Senior Rule Of Law And Anticorruption Advisor

U S Department Of State Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs Inl You Have Received This Personal Services Contractor Psc Solicitation Through The Department Of State Dos Internet Site If You Have Any Questions Regarding This Psc You May Contact The Dos Official Named In This Solicitation The Department Is Not Responsible For Any Data And Or Text Not Received When Retrieving This Document Electronically Amendments To Solicitation Documents Generally Contain Information Critical To The Submission Of An Application Position Title Senior Rule Of Law And Anticorruption Advisor Location Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Salary Level Fs 02 88 619 130 140 Equivalent Gs 14 Period Of Performance The Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve 12 Months From The Date Of Award With Four 4 Optional One Year Extensions Issuance Date October 29 2020 Closing Date November 13 2020 Closing Time 3 00 Pm Et Solicitation Number Psc 21 009 Inl Job Description See Below Dear Prospective Offerors The Department Of State Is Seeking Offers From Qualified U S Citizens To Provide Personal Services For The Subject Position Under A Personal Services Contract As Described In This 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 1 Form Sf 171 Completed And Signed 2 Complete Resume In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer Your Resume Must Include A Paid A Non Paid Experience Job Title Location S Dates Held Month Year And Hours Worked Per Week For Each Position Dates Month Year And Locations For Any Overseas Experience Must Also Be Detailed Any Experience That Does Not Include Dates Month Year Locations And Hours Per Week Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements B Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work C Names And Contact Information Phone And Email Of Your Current And Or Previous Supervisor S D Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job Related Training Courses Job Related Skills Or Job Related Honors Awards Or Accomplishments E U S Citizenship Note Resume Must Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That The Candidate Meets The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation This Information Needs To Be Clearly Identified In The Resume Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration 3 Evaluation Factor Document Specifically Addressing Each Of The Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation Below Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Evaluation Factor Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored Note The Evaluation Factors Are Worth 70 Out Of 100 Points Offerors Are Required To Address Each Of The Evaluation Factors In A Separate Document Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience Training Education And Or Awards They Have Receive That Are Relevant To Each Factor 4 Professional References Three 3 Names And Contact Information Phone And Email Of Current And Or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References Additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted Incomplete Or Late Offers Will Not Be Considered Complete Applications Must Be Emailed To Dominique Chittum U S Department Of State Inl Ex Gapp Chittumda State Gov Sincerely Amy Kara Contracting Officer U S Department Of State Subject A Solicitation For A Personal Services Contractor Psc Department Of State Dos Bureau For International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs Inl The United States Government Usg Represented By The Dos Seeks Applications From Us Citizens Interested In Providing Psc Services As Described In This Solicitation Pre Award Ethical Responsibilities Of Psc Jun 2011 This Solicitation May Result In The Award Of One Or More Personal Services Contracts As Defined In Far 2 101 Prior To Contract Award All Offerors Or Quotes Must Advise The Cognizant Contracting Officer If They Have A Personal Conflict Of Interest Such As A Financial Conflict That Would Prevent Them From Either Meeting The Requirements Of The Clause Entitled Post Award Ethical Responsibilities Of Personal Services Contractors Or Otherwise Objectively Performing Their Contractual Duties Upon Contract Award How To Apply Offerors Proposal Shall Be In Accordance With The Requirements Stated In This Solicitation At The Place And Time Specified A Proposal Will Be Determined Non Responsive And Ineligible For Consideration Unless All Required Documents And Information Are Included In The Submission Offerors Shall Ensure Their Resume Demonstrates Their Possession Of The Minimum Qualifications