SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- USPSC Humanitarian Protection and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Field Officer - Darfur, Sudan - DCHA-OFDA-05-1745
- Notice Date
- 8/23/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 921190
— Other General Government Support
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Washington D.C., USAID/Washington, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Room 7.10-006, Washington, DC, 20523
- ZIP Code
- 20523
- Solicitation Number
- DCHA-OFDA-05-1745
- Response Due
- 9/26/2005
- Archive Date
- 9/27/2005
- Description
- SOLICITATION NUMBER: DCHA/OFDA-05-1745 ISSUANCE DATE: August 22, 2005 CLOSING DATE: September 26, 2005 5:00PM EDT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) - Humanitarian Protection and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Field Officer - Darfur, Sudan The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. CITIZENS ONLY interested in providing PSC services as described in the attached solicitation. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials: 1) Complete and hand-signed federal form OF-612 2) Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) Applications that are incomplete or received without a handwritten signature and supplemental QRF document will not be considered for the position. Applicants are responsible for submitting materials that are in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. There will be no exceptions. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to: Amy Feldman or Stephanie Paul Telephone Number: 202-661-9377 or 202-661-9369 E-Mail Address: protection@globalcorps.com Website: www.globalcorps.com All applications should be submitted to: GlobalCorps 1201 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20004 E-Mail Address: protection@globalcorps.com Facsimile: 240-465-0244 or 202-315-3803 Sincerely, M. E. Yearwood Contracting Officer Humanitarian Protection and IDP Field Officer - Darfur, Sudan 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: DCHA/OFDA-05-1745 2. ISSUANCE DATE: August 22, 2005 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME: September 19, 2005 5:00 PM EDT 4. POSITION TITLE: Humanitarian Protection and IDP Field Officer 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-13 ($74,782 - $97,213) Post Differential and Danger Pay Authorized 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 11 months 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Sudan 8. SECURITY ACCESS: Secret 9. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to all U.S. Citizens POSITION DESCRIPTION Background After three years of negotiations, the Government of Sudan (GOS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A), the main rebel group in Southern Sudan, signed comprehensive peace accords on January 9, 2005 to end more than 21 years of civil war. However, as Khartoum makes peace on one front, violent conflict persists in another in Western Sudan. Open warfare erupted in the Darfur region of Sudan in early 2003 when two loosely allied rebel groups, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLA) and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) attacked GOS military installations. The rebels, who seek an end to the region's chronic economic and political marginalization, also took up arms to protect communities against the government-backed militias, or Jingaweit, recruited among groups of Arabic extraction. Militia attacks and a scorched-earth government offensive have led to looting, indiscriminate killings and massive displacement. The situation in Darfur is acknowledged to be a humanitarian crisis of the highest degree. According to the United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Profile Number Nine of December 1, 2004, an estimated 2.4 million inhabitants of a total population of 6.5 million have been displaced within and from the Darfur region, including more than 200,000 who have crossed the country's border into neighboring Chad. Introduction The Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is the office within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) that is responsible for providing non-food humanitarian assistance in response to international crises and disasters. OFDA is part of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). OFDA is organized into three divisions under the management of the Office of the Director. The Disaster Response and Mitigation (OFDA/DRM) Division is responsible for coordinating with other organizations for the provision of relief supplies and humanitarian assistance. OFDA/DRM also devises, coordinates and implements program strategies for a variety of natural and human-caused disaster situations. OFDA/DRM hires sector specialists to provide technical expertise in assessing the quality of disaster response. The Program Support (OFDA/PS) Division provides programmatic and administrative support including budget/financial services, procurement planning, contracts and grants administration and communication support for OFDA's Washington and field offices. The Operations (OFDA/OPS) Division develops and manages logistical, operational and technical support for disaster responses and administrative support to all offices and operations. OFDA/OPS maintains readiness to respond to emergencies through several mechanisms, including Search and Rescue (SAR) Teams, Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) and Washington-based Response Management Teams (RMTs). The Humanitarian Protection and IDP Field Officer will be a part of the OFDA Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in the Darfur Region of Sudan. Foreign language ability in one or more major world languages is preferred. OBJECTIVE OFDA must recruit a Humanitarian Protection and IDP Field Officer for the Darfur DART in order to meet its program objectives. The incumbent will provide a critical on-the-ground link to implementing partners and other U.S. Government (USG) agencies. STATEMENT OF WORK The Humanitarian Protection and IDP Field Officer will be assigned by OFDA to the DART in Sudan for a period of 11 months. The incumbent will travel extensively, spending the majority of his/her time in the capitol city of Khartoum and throughout the three provinces of Darfur. The incumbent will work without direct supervision for extended periods of time. Deployments to Darfur will be in increments of three months, which may include details to Washington, DC to brief USAID staff, other USG agencies, Congressional members and committees and/or partner organizations on the DART's activities. Time between deployments will be charged to earned annual leave or leave without pay. General Responsibilities The Humanitarian Protection and IDP Field Officer's main role will be to provide expert advice to the DART and others on humanitarian protection matters, analyze and report on trends, and monitor the impact of protection in humanitarian programming. The incumbent will: * Assess continually the situation of IDPs and other vulnerable groups and develop or contribute to the development of appropriate programmatic responses; * Participate actively in relevant working groups and contribute to the development of tools to address humanitarian protection issues such as forced return; * Collect and analyze region-wide data to identify humanitarian protection trends and major concerns and draft cables and other reports; * Monitor the work of OFDA-funded UN organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), international organizations (IOs) and other donors to ensure that humanitarian protection needs are met; * Participate with key DART members in setting priorities and implementing policies; * Identify and assess humanitarian