L -- Public Health Advisor for Performance Monitoring

SOLICITATION ISSUANCE DATE: May 25, 2006 CLOSING DATE: June 8, 2006; 12:00 noon EST Subject: USAID/Washington Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from U.S. citizens interested in providing the personal services described in this solicitation. Submissions shall be in accordance with this request for proposal and at the place and time specified herein. Interested applicants must submit: (i) his/her most current curriculum vitae or resume; (ii) signed form OF 612, Optional Applications for Federal Employment; and (iii) three 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. The Applicant's references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. USAID/Washington 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 OF 612 must be signed, 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 no later than Thursday June 1, 2006 via e-mail to Jacqueline Lewis-Taylor at jltaylor@usaid.gov, or by telephone at: (202) 712-0492. Complete application packages may be submitted via e-mail to: jltaylor@usaid.gov. Please quote the number and position title of this solicitation on the subject line of your e-mail application. Facsimile transmission via (202) 216-3132. If you would like to drop off your application please take to the 14th Street entrance and ask the guard to phone 2-0492 for pick up. Submission via express courier to the following: Jacqueline Lewis-Taylor, Contracting Officer U.S. Agency for International Development Office of Acquisition and Assistance M/OAA/GH, Room 7.9.91 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20523-7101 Telephone Number (202)712-0492 Fax No. (202) 216-3132 E-Mail: jltaylor@usaid.gov Applicants who submit their application by E-mail without an electronic signature must send a fax or scanned copy of the signature page in order for their application to be considered for this position. Offerors should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their proposals. Sincerely, a/s Jacqueline Lewis-Taylor Contracting Officer M/OAA/GH Office of Acquisition and Assistance 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M-OAA-06-1387 2. ISSUANCE DATE: May 25, 2006 3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: June 8, 2006, 12:00 Noon EST 4. POSITION TITLE: USAID/Washington DC Public Health Advisor for Performance Monitoring 5. COMPENSATION: Commensurate with the position and experience but not to exceed the equivalent of a Washington DC locality GS-14 salary (GS 14: $91,407 to $118,828) 6. LOCATION OF POSITION: USAID/Washington, DC 7. DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Chief, Division of Strategic Planning and Budgeting, USAID/Washington, DC 8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Based upon availability of funds and need. This Personal Services Contract will initially be for 12 months, with possible year to year extensions. 9. CLEARANCES: Must be able to attain medical and a Secret Security Clearance. POSITION DESCRIPTION: USAID DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER TITLE OF THE POSITION: Public Health Advisor for Performance Monitoring Summary of the Program The Office of Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Operations (GH/SPBO) serves as the staff office for the Bureau's Assistant Administrator and the primary locale for the strategic planning, budgeting, programming and procurement for Bureau activities. The office supports efforts to monitor and promote the effectiveness of programs and the achievement of Bureau objectives, and is integrally involved in performance monitoring and program evaluation. The Public Health Advisor for Performance Monitoring shall provide guidance and coordinate research and analysis for measuring program performance and understanding national, regional, and global trends and their implications for USAID programs. Position Location and Supervisory Controls The incumbent of this USPSC position will be located in the Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC in the Bureau for Global Health, Office of Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Operations, and report directly to the Chief, Division of Strategic Planning and Budgeting. S/he is expected to exercise independent professional and managerial judgment and manage relationships and assignments with minimal supervision, but with regular consultation and coordination with the Division Chief. Major Duties and Responsibilities The PSC will serve as the CTO for the Analysis, Information Management and Communications (AIM) Activity. The AIM Activity is intended to serve as a resource for the Bureau for Global Health (GH) and the international public health community in the provision of critical information on HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases, among other things. Research and analysis of information and data from GH programs and projects, external public health initiatives, and AIM-originated research provides validation of the efficacy of ongoing programs and projects, informed input for future resource allocations, and reliable information/data to be used by USAID and the international public health community in strategic planning to address HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases. Additionally, the AIM Activity intends to ensure the dissemination of such information and data, as well as information on results achieved by GH programs and projects. Key responsibilities include: Provides management and oversight of the Analysis, Information Management and Communications (AIM) Activity. The PSC Public Health Advisor for Performance Monitoring prepares or coordinates preparation of reports, briefings, conferences, publications, training, and other means of promoting wide understanding of improved knowledge and methods that impact on monitoring and evaluation; manages related financial, personnel selection, team-building, reporting, communication, and program documentation processes; and coordinates the development and maintenance of databases and practical indicators on trends in global health. Provides support to the field as Country Coordinator and serves on a country team. Serves as the USAID/Washington authority on the PHN program, sector and country context; represents Mission PHN program and interests in Washington; ensures mission technical support needs are identified in advance and met. Assists with health sector strategy and program development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation in AID/Washington and in the field. This includes improving the collection and dissemination of demographic and health-related data for program monitoring and evaluation; disseminating policy relevant information to key leadership groups; and supporting operations research for health information systems, surveillance, and policy decision-making. Establishes close working relationships with the staff of the Bureau for Global Health and regional and other bureaus in USAID, CDC, World Bank and other agencies involved with monitoring and evaluation activities. Qualifications and Ranking of Applicants: Qualifications (80%) (30%) Demonstrated knowledge of, and creativity in, the application of social science and other analytical tools to assess, document, and track progress and programs in the health and related sectors; (30%) Successful relevant experience as a U.S. Government COTR (Contract Officer's Technical Representative, or equivalent), and/or management experience of a similar information program/project. (10%) Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal statutes, regulations, policies and operational issues as they relate to procurement, grants, cooperative agreements and contract management. (10%) Successful