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USAID/OFDA Senior Humanitarian Advisor for the United States Mission to the United Nations


SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL-OFDA-13-000013
            ISSUANCE DATE: March 25, 2013
            CLOSING DATE: April 8, 2013, 5:00 p.m. EDT 
SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor for a Senior Humanitarian Advisor for the United States Mission to the United Nations (USUN) in Geneva, Switzerland
Ladies/Gentlemen:
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (Optional Form 612 only) from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services as a Senior Humanitarian Advisor for USUN under a personal services contract, as described in the attached solicitation.
Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified.
Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:
• Complete and hand-signed federal form OF-612 (including OF-612 continuation sheets as needed).
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in the "Applying" section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "Applying" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment.
• Supplemental document specifically addressing the four (4) Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) shown in the solicitation.
Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. These signed forms must be mailed, delivered, faxed, or emailed (email applications must be signed) to: GlobalCorps 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20045 E-Mail Address: shageneva@globalcorps.com Facsímile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244
Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to: Laura Unterholzner or Allison Moses Telephone Number: (202) 661-9334 or (202) 661-9366 E-Mail Address: shageneva@globalcorps.com Website:www.globalcorps.com Facsímile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244
                Sincerely,

                Lance Butler III
                Contracting Officer
Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Senior Humanitarian Advisor for the United States Mission to the United Nations (USUN) in Geneva, Switzerland
  1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-OFDA-13-000013
  2. ISSUANCE DATE: March 25, 2013
  3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: April 8, 2013, 5:00 pm EDT
  4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Humanitarian Advisor for USUN
  5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 equivalent ($84,697 - $110,104 - not eligible for locality pay). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate’s past salary, work history and educational background. Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.
  6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) years, with three (3) option years
  7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Geneva, Switzerland
There may be an initial training program in Washington, D.C. for up to three months, which will include formal classroom training and on-the-job training; and may include security training. After completion of Washington training, the Senior Humanitarian Advisor will be assigned to the place of performance.
  1. STATEMENT OF WORK
POSITION DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
The Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is the office within USAID that is responsible for providing emergency non-food humanitarian assistance in response to international crises and disasters. OFDA is part of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) and is organized into three divisions. The Disaster Response and Mitigation Division (DRM) is responsible for the provision of emergency humanitarian assistance through a grants mechanism to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations (IOs) including the United Nations (UN) agencies, and to other partners to ensure the implementation and delivery of this assistance. This division also oversees OFDA's non-response efforts in disaster risk reduction. DRM also coordinates with other organizations and donors for the provision of relief supplies and assistance. DRM devises, coordinates, and implements program strategies for a variety of natural and human caused disaster situations. It encompasses a group of technical sector specialists who provide expert capability in assessing the quality of disaster response and disaster risk reduction activities. The Program Support Division (PS) provides programmatic and administrative support including budget/financial services, procurement planning and guidance, contracts and grants administration, and communication support for OFDA’s Washington and field offices. The Operations Division (OPS) develops and manages logistical and operational support for disaster responses and administrative support to all offices and operations. OPS maintains readiness to respond to emergencies through several mechanisms, including managing Search and Rescue Teams (SAR), coordinating and supporting Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs), and the Washington-based Response Management Teams (RMTs) as needed. In addition to DRM, PS, and OPS, OFDA has a Humanitarian Policy and Global Engagement Team.
INTRODUCTION
Within OFDA, the Humanitarian Policy and Global Engagement (HPGE) Team serves as the principal focal point for humanitarian policy development, engagement with UN agencies and other public international organizations, and other donor governments. The HPGE Team tracks trends and policy developments in the humanitarian assistance field and engages in policy discussion with other donors and multilateral agencies. It also recommends strategies for action, initiates policy and internal guidance for the organization, and maintains global relationships with OFDA implementing partners and other donors. The HPGE team leads OFDA’s communications work and serves as the primary interlocutor with OFDA’s other federal partners on global issues. The HPGE Team is directed by a Humanitarian Coordination Specialist and is supported by Team Leaders, Humanitarian Advisors, an Operations Support Coordinator, and also has staff members focused on program development, policy and outreach, strategic communications, and interagency engagement. The HPGE Team has Senior Humanitarian Advisors located in Rome, Geneva, and Brussels and a Humanitarian Advisor located in New York and Washington. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor (SHA) in Geneva is part of the HPGE Team’s global policy staff.
