Application Deadline: 09 Feb 2015
The US Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at the United States
Agency for International Development (USAID). This is a full-time Personal Services Contract position.
USAID anticipates hiring up to five new staff as Acquisition & Assistance (A&A). depending on the qualifications of the applicant. This position is a part of an established career ladder, which provides for career progression if established performance objectives are met.
Under the A&A position, USAID is willing to accept applicants with fewer than the required minimum number of years of experience but meeting the minimum educational requirements. These employees will be considered trainees and begin at one grade lower. Attainment of the higher grade level is contingent upon the Specialist successfully completing all required training, years of experience .to reach the fully qualified level. in addition to meeting agreed-upon objectives and milestones, and performing in a fully successful manner. Failure to obtain the minimum qualification of the next grade level may be grounds for termination.
The candidates for this position will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the closing date or until all positions are filled.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The Acquisition and Assistance Specialist is located in the Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID/TANZANIA. The function of the Office is to provide Acquisition and Assistance '(procurement) support to Mission Technical Offices and
Development Objective (DO) Teams in the Mission, and in any other Offices that may be supported by the Mission. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of acquisition and assistance duties including writing grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other procurement instruments and preparing amendments in support of the Mission. The Specialist reviews and recommends for approval or revision of requisitions in the Global Acquisition and
Assistance System (GLAAS); scopes of work (SOW); drafts requests for proposal or quote; performs cost and price analysis; analyzes proposals or quotes received; drafts contracts and contract modifications; analyzes contractor-proposed budgets; recommends revisions to various contract provisions; writes Memoranda of Negotiation; and, prepares other required documentation. The Specialist maintains contract files and records up to date, prepares Contractor
Performance Reports (CPRs), and supports award closeouts. The Specialist provides guidance related to administrative award modifications, and is responsible for carrying out day-to-day activities under the mentorship of more senior A&A specialists .
As a career ladder position attainment of higher grade levels is contingent upon the Specialist successfully completing required training, meeting agreed-upon objectives and milestones, and performing in a Fully Successful manner.
Promotion to higher grade levels is not guaranteed. ,
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required Is available at:
http://tanzgnlg.usembgssy.goyllobopportunitles.html
Hard copies of the Universal Application for Employment (UAE) DS 174 form Is also available at gate 3 at the American Embassy.
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: 1) Universal
Application for Employment (UAE) DS-174 form is available at above link; or 2) A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant's work experience attached as a separate sheet; or 3) A current resume
or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE 4) Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. Failure to do so will result In Incomplete application
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 2294000, Ext: 4024/4233/4148/4137
The US Mission in Tanzania provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age (below compulsory retirement age) disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Acquisition and Assistance Specialist POSITION DESCRIPTION:
From The GuardianThe US Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at the United States
Agency for International Development (USAID). This is a full-time Personal Services Contract position.
USAID anticipates hiring up to five new staff as Acquisition & Assistance (A&A). depending on the qualifications of the applicant. This position is a part of an established career ladder, which provides for career progression if established performance objectives are met.
Under the A&A position, USAID is willing to accept applicants with fewer than the required minimum number of years of experience but meeting the minimum educational requirements. These employees will be considered trainees and begin at one grade lower. Attainment of the higher grade level is contingent upon the Specialist successfully completing all required training, years of experience .to reach the fully qualified level. in addition to meeting agreed-upon objectives and milestones, and performing in a fully successful manner. Failure to obtain the minimum qualification of the next grade level may be grounds for termination.
The candidates for this position will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the closing date or until all positions are filled.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The Acquisition and Assistance Specialist is located in the Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID/TANZANIA. The function of the Office is to provide Acquisition and Assistance '(procurement) support to Mission Technical Offices and
Development Objective (DO) Teams in the Mission, and in any other Offices that may be supported by the Mission. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of acquisition and assistance duties including writing grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and other procurement instruments and preparing amendments in support of the Mission. The Specialist reviews and recommends for approval or revision of requisitions in the Global Acquisition and
Assistance System (GLAAS); scopes of work (SOW); drafts requests for proposal or quote; performs cost and price analysis; analyzes proposals or quotes received; drafts contracts and contract modifications; analyzes contractor-proposed budgets; recommends revisions to various contract provisions; writes Memoranda of Negotiation; and, prepares other required documentation. The Specialist maintains contract files and records up to date, prepares Contractor
Performance Reports (CPRs), and supports award closeouts. The Specialist provides guidance related to administrative award modifications, and is responsible for carrying out day-to-day activities under the mentorship of more senior A&A specialists .
As a career ladder position attainment of higher grade levels is contingent upon the Specialist successfully completing required training, meeting agreed-upon objectives and milestones, and performing in a Fully Successful manner.
Promotion to higher grade levels is not guaranteed. ,
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required Is available at:
http://tanzgnlg.usembgssy.goyllobopportunitles.html
Hard copies of the Universal Application for Employment (UAE) DS 174 form Is also available at gate 3 at the American Embassy.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: 1) Universal
Application for Employment (UAE) DS-174 form is available at above link; or 2) A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant's work experience attached as a separate sheet; or 3) A current resume
or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE 4) Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. Failure to do so will result In Incomplete application
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 2294000, Ext: 4024/4233/4148/4137
The US Mission in Tanzania provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age (below compulsory retirement age) disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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