Senior Regional Criminal Justice Coordinator

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEBUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS (INL) 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 this solicitation. The Department is not responsible for any data and/or text not received when retrieving this document electronically. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application.Position Title: Senior Regional Criminal Justice Coordinator Location: Dakar, SenegalSalary Level: FS-02 - $99,700 - $146,413 (GS-14 Equivalent)Period of performance: The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions.Issuance Date: 3/27/2024Closing date: 4/10/2024Closing Time: 3:00 PM ETSolicitation Number: PSC-24-034-INLJob description: See belowDear

Prospective Offerors:The Department of State is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services for the subject position under a personal services contract, as described in this solicitation. Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:1. Form SF 171 (Completed and signed)2. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer your resume must include:a. Paid a non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for any overseas experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements. b. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.c. Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). d. Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments. e. U.S. CitizenshipNote: Resume must contain explicit information to make a valid determination that the candidate meets the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information needs to be clearly identified in the resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. 3. Evaluation Factor document specifically addressing: Each of the Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation below. Responses must be limited to 500 words per Evaluation Factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored. Note: The Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have receive that are relevant to each Factor. 4. Professional References: Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references. Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late offers will not be considered. Complete applications must be emailed to: Cecille D. Washington U.S. Department of State INL/EX/GAPP WashingtonCD@state.govSincerely,Katelynn BarhamContracting OfficerU.S. Department of StateSUBJECTA solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).The United States Government (USG), represented by the DOS, seeks applications from US citizens interested in providing PSC services as described in this solicitation. PRE-AWARD ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF PSC (JUN 2011)This solicitation may result in the award of one or more personal services contracts as defined in FAR 2.101. Prior to contract award, all offerors or quotes must advise the cognizant Contracting Officer if they have a personal conflict of interest, such as a financial conflict, that would prevent them from either meeting the requirements of the clause entitled, “Post-Award Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Services Contractors,” or otherwise objectively performing their contractual duties upon contract award. HOW TO APPLYOfferors proposal 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. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by the offeror during the solicitation process. NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION This solicitation in no way obligates the Department of State to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit the Department of State to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the application.Proposals must include the following and not exceed twenty (20) pages (additional pages will not be accepted or reviewed): 1. Form SF 171 (Completed and signed)2. Resume 3. Evaluation Factor Responses4. Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references. Note: Your resume should contain explicit information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. Additional documents submitted beyond the requirements will not be accepted or reviewed. *** ONE PDF ATTACHMENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDVETERAN’S PREFERENCEVeteran’s preference is not applicable to this position therefore do not submit DD-214.ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NONDISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.Equal employment opportunity policy - The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.Submit proposal via e-mail to the attention of:INL/Cecille WashingtonE-mail: WashingtonCD@state.govDirect questions regarding this solicitation to:INL/Cecille WashingtonE-mail: WashingtonCD@state.govINL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT Mission of the U.S. Department of State: The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of State is the President’s principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State’s mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous, and secure world. Mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL): The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is part of the Under Secretariat for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights (J) within the Department of State (DOS). INL’s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. INL’s Office of Africa and the Middle East (AME) develops and manages criminal justice sector reform programs and contributes to policy formation on civilian security issues in both regions. INL/AME and INL personnel in U.S. Embassy Dakar administer U.S. government assistance to Senegal in order to develop its criminal justice sector, reform its security sector, and disrupt transnational organized crime. The purpose of this Personal Services Contract is to fill the position of Senior Regional Criminal Justice Program Coordinator at the U.S. Embassy Dakar. The Coordinator will have a regional role and assist INL with oversight and