USAID Project Management Specialist (Family Health Deputy Team Lead), fsn-12

I.GENERAL INFORMATION

1.SOLICITATION NO.:72066323R10009

2.ISSUANCE DATE:03/03/2024

3.CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS:03/17/2024, no later than5:00 p.m (EAT) (close of business).

4.POINT OF CONTACTS:James Cerwinski, Supervisory EXO and Fekadu Tamirate, HR Specialist, e-mail ataddisusaidjobs@usaid.gov.

5.POSITION TITLE: USAID Project Management Specialist (Family Health Deputy Team Lead)

6.MARKET VALUE:$ 29,075 $ 52,355 yearlyi.e., equivalent toFSN - 12. In accordance withAIDAR Appendix Jand the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/Ethiopia. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value. Salary will be paid in local currency at the exchange rate in effect when the payroll is processed.

7.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:Five (5) years. The services provided under this contract are expected to be of a continuing nature through a series of sequential contracts, subject to continued need, satisfactory performance, and the availability of funds.

The expected period of performance will befrom 07/16/2024 07/15/2029.

8.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:US Embassy, Entoto Road, Addis Ababa,with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

9.ELIGIBLE OFFERORS:Cooperating Country Nationals (CCNs). Cooperating country national means an individual who is a cooperating country citizen, or a non-cooperating country citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the cooperating country.

10.SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED:Facilities access.

11.STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1.General Statement of Purpose of the Contract

The USAID/Ethiopia Health Office is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of all USAID-financed health activities in support of the Ethiopian Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP) and successor strategies. The Health Office is currently comprised of four teams: Family Health, Health Systems and Resilience (HS&R), Malaria and Infectious Disease. The Family Health Team portfolio covers a range of program elements including, but not limited to: Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH); Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH); Clinical Nutrition, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). The Family Health Deputy Lead provides technical and strategic leadership to USAID, the Government of Ethiopia and other USAID partners on MNCH, FP/RH, nutrition, and WASH activities. These activities represent a combined value of $225 million over five-years. The incumbent will ensure inter-office coordination as well as cross-office coordination among humanitarian, nutrition, WASH, MCH, FP/RH, and health system strengthening (HSS) activities to optimize Mission resources. The incumbent reports to the Office Director or his/her designee.

The Family Health Deputy Team Lead will oversee the day-to-day management, implementation, and coordination of MNCH, FP/RH, nutrition, and WASH activities. S/he will analyze, synthesize, and utilize international best practices and recent evidence to guide USAID, partners and the GOE to impactful health programming. The incumbent will provide technical, operational and management support to the Family Health Team in the Health office and will be involved in the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of public health programs. S/he will utilize his/her technical skills, clinical expertise, and knowledge of project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure programs are meeting desired results as well as identify opportunities for new initiatives. The Family Health Deputy Team Lead will serve as Contracting Officers Representative/Agreement Officers Representative/Activity Manager (COR/AOR/AM) or alternate for relevant MNCH agreements or contracts, and provide technical support, planning, design, implementation, management, and evaluation expertise for the activities s/he manages. S/he will also be responsible for preparing relevant components of the annual operational plan (OP) and Health Implementation Plan and will contribute to the annual Performance Plan and Report (PPR), as well as supporting overall USAID Ethiopia health functions. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the HS&R, Malaria and HIV teams and other USAID technical offices within USAID Ethiopia to ensure appropriate links among programs are made.

The Family Health Deputy Team Lead will use his/her independent judgment and initiative with minimal supervision. The incumbent will be directly supervised by the Health Office Director, or designee. In the absence of the Family Health Team Lead, the Family Health Deputy Team Lead will serve as Acting Team Lead. The incumbent will also be responsible for supervising a team of up to ten staff members and their overall portfolios. The Family Health Deputy Team Lead is expected to participate in national technical working group meetings including clinicians, representatives from various directorates within the FMOH, other government and non-governmental agencies, as well as other donors, particularly those within incumbents technical areas.