Outlined In This Solicitation As Well As Their Ability To Fulfill All Required Duties The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Costs Incurred By The Offeror During The Solicitation Process Note Regarding Government Obligations For This Solicitation This Solicitation In No Way Obligates The Department Of State To Award A Psc Contract Nor Does It Commit The Department Of State To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Application Proposals Must Include The Following And Not Exceed Twenty 20 Pages Additional Pages Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed 1 Form Sf 171 Completed And Signed 2 Resume 3 Evaluation Factor Responses 4 Three 3 Names And Contact Information Phone And Email Of Current And Or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References Note Your Resume Should Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That You Fully Meet The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation This Information Should Be Clearly Identified In Your Resume Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Your Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration Additional Documents Submitted Beyond The Requirements Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed One Pdf Attachment Is Highly Recommended Veteran S Preference Veteran S Preference Is Not Applicable To This Position Therefore Do Not Submit Dd 214 All Qualified Applicants Will Be Considered Regardless Of Age Race Color Sex Creed National Origin Lawful Political Affiliation Nondisqualifying Disability Marital Status Sexual Orientation Affiliation With An Employee Organization Or Other Non Merit Factor Submit Proposal Via E Mail To The Attention Of Inl Dominique Chittum E Mail Chittumda State Gov Direct Questions Regarding This Solicitation To Inl Dominique Chittum E Mail Chittumda State Gov Inl Will Not Accept Proposals Beyond The Closing Time Date Unless It Can Be Determined Dos Mishandled The Proposal General Statement Of The Purpose Of This Contract Mission Of The U S Department Of State The U S Department Of State Is The Lead Institution For The Conduct Of American Diplomacy And The Secretary Of State Is The President S Principal Foreign Policy Advisor The Department Of State S Mission Is To Advance U S National Security Interests Fight Terrorism Protect U S Interests Abroad And Implement Foreign Policy Initiatives That Build A Freer Prosperous And Secure World Mission Of The Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs Inl Inl Is Under The Under Secretary For Democracy And Human Rights J And Works To Keep Americans Safe At Home By Countering International Crime Illegal Drugs And Instability Abroad Inl Helps Countries Deliver Justice And Fairness By Strengthening Their Police Courts And Corrections Systems These Efforts Reduce The Amount Of Crime And Illegal Drugs Reaching U S Shores The Principal Goal Of The Inl Justice Sector And Anti Corruption Program In Kyrgyzstan Is To Assist The Host Country In Developing An Effective And Transparent Criminal Justice Sector That Respects Human Rights And Actively Fights Corruption This Involves Providing Assistance To Bring The Judicial Sector And The Kyrgyz Government S Anti Corruption Efforts To International Standards Combat Organized Transnational Crime And Strengthen The Rule Of Law Successful Programming Requires Coordination And Collaboration With The Kyrgyz Government Other Donors Implementing Partners And U S Government Agencies Inl Bishkek Reports To The Department Of State Bureau For International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs Inl Office Of Europe And Asia Inl Ea And The Embassy S Political Section Inl Ea Provides Program Guidance In Accordance With U S Central Asia And Broader Foreign Policy Objectives Inl S Functional Bureau Strategy And The U S Embassy In Kyrgyzstan S The Embassy S Integrated Country Strategy This Senior Rule Of Law And Anticorruption Advisor Personal Services Contract Psc Is Located Within The U S Department Of State S Dos Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs Inl Section Of The U S Embassy The Advisor Shall 1 Assist The Government Of Kyrgyzstan To Establish And Increase The Efficiency Of New Anti Corruption Institutions Charged With Investigative Corruption And Bringing Corrupt Actors To Justice Including Kyrgyzstan S Nascent Anti Corruption Committee 2 Mentor The Anti Corruption Committee And Other Relevant Criminal Justice Agencies On The Development Of Policy And Procedures Staffing Standards Organizational Reform Dispute Resolution Skills And Other Management Issues And 3 Advise The Kyrgyz Government In Developing Implementing And Promoting Systemic Organizational Legal And Regulatory Reform In The Law Enforcement And Criminal Justice Sectors The Advisor Will Also Manage The Day To Day Inl Section While Reporting To The Political Section He She Will Be Expected To Communicate To The Embassy S Front Office The Inl Bureau And Other Department Of State Bureaus As Well As U S Agencies And Counterparts In The U S Embassy The Advisor Will Need To Have A Firm Grasp Of Department Of State Written Reporting Protocols For Interacting And Communicating With Others In The Mission And Host Government And Strong Management And Writing Skills The Advisor Will Also Work Closely And Develop Meaningful Relationships With Counterparts At The Kyrgyzstan Prosecutor General S Office Financial Police The Financial Investigation Unit Ministry Of Justice The Judiciary And Other Relevant Criminal Justice Institutions The Advisor Will Serve As An In Country Criminal Justice Assistance Consultant And Senior Training Coordinator And Will Lead The Development And Implementation Of Inl Justice Sector Programs The Advisor Will Provide Substantive Guidance And Technical Advice On Inl Projects Including Training Development Equipment Assessments And Procurement And Implementation Of Required Training By Appropriate Subject Matter Experts And Practitioners Duties And Responsibilities Under The Direct Supervision Of The Political Counselor The Rule Of Law And Anticorruption Advisor Will Perform The Following Duties 1 Review The Host Country S Anti Corruption And Rule Of Law Needs Manage Prioritize And Evaluate Usg Sponsored Rule Of Law And Anticorruption Projects Under The Guidance And Direction Of The Political Section And Inl Ea In Washington And Inform All Stakeholders Of The Details Of Such Implementation Including Progress And Problem Areas 2 Provide Strategic Planning And Development In All Phases Of The Rule Of Law And Anti Corruption Programming This Includes Project Execution From The Study And Assessment Period To Development Through Acquisition And Implementation Planning Scheduling Budgeting Monitoring And Coordinating Among Vendors Contractors And Kyrgyz Government Officials And Conflict Resolution 3 Provide Mentoring Training And Other Technical Assistance To Relevant Criminal Justice Institutions On A Range Of Issues But Focusing Primarily On Government Corruption And Identify Outside Experts When Appropriate To Serve As Trainers 4 Coordinate Plan And Execute Study Tours And Trainings For Investigators And Other Justice Sector Actors Involved In Rule Of Law And Anti Corruption In Kyrgyzstan Ensure Adequate Follow Up With Study Groups And Training Train The Trainer Alumni Conferences 5 Work With International Organizations Non Governmental Organizations Ngos And Other Organizations To Implement Rule Of Law And Anti Corruption Programming 6 Communicate And Coordinate With U S Agencies Other Donors And Implementers In Order To Avoid Waste And Duplication Of Effort 7 Establish And Maintain Relationships With The Relevant Criminal Justice Institutions To Ensure System Wide Integration And Functionality 8 Draft And Review Technical And Programmatic Documents Including Funding And Information Memoranda And Letters Project Work Plans Budgets And Reports Talking Points Briefing Materials Official Informal Entries And Official U S Embassy Reporting 9 Advise And Assist When Necessary In Preparing Documentation For Procurement Of Systems And Equipment Including Drafting Of Electronic Purchase Request Prs Statements Of Work Sows Requests For Source Origin Waivers Sole Source Justifications And Delivery And Acceptance Of Systems Supplies And Equipment Procured 10 Draft And Provide Advice And Assistance In The Preparation Of Required Reports Including To The U S Congress Inl Department Of State Principals Other U S Federal Agencies And The Embassy 11 Attend And Report On General Anti Corruption Rule Of Law And Related Law Enforcement Meetings National And International Conferences And Seminars And Meetings With Kyrgyzstan Government Officials 12 Provide Advice And Assistance For End Use Monitoring Of U S Government Supplied Commodities And Draft Annual End Use Monitoring Reports 13 Brief Department Of State Congressional Embassy Staff And Other Visiting Officials On Inl Rule Of Law And Anti Corruption Programming 14 Serve As A Grants Officer S Representative Gor 15 Travel As Needed And When Authorized Throughout Kyrgyzstan To Assess And Monitor Past Ongoing And Proposed Justice Sector And Anti Corruption Projects Sometimes Over Unpaved Roads In Remote Locations 16 Manage The Inl Section On A Day To Day