Democracy and Governance Officer ( Political Competition)

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. citizens or Third Country Nationals (TCN), to provide personal services as described in the attached solicitation. Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Interested applicants must submit all the materials required by the solicitation such as (but not limited to): (i) his/her most current curriculum vitae or resume; (ii) signed form SF 171 or OF 612; and (iii) three (3) to five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with telephone and email contacts. 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. The Applicant's references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. USAID/Nigeria reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant's past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation. Form SF 171 or OF 612 must be signed and those submitted unsigned will be rejected. Applicants should retain for their record, copies of all enclosures that accompany their submissions. Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing to Gloria Nwokedi, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist via e-mail to gnwokedi@usaid.gov and to abujasolicitations@usaid.gov; no later than August 24, 2010. Preferred method of delivery of applications: E-mail - gnwokedi@usaid.gov and abujasolicitations@usaid.gov. Please quote the number and position title of this solicitation on the subject line of your e-mail application. - Via Courier Service: Gloria Nwokedi, Acquisition & Assistance Specialist USAID/Nigeria 7 - 9, Mambilla Street (Off Aso Drive) Maitama, Abuja Nigeria Telephone- +234-9-4619300 Submission by e-mail is the preferred method of delivery. Applications sent through courier service, and received after the closing date and time specified will not be considered. This solicitation does not represent, nor should it be construed to make, a commitment on behalf of the US Government/USAID. The U.S. Government is not obligated to make an award or to pay any costs associated with the preparation and submission of proposals in response to this solicitation. Any submission is at the sole risk of the applicant. USAID reserves the right to award, or not to award the contract herein contemplated, subject to availability of funds.