Education + Experience

• II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
  
  a. Education: Minimum of Master's degree in economics or a subset of economics such as
  agricultural economics, behavioral economics, financial economics, environmental economics,
  etc. is required.
  
  b. Prior Work Experience: Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible,
  professional-level experience in economic growth (agriculture, private sector, energy, WASH,
  environment, economics), of which a minimum of three years of supervisory experience is
  required; and at least two years with an international donor or implementing partner is required
  in a management role is required.
  
  
  
  

  
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  III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS
  

  The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR
  52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a
  competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR
  15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that
  would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition
  can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest
  number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR
  provisions referenced above are available at

  
  The technical evaluation committee may conduct reference checks, including references from
  individuals who have not been specifically identified by the offeror, and may do so before or after
  a candidate is interviewed.
  
  Applicants who clearly meet the minimum Education and Prior work Experience requirements
  and basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation
  Factors listed below. The highest-ranking applicants may be selected for an interview.
  
  FACTOR #1:
  Job Knowledge:

  
  The incumbent must demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Nigerian government's
  macroeconomic priorities and policies, and programs and its impacts on EGE sectors (agriculture,
  private sector, energy, WASH, environment). The incumbent must have a high-level
  understanding of EGE sectors. Knowledge of leadership concepts and management principles is
  required. The incumbent must have experience in editing and writing professional documents.
  
  FACTOR #2:
  Skills and Abilities:

  
  Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, communication, technical, writing/editing, diplomatic, and
  management skills. Strong organizational and coordination skills. Ability and experience to
  mentor, coach, supervise staff, and delegate appropriately. Ability to seek input, active listening
  skills, and the ability to make or recommend decisions to continue to drive towards long-term
  goals and results. Ability to understand, interpret, and act upon technical information related to
  economic growth. Ability to prepare and edit written reports and presentations and to use standard
  computer programs such as Google applications and Microsoft Office. Ability to handle sensitive
  issues diplomatically and inspire confidence in counterparts. Ability to speak to large groups of
  people, present ideas and persuade an audience. Ability to negotiate sensitive and complex issues
  through initiative, imagination, resourcefulness, and diplomacy.
  
  FACTOR #3:
  Language Proficiency:
  
  Language Level IV (fluent) oral, reading, and writing ability in English.

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  Evaluation Factors:
  

  Factor #1 - 15 points
  Factor #2 - 10 points
  Factor #3 - 5 points

  
  Interview Performance: 70 points
  
  Total Possible Points: 100 points
  

  
  SELECTION PROCESS
  

  
  (1) After the closing date for the receipt of applications, applications will initially be screened
  for conformity with the minimum requirements and a short list of applicants developed.

  
  (2) Following this initial review and short listing, a Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) will
  convene to review applications that meet the minimum requirements and evaluate them in
  accordance with the evaluation factors. Applications from candidates which do not meet the
  minimum requirements will not be evaluated. As part of the selection process, finalist candidates
  will be interviewed. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to
  unsuccessful applicants.

  
  (3) USAID reserves the right to interview only the highest ranked applicants in person or by
  phone OR not to interview any candidate.

  
  (4) Applicants are required to provide three (3) reference persons who are not family members
  or relatives, with working telephones and email contacts. The references must be able to provide
  substantive information about applicant’s past performance and abilities. Reference checks will
  be made only for applicants considered as finalists. If an applicant does not wish for the current
  employer to be contacted as a reference check, this should be stated in the resume.

  
  IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER
  

  
  1. Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2. (Offeror

  Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals); and a current resume that
  provides the same information as AID 309-2 form.
  
  

  2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and
  submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I.

  
  3. Offeror submission must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror

  submitted documents.
  

  4. All documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.,
  certificates of education (degree), NYSC certificate/exemption etc.) MUST be attached to
  the application.

  
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  5. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position and
  addressing the minimum requirements as advertised.

  
  Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures. E-mails received without the
  appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
  

  V. 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. Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms).
  b. RSO Security Questionnaire.
  c. BI Guide Questionnaire.
  d. THOR Enrollment Intake Form.
  
  

  VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES
  
  As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and
  allowances:
  
  1. BENEFITS:

  a. Health Insurance
  b. Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
  c. Annual and Sick leave
  d. Annual Bonus
  
  

  2. ALLOWANCES (as applicable):
  a. Transportation Allowance
  b. Meal Allowance
  c. Miscellaneous Allowance
  d. Housing Allowance

  
  VII. TAXES
  

  
  The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian
  Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations. Payment of such taxes
  is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of
  a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an
  employee’s salary.

  
  VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING

  TO PSCs
  
  USAID regulations and policies governing CCN PSC awards are available at these sources:
  
  

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  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
  
  

  2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at Pricing by
  line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:

   

  LINE ITEMS
  

  ITEM NO
  (A)

  SUPPLIES/SERVICES DESCRIPTION)
  (B)

  QUANTITY
  (C)

  UNIT
  (D)

  UNIT
  PRICE
  (E)

  AMOUNT
  (F)

  0001 Compensation, Fringe Benefits and
  Other Direct Costs (ODCs)
  - Award Type: CCNPSC
  

  • Product Service Code: R497

  - Accounting Info: SC/620-MAARD-
  0012-3-23003/DV/2021/2022/620-
  M/1130007/1210601/7222/231021

  1 LOT $ _TBD__ $_TBD at
  Award after
  negotiations
  with
  Contractor_

  
  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 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
  
  

  5. PSC Ombudsman
  
  The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who has
  entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and is
  available to provide clarity on their specific contract with the Agency. Please visit our page
  for additional information:
  ombudsman.
  
  The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via: [email protected].
  
  

  6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

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