SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Deputy Mission Director
- Notice Date
- 1/20/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 812990
— All Other Personal Services
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Kosovo USAID-Pristina, Department of State, 9520 Prinstina Place, Washington, District of Columbia, 20521-9520
- ZIP Code
- 20521-9520
- Solicitation Number
- SOL167-11-000002
- Point of Contact
- Michael B. Stewart, Phone: 381-38-243-673, Mimoza Kepuska, Phone: 381-38-243-673
- E-Mail Address
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mbstewart@usaid.gov, mkepuska@usaid.gov
(mbstewart@usaid.gov, mkepuska@usaid.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Ladies/Gentlemen: SOLICITATION NUMBER: 167-11-000002 ISSUED BY: Executive Office, USAID/Kosovo SUBJECT: Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) - Deputy Mission Director The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (Optional Form 612) from qualified individuals interested in providing USPSC services as described in the attached solicitation. Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to the Supervisor Executive Officer, Mr. Michael B. Stewart, or the Human Resources Specialist, Ms. Mimoza Këpuska, at USAID/Kosovo's Executive Office in Pristina by: phone: (++381)(38)243673, fax: (++381) (38) 249 493, email: mbstewart@usaid.gov email: mkepuska@usaid.gov Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. All applications and the required documents should be submitted via fax or internet as email attachments or by DHL courier as follows: BY EMAIL TO: Michael B. Stewart, Supervisory Executive Officer: mbstewart@usaid.gov Mimoza Këpuska, Human Resources Specialist: mkepuska@usaid.gov, BY DHL, consign documents to: Address: Attention Mimoza Këpuska, Executive Office USAID/Pristina, Kosovo Arbëria I, Ismail Qemali Street, House No.1 Pristina, Kosovo Telephone 381 38 243 673 Sincerely, Michael B. Stewart Supervisory Executive Officer Please ensure that your application form is signed, otherwise it will not be taken into consideration. 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 167-11-000008 2. ISSUANCE DATE: January 19, 2011 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: February 2, 2011 4. POSITION TITLE: Deputy Mission Director - USAID/Kosovo 5. MARKET VALUE: $ 99,628 - $ 129,517 per annum (GS 15 - equivalent) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: March 2011 - March 2012 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Pristina, Kosovo 8. POSITION DESCRIPTION: A. Background The USAID Mission for Kosovo (USAID/Kosovo), located in Pristina, manages one of the most important and complex assistance programs in the region. In line with USG and Kosovo priorities, USAID/Kosovo's five-year strategic plan envisages Kosovo as an effective state, with a viable economy and an inclusive democracy on the path to European integration. The realization of this vision requires close cooperation between USAID/Kosovo, other USG entities, the international community, USAID implementing partners, and, above all, partnership with Kosovo institutions and local stakeholders. Given the enormous and varied needs in Kosovo, USAID's programs focus on: The private sector as the engine of growth, and on civil society as the means for enhanced government accountability. USAID assistance until recently was focused on support for the basic building blocks of an independent Kosovo. For Kosovo to move forward, it needs to establish a clear economic base for development and to consolidate democratic achievements. Consequently, USAID assistance is supporting the private sector, which is best-positioned to determine Kosovo's comparative advantages and best able to increase incomes and jobs. With basic government functions operating with a degree of effectiveness, it is important to ensure that there is a vibrant civil society that is capable of holding the government accountable and demanding rule of law. Increased focus on assistance at the municipal level. Kosovo's central government institutions have achieved remarkable progress in a short period of time. While threats to these gains still remain, the focus now should be on building the capabilities of local government. Kosovo is implementing an ambitious decentralization program with substantial devolution of authorities and responsibilities to municipalities. Most municipalities are not prepared to deliver essential services and require strategic, cohesive assistance. It is also important to establish income and jobs base at the municipal level. These issues are even more urgent in the newly established municipalities and those with predominantly minority populations. At the center, focus is shifting from establishing institutions to making them functional. Central government institutions still require support to varying degrees of involvement. Over the next five years, the task will be to consolidate and build on successes at the center, and begin to scale back support to those ministries and agencies that are capable of successfully fulfilling their mandate without full-time donor assistance. Support for youth and education is a major new area. Youth-oriented programs play a central role in USAID's portfolio. Youth and education interventions are cross-cutting and based on a strong partnership with the GoK and other stakeholders. The realization of this vision requires close cooperation between USAID/Kosovo, other