experience working effectively with senior officials and staff in the U.S. and other governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, e.g., securing cooperation and/or influencing decision making. Education (20%) A master's degree in Public Administration, International Development, Foreign Affairs, or related field. Substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of master's degree. However the applicant must provide a separate written statement how the experience was relevant and how many years in the position. An undergraduate degree in Social Sciences or health-related fields. Guidelines Guidelines consist of foreign assistance legislation, Federal laws, and USAID policy, directives and sector strategy papers, overall USAID objectives relating to the assistance of international, regional, and national health services organizations and systems. Guidelines are generally very broad and often require extensive interpretation. Where guidelines may be unclear, absent or conflicting, the incumbent identifies the appropriate approach to accomplish tasks assigned. Contacts and Purpose of Contacts The PSC will develop close working relationships with USAID personnel involved with implementation of health programs and liaise with appropriate staff of CDC, Bureau of the Census, World Bank and other agencies involved with monitoring and evaluation of health programs. The purpose of these contacts is to provide technical assistance and consultation, evaluate program activity, and to assess the relative value of programs based on established criteria, goals, and objectives in support of agency missions. TERM OF PERFORMANCE The starting date for the position is as soon as possible. The contract will initially be for one year, subject to availability of funds, with an option to be extended on a year-to-year basis. Exercising options will depend on the continuing need for services, availability of funds, overall job performance and the needs of the Bureau. This position is a GS 14 equivalent. The actual salary will be negotiated depending on qualifications and previous salary history of the successful candidate. Washington, DC locality pay is already calculated in the salary range of $91,407 to $118,828. Salary is liable to US income tax. HOW TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS 1. Qualified individuals are requested to submit a U.S government OF-612 which is available at the USAJobs website http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/forms.asp or at federal offices. Applicant's CVs may also be included as an attachment but must include the following: i) Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), day and evening phone numbers, social security number, country of citizenship, highest federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held); ii) Education: colleges and universities attended, city and state (zip code if known); majors, type and year of any degrees received; iii) Work experience: give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which your are applying (do not send job descriptions); job title (includes series and grade if federal job); duties and accomplishments; employers name and address; supervisor's name and phone number; starting and ending dates (month and year); hours per week; salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor; iv) Other Qualifications: these should relate directly to the qualification ranking requirements such as; job-related training courses (title and year); job related skills; for example, other languages, computer software and/or hardware, tools, machinery, job related certificates (current only). Other qualifications can be job related honors, awards, and special accomplishments, for examples, publications, membership in professional or honor societies, leadership, activities, public speaking, and performance awards (gives dates but do not send documents unless requested). 2. Names, contact numbers, e-mail contacts and mail addresses of three professional references; MAILING ADDRESS: Application packages may be submitted via e-mail to: jltaylor@usaid.gov. Please quote the number and position title of this solicitation on the subject line of your e-mail application. Facsimile transmission via (202) 216-3132. Submission via express courier to the following: Jacqueline Lewis-Taylor, Contracting Officer U.S. Agency for International Development Office of Acquisition and Assistance M/OAA/GH, Room 7.9.91 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20523-7101 Telephone Number (202)712-0492 Fax No. (202) 216-3132 E-Mail: jltaylor@usaid.gov If you would like to drop off your application please take to the 14th Street entrance and ask the guard to phone 2-4187 for pick up. Applicants may submit an application under this solicitation at anytime prior to the closing date of June 8, 2006, 12:00 noon EST. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (Under Automated Directives System (ADS), "http://www.usaid.gov/ads.html") 1. BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave 2. ALLOWANCES (if Applicable - this is a Washington, DC based and recruited position and therefore most of these allowances will not apply). * (A) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120) (B) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130) (C) Post Allowance (Section 220) (D) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230) (E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260) (F) Education Allowance (Section 270) (G) Education Travel (Section 280) (H) Post Differential (Chapter 500) (I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and (J) Danger Pay (Section 650) 3. ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) and CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs AAPD 03-05 Revised Requirements for Posting of Federal Acquisition & /Assistance (A&A) Opportunities AAPD 03-02 ES-06 Salary Rate for 2003 CIB 01-10 Revision of Medical Clearance Process - Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) with U.S. Citizens CIB 01-07 Clarification of the Extension/Renewal Policy Regarding Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) CIB 01-05 Clarification of the Rest and Recuperation (R&R) Policy Regarding Third Country Nationals (TCNs) CIB 00-08S Revision of Competitive Process - Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) with U.S. Citizens CIB 00-08 Revision of Competitive Process-Personal Services Contracts with U.S.Citizens CIB 00-05 PSC Annual Health Insurance Costs CIB 00-03 2000 FICA and Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) CIB 99-22 PSC Policy CIB 99-07 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services CIB 98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs CIB 98-23 Guidance Regarding Classified Contract Security and Contractor Personnel Security Requirements CIB 98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs CIB 98-14 Change in Required Application Form for USPSCs CIB 98-11 Determining a Market Value for PSCs Hired Under Appendix D, Handbook 14 CIB 97-17 PSCs with U.S. Citizens or U.S. Resident Aliens CIB 97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less CIB 96-23 Unauthorized Provision in Personal Services Contract CIB 96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave CIB 94-9 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) CIB 93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC) LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs 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). ** NOTE: Form 5 is available from the requirements office. ____________________ * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). ** 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.