SOLICITATION/VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 72069524R10002
ISSUANCE DATE: April 29, 2024
CLOSING DATE/TIME: May 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Central Africa Time
SUBJECT: Solicitation for a Cooperating Country National Personal Service Contractor (CCNPSC) Project Management Specialist (Malaria)
Dear Prospective Offerors/Applicants:
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Developmentv(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 of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.
USAID will evaluate all offerors based on the stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the solicitation.
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 1.
Sincerely,
Reid H. Ahl, CM
Contracting Officer
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. SOLICITATION NO.:72069524R10002
2. ISSUANCE DATE: April 29, 2024
3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: CLOSING DATE/TIME: May 28, 2024 at
11:59 p.m. Central Africa Time
4. POINT OF CONTACT: Human Resource Office, email at usaidburundihr@usaid.gov.
5. POSITION TITLE: USAID Project Management Specialist (Malaria)
6. MARKET VALUE: The Market Value for this USAID Project Management Specialist (PMS) Malaria position is established at a salary range of 62,504,383 to 100,151,035 Burundi Francs equivalent to FSN-11, in accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Planvof USAID/Burundi. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.
7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Five years estimated to start on/or about June 2024.Employment under this contract is of a continuing nature utilizing a five-year contract as the hiring mechanism. Its duration is expected to be a series of sequential contracts; all contract provisions, clauses and regulatory requirements concerning availability of funds shall apply.
8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bujumbura, Burundi with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.
9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: Open to All Interested Cooperating Country National (CCN). As defined in AIDAR, Appendix J, Section (1)(7) “Cooperating country national” (“CCN”) means an individual who is a cooperating country citizen, or a non-cooperating country citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the cooperating country.”
11. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access security certificate to be issued by the U.S. Embassy Bujumbura Regional Security Office.
12. STATEMENT OF DUTIES
1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract:
The Project Management Specialist (Malaria), working under the supervision of the USAID Malaria Program Advisor, will assist in overseeing the strategic planning, management and monitoring of multiple projects and field support mechanisms in the Malaria prevention and control program within the USAID/Burundi program portfolio. Primary responsibilities will include all aspects of project management including design of new activities, management of contracts and grants awarded to USAID/Burundi’s implementing partner organizations, monitoring, and evaluation of program progress, and reporting of program results bi-annually through the Operational Plan (OP) and the Malaria Operational Plan (MOP). Primary responsibilities also include liaising with the Ministry of Health, the NMCP (National Malaria Control Program), and other international donors active in malaria control efforts in Burundi.
2. Statement of Duties to be Performed:
A. Activity Design, Management, and Implementation (40%)
The Project Management Specialist (Malaria), working under the supervision of the USAID Malaria Program Advisor and in collaboration with the NMCP, will be responsible for developing detailed annual work plans in line with USAID malaria control objectives and goals. This will include but not be limited to case management of malaria in health facilities and at the community level, distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets(ITTNs) through health facilities, large-scale campaigns, building public private partnerships, indoor residual spraying,
and developing information, education and communications materials to promote the use of these interventions.
The incumbent, working under the supervision of the Malaria Program Advisor, will provide oversight and management for projects implemented by USAID. The incumbent will provide financial and budgetary support as an Award/Contracting Officer’s Representative as required by USAID and assist in monitoring and reporting the results of all USAID malaria prevention and control activities. This includes but is not limited to behavior change and communication activities, bed net purchase and distribution through the existing health services and at the community level, analysis of coverage of bed nets and usage particularly in the priority groups of pregnant women and children under five, antimalarial drug purchase and distribution through the existing health services, Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPTp) coverage and the diagnosis and treatment of acute malaria, and indoor residual spraying conducted under the program. The Project Management Specialist (Malaria) will manage and oversee services and deliverables provided by contractors and grantees, in accordance with USAID program management regulations, procedures, and practices.
B. Monitory and Evaluation (30%)
Monitoring and evaluation is a key component of USAID’s malaria control program. The Project Management Specialist (Malaria) will support the development of a monitoring and evaluation plan in line with USAID targets, as well as ensure that USAID partners develop project monitoring plans and report in a timely manner on their activities. It is also expected that the Program Development Specialist will provide highly specialized advice and practical experience in helping the MOH, the NMCP and other partners to monitor inputs and outcomes, progress towards Roll Back Malaria (RBM) goals, and how to execute activities jointly.
C. Partner Relationships (20%)
Successful performance in this position depends upon establishing and maintaining productive collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, with a focus on the NMCP, other health programs implemented by the MOH, provincial and district governments, and NGOs active in malaria prevention and control. S/he will also interact with World Bank, Global Fund, WHO, UNICEF, other Donors, and NGOs implementing malaria prevention and control activities. The Program Development Specialist will ensure that all of USAID’s activities are complementary and enhance the GOB’s program to prevent and control malaria. The incumbent will participate in meetings hosted by the NMCP on malaria.
D. Coordination with Other USAID Malaria Control Personnel (10%)
The incumbent will be required to communicate regularly and work jointly with other members of the USAID/Washington Global Health Bureau, USAID/Burundi Health Team, and USAID/East Africa Health Team. The incumbent also provides technical support for other health-related matters that may include emerging pandemic diseases as determined by USAID. The contractor is eligible for temporary duty (TDY) travel to the United States, or to other Missions abroad, to participate in the « Foreign Service National » Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy.
3. Supervisory Relationship: The USAID Project Management Specialist (PMS) Malaria works under the direct supervision of the USAID Malaria Advisor.
4. Supervisory Controls: None
13. PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
a. Education: Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases or related field.
b. Prior Work Experience: Five years working at the provincial or national level in Burundi, with a focus on public health initiatives such as malaria control, control of diarrheal diseases, (CDD), Expanded Program of Immunizations, etc.
c. Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) in written and spoken English, Kirundi, and French is required.
d. Job Knowledge: The incumbent should have a thorough knowledge of the Government of Burundi functioning (political, administrative structures and procedures, legal,) with a focus on the Ministry of Health. Specialized experience in malaria is required in at least two of the following components: vector control, entomology, clinical case management of malaria, epidemic surveillance and forecasting, malaria in pregnancy, and training in infectious disease prevention and control.
e. Skills and Abilities: The incumbent should have strong oral and written communication skills; excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to work with a team. Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
