USPSC - Senior Local Development Specialist - extended

I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72026822R00001 - amdt 1 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 8/12/2022 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 10/16/2022 4. POINT OF CONTACT: Sean Hofmann, shofmann@usaid.gov 5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Local Development Specialist 6. MARKET VALUE: $112,890 -$146,757 equivalent to GS-15 Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value and will include Locality Pay for domestic USPSCs based on the location of the Official USAID Worksite, or the approved alternative worksite if approved for remote work. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE : USAID/Lebanon (Beirut) with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for U.S.-based positions. Overseas USPSCs 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: 1 year with possible option periods, estimated to start o/a early November 2022. The base period will be 1 year, estimated to start o/a early November 2022. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise additional optional periods for 6 months for the dates estimated as follows: Base Period: 11/1/2022 - 10/31/23 Option Period 1: 11/1/2023 - 4/30/2024 Option Period 2: 5/1/24 - 10/31/2024 9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S.Citizens 10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access 11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES Basic Function Under the general direction of USAID/Lebanon's Mission Director, the incumbent will provide strategic level management and policy guidance to a team of six cooperating country nationals (CCN) who manage a portfolio of 10 awards. In addition, the SLDS will be assigned some operational responsibility at an activity level. The SLDS will coach and mentor USAID/Lebanon CCN staff on USAID policies and procedures as articulated in the ADS and Mission Orders as well as on project design and implementation. The incumbent will also represent the Mission at public events; liaise with Lebanese government officials and implementing partners; and coordinate assistance efforts with Interagency colleagues and other donors. Furthermore, s/he must maintain effective and productive working relationships with other Embassy staff; interlocutors in Washington, DC; and USAID implementing partners. 1 | Page Major Duties and Responsibilities 1. Programming strategy guidance and implementation Employing extensive experience and technical knowledge, the SLDS will lead overall program strategy development and implementation. This includes but is not limited to reporting to and advising the Mission Director on program strategy conception and implementation as well as providing guidance to LDO CCN staff as they manage the implementation of individual assistance activities. The Specialist will provide intellectual leadership, policy guidance, and programming direction in the area of local governance reforms and LDO program investments. The Senior Local Development Specialist will provide expert advice on the development of policies, regulations and institutional arrangements, particularly those in the local governance and civil society sectors including the GOL. The position will provide high-level policy advice and technical assistance to USAID partners to support the implementation of on-going reforms and interventions. S/he will advance the quality of essential service delivery in designated sectors in the country. The Specialist will provide technical and management oversight to USAID's investments in local governance, civil society, and a wide range of sub-national/locally identified municipal level activities, and design, lead, and direct new programs in elections and anti-corruption programming. This position will liaise with key stakeholders to identify areas of collaborations and provide strategic guidance and substantive input that ensures important sector reforms and the coordination of efforts to improve quality of and promote democratic processes. The SLDS will oversee the procurement and management of LDO assistance activities. This includes but is not limited to developing activity design processes, participating in Technical Evaluation Committees, and providing strategic guidance to implementing partners on program implementation approaches. The incumbent will ensure LDO activities successfully integrate with other technical office activities to successfully meet program objectives and will make adjustments to the country strategy and related-program activities to reflect changes in U.S. foreign policy priorities and/or to respond to the fluid operating environment in Lebanon. 2. Office and program management The Specialist will advise on program management-related issues and concerns related to the LD Office portfolio. The incumbent provides management oversight of development plans and programs for technical assistance within the multi-sector portfolio including, but not limited to, local governance, civil society, essential service delivery in renewable energy and water, and a wide variety of locally identified municipal level activities. S/he contributes to and coordinates the work related to the conceptualization, design, documentation, and/or management of LDO programs/projects. This includes leading and overseeing the development of scopes of work and/or program descriptions for new LDO activities, concept papers, program approval documents, requests for proposals/applications, budget estimates, project assessments, evaluations and other related efforts. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the preparation of the LDO team operational plan, portfolio reviews, and reporting for relevant initiatives, and other standard and ad-hoc, Washington-specific reports and briefing documents. The Specialist will draft and review cables for amplification of USAID equities within the USG interagency. S/He ensures the team creates and carries out a communications strategy with the Program Office. The SLDS will provide oversight to ensure adherence to USAID policies and procedures by CCN staff. The SLDS will undertake other required tasks, which are consistent with the supervisory, advisory, managerial, and reporting requirements of this position. S/he advises, provides guidance, and on-the-job training on technical, administrative, and procedural issues and activities as needed by staff as it relates to the planning and implementation of an effective USAID program and the professional development for Local Development Office staff. The incumbent conducts individual annual performance reviews for CCN staff as well as develop annual work development plans with local staff. Review and approve training requests. 2 | Page 3. Mission Representation and Coordination The SLDS fosters and maintains strategic partnerships with mid- to senior-level Government of Lebanon officials, U.S. Embassy, other USAID stakeholders, the donor community, private sector partners, and civil society to enhance collaborative efforts that achieve mutual goals and objectives. The Specialist is responsible for engaging appropriate GOL entities and officials in high-level policy discussions on issues related to USAID's democracy and governance portfolio. The SLDS will participate in individual and group meetings with various stakeholders, including national and municipal government officials, other bilateral and multilateral donors, USAID partner organizations and beneficiaries. In addition, the incumbent will represent USAID at official programming events, such as ribbon cutting and closing events. For more information please see full Solicitation attached