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I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72048624R10001

2. ISSUANCE DATE: October 17, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: November 15, 2023/ 11:59PM Bangkok, Thailand local time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Duanghatai Sirinuntasakul/RDMA Human Resources Assistant

5. POSITION TITLE: GDO Project Management Specialist, FSN-11

6. MARKET VALUE: THB 1,340,075 – 2,345,127 per annum equivalent to FSN-11 in accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/RDMA. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

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

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The United States Agency for International Development/ Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA), Bangkok, Thailand with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: This position is opened to Cooperating Country National (CCN). Thai citizen or other country citizen lawfully admitted for permanent Thai residence is eligible to apply. Please note that USAID is not able to sponsor offerors for a Thai residency permit.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: The successful candidate shall be required to obtain a Security Certification for Employment from Regional Security Office.

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES 

11.1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract

The USAID Project Management Specialist is in the General Development Office (GDO) as part of the Vulnerable Populations team in the United States Agency for International Development/Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA). The Specialist serves as an Agreement/Contracting Officer’s Representative (A/COR) for multiple activities related to vulnerable populations including Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP), anti-corruption, and journalism. The Specialist provides analyses and recommendations to the GDO Director, GDO Deputy Director, and Team Leads regarding budget and procurement management as well as technical issues related to the Team’s Programs. S/he works closely with other GDO staff, the Program Development Office, the Office of Financial Management, the Regional Office of Procurement, and the Executive Office on matters pertaining to his/her duties.

11.2   Statement of Duties to be Performed

A. ACTIVITY/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: (40%)

• Serves as an Agreement/Contracting Officer's Representative (A/COR) and Alternate AOR/COR for multiple activities related to vulnerable populations including counter trafficking in persons (CTIP), anti-corruption, and journalism. Responsible for project management, administration, and oversight of project(s).
• Engages with project implementer(s) and conducts site visits to monitor activities and generate trip reports, with appropriate findings and recommendations, in accordance with Mission procedures.
• Coordinates with implementing partners to ensure timely submission of reports, narrative and financial, as well as other requirements outlined in the award.
• Reviews, comments, and approves proposed workplans and other documents in line with the requirements and scope of the award.
• Serves as the Mission’s CTIP point of contact or alternate CTIP point of contact.
• Reviews implementer reports and communicates key successes and/or concerns to appropriate USAID colleagues.
• Communicates with a wide range of stakeholders, including GDO and Mission leadership, by preparing and delivering briefings in both oral and written formats such as speeches, talking points, presentations.
• Provides technical support to program management, program design and learning, monitoring and evaluation, technical assessments, research, and other technical duties.

B.  PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY: (20%)

• Serves as a key member of the GDO/Vulnerable Populations Team on program management and strategic planning issues.
• Assists in the design of innovative vulnerable populations activities within the broader GDO portfolio.
• Develops Statements of Work (SOWs) as needed in support of activities.
• Develops and manages appropriate systems to track specific field support activities and their budgets.
• Makes recommendations to USAID partners and GDO members on improvements in activity implementation.
• Provides technical assistance in activity design, implementation, and evaluation of GDO’s activities.
• Manages VIP visitors including coordination of logistics, preparation of related briefing documents, and liaising with appropriate administrative and technical staff.
• Convenes implementing partners and other stakeholders on Mission priorities and around technical themes related to vulnerable populations.

C.  BUDGET/FINANCIAL FORMULATION AND MANAGEMENT: (20%)

• Manages program budget to ensure effective and accurate program planning and monitoring with regards to financial resources.
• Closely monitors financial records including earmarks, commitments, obligations, de-obligations, GDO obligations for assigned activities.

D. PROCUREMENT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT: (20%)

• Develops and updates procurement plans for assigned activities, including all required documents according to the ADS, within a reasonable timetable to put instrument(s) in place on time.
• Inputs procurement and financial information to the automated procurement management system (GLAAS) for assigned activities.
• Prepares and/or coordinates procurement documentation, such as Modified Acquisition Assistance Request Documents (MAARDs), Purchase Orders, and other acquisition documents, and tracks the clearance process for assigned activities.
• Prepares and tracks documents required to comply with activity design and pre-obligation requirements according to the ADS and Mission Orders for assigned activities.
• Prepares justification memorandum and waiver requests for assigned activities.
• Identifies program area and program elements to ensure all funds are tracked properly for assigned activities.
• Stays informed of any new procurement-related policies and procedures for assigned activities.

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

11.3. Supervisory Relationship 

The incumbent reports to the United States Direct Hire Vulnerable Populations Team Lead or his/her designee.

11.4. Supervisory Controls

Full supervision of other USAID staff is not contemplated.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.


II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

1. Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the field of Public/Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, Political Science, Human Rights, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field is required.
2. Experience: A minimum of five years (5) of professional and progressively responsible experience in the field of development program/project management, and budget management with a U.S. Government Agency or other international/local organization or donor is required.
3. Language: Level IV – Fluent in Thai and English with a valid TOEIC score of 855 is required.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS
The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 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 offerors 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 at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

Application Rating System
The application rating system factors are used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors. offerors must demonstrate the rating factors outlined below within their application and/or resume, as they are evaluated strictly by the information provided. The rating factors are as follows:

1. Experience (35 points): 

Additional points will be given for relevant experience above the minimum requirement which may include support for vulnerable populations including counter trafficking in persons (CTIP), anti-corruption, human rights, or journalism in a government agency, development agencies, and/or international organizations.

2. Knowledge (35 points):

• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of development programming and project assistance.
• Demonstrate a work knowledge on program activities of vulnerable populations, such as persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, youth, conflict­-affected communities, sexual and gender minorities, survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, trafficked persons, and others; as well as to promote inclusive economic growth.

3. Skills and Abilities (30 points):

• Demonstrate a high level of analytical skills, attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrate an excellent project management and organization skills, good time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate an excellent teamwork and ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with colleagues.
• Demonstrate a strong people skills and ability to interact, communicate, establish, and maintain effective work relationships with stakeholder at all levels (internal and external).
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively present technical information to top management, public groups and/or senior government officers, particularly non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrate an ability to stay abreast of the latest information on current development best practices in the assigned portfolio and keep others informed.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrate a self-motivation and strong work ethics.
• Demonstrate an ability to obtain a travel clearance for frequent travel within the region.

Total Application Rating: 100
Recruitment Test: 100
Interview Performance: 100
Total Possible Points: 300

SELECTION PROCESS: 

To be considered for candidacy, offerors must address each criterion in their application as to how they meet the minimum qualifications required for the position mentioned in Section II, Item 1-2. If the application submitted fails to demonstrate eligibility, the application will be marked unqualified. It is the responsibility of the offeror to provide all pertinent information.

Applications will be initially screened and scored in accordance with evaluation factors and points mentioned in Section III, item 1-3. Offerors in a competitive range will be given a recruitment test. Offerors with passing marks from the recruitment test and a valid TOEIC score mentioned in Section II, item 3, will be invited for an interview. The recruitment test and the interview will be structured around the evaluation factors mentioned above. The successful offeror will be selected based on a review of his/her qualifications, work experience, knowledge, skills and abilities; a written test; an interview; and the results of reference checks. References may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror.

Only offerors within a competitive range will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful offerors.

IV. TO APPLY
Please follow the check lists and submission guidelines, posted on the official website: https://th.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/jobs/usaid-job-vacancies/ carefully and submit complete application package before the deadline.

Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application.