Basis Including Managing Locally Engaged Staff In Coordination With The Political Section Trainings Amp Distance Learning Courses 1 If Not A Gor When Hired Then Grants Officer S Representative Gor Course Successfully Completed Within The First 120 Days Of Assignment 2 Complete The Introduction To Working In An Embassy Pn113 Distance Learning Dl Course Through The Foreign Service Institute Fsi Within The First Six Months Of Arriving At Post 3 Complete The Mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter Threat Fact Course Ct650 Prior To Deployment To Post 4 If Applicable Consultations With The Inl Program Office May Be Required Place Of Performance Amp Travel Requirements U S Embassy Bishkek Kyrgyzstan The Advisor S Work Occurs Primarily In The Embassy And In Bishkek Though It May Also Take Place In Other Locations Around Kyrgyzstan With Visits To Kyrgyzstan Government Facilities For Training And Operations Activities The Advisor Must Be Able To Work Independently In Remote Areas For Short Periods When Conducting Field Visits Or Program Oversight Relationships The Advisor Will Report To The Political Counselor The Advisor Will Initiate Rule Of Law And Anti Corruption Projects And Execute Approved Programs Under General Supervision The Political Counselor Will Review The Timeliness And Effectiveness Of The Advisor S Work All Program And Project Direction Will Be Developed In Collaboration With Inl Ea And The Political Counselor And Any Changes In Implementing Approaches Must Be Vetted Through Inl Ea And The Embassy The Political Counselor Will Provide Yearly Performance Reviews To The Inl Ex Gapp Contracting Officer In Washington D C To Contribute To The Incumbent S Official Yearly Review Complexity The Advisor Must Be Able To Assess Host Country Rule Of Law Anti Corruption And Law Enforcement Gaps In Order To Develop And Manage Rule Of Law Anti Corruption And Law Enforcement Programs In Coordination With Host Country Officials The Advisor Will Draw Upon Their Wealth Of Knowledge And Expertise To Propose Design And Implement These Programs The Advisor Will Have To Integrate The Various Needs And Requirements Of Inl The Embassy And The Kyrgyz Government Into Coherent Sustainable Programs Period Of Performance The Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve 12 Months From The Date Of Award With Four 4 Optional One Year Extensions Minimum Qualifications 1 U S Citizenship With The Ability To Obtain And Maintain Department Of State Secret Level Security And Medical Clearances Department Of State Ethics Clearance If Applicable Security Clearance Upgrade To Ts Level May Be Required 2 A Law Degree From An Accredited Institution 3 Previous Experience In Either The Rule Of Law Or Anti Corruption Fields Either In Government As An Attorney Or Implementing Rule Of Law And Anti Corruption Programming With An Established Organization 4 Professional Work Experience In The Countries Of The Former Soviet Union South Asia Or Central Asia Implementing Anti Corruption And Rule Of Law Projects 5 A Minimum Of Eight 8 Years Demonstrated Experience In Criminal Justice Or Anti Corruption 6 A Minimum Of Five 5 Years Of Experience In Management Organizational Development Planning And Strategic Development Including Evaluation Of Effectiveness And Assessment Of Impact Project Management And Training 7 Demonstrated Ability To Collaborate With Local Government Officials And With U S Government Agencies Evaluation Criteria Used To Determine The Competitive Ranking Of Qualified Offerors In Comparison To Other Offerors Offerors Should Cite Specific Illustrative Examples For Each Factor Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Factor Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored Factor 1 Rule Of Law Amp Anticorruption Programming Experience 30 Points Demonstrated Experience And Expertise In Rule Of Law Anti Corruption And Or Related Fields Demonstrated Experience In Rule Of Law Anti Corruption And Or Related Mentoring And Training Programs Individual Should Demonstrate Ability To Understand And Convey Complex Criminal Justice Sector And Or Training Issues These Issues Include But Are Not Limited To Rule Of Law Operations Financial Crimes Public Corruption Including High Level Public Corruption Asset Recovery Procurement Of Commodities And Equipment Training Development And Implementation And Logistics Support Demonstrated Ability To Follow Guidance And Instructions On Rule Of Law Program Implementation Analyze And Determine True Requirements And Propose Feasible Solutions For Problems In Program Implementation Factor 2 Liaison And Communication 15 Points Demonstrated