SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Senior Aviation Advisor (SAA) - OF-612
- Notice Date
- 3/8/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL RM MS, 2430 E Street, N.W., South Building, SA-4 Navy Hill, Washington, District of Columbia, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-11-018-INL
- Archive Date
- 4/6/2011
- Point of Contact
- Amy M. Kara, Fax: 202.776.8686
- E-Mail Address
-
karaam2@state.gov
(karaam2@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This form must be completed and submitted with resume and three (3) references in order to be considered for the position. 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 the cover letter of this solicitation. The Department is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. If the recipient does not notify the contact person that they have obtained this document then any amendments to the document may not be available to the recipients. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. Justice Advisor Issuance Date: 03/08/2011 Closing Date: 03/22/2011 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-11-018-INL SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking proposals (OF 612's) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Amy M. Kara, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 OR E-Mail karaam2@state.gov. All applications should be sent via Fed Ex or DHL, facsimile, or e-mail. The use of US MAIL is not recommended and may NOT be received in time prior to the closing date. However, all applications submitted by FedEx or DHL should be sent to the following address: Amy M. Kara Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South, Rm. 101 Washington, D.C. 20037 Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Along with the OF - 612, applicants shall provide a resume and three written references including contact information. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. There is one position that will be filled from this solicitation. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-11-018-INL ISSUANCE DATE: 03/08/2011 CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED 03/22/2011 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM ET POSITION TITLE: Justice Advisor MARKET VALUE: FS 02 (Equivalent to GS 14) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date awarded PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Mexico City, Mexico JOB DESCRIPTION: See below STATEMENT OF DUTIES GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR: The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Latin American and Caribbean Programs (INL/LP), is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination and implementation of international narcotics control assistance activities and international criminal justice issues for the Department of State. The Mexico INCLE program builds on efforts begun under the Merida Initiative, with a shift away from expensive equipment and towards supporting the Mexican government's institutional reforms and strengthening the Rule of Law. The Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) Office in the Embassy in Mexico City manages the Merida Initiative program funded through INCLE and destined for Mexico. INCLE-funded assistance to the Mexico's justice sector began in FY2009. INL has discussed continuing this program into 2011-12 and beyond bilaterally and with other donors. This activity is the Mexican government's significant investment in promoting rule of law, providing for citizen security and reforming state institutions towards greater transparency, responsiveness, and respect for human rights and expanded efforts at state and local institutions. The goal is to institutionalize justice sector reforms to sustain the rule of law and respect human rights through continued large-scale institution building projects with security and justice institutions at the federal level. Rule of law assistance is a core component of the USG contribution to stability and reconstruction operations worldwide. INL currently manages criminal justice policy and programs in many international locations and oversees over 1,000 personnel deployed in the field to implement these programs. Purpose: The Justice Advisor will support, assist, and advise INL in its efforts to help Mexico to reform and otherwise establish a more effective criminal justice system and transition to the accusatorial system. The Justice Advisor will serve as the lead member of a team of Subject Matter Specialists (SMSs) that assist NAS MEXICO on the full range of criminal justice issues that focus on four strategic areas: disrupting the capacity of the organized criminals to operate; strengthening institutions; building a 21st Century border, and building strong and resilient communities. S/he would play a key role in contingency planning and development of future NAS MEXICO activities. S/he would also serve as a resource for other SMS managers, providing expert guidance to assist in implementing, monitoring and evaluating U.S. foreign policy directives regarding the development of criminal justice sector reform projects managed by NAS Mexico. The Justice Advisor frequently meets with members of other U.S. Government agencies on-governmental organizations, and international community for the purpose of gathering and disseminating information pertinent to justice sector development and USG priorities and activities. Duties and Responsibilities: a. Provide to NAS and Embassy front offices, analysis of trends and developments in the areas of judicial reform and rule of law. b. Conduct assessments of judicial and security agencies and institutions and their training academies and facilities. c. Develop program designs, performance monitoring plans, and evaluation planning for projects in support of judicial reform and improving the rule of law. d. Takes the lead and coordinates all NAS interagency