The following replaces the previous published version: The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is seeking applications from qualified applicants for a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist position located in Georgetown, Guyana. The resultant contract shall be a Personal Services Contract (PSC). SOLICITATION NUMBER: 2006-N-08416 POSITION NUMBER: GY-PSC-01 ISSUANCE DATE: March 7, 2006 CLOSING DATE/TIME: March 23, 2006 at 10:00AM Eastern Standard Time POSITION TITLE: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist MARKET VALUE: $53,164 – $69,116 (PSC-11) Final compensation will be based on individual salary history, work experience, and educational background. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 5 Years (1 Base Year and 4 OptionYears) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Georgetown, Guyana SECURITY CLEARANCE: Basic only (NACI check) AREA OF CONSIDERATION: United States Citizens and third country nationals. Citizens and permanent residents of the host country are not eligible for this position. Duties and Responsibilities: The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will serve as the central collection point for all Strategic Information data produced by CDC and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-funded activities in Guyana. The M&E Specialist will be responsible for ensuring this data (including required indicators and surveillance data) is collected in a timely manner (i.e., within established reporting timeframes and deadlines) and for collating, analyzing and disseminating it to the appropriate requesting offices (e.g., CDC/GAP HQ, the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) in HHS, or other consumers of surveillance data). Maintain continual contact with CDC and Emergency Plan-funded partners to ensure they understand and are prepared to meet regular USG reporting deadlines. Also ensure that partners are aware of and understand the indicators they will be responsible to report on in each given reporting cycle. Collect, collate, and disseminate indicator and HIV/AIDS surveillance data from partners. Ensure these data are processed and submitted to the relevant reporting agency by the predetermined reporting deadline. These deadlines will incude, but not be limited to, the annual PEPFAR Country Operations Plan; the PEPFAR annual and semi-annual reports; and, the CDC Global AIDS Program annual report. Analytical work in this section will include drafting and editing narratives for each of these reports, as well as analyses that are relevant to in-country HIV/AIDS surveillance activities and the development of Health Management Information Systems (HMIS). Serve as the principal point of contact and ensure the oversight of all operational research and evaluation activities described in the Strategic Information section of the Country Operational Plan. This oversight will include, but not be limited to, designing and implementing practical training courses in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and using M&E data to improve programs and inform key stakeholders. Coordinate with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) to ensure that all in-country Strategic Information activities are consistent with OGAC guidelines and requirements. Contribute to the evolution of CDC and PEPFAR reporting requirements. This may include providing input on the selection of indicators, the development of new reporting time-tables and new reporting documents. The incumbent will also serve as the CDC representative on the Monitoring and Evaluation Resource Group (MERG). In this capacity, he or she will be encouraged to suggest ways the process may be streamlined and/or made more efficient. Assist the Guyanese Ministry of Health to develop and implement national M&E planning activities. Coordinate USG Strategic Information activities with the MOH and other international partners. Coordinate technical assistance visits from CDC headquarters when requested by the Ministry of Health or other eligible partners. Assist in the coordination and oversight of evaluation projects. Provide support for the collection and analysis of data associated with evaluations and operational research in Guyana. As the focal point for PEPFAR-funded strategic information activities in Guyana, the incumbent will be partners' primary source of up-to-date information about the field (e.g., best practices). The incumbent will also work with the Ministry of Health, other partners, and members of the CDC/GAP Guyana technical staff to provide timely data to studies, articles, presentations and other material. Minimum Qualifications: a) Familiarity with the overall goals and objectives of the CDC, the Global AIDS Program, and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. b) Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., public health, development). This educational requirement may be waived for candidates possessing at least 5 years of senior level professional experience in monitoring and evaluation and surveillance. c) Candidates meeting the minimum educational requirement must have at least 1 year of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation or other public health program management. Candidates who do not meet the minimum educational requirement must have 5 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation or surveillance. d) Level 5 fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. e) Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Desired Qualifications: a) Knowledge of CDC and U.S. Government operations and regulations. b) A working knowledge of Guyana’s geography and post- independence history. c) Demonstrable professional experience with monitoring and evaluation or a related field of data collection and dissemination (e.g., surveillance). d) Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS). Benefits/Allowances: Overseas allowances and differentials similar to those available to U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be payable under this PSC, subject to eligibility. Actual benefits may vary from one candidate to the next and/or from one country of assignment to the next. A summary of the overseas allowances and differentials available to U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be found at the following Internet URL: http://www.state.gov/m/a/als/4311.htm. Specific benefit, allowance, and differential information will be provided in the "Offer of PSC Employment" letter sent to the successful applicant. Additionally, country specific information useful for U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be obtained from Department of State Post Reports available at the following Internet URL: http://foia.state.gov/MMS/postrpt/pr_view_start.asp and Travel Warnings concerning certain countries, in many of which CDC conducts its international program activities, may be obtained at the following Internet URL: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html. Federal Taxes: Personal Service Contractors who are either United States citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens (i.e., “green card” holders) of the United States are not exempt from payment of Federal Income and, in some cases State, income taxes on salaries earned abroad while working for the U.S. Government. How to Apply: A complete application shall consist of a completed Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) or resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information required in a OF 612, as well as references, current (or highest recent) salary documentation, and Benefit Eligibility Form. Optional Form 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment: The Optional Form (OF) 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, can be located at: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/html/of.asp. References: Each applicant shall submit three Professional references other than family members. Two references shall be from a current and previous supervisor. The following information is required: Name, Address, telephone Number, Title, and Email Address. Current (or Highest Recent) Salary Documentation: Each applicant shall submit supporting documentation that reflects their current or highest recent salary. Examples of such supporting documentation are the most recent earning statement, an official letter from current employer signed by the applicant’s current supervisor or Human Resources Representative, or the applicant’s most recent U.S. Federal tax return. Each applicant shall also include a letter indicating the minimum salary in U.S. dollars the applicant would accept for the position. Benefit Eligibility Form: Each applicant shall submit the attached Benefit Eligibility Form with the application. Submission of Application: A complete application package (OF 612 or equivalent, References, salary documentation, and Benefits Eligibility Form) must be received at the following location no later than the closing date and time identified above: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Procurement and Grants Office Mailstop K75, Branch 7 Attn: John Ebanks, Contract Specialist Solicitation 2006-N-08416 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta, GA 30341-5539 Complete application packages may be emailed to the attention of John Ebanks at [email protected]. Facsimile copies will not be accepted. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.208 regarding submission of late proposals (http://www.acqnet.gov/far/current/html/Subpart% 2015_2.html#wp1125227). All applications must be legible and submitted in the English language. The solicitation number identified above must be included on all documents submitted with the application package, as well as any other correspondence regarding this solicitation. Selection Factors: The applicant that represents the best value to the Government will be considered for award of this Personal Service Contract (PSC). To determine best value, the following factors will be considered: 1. The extent an applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications based on information obtained through the application package and interviews. Note that interviews may or may not be conducted; therefore, the application package should clearly identify how well the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications of this position. Interviews, if conducted, may be either in-person or via telephone. 2. Information collected from reference checks. References will only be verified for those applicants determined to have a reasonable chance of being selected for award. 3. Results of a cost assessment. The cost assessment will determine the total cost (salary plus benefits and allowances) of the applicant for the complete term of the contract (base period plus any option years). In determining best value, paramount consideration shall be given to technical merit (applicant qualifications and reference checks) rather than to cost. In cases where applicants are determined to be essentially equal, then cost may become the determining factor. Attachment A BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR PSC CANDIDATE A. City and State (or Country, if not in U.S.), of Current Residence: B. Attach Copy of Front Page of Most Recent Passport, Showing Citizenship, Name, and Date and Place of Birth. C. Family Members Accompanying You to Location of Contract Performance: - Spouse: - Children Under Age 18 at Time of Arrival – - How Many?: - Please list name and date of birth of each D. Annual Education Travel for Children Up to Age 23 at Time of Your Arrival at Location of Contract Performance Who Are Attending a Recognized Post-Secondary Educational Institution on a Full-Time Basis: - Children Before 23rd Birthday at Time of Arrival Attending a Recognized Post-Secondary Educational Institution on a Full-Time Basis – - How Many?: - Please list name and date of birth and city and state (or country, if not in U.S.) of location of educational institution for each:

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