assistance requirements of affected populations including target groups, their locations and existing relief programs and make recommendations for the types of humanitarian protection interventions that may be necessary; * Maintain daily liaison with UN organizations, NGOs, PVOs, IOs, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and other organizations regarding humanitarian protection activities; * Perform a technical assistance role on DARTs and/or perform field assessments in disasters, recommending appropriate interventions and establishing appropriate priorities; * Operate DART communications equipment and operate a 4-wheel drive, standard-shift vehicle in cross-country conditions; * Adhere strictly to Embassy and Mission security guidelines, coordinating all travel with the DART Leader, the DART Security Officer, the USAID Executive Officer (EXO) and the Washington-based Response Management Team (RMT). Specific Responsibilities * Provide guidance to UN organizations, NGOs, PVOs and IOs regarding OFDA guidelines for submitting grant proposals, review submitted proposals and make recommendations to the DART Senior Program Officer (SPO); * Submit situation reports and assessment reports on a minimum monthly basis, or more frequently as specified by the DART Leader; * Submit an end-of-tour report within 10 days of the end of the contract period of performance. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP The Humanitarian Protection and IDP Field Officer will report directly to the DART Leader or his/her designee. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The incumbent is expected to take initiative and act independently with little direction and will have wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in responding to humanitarian protection needs as part of the DART. The supervisor will provide administrative direction in terms of broadly defined goals and objectives. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Candidates not meeting all of the basic qualifications and selective factors are considered NOT qualified for the position. * A Bachelor's degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field or region (including but not limited to: international law, economics, international relations and anthropology) and a minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas while working for a USG foreign affairs agency, international organization or NGO: human rights protection, IDP and refugee issues, humanitarian relief, transitional justice/rule of law, conflict resolution or a closely related field. At least two of these years must have been spent working specifically on IDP or refugee programs, one year of which must include on-the-ground field experience in needs assessment, analysis, emergency relief program operations or post-emergency rehabilitation; * OR A Master's degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field or region (including but not limited to: international law, economics, international relations and anthropology) and a minimum of four years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas while working for a USG foreign affairs agency, international organization or NGO: human rights protection, IDP and refugee issues, humanitarian relief, transitional justice/rule of law, conflict resolution or a closely related field. At least two years must have been spent working specifically on IDP or refugee programs, including on-the-ground field experience in needs assessment, analysis, emergency relief program operations or post-emergency rehabilitation; * U.S. Citizen; * A minimum of two years working overseas in conflict environments or complex emergencies; * Complete and hand-signed federal form OF-612; * Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs); * Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance; * Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance. QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (QRFs): (Determines the ranking of qualified candidates in comparison to other applicants) QRF #1: Direct work experience in preparing analytical reports, field assessments and program evaluations regarding IDP and humanitarian protection issues. QRF #2: Demonstrated experience in providing technical advice, guidance and consultation in the area of humanitarian protection and IDPs with regard to the policy implications of relevant issues QRF #3: Knowledge of and experience in monitoring humanitarian protection and IDP programs with a relevant donor agency (USAID, Department of State, UN agency, PVO, IO or NGO), such experience to include conducting evaluations and producing analyses of existing agency programs. QRF #4: Proven skill in oral and written communication in the preparation and presenting of analyses, field assessments, data collection?and program evaluations. QRF #5: Demonstrated effective team-oriented player, with proven ability to educate and support fellow team members and others on humanitarian protection and IDP issues. BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who meet the Basic Requirements and Selective Factors will be further evaluated based on the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs), interview performance, and satisfactory academic and professional reference checks. Applicants are required to address each of the QRFs on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each factor. Be sure to include your name, social security number and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selective and/or quality ranking factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. The Applicant Rating System is as Follows: QRFs have been assigned the following points: QRF #1 - 15 points QRF #2 - 15 points QRF #3 - 8 points QRF #4 - 7 points QRF #5 - 5 points Interview Performance - 30 points Satisfactory Academic and Professional Reference Checks - 20 points Total Possible Points: 100 WHERE AND HOW TO APPLY: Qualified individuals are required to submit: 1. A U.S. Government Optional Form 612 with original signature (available at the USAID website; or www.globalcorps.com; or http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms or internet http://fillform.gsa.gov; or at Federal offices). 2. Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs). 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. Via mail: GlobalCorps, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20004 Via facsimile: 240-465-0244 or 202-315-3803 Via email: protection@globalcorps.com The most qualified candidates may be interviewed and required to provide a writing sample. OFDA will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCS Forms outlined below can found at: http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/psc_solicit/forms.html. 1. Optional Form 612. 2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62). ** 3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security)(SF-86), or ** 4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). ** 5. Finger Print Card (FD-258). ** * 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. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) and ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) PERTAINING TO PSCs CIBs and AAPDs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/subject.html#psc to determine which CIBs and AAPDs apply to this contract. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES: As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: BENEFITS: Employer's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave Eligibility for 401(k) 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), and (J) Danger Pay (Section 650). * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
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