Sources Sought Notice – PSC- Criminal Justice Advisor, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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Notice Type: Sources Sought Notice
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Subject: PSC- Criminal Justice Advisor,
Classification Code: R - Professional, administrative, and management support services
Solicitation Number: PSC-14-016-INL
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Setaside: N/AN/A
Place of Performance Country: TJ
Description:
Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division (INL/RM/GAPP)
You have received this "Personal Services Contractor" (PSC) solicitation through the
Issuance Date:
SUBJECT A solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC),
The
HOW TO APPLY Offeror's proposals 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.
Proposals must include the following: 1) Form OF-612 (Completed and signed) 2) Resume 3) Three letters of reference (preferred) or three references, including contact information
Submit all proposals via e-mail to the attention of: INL/
Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/
INL will not accept late proposals unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal.
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-14-016-INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR:
The International Law Enforcement and Narcotics (INL) Section in the
The INL Section home bureau is
Purpose The purpose of this PSC position is to provide Criminal Justice Advisor (CJA) to the INL Section in the
Relationship The CJA reports to the INL Director at U.S. Embassy
Duties and Responsibilities 1) Manage INL criminal justice assistance programs, including performing needs assessments, design and development, coordination with other USG entities and international donors, selection of project implementers, and monitoring and evaluation.
2) Provide policy analysis to the INL Director on improving the capacity of the police to serve its citizens, particularly in areas related to community policing and drug demand reduction, in keeping with the internationally coordinated Tajik police reform process.
3) Provides policy analysis to the INL Director on developing justice sector reform initiatives, particularly in the area of criminal defense education, training, and capacity.
4) Draft/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 cables.
5) Coordinate and communicate INL approved policies on police and criminal justice reform programs with U.S., international and GOTI agencies. As directed, participate in outreach activities with host country and international law enforcement members to increase awareness of INL programs and policies.
6) Design and develop community policing activities to ensure the continuity and sustainability of the established network of Community Policing Partnership Teams and Community Policing Centers, and oversee their implementation.
7) Monitor and evaluate program activities' effectiveness and application methods to ensure compliance achievement with acceptable international standards and intended and unintended impact. 8) Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with Tajik law enforcement as well as civil society actors working to promote police reform and the Rule of Law in
9) Advise the
10) Provide programmatic guidance on developments in the Tajik criminal justice system to the INL Director, the Mission and others, and work with the 11) Coordinate with the Minimum Requirements 1) U.S. citizen, able to obtain and maintain DOS Secret security and Medical clearances. 2) Ten (10) years' experience in management, organizational development, planning and strategic development (including evaluation of effectiveness and assessment of impact), project management, and training. 3) Three years' experience in general administrative and program management of international criminal justice reform or community policing programs in foreign countries, including preparation of budgets, procurement of goods and services, and project implementation and oversight. 4) Demonstrated knowledge of police development in transitioning societies and the establishment of democratic policing systems, to include police reform. 5) Demonstrated substantive knowledge of community policing principles and practices and credible experience in developing and implementing community-policing programs. 6) Demonstrated ability to provide expert program and policy guidance to senior-level policy makers. 7) Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. 8) Proven ability to work and liaise well with others, including a variety of governmental, civil society, and private sector representatives. 9) Proven high-level flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited timeframes. 10) Proven ability to build local capacity and mentor foreign staff members. 11) Proven ability to draft analytical documents for internal and external use. 12) Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel. 13) Ability to complete the Preferred knowledge and skills 1) Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, in the field of criminal justice, law, international relations, or a related field. 2) Experience coordinating and facilitating training, meetings, seminars, and workshops. 3) Experience working overseas with DOS, Position Elements 1) Relationships: The CJA will receive general guidance from, and report directly to, the INL Director. Specific assignments originate frequently from liaison activities, and the CJA must be able to draft and negotiate scope and objectives of criminal justice reform projects independently with little supervision. 2) Supervision Exercised: The CJA will direct work to locally hired staff serving as program management assistants for the Community Policing project, in coordination with the INL Director. 3) Guidelines: Guidelines include basic legislation, in particular, Chapter 8 of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, authorities under the Evaluation Factors Factor 1 Factor 2: Interpersonal Skills (20 points) Ability to build collaborative relations with members of relevant USG agencies, host-government representatives, international and local organization representatives, and local police and community members in developing, implementing, and coordinating criminal justice reform and/or community policing projects. Factor 3 Subject Area Expertise (20 points) Expert working knowledge of criminal justice reform, including community policing and Rule of Law principles, and demonstrated skills and experience managing community policing programs, particularly in developing countries. Factor 4 Communication Skills (20 points) Ability to explain difficult concepts in writing and speaking, report on achievements clearly, conduct meetings efficiently, and persuade interlocutors diplomatically to support various program activities. Factor 5 Teamwork (10 points) Ability to work cooperatively with American and foreign national staff in a way that is responsive to staff needs, builds team cohesion, and motivates individuals to achieve shared goals and deliver quality work. Factor 6 Past Performance (10 points) Evaluation of applicant's ability to perform under the contract. Note: In conducting the evaluation, the USG reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. Pre-Award Ethical Responsibilities of PSC ( COMPENSATION For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the following: * Entry-level salary is at Step 1 of the grade range assigned to solicitation * Consideration given for experience relevant specifically to the solicitation requirements * Level and extent of experience dictates the salary level within the grade range BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE * Employee's FICA Contribution * Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance * Pay Comparability Adjustment (is applicable) * Annual Increase * Eligibility for Worker's Compensation * Annual & Sick Leave * 401K Plan * Offerors Representations and Certifications ALLOWANCES - IF APPLICABLE * Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) * Post Allowance (COLA) * Supplemental Post Allowance * Separate Maintenance Allowance * Education Allowance * Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL-RM-MS/PSC-14-016-INL/listing.html
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