USAID MALI FRO M THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72068819R10005

ISSUANCE DATE: CLOSING DATE/TIME:

July 2, 2019 July 23, 2019

SUBJECT: Solicitation for a Cooperating Country National Personal Service Contractor (CCN PSC) - Development Program Specialist (Environmental Compliance)

Dear Prospective Offerors/ Applicants:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers/applications from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.

Offers/ Applications must be in accordance with Attachment 1, Sections I through V of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers/applications will not be considered. Offerors/ Applicants should retain copies of all offer/application materials for their records.

This solicitation in no way obligates USA ID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offers/applications.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in the attached information.

Sincerely,

UPc5~~ Robert Schmidt Contracting Officer

U.S. Agency for International Development ACI 2000 Street 243 Gate 297 P.O. Box 34 Bamako, Mali

Tel: (223) 2070-23-00 Fax: (223) 2022-39-33 http:1/mali.usaid.gov

ATTACHMENT 1 72068819Rl 0005

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72068819Rl0005

2. ISSUANCE DATE: July 2, 2019

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: July 23, 2019

4. POSITION TITLE: Environmental Compliance Specialist

5. MARKET VALUE: FCFA 17,481,649 TO FCFA 27,096,565 equivalent to FSN-10. The incumbent will be compensated in accordance with the U.S. Mission Mali's Local Compensation Plan (LCP). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Employment under this contract is of a continuing nature. CCNPSCs contracts duration are of a continuing nature based on the availability of funds, continued need for the requirement, contractor/employee performance and any future hiring freeze guidance and expected to be part of a series of sequential contracts, each not to exceed the five-year limitation.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bamako, Mali with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Work.

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Security certificate

9. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Located in USAID/Mali's Program Office, the Environmental Compliance Specialist serves as the Mission Environmental Officer (MEO) and is responsible for managing the Mission's environmental compliance activities. As the Mission's MEO, the incumbent works to ensure the successful implementation of mandatory environmental assessments as well as environmental compliance monitoring and reporting for all activities in the USAID/Mali portfolio. The MEO will be the POC for all RAMSAR site Programmatic Environmental Assessment matters after the departure of the temporary PEA Coordinator. He/she closely coordinates with technical teams to fulfill monitoring and reporting responsibilities on environmental compliance for USAID/Mali's health; agriculture; natural resources management; peace, democracy, and governance; education and other programs. In order to ensure prudent environmental management and compliance, he/she works closely with all Contracting/Agreement Officer's Representatives (COR/AOR) and their alternates, activity managers, Team Leaders and Office Directors. The incumbent develops and maintains professional contacts in both the public and private sectors, including Government of Mali (GOM) officials, implementing partners, consultants, non-governmental organizations, and other relevant development partners in Mali.

9.1.Life of Project Environmental Compliance Advisory Services (30%): The Environmental Compliance Specialist is responsible for:

• Advising teams, activity managers and CORs/AORs, and as needed, mission management on: (1) how best to comply with USAID's Environmental Procedures over life of the project, including effective monitoring of partner implementation of the environmental mitigation measures required by Initial Environmental Examinations

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(IEEs), Climate Risk Screenings, Programmatic Environmental Assessments (PEAs) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and (2) how to obtain additional environmental expertise to assist in compliance with USAID's mandatory environmental procedures when needed.

• Ensure that A/CO Rs, COs and acquisition staff are applying the Environmental Compliance Language (ECL)ADS 204 Help Document to all new solicitations and awards, especially the requirements for development, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plans (EMMPs).

• Draft environmental documentation, or help identify technical drafting services, when needed for complex IEEs and environmental assessments. The incumbent will work closely with members of the Environmental Compliance Team as they support these functions within their teams. In addition, s/he will maintain a log, tracking the status of environmental documentation for the Mission's portfolio to support reporting functions, as well as the other responsibilities enumerated herein.

• Advising project and activity design teams on how best to incorporate appropriate environmental compliance language into design documents, and working with the Office of Acquisition and Assistance to incorporate such language into award documents ( contracts, cooperative agreements and grants).

• Advising mission staff on requirements under relevant Malian environmental laws. • Advising implementing partners on how to ensure compliance with the environmental

threshold decisions and monitoring and mitigation measures pertaining to their projects. • Serving as the mission point of contact with the Bureau Environmental Officers and

Regional Environmental Advisors. • Conducting occasional training of implementing partner and mission staff on the

implementation of22 CFR 216 and environmentally sound project design and management.

• The incumbent would not be responsible for a specific award, however Mission imaging when it buys into environmental compliance mechanisms in Washington, the MEO would serve as the Activity Manager at post.