Currently, OFDA has one program staff member and one support staff in the Office of Refugees and Migration Affairs (RMA) section of the U.S. Mission in Geneva; these staff members work closely with United Nations (UN) agencies, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)/International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), nongovernmental organization (NGO) fora, and donors on a range of humanitarian issues. As one of the critical “humanitarian capitals of the world,” Geneva is the venue for key discussions on policy issues directly related to OFDA’s activities, such as reform of the international humanitarian system, best practices in financing humanitarian programs and disaster management as well as for donor initiatives on improving the effectiveness of humanitarian aid. The U.S. Government (USG) is seen within the Geneva-based international community as a leader in the field of humanitarian affairs based on its expertise in policy and delivery of assistance, an extensive field network, large humanitarian budget, and its engagement with a wide variety of international and local partners.
OBJECTIVE
USAID/OFDA requires the services of a Senior Humanitarian Advisor based at the United States Mission to the United Nations (USUN) in Geneva, Switzerland to provide support to USUN and ensure that USAID objectives for disaster assistance, strategic reporting on humanitarian issues, and situational analysis on humanitarian policy issues are met and coordinated closely.
  1. CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Humanitarian Advisor serves as a key source of information on humanitarian issues and humanitarian policy for USUN Geneva. The SHA will help plan USUN strategies and responses to humanitarian crises, actively lobby members of UN delegations on U.S. positions on humanitarian issues, provide effective liaison with the UN offices in Geneva, and anticipate and prepare documents and briefing memos on humanitarian issues for important meetings and events. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor will also raise critical issues with the UN on behalf of OFDA, DCHA offices and other U.S. Government (USG) agencies and must have the ability to multi-task. The assignment involves providing expert analytical and advisory support on humanitarian issues for the planning, development and execution of U.S. foreign policy within a broad and complex geographic or functional specialty area. The work requires applying a rigorous analytical approach to data. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor will receive general guidance but will be expected to execute independent judgment and analysis.
Contacts will be within the USG, as well as personnel at U.S. posts worldwide, senior analysts and officials in UN and other agencies, experts, and representatives of non-governmental organizations. The role requires significant interaction with foreign delegates, demanding strong diplomatic and communication skills to accurately represent U.S. positions in a complex multilateral setting, based on guidance from Washington. Contacts occur in a wide variety of planned and unplanned, formal and informal settings, including open meetings, conferences, and negotiating sessions, where the Senior Humanitarian Advisor may be called upon to explain and defend U.S. positions on humanitarian issues.
The position requires extensive experience with and a thorough understanding of the international humanitarian assistance environment, operations, related policies, regulations, and inter-relationships between the USG, donors and other international organizations.
The Senior Humanitarian Advisor is part of the USAID/OFDA Humanitarian Policy and Global Engagement Team, as well as part of the U.S. Mission Geneva Humanitarian Policy Team. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor will work out of the USUN Mission in Geneva, Switzerland and will report to the Humanitarian Policy and Global Engagement team in USAID/OFDA/Washington and to the USUN Geneva Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), through the RMA Counselor, as well as meet regularly with the DCM in Geneva. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor will serve as USAID’s principal in-country point of contact for humanitarian issues in Geneva. The SHA’s duties and responsibilities will include the following:
• Provide leadership for the identification, research, analysis and development of recommendations on all issues and matters relating to humanitarian affairs and anticipate the need for such policy analysis. • Represent USAID at donor meetings covering a broad range of humanitarian issues and provide DCHA Bureau with analysis and guidance on relations with the UN system. • As part of an interagency team working on humanitarian issues in the Office of Refugees and Migration Affairs (RMA) Section at USUN Geneva, interact with State Department colleagues on developing strategies and policies toward UN agencies and issues. • Anticipate the needs at USUN Geneva regarding developments in the areas of humanitarian affairs and prepare analyses, briefings, documents and meetings as required. • Attend various UN, USUN, UN Office of Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA) Donor Support Group (ODSG), Humanitarian Liaison Working Group (HLWG) and other meetings and provide authoritative information and views to formulate humanitarian policies and coordinate strategies on policy issues. • Initiate and maintain strong working relationships with other diplomatic missions in order to promote humanitarian principles and coordinate disaster response activities. • Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with other USUN components and relevant USG offices and serve as an expert point of contact for these groups in the area of humanitarian affairs. Typical contacts are the Chief of Mission, high level officials of the UN agencies and senior representatives of foreign governments. The incumbent will influence policy. • Represent DCHA on specific humanitarian issues of concern with UN agencies in Geneva and convey demarche messages as needed. • Represent USAID at meetings with the UN, international organizations, and other donors and other conferences sponsored by members of the international community, and provide guidance and advice on USG positions, negotiate strategies, and, in consultation with USAID/Washington, conduct negotiations with the donor community and make recommendations to the appropriate officials in USAID. • Work with counterparts in other donor organizations in Geneva at the most senior levels, particularly those represented in the Humanitarian Liaison Working Group, to exchange information, establish meetings on specific donor issues, solicit publications, and collect information on training opportunities; coordinate these activities with relevant USAID officers. • Disseminate relevant USAID/OFDA guidelines and information and act as OFDA’s general point of contact for international donor appeals and other documentation from agencies based in Geneva. Respond to inquiries and be familiar with their operational procedures. • Advise USAID/OFDA staff on issues regarding donations and requests for USG support and information sharing from private and public interest groups, including those formed on an ad hoc basis during disaster assistance operations. • Serve on Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) and represent USAID in field visits and assessments as appropriate and when requested by USAID/OFDA. • Act as Mission Geneva and OFDA liaison to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on food security and maternal child health nutrition issues for emergency, non-emergency and developmental relief activities. • Provide informational updates and analysis as necessary on activities undertaken by ICRC, WHO, OCHA, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on issues which have a humanitarian focus that will drive policy debates in the USG interagency arena.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The Senior Humanitarian Advisor at USUN is part of the Humanitarian Policy and Global Engagement Team as well as part of the U.S. Mission Geneva Humanitarian Policy Team. The SHA will report to USAID/OFDA/Washington’s Humanitarian Coordination Specialist or his/her designee as part of the Policy Team and to the USUN Geneva DCM, through the RMA Counselor. The SHA will meet regularly with the DCM. The SHA does not have the authority to commit OFDA resources without approval from OFDA/Washington.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS Supervisory controls will concurrently be through USAID/Washington and the USUN Mission, but the Senior Humanitarian Advisor is expected to act independently with minimal direction and will have wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. The OFDA Humanitarian Policy and Global Engagement team in Washington will provide direction in terms of global policy guidance, program goals and objectives to ensure consistent guidance on humanitarian issues across other USUN Missions.
  1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. During deployment on Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) (if required), and during site visits, there may be some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, or carrying of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds).
  1. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. During deployment on Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) (if required), and during site visits, the work may additionally involve special safety and/or security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather conditions.
  1. START DATE: Immediately, once necessary clearances are obtained.
  2. POINT OF CONTACT: See Cover Letter.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the education and experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.)
Bachelor’s degree with study in, or pertinent to, the specialized field of, but not limited to, international relations, economics, political science or a related field or country; and ten (10) years of progressively demonstrated experience in emergency relief, humanitarian policy, disaster risk reduction and/or disaster preparedness programming and management, including but not limited to overseas field experience as demonstrated by short-term deployments or assignments in emergency situations.
OR
Master’s degree with study in, or pertinent to, the specialized field of, but not limited to, international relations, economics, political science or a related field or country; and eight (8) years of progressively demonstrated experience in emergency relief and/or disaster preparedness programming and management and/or humanitarian policy coordination including but not limited to overseas field experience as demonstrated by short-term deployments or assignments in emergency situations.
SELECTION FACTORS (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.) • Applicant is a U.S. Citizen; • Complete and hand-signed federal form OF-612 and OF-612 continuation sheets submitted; • All applicants must submit complete dates (months/years) and hours per week for all positions listed on the OF-612 to allow for adequate evaluation of your related and direct experience. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the experience requirements. • Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) submitted; • Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance as provided by USAID. • Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance; • Satisfactory verification of academic credentials.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (QRFs) (Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified applicants in comparison to other applicants. The factors are listed in priority order from highest to least.)
