New Vacancies at United States Agency for International Development (USAID) June 2017

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services in the vacant position below:


Job Title: Project Management Specialist – Tuberculosis


Solicitation Number: AID-620-S-00-17-00014-00
Location: Abuja
Issuance Date: June 21, 2017
Security Level: SBU
Period of Performance: Five (5) years renewable
Area of Consideration: Nigerians Only


Basic Function of the Position

• This position is for a Senior Nigerian, locally hired medical professional to serve as a Project Management Specialist (Tuberculosis).
• The primary responsibility is working with the TB Control and Resource Mobilization Group to ensure implementation and scale-up of TB and HIV//AIDS-TB Interventions.
• To also interact with Implementing Partners (IPs) in managing day-to-day TB and HIV/AIDS-TB related activities, monitoring and evaluating progress of IP activities affecting in TB and HIV/AIDS-TB, and providing technical advice on TB to HIV/AIDS-TB to members of the HIV/AIDS-TB Team and to other IIP staff as needed.
• The Project Management Specialist (Tuberculosis) serves as an Activity Manager and provides technical and program expertise to the HIV/AIDS-TB Team and the TB Control and Resource Mobilization Group.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Program/Project Management – 45 %:

• The Project Management Specialist (Tuberculosis) and HIV/AIDS-TB serves as Activity Manager for selected Implementing Partners (IPs). Coordinates TB and HIV/AIDS-TB activities, and facilitates implementation of the global PEPFAR strategy, ensuring high quality treatment services are being provided in accordance with national and international standards, following best practices procedures, in the many varied sites supported by USAID through IPs.
• S/he responsible for timely implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of assigned aspects of the HIV/AIDS & TB Office’s portfolio and for the management of service delivery projects valued at more than $10 million over a five year period.
• This includes acting as Activity Manager of field support activities, participating in design of new programs/projects and evaluation of ongoing programming, advising the Mission and other stakeholders including Ministry of Health (MoH) and other donors, and helping relevant sector-wide technical working groups with the MoH and other donors, and helping USAID/Nigeria integrate TB and HIV/AIDS-TB interventions into other areas of its portfolio, including health, HIV/AIDS, education and the conflict affected areas of the country.
• Monitors and evaluates USAID TB and HIV/AIDS TB programs and services through site visits, reporting, and trends analysis. Works in close collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Logistics Manager to ensure availability, quality, and distribution of drugs and reagents needed to diagnose and treat tuberculosis.
• Facilitates the development of IP work plans, Performance Management Plan (PMPs), and coordinates preparations for IP review.
• Participates in the review of annual, semi-annual and quarterly IP reports and requests or participates in other reports as needed. Conducts site visits for technical oversight of TB and HIV/AIDS-TB Programs. Coordinates TDYs related to TB and HIV/AIDTB activities for the HIV/AID-TB Team.
• The work requires the Project Management Specialist to remain current on clinical, epidemiological, political, and global trends related to public health work and to analyze those trends in relation to their impact on managed TB programs.
• Keeps abreast of current publications and information on international TB and HIV/AID-TB issues and concerns, and its programming in developing countries, in order to advise the Mission on all issues related to TB and HIV/AID-TB activities.
• The Project Management Specialist (Tuberculosis) will build and further develop the learning agenda for TB strengthening particularly related to laboratory, supply chain and the private sector.
• Establish analyses, assessments, program evaluations or reviews that are required to inform programming and implementation course corrections.

Technical Advice and Advocacy – 35%:

• The Project Specialist works to strengthen USAID strategic and programmatic directions, and the ability to address issues in HIV/AIDS-TB, with special emphasis on TB.
• Develop appropriate opportunities to integrate awareness of internationally recognized best practices in TB treatment and TB Program Implementation across all USAID/Nigeria Implementing Partners, including awareness of the effects of high levels of TB on economic growth, peace, democracy and governance, etc.
• Assists senior USG, Mission, Office, Team and Work Group staff in representing USAID to IPs, NGOs, Government of Nigeria (GoN) agencies, and other national and international groups and bodies, in order to develop effective and sustainable strategies for scaling up of TB and HIV/AIDS-TB treatment services to meet national and international standards, and to achieve national and PEPFAR goals.
• Collaborates with other Care and Support Work Group members, in preparation and presentation of PEPFAR deliverables.
• Assist in monitoring Mission and USG progress toward meeting TB and HIV/AIDS-TB objectives.

Other – 20%:

• The Project Management Specialist (Tuberculosis) is responsible for maintaining a liaison between USAID and the GON and with other stakeholders in the areas of TB and HIV/AIDSTB, and for providing technical guidance and leadership at the national level, including participation in government-led health partners meetings, keeps abreast of trends, policies, needs, and other donor programs in the area, and advises the USG Team in the implementation of best practices.
• Support ongoing and constantly improving relations with the GoN, IPs, other USG Agencies, and external organizations and counterparts.
• Ensures capacity is developed in technical TB treatment and mitigation areas. Participates in budgeting and financial analysis with other work Groups, and with other Groups and/or Teams in areas related to TB and HIV/AIDSTB.
• Mentors Project Management Assistants and Administrative Assistants and backstops other Care and Support Work Group Members.

Area of Consideration:

• Nigerians Only.

Physical Demands:

• The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

Minimum Qualifications Required for this Position

• Education: A University Degree in Medicine (MBBS, MD) and a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) are required.
• Prior Work Experience: Eight to ten years of progressively responsible professional-level experience in infectious disease, increasing responsibility for human, financial, or material resources and at least, 5 years of TB experience, both at the field implementation and policy levels is required. Demonstrated experience in: strategic planning, policy formulation, providing technical leadership, facilitating private-sector partnerships, and program management in a complex and highly sensitive environment; experience working successfully in a team environment; and demonstrated experience of team management is also required.
• Post Entry Training: On-the-job training will be provided relating to USAID-specific procedures, regulations, and methods, including, USAID and PEPFAR TB Policies, procedures and regulations, the Automated Directive System (ADS), Mission Orders, and planning and reporting databases. Formal A/COR certification courses will be provided, and program/projects management and other appropriate training courses will be offered, subject to course offerings and the availability of funds.
• Language Proficiency: (List both English and host country language(s) proficiency requirements by level and specialization) Level IV (fluent) English oral and writing ability is required.
• Job Knowledge: Knowledge of major issues affecting people with or affected by TB and HIV/AIDS in all geographic regions in Nigeria is required, including technical, social and cultural aspects. State-of-the-art, specialized knowledge of the public health aspects of managing
• TB and HIV/AIDS-TB programs, and evidence-based treatment practices and policies (for TB in particular) are required. A demonstrated knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of GoN policies and programs in the sector is required. A thorough knowledge of the Nigerian economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics, and the history of development assistance, in particular, as relates to health in Nigeria, including current trends and directions is desired.
• Skills and Abilities: Must be able to work effectively with mid and senior level public and private sector officials from the Government of Nigeria (GoN) and IPs. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment, and coordinate well with others. Must be able to develop effective and collaborative manager-to-manager relationships with IPs.
• The work requires excellent writing and computer skills, in order to develop presentations, reports, etc. Diplomacy, tact, cultural sensitivity, and Team participation are required, in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships within USAID/Nigeria, and with the Nigeria public and private sectors. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and stay organized in a complex, frequently changing environment is a requirement.
• Demonstrated advanced analytical skills and problem solving, as well as the ability to effectively manage stress and conflict is required.

Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms):

• RSO Security Questionnaire
• BI Guide Questionnaire
• THOR Enrollment Intake Form

Benefit/Allowances 
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:  
Benefits:

• Health Insurance 
• Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
• Annual and Sick leave
• Annual Bonus 

Allowances (as applicable):

• Transportation Allowance
• Meal Allowance
• Miscellaneous Allowance
• Housing Allowance

Market Value:

• N9,304,635.00 equivalent to FSN-10 In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of United States Mission, Nigeria (Effective September 04, 2016). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

Taxes

• The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations. Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.

Evaluation and Selection Factors 

• Applications will be required to have the minimum qualifications expressed in Section II.
• Qualified applicants possessing skills above the minimum requirements will be assessed based on the following factors:
  • Education (10 points)
  • Work Experience (20 points)
  • Knowledge (30 points)
  • Language Proficiency (10 points)
  • Skills and abilities (30 points)
• Per this scoring rubric, Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the most important factors. Applications will initially be screened for conformity with minimum requirements and a short list of applicants developed.
• USAID reserves the right to interview only the highest ranked applicants in person or by phone OR not to interview any candidate.
• After the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will be convened to review applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Applications from candidates which do not meet the required selection criteria will not be scored. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
• As part of the selection process, finalist candidates may be interviewed either in person or by telephone at USAID’s discretion. Reference checks will be made only for applicants considered as finalists. If an applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the applicant’s cover letter, and USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the applicant. Only finalists will be contacted by USAID with respect to their applications.

Deadline: 7th July, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified offerors are requested to submit their application package which must include all required documents stated below to: AbujaHRAID@state.gov
Click here to download the Position Descriptions (PDF)


Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)


Required Documents

• Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form DS-174, Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174) – pdf, or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174.
• Any documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, NYSC certificate/exemption etc.).
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submission to one entry/email not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Job Title: Project Management Specialist – Civil Society and Media


Solicitation No: AID-620-S-00-17-00017-00
Location: Abuja
Period of Performance: Five (5) years renewable
Security Level Required: SBU

Job Summary

• The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1, Sections I through V of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.
• This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offers.
• Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in the attached.

Statement of Duties 
Basic Function of the Position:

• The Civil Society and Media Specialist manages PDG’s civil society programs and is the USAID Mission’s principal advisor on issues related to civil society development in Nigeria. These responsibilities require interaction with: senior USG officials in Nigeria and in the United States; other donors, including the United Kingdom, United Nations, European Union, Canada, Japan, World Bank, and African Development Bank; and high-ranking Nigerians both within and outside of government.
• The incumbent provides guidance and oversight to his/her implementing partners to improve governance in Nigeria and work to enhance the ability of other USAID programs to achieve their results. In addition, the incumbent serves as the PDG Office’s media and public outreach coordinator, working with the Mission’s Development Outreach Coordinator(s) (DOCs) on a range of PDG materials for public consumption, such as fact sheets, press releases, and public remarks by USG officials.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent contributes significantly to implementing USAID/Nigeria’s “Strengthened Good Governance” Development Objective (DO) through activities that address responsive, transparent and inclusive governance.

Program Management 50% of time:

• Develops and manages USAID civil society programs oriented toward increasing capacity and effectiveness of Nigerian civil society to: Hold public officials accountable; express their preferences; engage in policy dialogue; influence public policies and their implementation to enhance confidence in democracy and strengthen foundations of democracy; and use the media to achieve results.
• More specifically, USAID/Nigeria’s civil society program is aimed at: increasing civil society organizations’ (CSOs’) capacity to effectively advocate for key policy reforms such as revenue and budget transparency, extractive industry transparency, and freedom of information; strengthening civil society/government partnerships to fight corruption through public oversight agencies and initiatives; and strengthening CSO institutional capacity for effective program management and sustainability.
• He/she serves as the Contract Officer’s Representative/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR) and thus provides technical direction to USAID-funded grantees and contractors implementing civil society programs. The incumbent monitors the performance of such grantees and contractors, and reports on the impact of their work.
• The incumbent monitors performance in the field, and collects and analyzes performance data for the purposes of evaluating implementation and assessing overall program impact.
• He/she provides on a regular basis written and oral reports including portfolio reviews to senior Mission (including the Embassy) management, PDG team members, and USAID/Washington technical backstops.
• These reports cover progress achieved, impact observed, problems and constraints encountered, remedial taken, new opportunities emerging, and any other issues related to program management.
• He/she works with the Program Office and other Mission technical teams to facilitate coordination of the Mission’s civil society support to Nigeria in order to ensure that resources are leveraged and the impact of USG assistance is maximized. He/she organizes field visits for senior USG officials and U.S. Congressional delegations, planning trip itineraries and scheduling meetings and briefings with: USG officers; senior Nigerian officials, groups and individuals; and relevant representatives of international donor agencies on work related to his/her sector.
• He/she manages evaluation of unsolicited proposals related to civil society assistance, and maintains liaison, at the highest levels, with relevant contractors, grantees, development partners and Government of Nigeria officials.

Stakeholder and Customer Relations 25% of time:

• He/she serves as the focal point with other USG agencies in Nigeria, Nigerian national, state and/or local government officials, and other international donor organizations on all issues related to USAID/Nigeria’s civil society programs. In order to do so, he/she will establish close contacts and communications with a wide range of civil society organizations and key government institutions, including development partners, Nigeria’s National Orientation Agency which works with civil society organizations on civic education and capacity building, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
• He/she will also organize stakeholder consultations that solicit views from a broad range of stakeholders on the overall direction and implementation of USAID/Nigeria’s civil society programs.
• He/she will take the lead in preparing speeches, briefing papers, orientation, and focus discussion groups for the U.S. Embassy and program-related visitors (e.g.,congressional delegations, senior-level USAID and other U.S. government officials and other donors). In addition, the incumbent serves as the PDG Office’s media and public outreach coordinator, working with the Mission’s Development Outreach Coordinator(s) (DOCs) on a range of PDG materials for public consumption, such as fact sheets, press releases, and public remarks by U.S. Government (USG) officials. In this role, the incumbent coordinates the development of these materials with all of his/her PDG colleagues, working on behalf of the PDG Office’s entire program portfolio, not just the civil society programs.
• The incumbent also serves as the Mission’s principal advisor regarding issues of persons with disabilities (PWDs). In this role, the incumbent responds to requests for information from Nigerian organizations and officials, USG officials in Washington, and USAID Mission colleagues regarding the Mission’s work regarding disability issues.