9.2. 22 CFR 216 Implementation and Environmental Compliance Monitoring (50%): The Environmental Compliance Specialist is responsible for the following with respect to implementing 22 CFR 216 and monitoring environmental compliance at the Mission:

• Reviewing quality and completeness of all 22 CFR 216 documents. All mission 22 CFR 216 documents must be cleared by the MEO. These documents include Initial Environmental Examinations (IEE), Programmatic Environmental Assessments (PEAs), Climate Risk Screenings, Requests for Categorical Exclusions (RCE), Environmental Screening Form and Environmental Review and Reports (ESF/ERRs), Environmental Assessment Scoping Statements (EASS), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Pesticide Evaluation Report and Safer Use Action Plans (PERSUAP), Water Quality Assurance Plans (WQAP), IEE or EA Amendments or other documents developed in fulfillment of22 CFR 216 requirements.

• Serving as USAID/Mali' s principal expert on environmental compliance monitoring of all projects covering a range of technical areas including: health, infrastructure, agriculture, democracy and governance, education and other cross-cutting areas. The incumbent will work closely with AORs/CORs and their alternates, discussing any compliance issues and accompanying them on regular site visits. Site visits will be documented with a site visit report that details compliance issues, if any, and recommendations for corrective actions. Based on monitoring experience, the incumbent

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develops environmental monitoring checklists for different technical sectors and a tracking log for projects and activities.

• Preparing a quarterly monitoring report that summarizes the quarter's site visits, compliance issues and recommended corrective actions. In addition, the report documents the implementation of previous quarters ' corrective actions until resolved.

• Ensuring that "best practices" for environmental compliance and environmentally sound project design and management are documented and shared within and outside the Mission.

9.3.Program Design and Evaluation (15%): The Environmental Compliance Specialist supports project design and evaluation by:

• Preparing and/or reviewing studies, concept papers, USAID project/activity design documents and bilateral and multilateral agreements. He/she works with AOR/CORs on project designs and approvals, ensuring that adequate resources are planned for compliance with 22 CFR 216 over the project/activity lifespan.

• Supporting review and analysis of GOM and other donors' environmental compliance documents in the early stages of development to ensure that there are no environmental issues that may adversely affect planned USAID assistance and that of other donors.

• Preparing scopes of work and managing the conduct of contractor PEAs, EASSs and ESIAs.

9.4. Coordination and Liaison (5%): The Environmental Compliance Specialist coordinates with others on environmental issues by:

• Reviewing development programs of other multilateral and bilateral donors to identify areas for coordination and where there are possible conflicts with USAID-supported activities. The incumbent will serve as a liaison with other donors on in-country environmental compliance project planning and implementation as needed.

• Maintaining knowledge of current technical trends, best practices, current events and key actors (from NGOs, universities, GoM and the private sector) with respect to environmental management.

• Keeping various stakeholders informed of USAID/Mali activities, policies and interests related to environmental compliance and management.

10.AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All Malian Citizens and Local Residents with valid work permit at the time of application.

11. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

12. POINT OF CONTACT: Human Resources Management Section - Email: bamakohrmvacancies@usaid.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications.

I. All Malian Citizens and Local Residents with a valid work permit at the time of application.

2. A Bachelor's degree, from any recognized university, in environmental science, environmental management, environmental engineering or other closely related field, is required.

3. Five-seven years of increasingly responsible relevant work experience, three of which must be in a senior environmental monitoring and/or evaluation position. Must have a proven track record of professional involvement and achievements, particularly in Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and environmental compliance monitoring. Demonstrated program management skills and experience managing professionals of multidisciplinary backgrounds.

4. Level IV (fluent) oral and written English and French is required.

5. Advanced knowledge of Malian and other development institutions working in the environment field in Mali is required. The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of environmental problems, policies and constraints in Mali as well as the country's strengths and priorities in environmental management. Genuine understanding of sustainable policy and strategic options that consider socio-economic, environmental and cultural aspects is critical as is a working familiarity with current international "best practices" and Mali-appropriate models for environmental assessment, mitigation and monitoring. Knowledge of the work of other donor agencies in Mali with respect to environmental management activities is a plus. Incumbent must be able to write analytical reports on environmental compliance and monitoring issues.

6. Must have strong analytical skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels within the US government's Mali Mission, as well as with national and local GOM institutions, and the private sector. The ability to develop and maintain mid- to senior­level contacts with GOM and USG officials, the private sector and NGO representatives is required. Must be able to clearly and diplomatically provide technical and policy guidance to project managers and contractors as and when needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS ..

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications noted above. For applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, further consideration and selection will be based on panel assessment of the selection factors listed below.

1. Education 2. Prior Work Experience 3. Language Proficiency 4. Knowledge 5. Skills and Abilities

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Applicants are required to address each of the selection criteria on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards or recognition they have received relevant to each criteria described below, and any related considerations.

