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I. GENERAL INFORMATION1. SOLICITATION NO.: 621-SOL-18-00004

2. ISSUANCE DATE: November 22, 2017

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: December 06, 2017/
17:00 hrs

4. POSITION TITLE: Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis)

5. MARKET VALUE: FSN- 10; (Step 1- TZS 55,086,530 through Step 14-
85,384,122 per annum). In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local
Compensation Plan of USAID/Tanzania, final compensation will be negotiated within
the listed market value.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Five (5) Years with the possibility of extension.
Extension(s) will depend upon the availability of funds, continued need for the
requirement, contractor/employee performance and any future hiring freeze guidance.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with possible travel as
stated in the Statement of Work.

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

9. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract
The purpose of the position is to translate data into meaningful information that can
inform decisions for improving program performance. The basic functions of the position
are: to study datasets used (or that could be used) by the Health Office and the Mission;
determine data needs of and produce reports for key users (e.g. Contracting Officer
Representatives /Agreement Officer Representatives (AORs/CORs), Technical, Project
Management and Development Office (DO) Team Leads, and senior management);
coordinate analytical tasks with others; and participate in other monitoring and evaluation
activities, as needed. The primary technical areas of focus for the incumbent will be HIV
and AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, family planning, nutrition, and maternal and child
health. In HIV-related activities, the incumbent will work within the Interagency
Strategic Information Team, comprising specialists from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Coordinating Office (PCO) and USAID. In addition to playing a consultative role within

USAID, the incumbent will also be a key contributor to strengthening the capacity of
information systems within the Government of Tanzania by providing technical
assistance in key health programs.

2. Statement of Duties to be Performed

1. Data Analysis (35% of time)

There is a significant amount of data being entered and stored in existing USAID,
PEPFAR and other USG data management platforms. However, there is insufficient
attention being given to routinely examining this data to identify and interpret patterns
and trends, to understand anomalies in the data, and to consider the implications for
program performance. The Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis)
analyzes this existing data but also gathers information from additional sources that
might help the Health Office and Mission to better understand the situation being
examined. During the research, s/he might seek out experts in the Government of
Tanzania and donor community to more fully understand what is being examined and
to consider other data sources and analytical solutions as needed.

2. Results Reporting (25% of time)

The Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis) communicates the results of
analysis to decision makers and others affected by the results. S/he designs reports and
uses tools that can help the various target audiences to easily digest the data, such as
statistics, graphs, images and lists. S/he distributes the report via shared software,
email, chat, or online or face-to-face meeting presentations. In the reports, the
Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis) offers potential solutions to data
gaps.

3. Collaboration and Coordination (20% of time)

The Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis) works closely with
counterparts in USG agencies, in key implementing partners, in the donor community
and in GOT agencies to ensure optimal coordination, harmonization, and alignment of
data collection activities, databases and reporting. S/he operates as a member of the
USAID CCIR team in the pursuit of integrated databases across technical and program
support offices.

4. Data Management (15% of time)
While most USAID activities have well-established data management platforms and
databases, the Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis) may be requested to
offer suggested improvements. In addition, there may be a need to export data into
different formats for local needs and analysis. S/he may be requested to collect
additional data using a variety of methods, such as data mining and hardcopy or
electronic documentation study. S/he provides advice on methods to collect, analyze
and manage data to improve data quality and the efficiency of local data systems. As
needed, the Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis) supports the M&E
Specialist in data cleaning and management of DATIM.

5. Training and Coaching (5% of time)

The incumbent develops relationships with relevant staff to help them interpret data
and reach conclusions. The Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis)
conducts group training and one-on-one coaching of USG colleagues and
implementing partners in new data collection procedures, protocols or analyses as
needed. As appropriate, this will be extended to GOT counterparts.

3. Supervisory Relationship

The incumbent will be supervised by the Strategic Information Unit Lead in the
Health Systems Strengthening Team within USAID/Tanzania’s Health Office.

4. Supervisory Controls
The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Offerors/Applicants must be Tanzanian Citizens.

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

12. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/Tanzania Human Resources Office, email:
daressalaamexohr@usaid.gov. Please DO NOT send applications to this email
address. For mailbox to send applications, see section IV of this solicitation.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

a. Education: A Bachelor’s degree or the host country equivalent in a social science,
economics, mathematics, statistics, health science, or similar field relevant to data
analysis.

b. Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five years of job-related experience in data
management and analysis is required.

c. Post Entry Training: Training in relevant health areas and area-specific procedures,
regulations and methods as well as orientation on working from donor organization
perspective will be provided. Participation in the formal AOR/COR training course,
the Introduction to the Program Cycle (IPC) course, the Project Design and
Management (PDM), Evaluation for Evaluation Specialists (EES), data quality
assessment and related courses as needed for the position.

d. Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English language proficiency (reading,
writing, speaking) and level IV Kiswahili language fluency is required.

e. Job Knowledge: The candidate will be knowledgeable about how to get things done
through formal and informal channels. The candidate must have knowledge to
successfully communicate with management and users to create systems that meet
organizational needs and gain adoption of those systems. Previous experience
conducting quantitative data analysis is required. The applicant must have a solid
understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, regulations, and
objectives, and strong functional knowledge of data analysis software. The applicant
should have an understanding of the nature of development program goals and be
familiar with U.S. foreign policy. The candidate should have demonstrated initiative
and creativity. Candidates will be expected to show past experience in performing
successfully at high levels, with minimal supervision and daily direction. The
candidate will be required to acquire knowledge of USAID’s ADS Series related to
M&E, USAID’s Evaluation Policy, USAID’s Open Data Policy, Africa Bureau
procedural guidance, Mission Orders, Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), 2
CFR 200 and professional development literature.

f. Skills and Abilities:

- Analytical Skills: Proven ability to work with large amounts of facts, figures, and
supporting narratives, to be vigilant in ensuring precise and accurate data, and to
see patterns, trends and anomalies that help clients better understand the data and
program performance.
- Software Applications: Strong knowledge and ability to use spreadsheets (e.g.
Excel), databases (e.g. Access, CSPro), and analysis packages (e.g. SPSS, SAS,

R). Experience in GIS is a plus.

Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to listen carefully to comprehend
user requirements, to present findings in the form of readily understandable
documents, and to write and speak clearly in communicating complex ideas

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated
based on information presented in the application and reference checks. USAID
reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most highly ranked applicants.
Offerors/Applicants will be required to have the minimum qualifications expressed
in Section II and will be assessed based on the following factors:

1. Education
2. Work Experience
3. Knowledge and Technical Skills
4. Language Proficiency

USAID/Tanzania reserves the right to interview only the highest ranked
offerors/applicants in person or by phone or not to interview any candidate.

ln order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum
Qualifications listed above. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel
evaluation of the Evaluation Factors. Please note that not all offerors/applicants will
be interviewed or contacted. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with
the interviews unless expenses are preauthorized. Reference checks may be

conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant's references
must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and
abilities.

After the closing date for receipt of offers, a selection committee will be convened to
review offers and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Offers
from candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered
or scored.
Reference checks will be made only for offerors/applicants considered as finalists.

If an offeror/applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a
reference check, this should be stated in the offeror’s/applicant’s cover letter, and
USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the
offeror/applicant.

IV. PRESENTING AN OFFER

1. Eligible Offerors/Applicants are required to complete and submit the offer through
the Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174) form which is
available on the US Embassy website or by contacting the Point of Contact. (See
“section 12” above).

2. Offers/Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified in
Section I, item 3, and submitted to the USAID/Tanzania CCN PSC Application
mailbox usaidtzlesapps@usaid.gov .

3. To ensure consideration of offers/applications for the intended position,
Offerors/Applicants must prominently reference the Solicitation number and position
title in the offer/application submission.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES
Once the Contracting Officer (CO) informs the successful Offeror/Applicant about being
selected for a contract award, the US Embassy Human Resources (HR) office will
provide the successful Offeror/Applicant instructions about how to complete and submit
the following form.
1. Biographical Data Form for Security (Department of State Forms)

VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a CCN PSC is normally authorized the
following benefits and allowances as per US Embassy Local Compensation Plan
(LCP):

1. BENEFITS:
a) Retirement Benefit (Defined Contributions Fund)
b) Medical Coverage
c) Life Insurance
d) Annual and Sick Leave

2. ALLOWANCES (as applicable):
a) Miscellaneous Benefit Allowance
b) Vacation and End-of-Year Bonuses

VII. TAXES
Local Income Taxes: Contractors/Employees are responsible for calculating and paying
local income taxes.

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

PERTAINING TO PSCs
USAID regulations and policies governing CCN/TCN PSC awards 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,”including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at
https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf .

2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms .

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

4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an
individual, the contractor/employee 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 with General Provision 2 and 5
CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations .

USAID IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In selecting personnel, there will
be no discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, politics, marital status,
physical handicap, HIV/AIDS status, age, or membership or non-membership in an
employee organization.

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SOLICITATION NUMBER: 621-SOL-18-00004
ISSUANCE DATE: November 22, 2017
CLOSING DATE/TIME: December 06, 2017
SUBJECT: Solicitation for a Cooperating Country National Personal Service
Contractor (CCN PSC)

Dear Prospective Offerors/Applicants:
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International

Development (USAID), is seeking offers/applications from qualified persons to provide
personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.

Offers/applications must be in accordance with Attachment 1, Sections I through V of
this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered.

Offerors/Applicants should retain copies of all offer/application 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/applications.
Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in the
attached information.
Sincerely,
Ayana Angulo
Supervisory Contracting Officer

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 621-SOL-18-00004

2. ISSUANCE DATE: November 22, 2017

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: December 06, 2017/
17:00 hrs

4. POSITION TITLE: Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis)

5. MARKET VALUE: FSN- 10; (Step 1- TZS 55,086,530 through Step 14-
85,384,122 per annum). In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local
Compensation Plan of USAID/Tanzania, final compensation will be negotiated within
the listed market value.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Five (5) Years with the possibility of extension.
Extension(s) will depend upon the availability of funds, continued need for the
requirement, contractor/employee performance and any future hiring freeze guidance.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with possible travel as
stated in the Statement of Work.

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

9. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract
The purpose of the position is to translate data into meaningful information that can
inform decisions for improving program performance. The basic functions of the position
are: to study datasets used (or that could be used) by the Health Office and the Mission;
determine data needs of and produce reports for key users (e.g. Contracting Officer
Representatives /Agreement Officer Representatives (AORs/CORs), Technical, Project
Management and Development Office (DO) Team Leads, and senior management);
coordinate analytical tasks with others; and participate in other monitoring and evaluation
activities, as needed. The primary technical areas of focus for the incumbent will be HIV
and AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, family planning, nutrition, and maternal and child
health. In HIV-related activities, the incumbent will work within the Interagency
Strategic Information Team, comprising specialists from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Coordinating Office (PCO) and USAID. In addition to playing a consultative role within
USAID, the incumbent will also be a key contributor to strengthening the capacity of
information systems within the Government of Tanzania by providing technical
assistance in key health programs.

2. Statement of Duties to be Performed

1. Data Analysis (35% of time)
There is a significant amount of data being entered and stored in existing USAID,
PEPFAR and other USG data management platforms. However, there is insufficient
attention being given to routinely examining this data to identify and interpret patterns
and trends, to understand anomalies in the data, and to consider the implications for
program performance. The Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis)
analyzes this existing data but also gathers information from additional sources that
might help the Health Office and Mission to better understand the situation being
examined. During the research, s/he might seek out experts in the Government of
Tanzania and donor community to more fully understand what is being examined and
to consider other data sources and analytical solutions as needed.

2. Results Reporting (25% of time)
The Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis) communicates the results of
analysis to decision makers and others affected by the results. S/he designs reports and
uses tools that can help the various target audiences to easily digest the data, such as
statistics, graphs, images and lists. S/he distributes the report via shared software,
email, chat, or online or face-to-face meeting presentations. In the reports, the
Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis) offers potential solutions to data
gaps.

3. Collaboration and Coordination (20% of time)

The Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis) works closely with
counterparts in USG agencies, in key implementing partners, in the donor community
and in GOT agencies to ensure optimal coordination, harmonization, and alignment of
data collection activities, databases and reporting. S/he operates as a member of the
USAID CCIR team in the pursuit of integrated databases across technical and program
support offices.

4. Data Management (15% of time)
While most USAID activities have well-established data management platforms and
databases, the Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis) may be requested to
offer suggested improvements. In addition, there may be a need to export data into
different formats for local needs and analysis. S/he may be requested to collect
additional data using a variety of methods, such as data mining and hardcopy or
electronic documentation study. S/he provides advice on methods to collect, analyze
and manage data to improve data quality and the efficiency of local data systems. As
needed, the Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis) supports the M&E
Specialist in data cleaning and management of DATIM.

