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R -- TRADE LAW AND POLICY ADVISORS FOR RUSSIA & UKRAINE SOL 52SAAA700038 DUE 050997 POC Christopher A. Delfino, (202) 482-2400 E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, gsvokos@doc.gov. This is a modification to advertisements which appeared in the Legal Times, March 31, 1997, and April 7, 1997. The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) seeks experienced attorneys and economists to serve as advisors to Trade and Foreign Economic Relations Ministries of foreign governments. At this time, CLDP needs advisors in Russia and the Ukraine. Resident advisors will be stationed in the country of their assignment for one year with options to extend for one or more additional year(s). Resident advisors will provide technical assistance to Russia and the Ukraine with respect to GATT/WTO and other trade policy issues, and will plan/coordinate related supplemental technical assistance and workshops to be conducted by CLDP. Candidates from both public and private sectors will be considered. Selected advisors, if not presently U.S. Government (USG) employees will be awarded a firm-fixed price personal services contract. Salaries will be commensurate with those of USG officials with comparable responsibilities and are negotiable upon salary history and in accordance with USG regulations. The maximum base salary is GS15/10 (currently $98,714.00). "Total Salary" is considered to include the base salary plus post allowance and post differential. Moving and storage expenses will be paid, as appropriate. Medical will be reimbursed up to a maximum of 80 percent. Respondents should have significant practical experience in GATT/WTO issues with an emphasis on accession and compliance, outstanding managerial and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of the political and economic conditions of the assigned country. Significant experience in public and private sector policy-oriented work and overseas experience are highly desirable. U.S. citizenship and a JD or Master's degree in economics or a related field are required. Respondents will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) At least three years of legal and/or economics experience in the area of GATT/WTO with an emphasis on accession and compliance. Respondents who do not meet this minimum mandatory requirement will not be evaluated further; 2) Teaching or public speaking experience and demonstrated ability to successfully plan, schedule, and manage conferences, symposia, and seminars; 3) Familiarity with the region; and 4) Experience in legal reform, transnational transactions, or technical assistance. Criterion 1 will be allotted more than twice the weight of criteria 2 through 4. Criteria 2 through 4 are equal in importance. Highly ranked applicants will be contacted for interviews. For Russia, applicants must be ready to begin work on, or about, June 2, 1997. For Ukraine, applicants must be ready to begin work on, or about, September 1, 1997. Applicants should submit a cover letter specifying their areas of technical expertise, the position(s) for which they wish to be considered, and a resume to: U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Ave., NW, Commercial Law Development Program/Room 5876/Attn: Christopher A. Delfino, Washington, DC 20230. The entire application, including cover letter, shall not exceed six pages. Facsimile submissions may be sent to (202) 482-3244. Application materials will not be returned. Applications for both the Russian and Ukrainian advisor positions must be received by close of business May 9, 1997. Applicants should clearly state the country they wish to be considered for in the "Subject" line of the cover letter. Applicants wishing to be considered for both positions should clearly state that preference in the "Subject" line. Successful applicants will be required to adhere to CLDP conflict of interest and standards of conduct guidelines. Filling of position will be subject to funding availability. (0113)

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