QRF #1 Proven experience in providing expert guidance in the area of humanitarian assistance with regard to the policy implications of issues and developments, based on hands-on experience in the field of humanitarian action and a thorough on-the-ground knowledge of the international humanitarian system. Demonstrated knowledge of the structures, mandates, and policies of the international humanitarian architecture.
QRF #2 Experience with the role of liaison in inter-agency relationships at all levels throughout the humanitarian and foreign policy communities; demonstrated ability to work with a diverse array of individuals and organizations involved in disaster response/preparedness/mitigation and humanitarian assistance, including U.S. Government agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other governments.
QRF #3 Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication, preparing and presenting analysis, providing guidance, soliciting sensitive information, and negotiating agreement on humanitarian issues.
QRF #4 Demonstrated ability to consistently and independently perform in a high visibility, high-pressure environment and accurately represent the USG policy positions. Strong worth ethic and ability to initiate, develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proven diplomatic and leadership skills.
BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who meet the Education/Experience requirements and Selection Factors will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) responses. Those applicants determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance and satisfactory professional reference checks.
Applicants are required to address each of the QRFs on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selection and/or Quality Ranking Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.
The Applicant Rating System is as Follows: QRFs have been assigned the following points: QRF #1 – 15 points QRF #2 – 15 points QRF #3 – 10 points QRF #4 – 10 points
Interview Performance – 30 points
Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – 20 points
Total Possible Points: 100
APPLYING:
Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter.
Qualified individuals are required to submit:
  1. A complete U.S. Government OF-612 form with hand-written signature (including OF-612 continuation sheets as needed) (downloadable forms are available on the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/forms, at Federal offices, or at www.globalcorps.com).
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in the "Applying" section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "Applying" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment.
  1. A supplemental document specifically addressing the four (4) Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) shown in the solicitation.
To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS
Via mail: GlobalCorps, 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20045 Via facsímile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244 Via email: shageneva@globalcorps.com
The most qualified candidates may be interviewed and required to provide a writing sample. OFDA will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. OFDA reserves the right to select additional candidates if vacancies become available during future phases of the selection process.
NOTE: If the full security application package is not submitted within 30 days after the Office of Security determines eligibility, the offer may be rescinded. If a Secret security clearance is not obtained within nine months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded.
NOTE: If the full medical clearance package is not submitted within two months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded. If a Department of State medical clearance is not obtained within six months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded.
NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION
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 application.
NOTE REGARDING DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBERS
All individuals contracted as US PSCs are required to have a DUNS Number. USAID will provide a generic DUNS Number and PSCs are not required to register with CCR.
For general information about DUNS Numbers, please refer to FAR Clause 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (10/2003) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html
LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs
Forms outlined below can found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or athttp://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/main.do
  1. Optional Form 612.
  2. Medical History and Examination Form (DS-6561). **
  3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or **
  4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). **
  5. Finger Print Card (FD-258). **
  6. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form). **
** Forms 2 through 6 shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.
CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) and ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) PERTAINING TO PSCs
CIBs and AAPDs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to http://transition.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/subject.... to determine which CIBs and AAPDs apply to this contract.
AAPD 06-10 – PSC MEDICAL PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY
AAPD No. 06-10 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 1 to the solicitation.
BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES:
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:
BENEFITS:
Employer's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave
ALLOWANCES (if Applicable).*
(A) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120). (B) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130). (C) Post Allowance (Section 220). (D) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230). (E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260). (F) Education Allowance (Section 270). (G) Education Travel (Section 280). (H) Post Differential (Chapter 500). (I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and (J) Danger Pay (Section 650).
  • Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas).
FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are required to pay Federal Income Taxes, FICA, and Medicare
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
ATTACHMENT 1
ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVE (AAPD) NO. 06-10 PSC MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY
General Provision 22, MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY (OCTOBER 2006)
(a) Definitions. Terms used in this General Provision are defined in 16 FAM 116 available athttp://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/regs/fam/c23002.htm.
Note: personal services contractors are not eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Programs.
(b) The regulations in the Foreign Affairs Manual, Volume 16, Chapter 520 (16 FAM 520), Responsibility for Payment of Medical Expenses, apply to this contract, except as stated below. The contractor and each eligible family member are strongly encouraged to obtain health insurance that covers this assignment. Nothing in this provision supersedes or contradicts any other term or provision in this contract that pertains to insurance or medical costs, except that section (e) supplements General Provision 25. “MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES.”
