Acquisition & Assistance Specialist (Resident Hire – USPSC) – GS-10 (Readvertized) 350 views0 applications


USAID/Uganda is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Personal Services Contractor (PSC) – Acquisition & Assistance Specialist (Resident Hire – USPSC) – GS-10 (Readvertized)

ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: In order to be considered for this position, the offeror must be a United States (U.S.) Citizen resident in Uganda.

Opening date: July 21, 2021

Closing date: August 20, 2021

USAID/Uganda is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Acquisition & Assistance Specialist.

The contractor performs technical and procurement management work that supports the USAID/Uganda Office of Acquisition & Assistance (A&A) team. The Mission has an OYB in excess of $400m and includes several high-visibility, politically-sensitive Presidential Initiatives: the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). Global Climate Change (GCC) Feed the Future (FtF) and Power Africa. The work covers three Development Objectives generating technically complex cross-cutting programs requiring intricate and sensitive procurement operations. Individual A&A instruments range from $10,000 purchase orders to $84M contract and grant agreements covering a portfolio of approximately $1.1 billion.

Technical work involves supporting the preparation, control, and review of procurement documents and reports related to planning strategies and appropriate solicitation documents, maintaining procurement plans and files, and being responsible for the distribution and follow-up of official copies of A&A documents to permit the implementation and payment actions; or performing other similar work in support of implementation and operation of mission programs from conceptualization to close-out.

The position involves leadership and technical skills: (a) assistance with negotiation and preparation of awards; (b) aiding in the resolution of complex procurement issues; (c) assisting with management of low to high value program procurements (d) participating in discussions during the development stages of new activities and procurement planning.

The work requires multiple skills involving a practical knowledge of procurement procedures, operations, regulations, and mission programs in order to adequately protect U.S. Government interests. The mission is integrated into the U.S. Embassy and work must be coordinated with a whole-of-government approach, which requires coordination and sometimes workload integration with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Defense (DoD) Africa Command (AFRICOM), and the Department of State (DoS). The contractor must be generally familiar with the acquisition and assistance authorities, responsibilities, and advantages of the other US Government Agencies and Departments operating in Uganda and other USAID missions in the Region and must be able to work in coordination with these organizations.

This position has the potential for expansion of duties into the administration of contracts and grants. Attainment of the expanded position is contingent upon the contractor successfully completing required training, meeting agreed-upon objectives and milestones, and performing at the Fully Successful (or equivalent) level.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, economics, finance, management, law or related field, is required.

Work Experience:

1-3 years in an office-based, progressively responsible work situation is required.

How to apply

The detailed solicitation document Number: SOL-72061721R00005 (0001) which provides the full position description, selection criteria, and specific instructions on how to submit an offer is found at: https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ or send an email to [email protected] copy [email protected].

More Information

  • Job City KAMPALA
  • This job has expired!
Share this job


The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States Government agency which is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid.

President John F. Kennedy created USAID from its predecessor agencies in 1961 by executive order. USAID's programs are authorized by the Congress in the Foreign Assistance Act, which the Congress supplements through directions in annual funding appropriation acts and other legislation. Although it is technically an independent agency, USAID operates subject to the foreign policy guidance of the President, Secretary of State, and the National Security Council.

USAID operates in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.

USAID is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential.

In an interconnected world, instability anywhere around the world can impact us here at home. Working side-by-side with the military in active conflicts, USAID plays a critical role in our nation’s effort to  stabilize countries and build responsive local governance; we work on the same problems as our military using a different set of tools. We also ease the transition between conflict and long-term development by investing in agriculture, health systems and democratic institutions. And while USAID can work in active conflict, or help countries transition from violence, the most important thing we can do is prevent conflict in the first place. This is smarter, safer and less costly than sending in soldiers.

USAID extends help from the American  people to achieve results for the poorest  and most vulnerable around the world. That assistance does not represent a Democratic value or a Republican value, but an American value; as beneficiaries of peace and prosperity, Americans have a responsibility to assist those less fortunate so we see the day when our assistance is no longer necessary.