management of foreign assistance programs in, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, regional programs, and potentially other countries in the sub region. The incumbent will provide guidance to locally employed staff and third-party contractors working for INL at the Embassy. The Coordinator will be responsible for: • Developing and managing new and ongoing INL programs related to law enforcement, rule of law, and corrections programming in Senegal, INL programming in Guinea-Bissau, and potentially other countries in order to further policy set by INL/AME and by the respective embassies; • Advising U.S. Embassy Dakar, other embassies (as appropriate), and INL/AME on criminal justice sector developments in the region including briefing U.S. Embassy and other U.S. government officials on programming and policy;• Providing regular reporting via both informal means and front channel cables related to corrections, law enforcement, and the rule of law;• Liaising with U.S. embassy colleagues, program implementers, other donors and host government officials with regard to criminal justice programs;• Monitoring programs against desired outcomes and ensuring INL programs are in line with U.S. objectives and policies; and• Providing internal control and accountability for the delivery of equipment, training, and other assistance.The Coordinator will provide general administrative and policy direction concerning overall program priorities and objectives, as well as work with INL/AME to develop and manage programming activities. The Coordinator will liaise with other U.S. agencies and partner governments active in the criminal justice sector (law enforcement, rule of law and the administration of justice, and corrections), as well as with host government contacts. The Coordinator will monitor INL programing, analyzing its effectiveness and suggesting improvements. The Coordinator will present these approaches to INL/AME for discussion and approval. The Coordinator will seek approval from the US Embassy Dakar Chief of the Political/Economic Section (POL/ECON Chief) and INL/AME for any decisions which may not be performed independently by the PSC, including discretionary exercise of government authority and final approval on policy formulation, program planning, representation, control of money, property, or other valuable resources. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the direct supervision of the U.S. Embassy Dakar INL Political Section Chief or his/her designee, the Senior Regional Criminal Justice Program Coordinator will perform the following duties:Substantive1. Develops and manages INL programs in line with INL and post priorities. This involves coordinating with Bureaus within State (Counterterrorism, African Affairs, and others); the interagency (Departments of Defense, Justice, Homeland Security, and others); and international partners.2. Advises U.S. embassies, INL/AME, and INL/GPP on local and regional developments in the criminal justice sector in subject areas including, but not limited to, anticorruption, law enforcement, justice sector, rule of law, and corrections. Identifies potential areas of development for future programs that will fulfill INL’s goals and objectives. Ensures that the U.S. Government is fully informed on the capabilities, capacity, performance, and opportunities of criminal justice sector institutions. Evaluates progress and recommends program improvements. 3. Engages with host government officials to help them determine how best to develop criminal justice institutions that contribute to a more just society. Generates support for and actively advances U.S. policy objectives with key stakeholders, including host government officials, civil society, the media, and other influential leaders in the private sector. 4. Develops and maintains necessary professional and social relationships with implementers, host government criminal justice agencies and officials, international organizations and commissions, civil society actors, and other important partners to ensure close, cooperative working relationships. Acts as liaison between these entities and other components of the U.S. Mission(s). 5. Liaises with and assists implementers, as well as potential implementers, to develop results-oriented proposals to advance INL goals while ensuring that no commitments of U.S. government funds are made prior to the proposal evaluation process. 6. Assists in preparing and ensuring quality of regular reporting, reporting including annual budget request, INL reporting requirements for INL (e.g., the INCSR, the End-Use Monitoring Report, etc.), monthly INL status reports, program documentation and procurement requirements. Helps administer and monitor the expenditure of funds provided to implementers. Helps prepare regular reporting, including monthly status reports, to INL/AME. 7. Briefs Department, Congressional, and other international dignitaries orally and in writing on INL programs in host countries. Prepares documents for presentation to the U.S. Congress, or audit entities. Develops appropriate itineraries and accommodations for official travelers. Managerial1. Ensures effective coordination of INL assistance with the government of Senegal.2. Provides guidance to locally employed staff and third-party contractors. 3. Establishes and maintains appropriate internal management control systems. Ensures that INL programs are not subject to waste, fraud, or mismanagement. Helps manage and monitor the use of all U.S.-provided commodities. 4. Provides analysis and guidance in project budget preparation as well as program planning.5. Conducts or commissions field surveys, evaluations, and special studies, as directed.6. Maintains security awareness and properly handle classified items and information.7. When required, performs the role of Duty Officer.8. Performs other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work.TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES1. Completes the Contracting Officer Representative (PA296) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post. 2. Completes the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first six (6) months of arriving at Post.3. Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) prior to deployment to Post. 4. Consultations with INL/AME may be required.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSThe place of performance for this position is US Embassy Dakar, Senegal. The Coordinator is expected to travel frequently within Senegal, in the region, as well as potentially internationally.RELATIONSHIPSThe incumbent will report to the Political Section Chief or his/her designee within Embassy Dakar and liaise and coordinate in coordination with INL/AME staff in Washington, DC. He/she will provide general administrative and policy direction concerning overall program priorities and objectives, as well as work with INL/AME to develop and manage programs and related issues. The Coordinator will advise the INL/AME Senegal Program Officer and their respective leadership on criminal justice sector issues including both diplomatic and programming engagements to meet U.S. policy objectives. The Coordinator will monitor INL programs in Senegal, analyzing their effectiveness and suggesting improvements, presenting these approaches to post and INL/AME for discussion and final approval. He/she will coordinate with other components of Embassy Dakar, including RSO, DEA, FBI, OSC, USAID, and others. The Coordinator will also liaise with actors working to strengthen criminal justice institutions including U.S. government officials, host government contacts, civil society organizations, academic institutions, other donors and international organizations. The Coordinator will consult with INL/AME on how to design, monitor, and manage programs and jointly analyze programs, including opportunities for adapting existing or developing new programs. The incumbent will also coordinate with implementers in the region, including those funded by INL and others, to deconflict training curricula, avoid duplicative effort, and identify opportunities for joint programming.The incumbent will support and develop regional INL programs as needed to enhance linkages among different countries in the region, including help the countries in the region learn from and with each other. The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer in Washington. In no instance shall the Political Section Chief or any other individual be authorized to alter or modify the terms and conditions of the contract or waive the Government's requirements, price, delivery, or other terms and conditions. The Contracting Officer must authorize such changes in writing.The Political Section Chief will provide yearly performance reviews to the INL/EX/GAPP Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent’s official yearly review.DELIVERABLES/REPORTSDeliverables are required under this PSC and shall include; monthly status reports, monthly evaluation of contractor performance, special reports when required and "Completion of assignment report," which shall be a compressive review of the projects in which the contractor was involved. Each report shall include a critique of and recommendations for the various projects. The completions of assignment reports are due no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of this contract. The Personal Service Contractor shall submit two (2) copies of each report as required to the following; 1. INL/POST Director(s) and;2. INL/Program Officer Per FAR Part 4, the above referenced documents shall be incorporated and copies stored in the PSC’s hard file under Section V.; Tab E - Receiving Reports. The Contractor shall prepare and submit two copies of each technical report required by the schedule of this contract (e.g., progress reports, final reports, etc.), to the Embassy INL Section and to the INL/AME Program Officer. The title page of all reports forwarded pursuant to this paragraph shall include a descriptive title, the author’s name(s), contract number, project number, and title, contractor’s name, name of the State Department project office, and the publication or issuance date of the report.When preparing reports, the Contractor shall refrain from using elaborate artwork, multicolor printing, and expensive paper/binding, unless it is specifically authorized in the Contract Schedule. Wherever possible, pages should be printed on both sides using single spaced type.COMPLEXITYThis position involves planning, organizing, and completing financial and organizational analysis, as well as working with a variety of interlocutors within Senegal, regionally, and other foreign donors and international partners. Due to the high visibility and political sensitivity of the issues in which INL is involved, it can be difficult identifying the nature of the issues and planning, organizing, and determining the scope and depth of studies/audits to be undertaken. The PSC is expected to address difficult scenarios by separating the substantive nature of the programs or issues into their components, while discerning the intent of policy actions and statements and determining how to translate the intent into program actions.SCOPE & EFFECTIVENESSThe PSC performs broad and extensive assignments related to a complex administrative/financial program spanning the full-range of citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics programs in Senegal, which is of significant interest to the public and to Congress.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS1. U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Department of State Secret level security clearance, medical clearance, and ethics clearance (if applicable). (Security clearance upgrade to Top Secret level may be required.)2. Three (3) years demonstrated experience working with the U.S. government, an international organization, or large international non-government organization in a policy/operational role involving criminal justice sector issues.3. Five (5) years demonstrated experience in program design, program management, and coordination on international development programs, two (2) years of which should relate to governance or criminal justice issues (e.g., access to justice, judicial reform, law enforcement, corrections). Such experience should involve planning, strategizing, implementing, reporting, monitoring and evaluating, and familiarity with basic requirements for contract management and procurement.4. Three (3) years demonstrated professional experience in a developing country.5. Graduate degree from an accredited institution (preferably in the areas of law, business management, international development, international affairs, political science, public administration, or a related field) or six (6) years equivalent in on-the-job experience.6. Demonstrated experience developing and managing long-term rule of law and/or law enforcement programs, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.7. Demonstrated experience in drafting related reports/documents, annual budgets, and strategic plan submissions.8. Demonstrated experience planning, strategizing, implementing, and reporting on projects.9. Demonstrated experience drafting analytical briefing papers, memoranda, letters, and reports for review and/or signature by senior-level officials.10. Demonstrated experience working with host-nation counterparts, departments, and ministries to further program objectives.11. Demonstrated experience coordinating and working closely with the Department of Defense, United Nations, and/or international community on security sector development programs. 12. Superior negotiation, interpersonal and managerial skills.13. Excellent oral and written English communication skills. 14. Demonstrated ability to read and speak French at the professionally proficient level. 15. Demonstrated substantive knowledge of and/or experience within Africa of rule of law or law enforcement programs. 16. Demonstrated previous experience managing U.S. government assistance programs.17. Demonstrated working-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.EVALUATION FACTORS(Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors.) Offerors should cite specific, illustrative examples for each factor. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored.Factor 1: Program Management (30 points)Demonstrated experience in program management, especially in international governance, rule of law, and/or criminal justice sector programs to include experience involving budget preparation, procurement orders, purchase requests, management, advisory, operational, or evaluative duties, as well as multi-donor and interagency coordination.Factor 2: Interpersonal Relations and Communication (20 points)Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a timely and concise manner; interact effectively with others at all levels to prepare, analyze, explain, and defend determinations and requirements with respect and conformance to applicable laws, policies, and other regulatory guidelines; and advise program officials. Demonstrated experience in conducting meetings and discussions that justify, defend, negotiate, overcome resistance, or settle highly significant or controversial issues; to include experience coordinating and/or integrating the work of participating groups with conflicting or undefined priorities, requiring accomplishment of major compromises in the project goals, techniques, and methodologies prior to substantial progress.Factor 3: International Experience (20 points)Demonstrated experience managing programs in foreign, post-conflict environments; to include ability to live, work, and travel in difficult conditions with limited support, manage programs in a complex and fluid environment, interact successfully across cultures, and show good judgment in challenging security situations. Experience in civil code systems and/or countries in the West Africa region is highly valued.The Offeror Rating System is as Follows: Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points: Factor #1 – 30Factor #2 – 20Factor #3 – 20Total Possible – 70 Points Interview Performance – 30 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail (no points assigned)Past performance evaluation of applicant’s ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the U.S. government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. Total Possible Points: 100The most qualified candidates may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. INL will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, applications (written materials and interviews) will be evaluated based on content as well as on the applicant's writing, presentation, and communication skills. In the event that an applicant has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, INL reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection.COMPENSATION (BASE PAY)This position has been designated at the FS-02 equivalent level ($99,700 - $146,413 per annum). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon qualifications, previous relevant experience and work history, salary and educational background. Salaries, including any recruitment supplemental pay that exceeds the listed pay range, will not be entertained or negotiated.For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the market value as outlined above and overall experience relevant to the solicitation requirements. BENEFITS & ALLOWANCESAS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE• Employee's FICA/Medicare Contribution• Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance • Pay Comparability Adjustment • Annual Increase • Eligibility for Worker's Compensation • Annual, Sick and Home Leave • 401K Plan • MEDVAC (provided by DOS Med)ALLOWANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARDIZED REGULATIONS (DSSR) - IF APPLICABLE • Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) or Per Diem upon arrival at Post• Housing Allowance• Post Allowance• Supplemental Post Allowance • Maintenance Allowance (SMA)• Education Allowance• Educational Travel (full-time United States based secondary) • Post Hardship Differential• Danger Pay• Shipment of HHE, UAB, POV and Consumables