(c) When the contractor or eligible family member is covered by health insurance, that insurance is the primary payer for medical services provided to that contractor or eligible family member(s) both in the United States and abroad. The primary insurer’s liability is determined by the terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the insurance policy. When the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred and the U.S. Government has no payment obligation (see paragraph (f) of this provision).
(d) USAID serves as a secondary payer for medical expenses of the contractor and eligible family members who are covered by health insurance, where the following conditions are met:
(1) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense is incurred, caused, or materially aggravated while the eligible individual is stationed or assigned abroad;
(2) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense required or requires hospitalization and the expense is directly related to the treatment of such illness, injury, or medical condition, including obstetrical care; and
(3) The Office of Medical Services (M/MED) or a Foreign Service medical provider (FSMP) determines that the treatment is appropriate for, and directly related to, the illness, injury, or medical condition.
(e) The Mission Director may, on the advice of M/MED or an FSMP at post, authorize medical travel for the contractor or an eligible family member in accordance with the General Provision 10, Travel and Transportation Expenses (July 1993), section (i) entitled “Emergency and Irregular Travel and Transportation.” In the event of a medical emergency, when time does not permit consultation, the Mission Director may issue a Travel Authorization Form or Medical Services Authorization Form DS-3067, provided that the FSMP or Post Medical Advisor (PMA) is notified as soon as possible following such an issuance. The contractor must promptly file a claim with his or her medevac insurance provider and repay to USAID any amount the medevac insurer pays for medical travel, up to the amount USAID paid under this section. The contractor must repay USAID for medical costs paid by the medevac insurer in accordance with sections (f) and (g) below. In order for medical travel to be an allowable cost under General Provision 10, the contractor must provide USAID written evidence that medevac insurance does not cover these medical travel costs.
(f) If the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by primary health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred. In the event of a medical emergency, the Medical and Health Program may authorize issuance of Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents, to secure admission to a hospital located abroad for the uninsured contractor or eligible family member. In that case, the contractor will be required to reimburse USAID in full for funds advanced by USAID pursuant to the issuance of the authorization. The contractor may reimburse USAID directly or USAID may offset the cost from the contractor’s invoice payments under this contract, any other contract the individual has with the U.S. Government, or through any other available debt collection mechanism.
(g) When USAID pays medical expenses (e.g., pursuant to Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents), repayment must be made to USAID either by insurance payment or directly by the contractor, except for the amount of such expenses USAID is obligated to pay under this provision. The Contracting Officer will determine the repayment amount in accordance with the terms of this provision and the policies and procedures for employees contained in 16 FAM 521. When USAID pays the medical expenses, including medical travel costs (see section (e) above), of an individual (either the contractor or an eligible family member) who is covered by insurance, that individual promptly must claim his or her benefits under any applicable insurance policy or policies. As soon as the individual receives the insurance payment, the contractor must reimburse USAID for the full amount that USAID paid on the individual’s behalf or the repayment amount determined by the Contracting Officer in accordance with this paragraph, whichever is less. If an individual is not covered by insurance, the contractor must reimburse USAID for the entire amount of all medical expenses and any travel costs the contractor receives from his/her medevac provider.
(h) In the event that the contractor or eligible family member fails to recover insurance payments or transfer the amount of such payments to USAID within 90 days, USAID will take appropriate action to collect the payments due, unless such failure is for reasons beyond the control of the USPSC/dependent.
(i) Before departing post or terminating the contract, the contractor must settle all medical expense and medical travel costs. If the contractor is insured, he or she must provide proof to the Contracting Officer that those insurance claims have been submitted to the insurance carrier(s) and sign a repayment agreement to repay to USAID any amounts paid by the insurance carrier(s).
How to apply:
APPLYING:
Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter.
Qualified individuals are required to submit:
  1. A complete U.S. Government OF-612 form with hand-written signature (including OF-612 continuation sheets as needed) (downloadable forms are available on the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/forms, at Federal offices, or at www.globalcorps.com).
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in the "Applying" section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "Applying" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment.
  1. A supplemental document specifically addressing the four (4) Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) shown in the solicitation.
To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS
Via mail: GlobalCorps, 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20045 Via facsímile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244 Via email: shageneva@globalcorps.com