efforts with DOJ and USAID to include special investigative units, major crimes task forces, judicial training, financial crimes, and arms trafficking. Oversee NAS funding of other agencies involved in projects in forensics, money laundering, and trafficking in persons and arms. e. Serve as Embassy Executive Secretary for Arms Trafficking and Money Laundering Working Groups. f. Draft policy and advocacy papers, attend meetings and conferences. g. Facilitate exchange of information and practices to ensure robust communication on rule of law issues within NAS, as well as with other professionals working in area of Rule of Law in Mexico. h. Prepare background materials and reports to be used by NAS MEXICO Director and other US Consulate officials in preparing speeches, briefings, and testimonies to articulate NAS MEXICO engagement on Rule of Law issues with the mission. i. Participate in outreach activities with domestic and international legal communities to increase awareness of INL programs/ policies and solicit greater cooperation and participation. j. Perform other duties as requested and assigned by the NAS MEXICO Office Director. Minimum Requirements: 1. U.S. Citizenship, able to obtain a Department of State DoS medical and security clearance. 2. Law degree from an ABA - accredited law school. 3. Admission to the practice of law before the courts of any state and/or the District of Columbia. 4. At least 7 years work experience as an attorney or judge. 5. At least 5 years of experience in the rule of law field. 6. At least 2 years of experience managing or directing international rule of law or legal/justice reform programs, international law, and/or the design and implementation of judicial and/or legal capacity building and training programs. 7. Ability to obtain DOS-approved security clearance at the Secret level. 8. Excellent oral and written English communication skills, negotiation and interpersonal skills. 9. Level 3, oral, and written Spanish communication skills. 10. Subject matter expertise and demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas (in or related to an international setting): justice sector and court administration strategy and planning; establishment of high-level working relationships with judicial system operators and institutions; planning and managing judicial and legal training and capacity-building programs; and/or, guiding participatory reform and transition processes with justice sector institutions. 11. Ability to accurately perceive and analyze complex fact patterns related to the structure, operation and deficiencies of foreign criminal justice systems and to employ professional knowledge to develop and apply plans to enhance the effectiveness of prosecutions. 12. Ability to perform essential functions under difficult conditions (e.g., limited resources, personal security risks, conflicting and changing priorities, difficult living conditions, language barriers, transportation limitations, disease, etc.). Preferred Knowledge and Skills: 1. Past experience working in Latin America. 2. Experience in strategic planning, policy development, and implementation of major agency - level programs. 3. Experience working with the UN or other international organizations. 4. Experience working or coordinating with relevant U.S. Government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice, Defense, and USAID). 5. Experience working with US Embassies overseas. 6. Superior interpersonal skills. Evaluation Criteria: Factor 1: Experience and ability in managing programs, which will enhance the rule of law in Mexico. Such programs will include capacity building for Mexican judicial and security forces, provision of equipment, training and equipping of special investigative units and major crimes task forces, oversight of refurbishing projects, and academy development. (25 points) Factor 2: Ability to liaise with members of relevant USG agencies, Host Nation representatives, and the international community in developing and coordinating rule of law programs. (20 points) Factor 3: Ability to provide expert rule of law subject matter and policy guidance relevant to current situation in Mexico to senior level policy makers within the Embassy and INL. (15 points) Factor 4: Ability to communicate complex issues in a timely and concise manner, both orally and in written form. (15 points) Factor 5: Ability to effectively promote teamwork and experience in working in an overseas high-threat environment. (15 points) Factor 6: Past Performance: Offeror's previous experience and quality of performance. (Evaluator may use all evaluation information available at the time of the evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from references). (10 points) 2. COMPENSATION Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: Level of experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry-level salary will normally be at the first step of the grade range for the position. However, consideration will be given to the successful applicant's experience that is specifically relevant to the position to be filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine at what step within the grade range the successful applicant will be compensated. 3. BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES: BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave ALLOWANCES (if applicable). Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120). Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130). Post Allowance (Section 220). Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230). Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260). Education Allowance (Section 270). Education Travel (Section 280). Post Differential (Chapter 500). Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600). Danger Pay (Section 650).
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico
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