5. Training and Coaching (5% of time)
The incumbent develops relationships with relevant staff to help them interpret data
and reach conclusions. The Development Assistance Specialist (Data Analysis)
conducts group training and one-on-one coaching of USG colleagues and
implementing partners in new data collection procedures, protocols or analyses as
needed. As appropriate, this will be extended to GOT counterparts.

3. Supervisory Relationship
The incumbent will be supervised by the Strategic Information Unit Lead in the
Health Systems Strengthening Team within USAID/Tanzania’s Health Office.

4. Supervisory Controls
The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Offerors/Applicants must be Tanzanian Citizens.

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

12. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/Tanzania Human Resources Office, email:
daressalaamexohr@usaid.gov. Please DO NOT send applications to this email
address. For mailbox to send applications, see section IV of this solicitation.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
a. Education: A Bachelor’s degree or the host country equivalent in a social science,
economics, mathematics, statistics, health science, or similar field relevant to data
analysis.

b. Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five years of job-related experience in data
management and analysis is required.

c. Post Entry Training: Training in relevant health areas and area-specific procedures,
regulations and methods as well as orientation on working from donor organization
perspective will be provided. Participation in the formal AOR/COR training course,
the Introduction to the Program Cycle (IPC) course, the Project Design and
Management (PDM), Evaluation for Evaluation Specialists (EES), data quality
assessment and related courses as needed for the position.

d. Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English language proficiency (reading,
writing, speaking) and level IV Kiswahili language fluency is required.

e. Job Knowledge: The candidate will be knowledgeable about how to get things done
through formal and informal channels. The candidate must have knowledge to
successfully communicate with management and users to create systems that meet
organizational needs and gain adoption of those systems. Previous experience
conducting quantitative data analysis is required. The applicant must have a solid
understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, regulations, and
objectives, and strong functional knowledge of data analysis software. The applicant
should have an understanding of the nature of development program goals and be
familiar with U.S. foreign policy. The candidate should have demonstrated initiative
and creativity. Candidates will be expected to show past experience in performing
successfully at high levels, with minimal supervision and daily direction. The
candidate will be required to acquire knowledge of USAID’s ADS Series related to
M&E, USAID’s Evaluation Policy, USAID’s Open Data Policy, Africa Bureau
procedural guidance, Mission Orders, Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), 2
CFR 200 and professional development literature.


f. Skills and Abilities:
- Analytical Skills: Proven ability to work with large amounts of facts, figures, and
supporting narratives, to be vigilant in ensuring precise and accurate data, and to
see patterns, trends and anomalies that help clients better understand the data and
program performance.
- Software Applications: Strong knowledge and ability to use spreadsheets (e.g.
Excel), databases (e.g. Access, CSPro), and analysis packages (e.g. SPSS, SAS,

R). Experience in GIS is a plus.
Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to listen carefully to comprehend
user requirements, to present findings in the form of readily understandable
documents, and to write and speak clearly in communicating complex ideas

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS
Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated
based on information presented in the application and reference checks. USAID
reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most highly ranked applicants.
Offerors/Applicants will be required to have the minimum qualifications expressed
in Section II and will be assessed based on the following factors:
1. Education
2. Work Experience
3. Knowledge and Technical Skills
4. Language Proficiency

USAID/Tanzania reserves the right to interview only the highest ranked
offerors/applicants in person or by phone or not to interview any candidate.
ln order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum
Qualifications listed above. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel
evaluation of the Evaluation Factors. Please note that not all offerors/applicants will
be interviewed or contacted. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with
the interviews unless expenses are preauthorized. Reference checks may be
conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant's references
must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and
abilities.
After the closing date for receipt of offers, a selection committee will be convened to
review offers and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Offers
from candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered
or scored.
Reference checks will be made only for offerors/applicants considered as finalists.
If an offeror/applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a
reference check, this should be stated in the offeror’s/applicant’s cover letter, and
USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the
offeror/applicant.

IV. PRESENTING AN OFFER

1. Eligible Offerors/Applicants are required to complete and submit the offer through
the Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174) form which is
available on the US Embassy website or by contacting the Point of Contact. (See
“section 12” above).

2. Offers/Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified in
Section I, item 3, and submitted to the USAID/Tanzania CCN PSC Application
mailbox usaidtzlesapps@usaid.gov .

3. To ensure consideration of offers/applications for the intended position,
Offerors/Applicants must prominently reference the Solicitation number and position
title in the offer/application submission.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES
Once the Contracting Officer (CO) informs the successful Offeror/Applicant about being
selected for a contract award, the US Embassy Human Resources (HR) office will
provide the successful Offeror/Applicant instructions about how to complete and submit
the following form.

1. Biographical Data Form for Security (Department of State Forms)

VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a CCN PSC is normally authorized the
following benefits and allowances as per US Embassy Local Compensation Plan
(LCP):

1. BENEFITS:
a) Retirement Benefit (Defined Contributions Fund)
b) Medical Coverage
c) Life Insurance
d) Annual and Sick Leave

2. ALLOWANCES (as applicable):
a) Miscellaneous Benefit Allowance
b) Vacation and End-of-Year Bonuses

VII. TAXES
Local Income Taxes: Contractors/Employees are responsible for calculating and paying
local income taxes.

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

PERTAINING TO PSCs
USAID regulations and policies governing CCN/TCN PSC awards 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,”including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at
https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf .

2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms .

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

4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an
individual, the contractor/employee 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 with General Provision 2 and 5
CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations .

USAID IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In selecting personnel, there will
be no discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, politics, marital status,
physical handicap, HIV/AIDS status, age, or membership or non-membership in an
employee organization.

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ATTACHMENT 1 621-SOL-18-00003

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 621-SOL-18-00003

2. ISSUANCE DATE: November 22, 2017

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: December 06, 2017/
17:00 hrs

4. POSITION TITLE: Project Management Specialist – Facility Based Care

5. MARKET VALUE: FSN- 11; (Step 1- TZS 74,951,391 through Step 14-
116,174,651 per annum). In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local
Compensation Plan of USAID/Tanzania, final compensation will be negotiated within
the listed market value.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Five (5) Years with the possibility of extension.
Extension(s) will depend upon the availability of funds, continued need for the
requirement, contractor/employee performance and any future hiring freeze guidance.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with possible travel as
stated in the Statement of Work.

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

9. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract
The Project Management Specialist - Facility-Based Care is responsible for providing
technical leadership and program management for the USAID child health program,
which focuses on prevention through the Immunization Vaccines Development (IVD)
Unit, service delivery for Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) and Prevention
of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV through the Reproductive and Child
Health Section (RCHS) of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW), and
malaria prevention, led by the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) team through the
Ministries of Health of both Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. S/he monitors and guides
implementation of neonatal and child health programs to achieve the goals of the
USAID/Tanzania Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS). The Project
Management Specialist - Facility-Based Care manages multi-million dollar contracts and
grants intended to achieve USAID’s Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths
(EPCMD) and AIDS free Generation (AfG) objectives, and will work in close
coordination with all three USAID Health Office teams, the Nutrition and Water,
Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) teams of the Economic Growth Office, as well as other
offices to support the CDCS. S/he liaises closely with the Child and Youth Specialist,
who is focused on vulnerable children, adolescents and youth, the Pediatric HIV
Specialist, to ensure a continuum of support for children. S/he will also work closely
with the USAID Nutrition team, as well as the interagency PMI and PEPFAR teams, to
coordinate approaches and programming. The incumbent is supervised by and directly
assists the Senior Maternal Child Health Clinical Advisor in all aspects of service
delivery that affect child health.

2. Statement of Duties to be Performed

A. Program Coordination and Project Management (50% of time)
1. The incumbent serves as an Agreement Officer’s Representative/Contracting
Officer’s Representative (AOR/COR) and/or activity manager for awards
involving child health services including immunization. S/he will work with
agencies of the Government of Tanzania (GoT) such as the MOHSW and its
programs (e.g. Immunization and Vaccines Development Unit, Reproductive and
Child Health Section, National AIDS Control Program, National Malaria Control
Program, National Results Based Financing Technical Working Group) on
Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar, as well as other Ministries (e.g. Prime
Minister’s Office of Regional and Local Government (PMO-RALG) and its
network in the field) to develop annual partner work plans in line with agreed
upon health goals, approaches, and the results framework. The incumbent:
a. Provides technical, strategic and management leadership in service
delivery programs for USAID across its implementing partners to ensure
successful implementation of annual work plans in line with national
health strategies and policies and with the agreed upon EPCMD and AfG
goals.

b. Ensures adequate oversight and monitoring of the integrated service
delivery platforms. Proper data collection and knowledge management of
integration strategies in service delivery will allow for improvement of
program performance both across funding streams and inclusive of facility
to household programming.

