Office, and provide coordinated field feedback to the partners, © Inconsultation and collaboration with the Dakar-based humanitarian team, coordinate collection of information and provide updates and recommendations through written reports on issues related to the humanitarian situation, including the following: © Capacity and ability of UN, IOs, NGOs, and local institutions to carry out programs;US/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 (© Capacity of the logistics infrastructure to support programs; o Security situation of beneficiaries, personnel, convoys, and relief operations in general; ‘©. Role of in-country UN leadership and the UN Mission in Niger in facilitating humanitarian assistance; and ‘© Contributions by other donors, problems arising from implementation of relief and reintegration programs, and any other issues that require the attention of BHA and USAID/Niger. Humanitarian coordination issues and any recommendations for change. * _Inconsultation and collaboration with the Dakar-based humanitarian team, provide guidance to organizations that are developing proposals for BHA. ‘In collaboration with the Dakar-based humanitarian team, review concept papers and proposals and provide timely recommendations/comments to BHA Washington and the WARO Regional Office. * In collaboration with the Dakar-based humanitarian team, ensure reporting on a timely basis to BHA Washington and WARO Regional Office on the quality of grantees’ work, noting deficiencies, attributes, and evolving operational conditions. ‘© Along with the Dakar-based humanitarian team, maintain regular, close coordination and communication with the WARO Regional Office and BHA headquarters in Washington, D.C. Representation ‘© Represent USAID's humanitarian portfolio in-country at senior level meetings within the USG and with humanitarian stakeholders and convey humanitarian concerns and priorities from the BHA perspective through oral and writen briefings. * Coordinate policy development meetings such as: © Meetings with individual and groups of implementing partners discussing programmatic priorities, objectives, progress, results, and challenges; © Discussions, meetings, and papers informing USG foreign policy in areas with humanitarian concerns or impacts; and © Donor and implementing partner coordination forums. ‘© Serve as the principal point of contact in-country for BHA for humanitarian issues and serve as a liaison on program issues among USAID mission staff, the U.S. Embassy and other USG agencies, military representatives, BHA/Washington and the overall humanitarian community. ‘© Present USAID's humanitarian perspectives to NGOs, !Os, and UN agencies relating to humanitarian assistance strategies and priorities, including USAID's approach to sustainable, resilience-oriented humanitarian programs. Work closely with the Regional Advisor and BHA’s technical advisors to discuss and understand sectoral priorities Represent USG humanitarian interests at national and international meetings and conferences, and facilitate, as requested, travel and briefings for official USG visitors to Niger interested in humanitarian issues. As the humanitarian specialist in Niger, engage in U.S. Embassy policy conversations, remaining available to provide timely reporting and clearances in response to high-level USG queries originating from the region or from Washington, D.C. Leadership ‘Provide recommendations on current and future directions of BHA’s Niger portfolio to include programmatic, budgetary, and human resource requirements. © Serve in a leadership role within USAID/Niger, in coordination with Mission senior leadership, to incorporate humanitarian and resilience concerns into Mission activities and identify opportunities to leverage USAID interventions.US/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 General Duties ‘© Serve in leadership, planning, or program positions on response teams and assessment teams within and outside the region. ‘© Sign up for and serve as needed on Washington-based RMTs, which provide services and support to DARTs deployed in response to disasters. The duties on RMTS will vary. © Serve as the BHA after-hours duty officer on a rotational basis for approximately one week every six months. ‘© Asneeded, serve on DARTS which may require immediate (within 24 hours) deployment overseas for an extended period of time © Asneeded, may serve on temporary detail within the office to meet operational needs during staff shortages, not to exceed six months. Duties performed while on detail will be aligned with the ‘Team's existing duties and responsibilities and will be directly related to the scope of work provided. © Become certified and serve as an Agreement Officer's Representative/Contracting Officer's Representative (AOR/COR), as assigned. The AOR/COR provides financial and programmatic oversight of all aspects of managing the agreement or contract; this includes but is not limited to reviewing invoices, requests for approvals, program/project deliverables (i.e. work plans, annual reports, month status reports), travel requests, key personnel requests, and financial/budget reports. They are responsible for drafting and submitting the annual contractor performance evaluation in the Contract/Assistance Performance Assessment Review System (CPARS/APARS). ‘They prepare and review contract/assistance modifications documentation and assist the Contracting/Agreement Officer to ensure performance is compliant with the terms and conditions of the contract/agreement, the FAR, and USAID policy. AOR/CORs are responsible for all related requirements set forth in the COR designation letter and the AOR designation letter Position Elements Supervisory Relationship: The incumbent will report directly to the Humanitarian Assistance Office Director (a.k.a. BHA Country Lead) or their designee in Niger and collaborate and consult with other USAID and U.S. Embassy staff. If designated as the Acting BHA Country Lead for any period of time, the incumbent will have reporting responsibilities to the BHA Arica Office in Washington and BHA WARO, as well as serve as a member of USAID/Niger’s Senior Leadership Team, reporting regularly to the Mission Director or their designee ‘Supervisory Control: Supervisor provides administrative directions in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The employee independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. Results are considered authoritative and are normally accepted without significant change. Ifa third country national (TCN) is selected for an award, during the period of this contract, the TCN personal services contractor must provide at least 20 days /40 hours of training to a cooperating country national (CCN) designated by USAID. The PSC Supervisor will establish a training plan with benchmarks to measure the TCNPSC’s progress toward achieving this training deliverable, 12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.US/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 Ul, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION For the GS-13 Equivalent Senior Humanitarian Program Officer Level Bachelor's degree with study in, or pertinent to, the specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations, development studies, economics, food policy, African studies, or a related field) plus seven (7) years of progressively demonstrated humanitarian and development experience, at least five (5) of which must be in emergency relief, food security, DRR and/or disaster preparedness programming and management, including two (2) years of overseas humanitarian field experience. Proficiency in verbal and written English at Level 4 and French at Level 3. oR Master's degree with study in, or pertinent to, the specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations, development studies, economics, food policy, African studies, or a related field) plus five (5) years of progressively demonstrated humanitarian and development experience, at least three (3) of which must be in emergency relief, food security, DRR and/or disaster preparedness programming and management, including two (2) years of overseas humanitarian field experience. Proficiency in verbal and written English at Level 4 and French at Level 3, For the GS-14 Equivalent Senior Humanitarian Advisor Level Bachelor's degree with study in, or pertinent to, the specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations, development studies, economics, food policy, African studies, or a related field) plus nine (8) years of progressively demonstrated humanitarian and development experience, at least seven (7) of which must be in emergency relief, food security, DRR and/or disaster preparedness programming and management, including four (4) years of overseas humanitarian field experience Proficiency in verbal and written English at Level 4 and French at Level 3. oR Master's degree with study in, or pertinent to, the specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations, development studies, economics, food policy, African studies, or a related field) plus seven (7) years of progressively demonstrated humanitarian and development experience, at least five (5) of which must be in emergency relief, emergency food security, ORR and/or disaster preparedness programming and management, including four (4) years of overseas humanitarian field experience. Proficiency in verbal and written English at Level 4 and French at Level 3. II, EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS ‘The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO ‘may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. FAR provisions of this solicitation are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. 10US/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 The technical evaluation committee may conduct reference checks, including references from individuals who have not been specifically identified by the offeror, and may do so before or after a candidate is interviewed. Selection Process After the closing date for receipt of application, a Selection Committee will convene to review applications that meet the minimum requirements and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Incomplete applications from applicants will not be scored. As part of the selection process, only shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an oral interview. Applicants meeting the required minimum qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and obtained through reference checks. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most highly ranked applicants and make the interview a deciding factor in selection. Evaluation factors ‘The final selection will be based on three evaluation factors - screening qualifications, interview, and references - and are described below. 1. Screening of Qualifications (35 points and yes/no) a. Education (yes/no) Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with study in, or pertinent to, the specialized field {including, but not limited to, international relations, development studies, economics, food policy, African studies, or a related field. b. _Knowledge/Experience (25 points) At least five (5) years of progressively demonstrated humanitarian and development experience, at least three (3) of which must be in emergency relief, food security, DRR and/or disaster preparedness programming and management, including two (2) years of overseas humanitarian field experience. ‘© Specific experience managing humanitarian interventions, preferably in West and/or Central Africa. Experience working with a donor or grant making organization. Experience with humanitarian needs assessments. Experience with budget development or management. Experience leading or participating in strategy development. Experience with program design and/or monitoring or evaluating programs, Experience managing programs that focus on emergency response or disaster risk reduction (ORR) programming €. Skills/Abilties (10 points) Demonstrated experience working or coordinating with host or local governments on the planning and implementation of humanitarian or development