USPSC Senior Strategic Information Advisor

ISSUANCE DATE: September 30, 2016 CLOSING DATE: October 31, 2016 Ladies/Gentlemen: SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor Senior Strategic Information Advisor in Abuja, Nigeria - SOL-260-16-000018 The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified United States (US) citizens interested in providing Personal Services Contract (PSC) services as described in the attached solicitation for services in Abuja, Nigeria. Interested applicants must submit: (1) An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume: Your 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. Applicants are encouraged to write a brief appendix to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training addresses the minimum qualifications and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. (2) Form AID-302-3: This form must be signed and completed as much as possible and may reference the CV/resume for a greater detailed explanation of work experience rather than repeat it in the AID-302-3; and, (3) References: Three (3) to five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts. The references must be able to provide substantive information about your past performance and abilities. USAID reserves the right to contact your previous employers for relevant information concerning your performance and may consider such information in its evaluation of the application. Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. In order to be considered for the position a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed in the solicitation. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the applications vis-a-vis the Evaluation Criteria. Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the AID 302-3 form is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, vehicle use, etc. Applicants are reminded and required to sign the certification at the end of the AID 302-3 form. Please note that the U.S. mail system is not as reliable as other methods of submitting applications. Preferred methods include: courier, overnight mail service, hand delivery, or emailing scanned copies to abujahr@usaid.gov. Applications must be signed and dated. In addition, hard copies of certain documents may be requested. Applicants are responsible for submitting the AID 302-3 form, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the closing date and time specified in the solicitation whether submitted by courier, overnight mail services, hand delivery, fax or e-mail. An application received after the closing date and time will be considered late, unless there is acceptable evidence to establish it was received by the Government installation prior to the time and date specified in the solicitation and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.412. USAID/Nigeria reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of this solicitation. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Methods of Submission of an Application: 1. Hand Deliver To: USAID/Nigeria ATTN: Josephine Udomi c/o U.S. Embassy Abuja Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive Central Business District Abuja, FCT, Nigeria 2. If sent via Courier, International or Local (Nigerian) Mail use: USAID/Nigeria ATTN: Josephine Udomi c/o U.S. Embassy Abuja Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive Central Business District Abuja, FCT, Nigeria 3. If sent via email: judomi@usaid.gov with copy to abujahr@usaid.gov All questions in response to this solicitation must be directed to: Josephine Udomi Human Resource Specialist Telephone: +234 9 4619323 E-mail address: judomi@usaid.gov Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures accompanying their applications. Sincerely, Guadalupe Ramirez Contracting Officer Attachment: Solicitation # SOL 620-16-000018