2. The incumbent ensures program monitoring by active engagement in routine field
visits, regular review of results, coordination of evaluations to characterize
program outcomes and impact.

a. Support project evaluation and implementation research through designing
components of evaluations, assessments and studies related to results
based financing and quality of care in service delivery (including measures
of respectful care and promotion of women’s right to care).

b. Ensure adequate dissemination within USAID and with representatives of
the GoT (e.g. MOHSW, TACAIDS and PMO-RALG) and other donor
partners.

3. The incumbent keeps abreast of and collaborates with other USAID programs and
global initiatives, such as the Global Financing Facility, related to increasing the
evidence base of best practices on service delivery improvement through results
based financing, drawing on mature understanding of the international evidence.

4. The incumbent provides management support as A/COR to the programs carried
out by the Implementing Partners such as development of work plans, monitoring
of approved work plan budgets, monitoring of pipelines and expenditures, review
of quarterly reports, and preparation of necessary documents for timely obligation
of funds

5. In support of program monitoring and evaluation, the incumbent ensures that
Child Health activities are implemented in a timely and high quality manner,
including implementation of evaluation plans and timely dissemination of reports,
so that findings can serve to improve the quality of MNCH programming.

B. External Representation (25% of time)

1. The incumbent serves as a senior-level USG representative at the cross-roads of
service delivery support by USAID partners and the implementation of the
national Results Based Financing program as it unfolds at the local government
level (efforts are intended to result in acceleration of the roll out of this national
approach).

2. The incumbent serves on other relevant technical working groups – newborn care,
immunization and vaccines, PMTCT, etc. to represent USAID and understand
EPCMD and AfG implementation needs.

3. The incumbent assists in fostering open collaboration and coordination among
GoT implementation partners and other stakeholders on key areas related to smart
integration, including research, programming, and policy.

C. Technical Leadership (25% of time)

1. The incumbent keeps abreast of current health issues on vaccines as well as
maternal, neonatal and child health within service delivery sites, as well as in
community and outreach settings.

2. S/He works closely with IVD Unit as well as other units of the Reproductive and
Child Health Section (RCHS) of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (e.g.
IMCI, Safe Motherhood, family planning, PMTCT) to interpret and advise the
Mission on implications and implementation options for maternal, neonatal and
child health program development and implementation.

3. S/He represents USAID/Tanzania at meetings with implementing partners,
donors, government, USG agencies, and international and local partners.

4. The incumbent participates in consultative, advisory, strategic, and planning
responsibilities within the Mission, USAID/Washington and Government of
Tanzania institutions.
5. The incumbent works with GOT officials at all levels to sustain advances in
vaccine preventable diseases as well as to catalyze MNCH mortality reduction in
the national health agenda. Coordinate activities to assist the GOT and the
Mission to facilitate the use of information from all levels of the health system for
the purpose of shaping policy and influencing Mission resource allocation
decisions.

3. Supervisory Relationship
The Project Management Specialist – Facility Based Care will report directly
to and be supervised by the Senior Maternal Child Health Advisor.

4. Supervisory Controls
The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Offerors/Applicants must be Tanzanian Citizens.

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

12. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/Tanzania Human Resources Office, email:
daressalaamexohr@usaid.gov. Please DO NOT send applications to this email
address. For mailbox to send applications, see section IV of this solicitation.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

a. Education: Master’s degree in Medical with pediatric specialization, public health or
international health, with pediatric focus is required.

b. Prior Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience managing reproductive
health, maternal newborn and child health (MNCH), and/or HIV/AIDS child health
programs in public, private, or NGO sectors. At least four years of experience
designing, implementing and managing Immunizations and Vaccines Development
(IVD) programs. Minimum of four years of experience overseeing rigorous
monitoring of facility and/ or community based service delivery of child health
programs, including use of implementation research design to strengthen program
outcomes. Special expertise in newborn health as well as immunization and vaccines
is required.

c. Post Entry Training: Skills upgrades as advances in Child care management policies
and practices, COR/AOR certification series, Introduction to the Program Cycle
(IPC) and Program Design and Management (PDM) courses are required.

d. Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English language proficiency, speaking and
writing, as well as level IV spoken and written Swahili proficiency, is required.
e. Job Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Tanzanian national health system,
especially of the decentralized system of service delivery implementation with
demonstrated ability to influence program policy and operational decisions, based on
previous experience in host country child health or IVD programs.

• Mastery of a wide range of systems-based methods for the assessment and
improvement of integrated health services (e.g. continuous quality improvement,
results based financing as a way of enhancing quality of integrated service
delivery in Family Planning/HIV, MCH/HIV, Tuberculosis/HIV, comprehensive
maternal, neonatal and child health services)

• Strong understanding of the functioning relationship of PMO-RALG vis a vis
health service delivery and community linkages

• Ability to train, mentor and coordinate with others managing change involving a
substantial shift in agency established approaches in service delivery
f. Skills and Abilities: Strong computer skills including Google (Gmail, etc.),
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, data analysis tools (e.g. SPSS) and other relevant
software. Strong interpersonal skills and coordination skills with an ability to work
in diverse teams across agencies. S/he must be willing to travel domestically and
internationally when required and must be able to work under pressure.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS
Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated
based on information presented in the application and reference checks. USAID
reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most highly ranked applicants.
Offerors/Applicants will be required to have the minimum qualifications expressed
in Section II and will be assessed based on the following factors:

1. Education
2. Work Experience
3. Knowledge and Technical Skills
4. Language Proficiency
USAID/Tanzania reserves the right to interview only the highest ranked
offerors/applicants in person or by phone or not to interview any candidate.
ln order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum
Qualifications listed above. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel
evaluation of the Evaluation Factors. Please note that not all offerors/applicants will
be interviewed or contacted. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with
the interviews unless expenses are preauthorized. Reference checks may be
conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant's references
must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and
abilities.
After the closing date for receipt of offers, a selection committee will be convened to
review offers and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Offers
from candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered
or scored.
Reference checks will be made only for offerors/applicants considered as finalists.
If an offeror/applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a
reference check, this should be stated in the offeror’s/applicant’s cover letter, and
USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the
offeror/applicant.

IV. PRESENTING AN OFFER
1. Eligible Offerors/Applicants are required to complete and submit the offer through
the Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174) form which is
available on the US Embassy website or by contacting the Point of Contact. (See
“section 12” above).

2. Offers/Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified in
Section I, item 3, and submitted to the USAID/Tanzania CCN PSC Application
mailbox usaidtzlesapps@usaid.gov .

3. To ensure consideration of offers/applications for the intended position,
Offerors/Applicants must prominently reference the Solicitation number and position
title in the offer/application submission.
V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES
Once the Contracting Officer (CO) informs the successful Offeror/Applicant about being
selected for a contract award, the US Embassy Human Resources (HR) office will
provide the successful Offeror/Applicant instructions about how to complete and submit
the following form.
1. Biographical Data Form for Security (Department of State Forms)

VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a CCN PSC is normally authorized the
following benefits and allowances as per US Embassy Local Compensation Plan
(LCP):

1. BENEFITS:
a) Retirement Benefit (Defined Contributions Fund)
b) Medical Coverage
c) Life Insurance
d) Annual and Sick Leave
2. ALLOWANCES (as applicable):
a) Miscellaneous Benefit Allowance
b) Vacation and End-of-Year Bonuses

VII. TAXES
Local Income Taxes: Contractors/Employees are responsible for calculating and paying
local income taxes.
VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

PERTAINING TO PSCs

USAID regulations and policies governing CCN/TCN PSC awards 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,”including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at
https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf .

2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms .

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

4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an
individual, the contractor/employee 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 with General Provision 2 and 5
CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations  .

USAID IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In selecting personnel, there will
be no discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, politics, marital status,
physical handicap, HIV/AIDS status, age, or membership or non-membership in an
employee organization.
 
HOW TO APPLY
All applications will be accepted via usaidtzlesapps@usaid.gv

SOURCE The Guardian November 22, 2017
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