U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to West Bank & Gaza, Regional Contracting Office, c/o American Embassy, Unit #7228, APO AE 09830-0026

R -- PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR MATERNAL-CHILD/REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAM IN TEL AVIV SOL PSC 294-98-010 DUE 071098 POC Timothy T. Beans, Regional Contracting Office, timbeans @usaid.gov, USAID/West Bank & Gaza, Telephone 972-3-511-4848, Fax 972-3-511-4888 USAID / West Bank & Gaza is seeking a U.S. personal services contractor to finalize design of a pilot post-partum care activity, manage the activity and develop strategic options for future USAID assistance in the area of maternal-child/reproductive health. The contractor will provide technical and managerial leadership in the coordination of local and international implementing agencies for the pilot activity, as well as intellectual leadership in the development of options for longer-term USAID assistance. In carrying out these responsibilities, the contractor will be required to display technical expertise, initiative and sensitiveness for the special cultural and political circumstances which characterize the West Bank and Gaza. The contractor will be part of the USAID/West Bank and Gaza staff, within the Program and Project Development Office. The duty station is Tel Aviv, Israel, with frequent day trips to the West Bank and Gaza, where all counterpart/ implementing organizations and activities are/will be located. Such travel is subject to Embassy security guidelines, but is generally possible with minimal limitations. Education/Experience/Skills Required for the Position: Doctoral or Masters degree in public health, social science, management or other field closely related to international development and health; At least ten years of professional experience with increasing levels of responsibility in planning, designing, managing, evaluating and collecting/analyzing data for international public health/population/reproductive health service delivery programs in developing countries; Strong organizational and program budgeting skills, and a good understanding of operations research, design implementation and evaluation; Experience working with public sector, NGO and private commercial entities; Ability to provide leadership and work collaboratively with teams in strategic thinking and project conceptualization/development; High degree of political and cultural sensitivity in developing contacts,coordinating with local/international counterparts and resolving conflicts; Middle East experience strongly preferred; Significant working experience with USAID or USAID-funded programs strongly preferred; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Computer skills, including with standard USAID software (e.g., Windows, Wordperfect, Lotus); and Arabic skills a plus, but not required. The salary is equivalent ot the GS-13 level. The salary will be depend on past salary history and experience of the successful candidate. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae to Timothy T. Beans, Contracting Officer. (0166)

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