interventions. ‘© Demonstrated experience working or coordinating with donor organizations or diplomatic uUS/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 ‘* Demonstrated experience working or coordinating with international or national non- governmental partners at senior levels. ‘* Demonstrated experience delivering verbal presentations or briefings to stakeholders at senior levels, such as donors, host or local governments, UN officials, or USG officials, on humanitarian policy or programming matters. ‘* Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with host-country officials and interact with partners, contractors, and other stakeholders at senior levels. ‘* Ability to communicate technical information to both expert and lay audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters. ‘* Demonstrated written communication skills. ‘* Demonstrated ability to work independently, plan work, and complete assignments according to established deadlines. ‘* Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment. 4d. Language Proficiency (yes/no) Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written English at Level 4 and French at Level 3. 2. Interview Performance (55 points) The interview provides an opportunity to review the knowledge/experience, skills/abilities, and language proficiencies shared during the screening phase. 3. Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks (10 points) USAID policy specifies that U.S. citizens or resident aliens (USNs) are preferred over third country nationals (TCNs]. Therefore, USN and TCN offers will not be evaluated together. USAID will evaluate USN offers first and if the CO determines that there are no qualified USNs, only then will USAID evaluate TCN offers. IV, SUBMITTING AN OFFER Offers must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in Section |, item 3, and submitted electronically to: usaiddakar-hr@usaid.gov with the Solicitation number in the application submission Qualified applicants are required to submit: 1. ACover letter with current résumé/curriculum vitae (CV) attached. The CV/résumé 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, 2. Applicants are required to provide a minimum of five (5) references within the last ten (10) years from the applicant's professional life namely individuals who are not family members or relatives. References should be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the 2US/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 applicant's work knowledge and professional experience. Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references. 3. Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts form AID 309-2. Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the AID 309-2 is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, etc. Offerors are required to complete ‘and sign the AID 309-2 form. USPSCs/TCNPSCs performing overseas must follow the Mission policies and/or directives from the U.S. Department of State regarding COVID-19 requirements. PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE AND/OR UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. \V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD, The CO will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award. 1. Medical History and Examination form (DS-6561) 2. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or Questionnaire for Non- Sensitive Positions (SF-85) Finger Print Card (FO-258) 4, Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) Vi. BENEFITS ‘As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: A. BENEFITS: Employer's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation) Eligibility for Worker's Compensi Leave and Holidays B. ALLOWANCE: Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas), available at https://aoprals,state gov/content.asp2content 82&menu id=101 For USPSCs (a) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120) 13US/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 {b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130) {c)__ Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210) {d) Post Allowance (Section 220) {e) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260) {f) Education Allowance (Section 270) {g) Education Travel (Section 280) {h) Post Differential (Chapter 500) () Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and () Danger Pay Allowance (Section 650) For Resident Hire US or TCNPSCs Ifa TCN or Resident Hire USPSC is selected for this position the benefits will be adjusted as per Mission and AIDAR policy. vil, TAXES USPSC are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income taxes. TCNPSCs are subject to an individual's country tax laws and should follow tax requirements of their country of origin, VIII, USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs USAID regulations and policies governing USPSC awards are available at these sources: 1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix , “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.odf. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and With a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at httos://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar, 2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms. 3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs, 4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nst/OGE%20Regulations, 14US/TCN PSC Senior Humanitarian Program Officer / Senior Humanitarian Advisor — Solicitation 72068523R00001 5. PSCOmbudsman The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who has entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and is available to provide larity on their specific contract with the agency. Please visit our page for additional information: https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via: PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to participate in the oral interview process. Equal Emplovment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, politcal affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. END OF SOLICITATION 15