Political Analysis and Activity Design 15% of time:

• The incumbent assesses Nigeria’s national, regional and international setting and analyzes the impact of political, social and economic change upon USAID/Nigeria’s civil society programs. This includes: evaluating the impact of new and proposed host-country legislation and policies; political, social and economic developments; personnel changes; as well as regional and international events that impact upon Development Objective 3’s support for governance institutions – and recommending appropriate responses (e.g., re-orienting ongoing activities).
• The incumbent assists in organizing the visits of program design and assessment teams, planning their itineraries and scheduling meetings and briefings with relevant Nigerian institutions and organizations, international donors and USG officials.
• He/she leads the review process of incoming proposals for civil society assistance and drafts responses on technical quality and relationship to PDG objectives.

Strategy Design and Implementation 10% of time:

• The incumbent is responsible for carrying out ad hoc duties as assigned, including drafting Development Objective (DO) Agreement documents and Performance Monitoring Plans.
• He/she is responsible for providing direction to the Mission’s DO teams on how to access assistance for their programs managed by the incumbent.
• He/she reviews and makes comments on activity designs from other operating units for technical soundness, as well as appropriateness of procurement mechanisms.
• He/she participates in and helps plan and implement team planning meetings, debriefings, and report writing.

Area of Consideration:

• Nigerians Only

Physical Demands:

• The work quested does not involve undue physical demands.

Minimum Qualifications Required for this Position
Education:

• Master’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development, Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, or Communication/Journalism is required.

Prior Work Experience:

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in democracy and governance program management or in civil society advocacy is required.

Post Entry Training:

• Contracting Officer’s Representative/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR) certification, Program Management, Financial Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation trainings, as well as other training necessary to develop sound knowledge of U.S. Government laws, regulations and policies relating to program development and management.

Language Proficiency:

• Level IV (Fluent speaking, reading, and writing) in English language is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Must demonstrate in-depth understanding of civil society organizations and the media in Nigeria. Must have sound knowledge of Nigeria’s laws, policies, political history and development.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have high level of judgment. Must possess excellent skills in program management, oversight, monitoring, reporting, financial analysis, evaluation of civil society and democracy and governance programs. He/she must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office software.
• Must have outstanding interpersonal teamwork skills, especially in multicultural settings, to be able to interact with all persons within and outside the Mission.
• Must be able to interact professionally with high-level GON and USG officials. Must be knowledgeable and capable to deal with sensitive issues that emerge.

Benefit/Allowances
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:


Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
• Annual and Sick leave
• Annual Bonus

Allowances (as applicable):

• Transportation Allowance
• Meal Allowance
• Miscellaneous Allowance
• Housing Allowance

Taxes:

• The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations. Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.

Market Value
N11,581,095.00 equivalent to FSN-11 In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of United States Mission, Nigeria (Effective September 04, 2016). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.


List of Required Forms for PSC Hires:
(Once the CO) informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms.

• Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)
• RSO Security Questionnaire
• BI Guide Questionnaire
• THOR Enrollment Intake Form.

Evaluation and Selection Factors 

• Applications will be required to have the minimum qualifications expressed in Section II. Qualified applicants possessing skills above the minimum requirements will be assessed based on the following factors:
  • Education (10 points)
  • Work Experience (20 points)
  • Knowledge (30 points)
  • Language Proficiency (10 points)
  • Skills and abilities (30 points)
• Per this scoring rubric, Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the most important factors. Applications will initially be screened for conformity with minimum requirements and a short list of applicants developed.
• USAID reserves the right to interview only the highest ranked applicants in person or by phone OR not to interview any candidate. After the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will be convened to review applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Applications from candidates which do not meet the required selection criteria will not be scored. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
• As part of the selection process, finalist candidates may be interviewed either in person or by telephone at USAID’s discretion. Reference checks will be made only for applicants considered as finalists. If an applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer or a reference check, this should be stated in the applicant’s cover letter, and USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the applicant. Only finalists will be contacted by USAID with respect to their applications.

Deadline: 7th July, 2017


How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which must include all required documents stated below to: AbujaHRAID@state.gov


Click here to download the Position Descriptions (PDF)
Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)
Required Documents

• Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form DS-174 (Application forUS Federal Employment (DS-174) Pdf ); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174.
• Any documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, Degrees, NYSC Certificate/Exemption etc.).
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submission to one entry/email not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Note

• Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section
• To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission.
• Only short-listed candidates will be notified
• This solicitation is open only to Nigerian Nationals.