I. Education: A Bachelor's degree, from any recognized university, in environmental science, environmental management, environmental engineering or other closely related field, is required.

2. Prior Work Experience: Five-seven years of increasingly responsible relevant work experience, three of which must be in a senior environmental monitoring and/or evaluation position. Must have a proven track record of professional involvement and achievements, particularly in Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and environmental compliance monitoring. Demonstrated program management skills and experience managing professionals of multidisciplinary backgrounds.

3. Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) oral and written English and French is required. 4. Job Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of Malian and other development institutions

working in the environment field in Mali is required. The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of environmental problems, policies and constraints in Mali as well as the country's strengths and priorities in environmental management. Genuine understanding of sustainable policy and strategic options that consider socio-economic, environmental and cultural aspects is critical as is a working familiarity with current international "best practices" and Mali-appropriate models for environmental assessment, mitigation and monitoring. Knowledge of the work of other donor agencies in Mali with respect to environmental management activities is a plus. Incumbent must be able to write analytical reports on environmental compliance and monitoring issues.

5. Skills and Abilities: Must have strong analytical skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels within the US government's Mali Mission, as well as with national and local GOM institutions, and the private sector. The ability to develop and maintain mid­to senior-level contacts with GOM and USG officials, the private sector and NGO representatives is required. Must be able to clearly and diplomatically provide technical and policy guidance to project managers and contractors as and when needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current employees with an "Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement'' ?r "Unsatisfactory" q11 theii; JTI0St recent Employee-PerformanceReport are not eligibleToapp1y: - - -

A- HOW THE SELECTION WILL BE MADE:

The successful candidate will be selected based upon:

1. Preliminary review of the applications package submitted to establish that minimum requirements are met;

2. Tests: Candidates may be tested on English writing skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, or any technical skills test that might be deemed appropriate may be required;

3. Interviews; 4. Reference checks.

USAID/Mali Human Resources Section will perform the preliminary review (Step I) to eliminate those applications that do NOT meet the minimum requirements. The TEC will review each of the applications which meet the minimum qualifications against the established evaluation criteria to develop a shortlist of applicants to be tested and/or interviewed. Applicants will be contacted (Step 2) for testing and interviews. Based on the results of the tests, however, an applicant

otherwise identified for interview could be removed from the interview list. Following the interviews (Step 3) during which the applicant will be evaluated against the established criteria, the TEC will make a preliminary determination of candidates to be considered for employment and forward that list to HR. HR will conduct reference checks (Step 4&5) prior to advising the TEC of the results of these checks. References may be solicited from current as well as former supervisors in addition to the references you provide in your application package.

B- PRESENTING AND SUBMITTING AN OFFER

Qualified candidates for this position should submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the application is not qualified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

1. Resume or curriculum vitae (CV) relevant to the position for which the applicant is applying;

2. Cover letter of not more than three (3) pages describing how the incumbent's skills and experience fit the requirements of the subject position.

3. Applicants are required to provide three (3) to five (5) professional references with complete contact information including email address and telephone numbers. References should have knowledge of the candidate's ability to perform the duties set forth in the application and must not be family members or relatives.

4. Copy of Academic Transcripts. 5. Applicants must provide their full mailing address with telephone, email address and

should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their submissions. 6. Please indicate the Vacancy Reference Number in the subject line of your email:

72068819Rl 0005

7. All applications must be submitted to Human Resources Management Section - Email: bamakohrmvacancies@usaid.gov with the above position reference number in the subject line.

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CLOSING DATE FOR THI PO ITION IS: JULY 23, 2019

C- LIST OF PRE-HIRE REQUIRMENTS FOR PSC's:

Once the Executive Office/CO informs the successful Applicant about being selected for a contract award, the EXO/CO will provide the successful Applicant instructions about how to complete the following.

1. Medical Examination; 2. Security Investigation; 3. Employee Biographical Data Sheet (Form AID 1420); 4. Application for Employment in the Foreign Service of the United States (Form OF 174).

IV. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES:

The incumbent will be compensated in accordance with the U.S. Mission to Mali's Local Compensation Plan (LCP). The plan includes basic salary, miscellaneous allowance, and comprehensive medical insurance subsidy. Final compensation will be based on the position grade and negotiated within the corresponding market value.

V. TAXES: The successful Applicant will be subject to host country tax laws.

VI. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs:

USAID regulations and policies governing CCN/TCN PSC awards are available at these sources:

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," includes contract clause "General Provisions," available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/l 868/aidar 0.pdf .

2. Contract Cover Page form AID 302-4 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms . 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 https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations.

VII. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The U.S Mission in Mali provides equal 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. We strive to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.