2. Statement of Duties to be Performed

Technical Direction and Leadership(35%):

The incumbent is a senior health advisor and is responsible to guide MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and WASH activities to utilize international best practices, the most current research findings, and evidence for the greatest programmatic impact. As a technical expert, the incumbent works to improve MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and WASH programming, monitoring and evaluation among teams, across offices, as well as to influence GOE programs. Responsibilities include the following:

Ensure technical and programmatic synergy within USAID/Ethiopia-supported activities, and those of the GoE and other development partners by facilitating the exchange of technical information and identifying and fostering opportunities for partnership on both technical and programmatic activities.

Advise the Family Health Team and Health Office on the Government of Ethiopia's development policy and programs/projects in support of USAID MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition and WASH activities.

Prepare and/or coordinate thematic studies and technical evaluations on topics related to MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition and WASH technical areas; coordinate the operational research agenda and activities with relevant implementing partners; ensure dissemination and utilization of findings.

Represent USAID at scientific, technical, programmatic, and policy meetings/consultations/technical working groups (TWGs) in her/his area of expertise. Examples may include the FP TWG, Expanded Program on Immunization Task Force, Health Extension Program TWG, and others as needed.

Conduct strategic analysis, review reports and technical proposals and prepare substantive reports on trends in MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and WASH.

Prepare briefing materials, issues papers as well as status and progress reports. Develop performance monitoring plans and monitor their implementation.

Conduct evaluations and reporting in support of USAIDs Health portfolio.

Provide technical input on MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition and WASH indicators and targets to ensure proper accountability of Mission health activities.

Coordinate and participate in partner meetings and program reviews with MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, WASH and HSS implementing partners, to discuss progress of program implementation, planning of joint field visits and work plans, results, issues, and recommendations to optimize programmatic impact.

Provide input into USG and Mission and GoE sector strategies, and National programs as appropriate.

Program Management(35%):

The incumbent is a senior health advisor and is responsible for ensuring the overall strategic direction of MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and WASH activities. S/he will also ensure activities under the Family Health Team are well coordinated with those under the HS&R, Malaria, and Infectious Disease teams, as well as the broader Mission. Specific program management responsibilities include the following:

Serve as Agreement Officers Representative (AOR) or alternate or activity manager for selected activities under the Family Health Team portfolio, with an approximate annual budget of $45 million.

Provide programmatic oversight to ensure that USAID-supported MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and WASH activities achieve anticipated results, are properly coordinated, aligned with GoE priorities, and implemented within the framework of USG foreign assistance policies and priority initiatives.

Identify opportunities to strengthen activities for optimal use of Mission funds.

Review work plans, budgets, performance monitoring plans, quarterly and annual reports, and other key documents to ensure partners are in compliance with bilateral government agreements and with the performance expectations outlined in agreements for managed activities.

Ensure joint review of annual work plans and performance reports from the Family Health team to coordinate across MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition and WASH activities.

Prepare relevant components of the annual operational plan (OP) and Health Implementation Plan and will contribute to the annual Performance Plan and Report (PPR), as well as supporting overall USAID Ethiopia health functions.

Lead and/or participate in designs for MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition and WASH awards.

Provide technical assistance in capacity building, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation to governmental and non-governmental partners to ensure that they develop measurable plans and concrete objectives for the implementation of activities.

Maintain detailed and updated project management files for each activity.

Provide sound financial management of assigned activities; ensure obligations, expenditures, budget pipelines conform to action plans; ensure timely incremental funding and liquidation of advances; ensure activities are in compliance with USAID financial regulations and report any discrepancies to the Family Health Team Lead, Health Office Director and Financial Management Specialist; ensure compliance with audits, including Non-Federal Audits and closure of any recommendations.

Conduct regular site visits to review program implementation and meet with beneficiaries. Based on the information collected during field visits, communicates findings and recommendations to the Family Health Team, the Health Office, and Mission as appropriate, as well as providing relevant feedback to implementing partners and GOE counterparts.