USG entities, the international community, USAID implementing partners, and, above all, partnership with Kosovo institutions and local stakeholders. A key element of USAID's approach is strong synergies throughout the portfolio to maximize impact - such as the coordination between programs to improve the business environment; to institute better contract enforcement and alternative dispute resolution methods in the rule of law sector; and to offer integrated economic growth and governance support programs in municipalities. •I. Basic Function of the Position: The Deputy Mission Director will serve as a senior manager and policy advisor for the entire USAID/Kosovo Mission. S/he will be responsible for devising strategies for the effective planning and implementation of USAID's strategy, programs, and operations and ensuring coordination of various sector interventions to maximize development impacts. S/he will maintain open and frequent communications with the USAID Director in providing leadership and management to USAID programs/activities and operations in Kosovo. S/he will have an appropriate understanding of the Kosovo's complex environment and the many groups playing a role in the assistance effort. The Deputy Mission Director position requires an individual with not only sound knowledge of economic development but also one with well developed diplomatic, political and intellectual skills who is ready to hit the ground running and capable of working with a diverse group of people effectively. Specific Areas of Responsibility: 1. Advises USAID Mission Director on all matters pertaining to program direction and strategy, financial management, contracting, and administration. 2. Translates the goals and objectives of the USG and the Agency into specific tasks, and organizes resources to accomplish these tasks in a timely and efficient manner while ensuring both full participation of mission staff and high quality results. 3. Ensures the availability of technical and program resources to accomplish USAID's objectives. Directs and coordinates all activities related to the planning, budgeting and strategy including preparation and revision of Congressional Presentations, strategic plans, program impact assessments, evaluations, and other documents, as required. 4. Represents USAID, as required, and briefs host country government officials, bilateral and multilateral donors, private individuals and others as needed on USG development assistance programs, policies, objectives and development priorities, thus ensuring coordination and achievement of maximum development impact with USAID resources. 5. In concert with the Mission Director, provides necessary liaison and reporting to the Ambassador and Embassy staff, and other USG officials and country team members. 6. Provides leadership and oversight on internal USAID management issues including the development and execution of the Operating Expense Budget, recruitment and counseling of personnel, and insuring mission program integrity. 7. Travels frequently within the region to represent the interests of the Mission, to determine resource allocation needs, and to help conceptualize, design, implement, and evaluate all management and administrative activities. •II. Supervision: The Deputy Mission Director will be responsible for supervising the senior management team at USAID/Kosovo composed of five Office Chiefs. The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative. He/she will receive supervision, policy direction and guidance from the Mission Director. •III. Evaluation Criteria: Selection will be based on the following criteria (Maximum Points Available: 100). 1. Academic Qualifications (15 points): A Master's degree in a relevant area, such as economics, political science, public or business administration. 2. Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (40 points): Candidates must have broad development knowledge in sectors such as democracy and governance, economic growth and education, with specialized program management skills and abilities in one or several of these areas. Knowledge of bilateral donor requirements with regard to program design, implementation, personnel management, information management, reporting and accounting, is required. Candidates must have knowledge, skills and leadership abilities to coordinate with senior donor, interagency and host government officials. Knowledge of the Balkan region and specific knowledge of Kosovo's culture, society, history, economy and politics is strongly desirable. 3. Work Experience (30 points): The successful candidate will have at least 20 years of experience in development project and/or program management with at least 5 years in a leadership position. A significant amount of this experience should have been gained from working in developing countries. Prior experience managing programs for bilateral donors is strongly preferred. Outstanding professional performance as evidenced by merit-based promotions and demonstrable development impacts in previous positions will be heavily weighted. 4. Communication and Interpersonal Skills (15 points): Excellent English writing and editing skills are required. Demonstrated ability to process information from a wide variety of sources into cohesive, quality documents is required. Demonstrated ability to engage, communicate and enlist the support of different audiences and stakeholders is required. •IV. Term of Performance: The term of the contract will be for one (1) year. LOGISTICAL SUPPORT Assignments of U.S. personnel to Kosovo may be accompanied: Spouses and dependents over 21 years of age are authorized to travel to and/or reside at post. Children under five years of age may also travel to and/or reside at post. While all dependent children may travel to post, those from age 6 to 21 may not reside at post. Current post danger pay for Pristina is 15% and current post differential pay is 20%. Please note that all allowances are subject to change. FICA and federal income tax will be withheld by USAID. In addition, employees will be authorized the standard household effects (HHE) limited shipment allowance for furnished post (7, 200lb), standard airfreight (250 lb. for the employee; 200 lb. for an accompanying spouse or other EFM) in accordance with a one year contract. USAID/Kosovo will provide the contractor with suitable housing and office space and equipment, consistent with mission standards and requirements. The Contractor will have post privileges, such as check cashing, medical care, and in-coming and out-going personal mail service in accordance with USEP rules and regulations. PERIOD OF SERVICE The target start date for this position is o/a March 2011. Within 15 days after written notice from the Contracting Officer that all clearances have been received or, unless another date is specified by the Contracting Officer in writing, the Contractor shall proceed to Pristina to perform the above services. 9. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The selected candidate must obtain a security clearance (Secret) for U.S. citizens and all required medical clearances. 10. BENEFITS: AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: 10-1. BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave Access to medical facilities Pouch mail service as per post policy 10-2. ALLOWANCES (if Applicable). * (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) (J) Danger Pay (Section 650) * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). C. FEDERAL TAXES: PSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes under the foreign earned income exclusion. 11. APPLYING Qualified individuals are requested to submit a U.S. Government Optional Form 612. This form is available at the USAID website, http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms or http://fillform.gsa.gov, or at local US Federal offices. OF 612 shall be submitted by fax, e-mail, DHL air courier by the closing date. To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter. 12. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs and AAPDs) PERTAINING TO PSCs AAPD 10-01 Personal Services Contracts - Changes in USG reimbursement amount for health insurance and physical examination costs (2010) AAPD 06-12 Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) Implementation (2006) AAPD 06-11 Home Leave and Revised General Provision 5, Leave and Holidays (August 2006) AAPD 06-10 PSC Updated Medical Expense Payment Responsibility (October 2006) AAPD 06-07 AIDAR, Appendix D: Contract budget, salary determination and salary increase AAPD 06-03 Updated Contractor Salary Approval Threshold Policy/Procedures AAPD 06-01 Medical Evacuation Update AAPD 05-10 Calculation of Vacation Leave for U.S. Personal Services Contractor's (USPSC) AAPD 05-08 Personal Service Contracts (PSCs) Annual Health Insurance Costs AAPD 05-02 Clarification of Policy for Personal Services Contracts with Anticipated Contract Performance periods Exceeding Five (5) Years AAPD 04-15 Cash Awards for USPSCs and TCNPSCs CIB 01-07 Clarification of the Extension/Renewal Policy Regarding Personal Services Contracts CIB 01-10 Revision of Medical Clearance Process - Personal Services Contracts ("PSC") with U.S. Citizens CIB 00-08 Revision of Competitive Process - Personal Services Services Contracts ("PSCs") with U.S. Citizen CIB 00-3 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) CIB 99-7 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services CIB 98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List 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 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 97-3 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination CIB 96-23 Unauthorized Provision in Personal Services Contract CIB 96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave CIB 96-8 Determining a Market Value for PSCs Hired Under Appendix D, Handbook 14 CIB 94-9 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) CIB 93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC) 13. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs For initial consideration: 1. Optional Form 612. Resume or CV may be attached. Upon advice by the Contracting Officer that the applicant is successful the following forms will be needed: 2. Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet (AID 1420-17) 3. Contractor Physical Examination ( Form DS 1843) 4. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86) 5. Finger Print Card (FD-258). ** (Available from the law enforcement offices or in USAID/Washington). * 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. SUBJECT TO FUNDS AVAILABILITY
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USAID/Pristina, Kosovo, Arbėria I, Ismail Qemali Street, House No.1, Pristina, Kosovo, Pristina, 10000, United States
- Zip Code: 10000
- Zip Code: 10000
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