Recrutement d’un résident Entrepreneur de services personnels des États-Unis (U.S. PSC) Conseiller principal en stabilisation au Kenya.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the DSG Office Director or her/his designee, the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Stabilization Advisor include:

  1. Supervise a team of up to four that currently includes a GS-14 Local PSC Senior Rule of Law Advisory, GS-13/14 USPSC Stabilization Advisor based in Mogadishu, and two Program Management Specialists focused on Stabilization and Rule of Law respectively, being responsible for managing and mentoring these staff in all aspects of the Office’s portfolio, including but not limited to planning, design, budgeting, procurement, program management, and monitoring and evaluation.
  2. Set the vision, oversee, and manage USAID’s complex stabilization, conflict mitigation, and related programs portfolio (currently $77.5 million) and coordinated closely with other USAID, other donor, and Government of Somalia efforts to ensure programs achieve measurable impact in reducing the influence of Al-Shabaab in USAID’s focal zone with a wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. This includes leading the conceptualization and development of program strategies, objectives, and new activities based on detailed political analysis of the evolving political and security environment, in support of U.S. Government (USG) policy and strategic objectives, and in close coordination with the U.S. Mission to Somalia, Department of State, and host-country officials.
  3. Serve as the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) for the flagship Transition Initiative for Stabilization Saddex (TIS3) activity ($46 million award), and ensure progress toward agreed-upon goals, targets, and objectives. This includes conceptualizing and designing program strategies and objectives in close coordination with implementing partner staff and host government partners based on political and context analysis and U.S. Government policy, and initiating strategy reviews as needed in line with changes in context and policy;
  4. Represent USAID Somalia with other USG agencies, the Federal Government of Somalia, and donors at the highest level on stabilization interventions and programs, ensuring USAID’s portfolio and approaches are relevant and effective in the Somali environment.
  5. Provide expert programmatic, operational, and strategic guidance to USAID implementing partners (contractors and/or grantees), ensuring that all stabilization activities are contributing to USAID’s program objectives, align with broader U.S. strategic goals, and remain within the scope of their award instrument.
  6. Maintain an in-depth understanding of political, economic, organizational, and stakeholder interests specific to Somalia. Analyze, synthesize and report on current political developments, security concerns, and other pertinent information required to achieve USAID’s stabilization objectives.

Supervision Exercised: The Senior Stabilization Advisor also supervises, mentors, trains, and oversees a team of up to four that currently includes a GS-14 USPSC Senior Rule of Law Advisory, a GS-13/14 Stabilization Advisor based in Mogadishu, and two Program Management Specialists (FSN-11 and FSN-10) focused on Stabilization and Rule of Law respectively.

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Travel Requirement: The incumbent will be expected to travel to Somalia on an as-needed basis depending on the security situation and access to the travel destination, at times up to 50 percent.

Support Items: The incumbent will be provided with the support services, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work e.g. desktop computer, shared office equipment (such as printer, scanner and shredder), office supplies and support services.

Sunday Pay: Is not authorized.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The primary location of work will be on the U.S. Embassy/USAID compound in Nairobi, Kenya. No special demands are required to perform the work.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant area such as, but not limited to, international relations, conflict analysis, international development, social sciences, or law.

Prior Work Experience: Minimum ofthirteen (13) years of progressively responsible management experience with a USG entity, international assistance organization, or non-governmental organization in community development, stabilization, conflict resolution, democracy and governance, reconciliation, citizen security, and/or political analysis; within which there must be a:

  • Minimum of seven (7) years of overseas field experience working on stabilization, reconciliation, local governance, conflict prevention, dispute resolution, community development, or other relevant programs;
  • Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience (including mentoring, training, and guiding staff).

Language Proficiency: Fluent (Level IV), fluent verbal and written English communication skills and analytical ability are required.

Application process

A. Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

  1. Offerform AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with individuals,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-2
  2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume (no more than five pages), cover letter addressing the evaluation factors above, copies of all relevant certificates and include three (3) referees, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts.

B. Applications must be submitted electronically via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time indicated above.

C. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.

D. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – The Offeror will be required to show proof that the Offeror is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated.

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