Conduct program evaluations and/or prepare scopes of work for independent evaluations for projects related to assigned technical areas.

Ensure all staff, partners and GOE officials have awareness of and comply with all U.S. Government Family Planning, Abortion, and HIV/AIDS statutory and policy requirements, and the May 2017 USG Policy on Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance requirements.

Supervision (20%):

Provide overall supervision and oversight for the MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and WASH portfolio.

Serve as a key member of the health office management team.

Provide leadership and guidance to a team of up to ten health professionals focused on MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and WASH programs.

Directly manage two staff members, ensuring formal semi-annual and annual performance evaluations in addition to ongoing feedback.

Support development and implementation of annual individual professional improvement plans.

Provide ongoing mentorship to achieve work objectives and coaching on specific technical/programmatic needs.

Communication (10%):

Develop presentations, talking points, and speeches and serve as site officer for high level delegations, other visitors, and overall USG and USAID Mission needs.

Apply excellent writing skill to respond to periodic reporting requirements and requests from the Mission, USAID headquarters, and others as needed.

Facilitate information exchange at the Mission and across other stakeholders on MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and WASH programming.

The contractor is eligible for travel to the U.S., or to other locations abroad, for training, for temporary duty, or to participate in the "Foreign Service National" Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy.

2.Supervisory Relationship

The incumbent will be supervised by the Office Director of his/her designee.

3.Supervisory Controls

The position will directly supervise two positions: Pediatric Advisor (GS-14), a TCN/USPSC position who supervises four staff and the Primary Health care advisor (FSN 12) who also supervises two staffs.

12.PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

a.Education:Minimum of Masters degree or local equivalent from an accredited program in Public Health, International Development, Health, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Organizational Development, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease, Medicine, or Nutrition.

b.Prior Experience:Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the public or private health within Ethiopia, or international development field in Ethiopia with a minimum of three years of this experience in supervising and managing staff and direct management of activities focusing on at least one of the following areas: MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and/or WASH. Experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and/or evaluating activities/projects as well as experience working with donors and development partners.

c.Language: English and Amharic at Level IV.

III.EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

The Government may award a contract without discussions with candidates in accordance withFAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of candidates with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant toFAR 15.306(c). In accordance withFAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of candidates in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available athttps://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

Rating factors are used to determine thecompetitive rankingof qualified candidates in comparison to other candidates. Candidates must demonstrate the rating factors outlined below within their resume, as they are evaluated strictly by the information provided. The rating factors are as follows:

EVALUATION FACTORS

APPLICATION REVIEW BY THE TECHNICAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE (100pts): (Education (10pts) + Work Experience (30pts) + Knowledge (30pts) +Skills and Abilities (30 points) = 100 pts):

EDUCATION (10 points):Points will be given for (1) education above the minimum level and/or (2) specialized education pertinent to the position. and/or (3) specialized training pertinent to the position.

WORK EXPERIENCE (30 points):Points will be given for (1)experience above the minimum levels required, (2) specialized experience pertinent to the position, (3) experience in pertinent development assistance activities, (4) experience in development organizations that are large and/or international.

KNOWLEDGE (30 points):The incumbent should be familiar with state-of-the art, specialized knowledge of technical and programmatic approaches in MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and WASH programs. Significant knowledge of program management strategies and monitoring and evaluation methods and a thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of Ethiopia's MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and WASH policies and programs. A thorough knowledge of Ethiopia's economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics, and the history of development assistance, as it relates to health programs in Ethiopia, including current trends and directions, is expected. The incumbent should be familiar with the management of donor-funded programs, with the objectives and mechanisms of the Health Sector Transformation Plan as well as the functions of federal and regional government in Ethiopia as they relate to health.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES (30 points):Must be able to manage a team. Must be able to work effectively with mid- and senior-level public and civil society officials from the GoE and from development partners. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, coordinates well with others, and provides leadership in the areas of his/her competencies. Must be able to develop effective and collaborative managerial relationships with implementing partners. Must have an excellent writing and computer skills to develop presentations, reports, etc., and show diplomacy, tact, cultural sensitivity, and team participation skills, to establish and maintain effective working relationships within USAID, and with the public and private sectors. Should have excellent organizational skills to multi-task and stay organized in a complex, frequently changing environment. Should have Demonstrated advanced analytical skills and problem solving, as well as the ability to effectively manage stress and conflict, and ability in strategic thinking and decision-making as well as technical analysis.

INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE (100 points)

BASIS OF RATING:Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be evaluated in accordance with the Evaluation and Selection Factors.

Candidates should address these factors in the offer package, describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received as it pertains to the factors. Failure to address the Evaluation and Selection Factors may result in not receiving credit for all pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.

Thehighest-ranking applicantsmay be selected for an interview and writing test. Interviews may be conducted either in person or by telephone/video call at USAIDs discretion.

Final TEC recommendations for the candidates will be based on the initial evaluation of the applications, interview performance, and written test. USAID/Ethiopia will not pay for any expenses associated with interviews.

Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks Pass/Fail (no points assigned). Reference checks will be conducted only for the first-ranked candidate. Please be advised that references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the candidates cover letter, and USAID will not contact those references without contacting the candidate.

IV.SUBMITTING AN OFFER

Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit:

1. The offer form DS-174 (Application for U.S. Federal employment) which can be found in the U.S. embassy websitehttps://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/; orhttps://www.usaid.gov/ethiopia/work-with-us/careers/ds-form-174-ccn-application.
2. A resume in English
3. Letter of application (cover letter) that describes your experience with the evaluation criteria (Section III: Evaluation and Selection Factors), and
4. Contact information for a minimum of three and a maximum of five references, including at least two references with direct knowledge of the offerors past performance.

Further Guidance:To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation Number in the offer submission.

Application must be submittedONLYviaaddisusaidjobs@usaid.govand the email subject must say solicitation72066321R10009, USAID Project Management Specialist (Family Health Deputy Team Lead). Be sure to include your name and the solicitation number at the top of each page.

Please do not submit more than one application; and

The application must be submitted before or on the closing date at local Ethiopia time 5 p.m. (Local Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Time, or EAT). Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

V.LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

The Contracting Candidates will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award:

1. Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)

2. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85)

3. Fingerprint Card (FD-258)

V.BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS:

Group life insurance, medical coverage, annual leave and sick leave.

2. ALLOWANCES (as applicable):

Meal allowance and miscellaneous benefit allowance.

VI.TAXES

Cooperating Country Nationals are expected to comply with all relevant Ethiopian laws and regulations.

VII.USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs

USAID regulations and policies governingCCNawards are available at these sources:

1.USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad, includingcontract clause General Provisions,available athttps://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf

2.Contract Cover PageformAID 309-1available athttps://www.usaid.gov/forms. Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:

LINE ITEMS

3. Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available athttp://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs

4.Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance withGeneral Provision 2and5 CFR 2635. Seehttps://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations

5.PSC Ombudsman
The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who has entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and is available to provide clarity on their specific contract with the agency. Please visit our page for additional information:https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman.

The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via:PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov.

6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission in Ethiopia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. USAID/Ethiopia also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations.

The EEO complaint procedure is available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

a. Education: Minimum of Masters degree or local equivalent from an accredited program in Public Health, International Development, Health, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Organizational Development, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease, Medicine, or Nutrition.

b. Prior Experience: Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the public or private health within Ethiopia, or international development field in Ethiopia with a minimum of three years of this experience in supervising and managing staff and direct management of activities focusing on at least one of the following areas: MNCH, FP/RH, Nutrition, and/or WASH. Experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and/or evaluating activities/projects as well as experience working with donors and development partners.

c. Language: English and Amharic at Level IV.