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USAID/DRG USPSC Senior Governance Advisor

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USAID plans to issue a solicitation for a U.S. Personal Services Contract to hire one Senior Governance Advisor at the GS-14 equivalent level within the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance, specifically in the Office of Governance. This position will involve providing high-level technical assistance both on temporary duty assignments and at the Washington D.C. office to support USAID Missions, Embassies, and other operating units. The Senior Governance Advisor will play a crucial role in developing strategies and country-level plans, designing and evaluating governance programs, creating performance indicators, conducting governance assessments, and integrating evidence-based practices into cross-sectoral programming. The advisor may also take on responsibilities as a Contracting Officer's Representative or Agreement Officer's Representative and act as an activity manager for governance initiatives. Throughout the contract period, which is expected to have a two-year base with three one-year options totaling up to five years, the advisor will collaborate closely with USAID and Department of State colleagues. Key duties include identifying governance support opportunities, designing and monitoring the implementation of activities, and coordinating on policy and resource issues within and across agencies. The solicitation will be published on the System for Award Management website, with no applications accepted prior to its release. USAID emphasizes that issuing this solicitation does not guarantee contract award and will not cover costs incurred by applicants during the preparation process. Interested parties should monitor the official website for updates and further information once the solicitation is made public.

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USAID seeks Senior Governance Advisor for strategy, program design, evaluation, and coordination, GS-14 level.

Agency

Agency For International Development → Usaid M/oaa

NAICS

928120 - International Affairs

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

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AgencyAgency For International Development → Usaid M/oaa
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20004, USA
Organization / AgencyAgency For International Development → Usaid M/oaa
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20004, USA
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USAID intends to issue a solicitation for a U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) for one (1) Senior Governance Advisor, one position at the GS-14 equivalent level for USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG)/Office of Governance (GOV). Working as part of GOV, the Senior Governance Advisor will help the DRG Bureau meet high demand for technical assistance by providing support - both on TDY and in Washington D.C. - to Missions, Embassies, and other USAID operating units. The Senior Governance Advisor will support the development of strategy and country-level plans, the design and evaluation of programs, development of performance indicators, the conduct of DRG and other assessments, and the integration of evidence-based, best-fit good governance approaches into cross-sectoral programming. The Senior Governance Advisor may also serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/ Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR) for at least one of GOV's implementing mechanisms, and/or alternate COR/AOR or activity manager of other GOV-managed activities. On TDY and in Washington, the successful offeror will work closely with USAID and Department of State colleagues to: identify opportunities for USAID to support governance priorities; design activities responding to those opportunities; work with partners to effectively implement those activities; monitor the impact of those activities; and other associated technical and managerial assistance. The successful offeror will develop performance indicators, assessments, design and evaluate programs, and provide other Mission technical support. The successful offeror will coordinate with intra- and interagency colleagues on strategy, policy, and resource allocation issues. The duration of the contract period is anticipated to include a two (2) year base period with three (3) one-year option periods for a total maximum possible period of performance of five (5) years. The solicitation will be published on System for Award Management (SAM). Interested parties are advised to periodically monitor this website for updates on this potential opportunity. Except for the above information, no additional information regarding this planned solicitation is available at this time. All necessary information will be supplied at the time the solicitation is issued. USAID will not respond to any questions or requests for information until the solicitation is issued. USAID will not accept applications prior to issuance of the solicitation. Issuance of the pre-solicitation notice and any subsequent RFP does not constitute an award commitment on the part of USAID, nor does it commit USAID to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of any application.

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