Experience Building And Maintaining Relationships With Host Nation Officials U S Government Agencies International Organizations Implementing Partners And Ngo S Demonstrated Ability To Communicate Complex Issues In A Timely And Concise Manner Both Verbally And In Writing Demonstrated Ability To Work With Senior Level Host Nation Government Employees Factor 3 International Experience 15 Points Demonstrated Experience Of Working Operating In Foreign Environments Particularly In Countries With Security Issues In Central Asia South Asia And Or The Countries Of The Former Soviet Union To Include Ability To Live Work And Travel In Difficult Conditions With Limited Support Manage Projects And Programs In A Complex And Fluid Environment And Show Solid Judgment In Challenging Security Situations Experience Should Include Evidence Of Responsibility For Liaising With And Maintaining Positive Working Relationships With Foreign Government Officials Factor 5 Program Management And Administration 10 Points Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience In The Application Of Monitoring And Evaluation Techniques Especially In International Programs Involving Multiple Agencies That Include Foreign Government Entities Experience In Program Management Should Include Budget Development The Procurement Of Goods And Services Familiarity With Procurement Guidelines And Program Planning Execution And Monitoring And Evaluation Basis Of Rating Offerors Who Clearly Meet The Education Experience Requirements Will Be Further Evaluated Based On Scoring Of The Evaluation Factor Responses Offerors Are Required To Address Each Of The Evaluation Factors In A Separate Document Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience Training Education And Or Awards They Have Received That Are Relevant To Each Factor Failure To Specifically Address The Evaluation Factors May Result In Your Not Receiving Credit For All Of Your Pertinent Experience Education Training And Or Awards The Offeror Rating System Is As Follows Evaluation Factors Have Been Assigned The Following Points Factor 1 30 Factor 2 15 Factor 3 15 Factor 4 10 Total Possible 70 Points Interview Performance 30 Points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks Pass Fail No Points Assigned Past Performance Evaluation Of Applicant S Ability To Perform Under The Contract In Conducting The Evaluation The U S Government Reserves The Right To Utilize All Evaluation Information Available At The Time Of Evaluation Whether Provided By The Applicant Or Obtained From Other Sources Total Possible Points 100 The Most Qualified Candidates May Be Interviewed Required To Provide A Writing Sample And Demonstrate An Ability To Operate Commonly Used Office Applications Inl Will Not Pay For Any Expenses Associated With The Interviews In Addition Applications Written Materials And Interviews Will Be Evaluated Based On Content As Well As On The Applicant s Writing Presentation And Communication Skills In The Event That An Applicant Has Fully Demonstrated His Her Qualifications And There Are No Other Competitive Applicants Inl Reserves The Right To Forego The Interview Process Professional References Will Be Evaluated For Applicants Being Considered For Selection Compensation Base Pay This Position Has Been Designated At The Fs 02 Equivalent Level 88 619 130 140 Per Annum Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Listed Market Value Based Upon Qualifications Previous Relevant Experience And Work History Salary And Educational Background Salaries Including Any Recruitment Supplemental Pay That Exceeds The Listed Pay Range Will Not Be Entertained Or Negotiated For Award Inl Will Negotiate For This Contract Based On The Market Value As Outlined Above And Overall Experience Relevant To The Solicitation Requirements Benefits Amp Allowances As A Matter Of Policy Inl Normally Authorizes The Following Benefits And Allowances Benefits If Applicable Employee s Fica Medicare Contribution Contribution Toward Health And Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility For Worker s Compensation Annual Sick And Home Leave 401K Plan Medvac Provided By Dos Med Allowances In Accordance With Department Of State Standardized Regulations Dssr If Applicable Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance Tqsa Or Per Diem Upon Arrival At Post Housing Allowance Post Allowance Supplemental Post Allowance Maintenance Allowance Sma Education Allowance Educational Travel Full Time United States Based Secondary Post Hardship Differential Danger Pay Shipment Of Hhe Uab Pov And Consumables

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