U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), REDSO/WCA/OP. Abidjan (ID), Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20521-2010

R -- EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST SOL GUINEA DUE 012497 POC Contact Point: Carrie Dailey, Executive Officer, USAID/Guinea, Conakry, Tel. (224) 41-21-63; Fax No. (224) 41-19-85. The United States Agency for International Development in Guinea (USAID/Conakry) is soliciting expressions of interest from qualified U.S. Citizens to serve under a Personal Services Contract (PSC) as an Educational Development Specialist within its Strategic Objective Three (SO3) Team. The goal of SO3 is increased primary school enrollment with an emphasis on female and rural participation. The PSC is for a period of twenty-four months, with the possibility of extensions, and is expected to begin approx. 60 calendar days from the issuance date of this announcement. Salary will be based on the content of the tasks to be performed and qualifications of the selected individual. The salary range for the position is $49, 000 to $65, 000 per year, subject to FICA and U.S. Federal income tax withholding. In addition to salary the contract will provide for housing, utilities, travel and transport of household effects to post, a 25% hardship post differential, up to a high school-level education for dependent children, and other allowances as appropriate. General responsibilities: The Education Development Specialist will have offices within USAID/Guinea and will be a member of the USAID staff. Under the direct supervision of the SO3 Team Leader, s/he will assist in managing all aspects of the SO3 portfolio. Specific responsibilities will include: Management responsibility for activities under SO3 within USAID, Assist with monitoring routine day to day management of education activity implementation such as USAID reporting and implementation documents, Provide technical advice on request to SO3 and Ministry personnel on curriculum development, teacher training and/or other relevant areas within her/his expertise, Assist in the coordination of the responsibilities of other members of the SO3 team, Identify and propose solutions to problems in program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, as they arise, and alert SO3 team to problems in a timely manner: Assist with monitoring SO3 activities with respect to the design, collection and reporting of indicators of achievement, as well as performance and impact information, Advise on and evaluate the need for special studies or consultancies on key constraints to maximizing achievement under SO3, prepare scopes of work for these studies or consultancies, and provide supervision of consultants when in- country, as required. Ensure that adequate logistical arrangements are made, Represent SO3 in staff-level meetings and functions with Guinea Government, other International Donors, and USAID contractors and grantees working under SO3. Required Qualifications and Experience: A. Experience in education project management, preferably in an international setting, and teaching at an elementary, secondary or higher education level is preferred, B. Familiarity with and understanding of USAID's documentation and implementation procedures is desired, C. Excellent writing and analytical skills are mandatory. D. Must have excellent interpersonal skills—both diplomatic (sensitive to cultural/individual differences) and negotiation skills, E. Must have an advanced degree in education, management, or a related subject, F. Must be fluent in French at the FSI S-3/R-3 level, or equivalent, G. Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. resident alien, and must obtain all medical and security clearances. All dependents at post must also obtain medical clearance. Final contractor selection is subject to the availability of funds. The United States Agency for International Development encourages and welcomes the participation of qualified members of minority groups and women to the fullest extent possible. Application: Qualified individuals are requested to submit a standard form-171 or curriculum vitae, which includes information that demonstrates how the candidate's qualifications meet the work requirements, the names of at least three professional references, including their addresses and phone numbers, and an indication of the candidate's date of availability. Each of these items must be received by USAID/Guinea no later than 30 calendar days from the date of this announcement. Fax and e-mail submissions are acceptable. They are to be sent to the attention of Carrie Dailey, Executive Officer at any of the following addresses: (a) Via U.S. Mail: Executive Officer, USAID/Guinea, Department of State, Washington D.C. 20521-2110, (B) International Mail or courier service: Executive Officer, USAID/Guinea, s/c American Embassy, B.P. 603, 2nd Blvd and 9th Ave., Conakry, Guinea, (C) Telecommunications: Tel: (224) 41-21-63, 41-25-02, 41-20-29, fax: (224) 41-19-85, Internet: cdailey@usaid.gov. (0354)

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