USAID invests in ideas that work to improve the lives of millions of  men, women and children by:

  • Investing in agricultural productivity  so countries can feed their people
  • Combating maternal and child  mortality and deadly diseases like  HIV, malaria and tuberculosis
  • Providing life-saving assistance in the  wake of disaster
  • Promoting democracy, human rights and good governance around  the world
  • Fostering private sector development  and sustainable economic growth
  • Helping communities adapt to a changing environment
  • Elevating the role of women and girls throughout all our work
Connect with us
More jobs from United States Agency For International Development (USAID)
0 USD KAMPALA CF 3201 Abc road Consultancy , 40 hours per week United States Agency For International Development (USAID)

USAID/Uganda is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Personal Services Contractor (PSC) - Acquisition & Assistance Specialist (Resident Hire - USPSC) - GS-10 (Readvertized)

ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: In order to be considered for this position, the offeror must be a United States (U.S.) Citizen resident in Uganda.

Opening date: July 21, 2021

Closing date: August 20, 2021

USAID/Uganda is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Acquisition & Assistance Specialist.

The contractor performs technical and procurement management work that supports the USAID/Uganda Office of Acquisition & Assistance (A&A) team. The Mission has an OYB in excess of $400m and includes several high-visibility, politically-sensitive Presidential Initiatives: the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). Global Climate Change (GCC) Feed the Future (FtF) and Power Africa. The work covers three Development Objectives generating technically complex cross-cutting programs requiring intricate and sensitive procurement operations. Individual A&A instruments range from $10,000 purchase orders to $84M contract and grant agreements covering a portfolio of approximately $1.1 billion.

Technical work involves supporting the preparation, control, and review of procurement documents and reports related to planning strategies and appropriate solicitation documents, maintaining procurement plans and files, and being responsible for the distribution and follow-up of official copies of A&A documents to permit the implementation and payment actions; or performing other similar work in support of implementation and operation of mission programs from conceptualization to close-out.

The position involves leadership and technical skills: (a) assistance with negotiation and preparation of awards; (b) aiding in the resolution of complex procurement issues; (c) assisting with management of low to high value program procurements (d) participating in discussions during the development stages of new activities and procurement planning.

The work requires multiple skills involving a practical knowledge of procurement procedures, operations, regulations, and mission programs in order to adequately protect U.S. Government interests. The mission is integrated into the U.S. Embassy and work must be coordinated with a whole-of-government approach, which requires coordination and sometimes workload integration with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Defense (DoD) Africa Command (AFRICOM), and the Department of State (DoS). The contractor must be generally familiar with the acquisition and assistance authorities, responsibilities, and advantages of the other US Government Agencies and Departments operating in Uganda and other USAID missions in the Region and must be able to work in coordination with these organizations.

This position has the potential for expansion of duties into the administration of contracts and grants. Attainment of the expanded position is contingent upon the contractor successfully completing required training, meeting agreed-upon objectives and milestones, and performing at the Fully Successful (or equivalent) level.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, economics, finance, management, law or related field, is required.

Work Experience:

1-3 years in an office-based, progressively responsible work situation is required.

How to apply

The detailed solicitation document Number: SOL-72061721R00005 (0001) which provides the full position description, selection criteria, and specific instructions on how to submit an offer is found at: https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ or send an email to [email protected] copy [email protected].

2021-08-21

NGO Jobs in Africa | NGO Jobs

Ngojobsinafrica.com is Africa’s largest Job site that focuses only on Non-Government Organization job Opportunities across Africa. We publish latest jobs and career information for Africans who intends to build a career in the NGO Sector. We ensure that we provide you with all Non-governmental Jobs in Africa on a consistent basis. We aggregate all NGO Jobs in Africa and ensure authenticity of all jobs available on our site. We are your one stop site for all NGO Jobs in Africa. Stay with us for authenticity & consistency.

Stay up to date

Subscribe for email updates

March 2024
MTWTFSS
« Jan  
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
RSS Feed by country: