Job Knowledge:  Advanced understanding of PEPFAR and the role of USAID in PEPFAR’s implementation of HIV Prevention programs supporting Children Adolescents and Families in the HIV Epidemic. Knowledge of South African government priorities (e.g., National Strategic Plans). Knowledge of the roles of community cadres (e.g., Social Workers, Social Auxiliary Workers, Community Caregivers, Youth and Childcare Workers). Knowledge of HIV epidemiology and the social impact of HIV and AIDS and the impact of schools as a place of safety (e.g., HTS, HIV prevention for AGYW; OVC services; GBV services supportive linkage to HIV services) and the social determinants of health.

 

Skills and Abilities: The ability to operate independently with limited direct supervision of day-to-day activities is required. Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Strong computer software skills. Strong interpersonal communication and excellent oral presentation and writing skills. Ability to work within diverse teams. Strong diplomacy and negotiation skills. Ability to travel is required.

 

Post Entry Training: The Specialist will be required to undergo USAID training in Introduction to the Program Cycle, Project Design and Management, and maintain a COR/AOR certification as well as PEPFAR specific training in DATIM, Panorama and SIMS.

 

Supervision Received: Supervised by the Health Office Deputy Director.

 

Supervision Exercised: The supervision of other staff is not contemplated.

 

Available Guidelines: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); AID Acquisitions Regulations (AIDAR; AID Automated Directives System (ADS Series); U.S. Department of State Standardized Regulations; Federal Travel Regulations; Circulars and Controller General Decisions, USAID Mission Orders, Project Papers, Mission Strategy, and other documents available, USAID & OGAC policies and procedures, Technical Documents and Policy Papers.

 

Exercise of Judgment: A high degree of independent judgment and initiative is expected. The Specialist receives minimal day-to-day supervision, and general technical direction. The Specialist is expected to carry out all duties in an independent manner, calling on the supervisor for policy and decision-making matters.

 

Authority to Make Commitments: Follows and interprets USAID activity management and implementation guidelines. Approves funds disbursement under Agency Agreement. The Specialist exercises the authority given to activity managers and CORs/AORs and may make administrative arrangements consistent with ADS guidance and Mission and Office policy. The Specialist takes action and establishes priorities based on available guidelines and professional
judgment. Guidance is sought when needed, and superiors informed of activity and project status. Within the scope of the authority delegated, the Specialist may indicate to ranking counterpart and IP officials that they will make a recommendation to USAID on a specific activity, issue, or problem. The Specialist has no independent authority to commit the USG to the expenditure of funds.

 

Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: The Specialist has routine and frequent contact with officials from many levels of the U.S. Consulates, USG colleagues, implementing partners, and the Government of South Africa.

 

Time Expected to Reach Full Performance Level: One year.

 

 

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.

 

The following factors, and points for each, will be the basis for the evaluation of applications meeting the required minimum qualifications. All applications will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted with the application. USAID reserves the right to contact your previous employers for relevant information concerning your performance and may consider such information in its evaluation.

 

FACTOR #1 - Relevant Work Experience 35 points:
● Seven years’ experience in program/project management.
● Experience working with the South African government.
● Experience working with international donors and managing PEPFAR programs.
● Experience developing work plans and performance monitoring systems.

 

FACTOR #2 – Job Knowledge - 35 points:
● Advanced understanding of PEPFAR.
● Knowledge of South African government priorities (e.g., National Strategic Plans).
● Knowledge of the roles of community cadres (e.g., Social Workers, Social Auxiliary Workers, Community Caregivers, Youth and Childcare Workers).
● Knowledge of HIV epidemiology and the social impact of HIV and AIDS and the impact of schools as a place of safety (e.g., HTS, HIV prevention for AGYW; OVC services; GBV services supportive linkage to HIV services) and the social determinants of health on children adolescents and families in the HIV and TB Epidemic.

 

FACTOR #3 – Skills & Abilities - 30 points:
● Demonstrated excellent written communication and ability to communicate information in objective, transparent, accurate, and concise written form.

 

● After the closing date for receipt of applications, applications will be reviewed for submission requirements and the established minimum requirements for the position. Applications that meet the minimum requirements will be forwarded to a Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC).
● The TEC will review each of the forwarded applications against the established evaluation criteria to develop a shortlist of applicants to be tested and possibly interviewed.
● Shortlisted applicants may be further evaluated. Assessments to include English writing, computer and other technical skills may be administered to determine competitively ranked applicants for possible interviews. Competitively ranked applicants will be interviewed. Reference checks will be made only for the interviewed applicants.
● Following the interview, during which the applicant will be evaluated against the established criteria, the TEC will make a preliminary determination of applicants to be considered for employment and conduct and document reference checks. Please note that references may be solicited from current as well as former supervisors in addition to the references you provided in application packages. References will only be solicited for those interviewed applicants who are being considered for ranking. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about their past performance and abilities. If an applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the applicant’s cover letter; USAID will delay such reference checks pending the applicant’s concurrence.
● Based on this final input, the TEC will make its final decision on applicant ranking and submit a selection memo to the Contracting Officer (CO) for final determination on whether an offer of employment will be made. Unsuccessful applicants who were interviewed will be contacted and advised of their non-selection. As a positive medical clearance and security certification are a condition of employment, the selected candidate will undergo a stringent
investigation prior to employment with USAID/SA.

All interested and eligible candidates should visit http://usaid.ci.hr to apply. Applicants with PNet accounts can log-in from the above website to apply and first-time users will be required to register on the site before they can apply.
● Kindly note that when you apply via cellphone you are not able to complete the required questionnaire. And if you do not complete the required questionnaire for the position, you will automatically be eliminated from further review.
● For an application to be considered complete, please include a high-quality cover letter, (optional), explaining why you are qualified for the position and a CV of no more than 4 pages along with written responses, of no more than 750 words, to factors 1 and 2. These documents should be combined and uploaded as one document. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in your application being considered “non-responsive” and eliminated from further consideration.
● Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I.
● The U.S. Mission in South Africa provides 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. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) also strives to ensure equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations.
● Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants who do not follow the application instructions may be dropped from further consideration.

 

·       Kim Sias , Telephone: (012) 452-2206.

 

This position is open to South African citizens and South African permanent resident permit holders. USAID Southern Africa management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, need for continuity, and residency status in determining successful applications. Current USG employees on probationary status (i.e., within their first year of employment) are not eligible to apply.

 

The EEO complaint procedure is not 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.

 

Three (3) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts. The references must be able to provide substantive information about your past performance and abilities. USAID reserves the right to contact your previous employers for relevant information concerning your performance and may consider such information in its evaluation of the application.

 

VI. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD
1. The CO will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award:
a. Conditional Selection Letter
b. Security Eligibility Requirements
c. Medical Clearances or Statements

 

VII. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: basic salary, miscellaneous allowance, pension fund and medical aid subsidy in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan.

 

VIII. TAXES
Every CCNPSC staff member in the Mission regardless of agency affiliation is required as a condition of employment, to pay their taxes to the South African Government.

 

USAID regulations and policies governing CCNPSC awards are available at these sources: