Senior Logistics and Commodities Advisor

ATTACHMENT1                                                                   72066319R00004  I.             GENERALINFORMATION 1.      SOLICITATIONNO.: 72066319R00004 2.      ISSUANCEDATE: November 30, 2018 3.      CLOSINGDATE/TIMEFORRECEIPTOF OFFERS: December 29, 2018 (5:00pm Ethiopia’s local time.) 4.      POSITIONTITLE: Senior Logistics and Commodities Advisor 5.      MARKETVALUE: $ $ 89,370 to $ 116,181 equivalent to GS-14. The final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based on the successful candidate’s salary history, work experience, and educational background.  Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.  6.      PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years, with three additional one-year extensions pending approval, need, performance, and funding, not to exceed five years. 7.      PLACEOFPERFORMANCE: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Work. 8.      SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED:

Facility Access. The final selected candidates must obtain both the appropriate security and medical clearances within a reasonable period of time. If such clearances are not obtained within a reasonable time or negative suitability issues are involved, any offer made may be rescinded. 9.      STATEMENTOFDUTIES1.      General Statement of Purpose of the ContractUSAID/Ethiopia is one of the Agency’s most largest and complex programs. In FY 2017 the overall USAID assistance to Ethiopia totaled $2 billion, with the Health Office managing approximately $205 million among 56 staff.  The Mission serves as one the largest donors of health commodities in Ethiopia and has a strong partnership with other development entities like the Global Fund and UN Agency counterparts. In support of the Government of Ethiopia’s effort to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), USAID/Ethiopia is seeking a Senior Logistics and Commodities Adviser to support efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 and 3.   A central component of achieving UHC is to ensure access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines both in the public and private sectors, which requires an effective supply chain for the delivery of primary health care services, including commodities for voluntary use of family planning, HIV/AIDS,  prevention, care and treatment, nutrition  and malaria.  In partnership with the Government of Ethiopia, the USAID/Ethiopia Health Office manages and receives funding for multiple presidential initiatives and priority health interventions, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI).  the Health Office also receives funding for maternal and child health and voluntary family planning activities.  Availability and access to priority health commodities are integral to achieving program results. 2.      Statement of Duties to be PerformedThis is critical time for the health sector in Ethiopia.  The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) just completed reviewing its mid-term progress toward its Health Sector Transformation Plan and alignment with the SDGs and UHC.  The mid-term review has highlighted critical challenges in the area of supply chain that need to be addressed in order to meet the Ministry’s HSTP target for 2020. In response, the Health Office requires a highly specialized supply chain technical expert with strong diplomacy skills to carry out a full range of technical, consultative, advisory and strategic planning responsibilities, including maintaining strong relationships with senior Government of Ethiopia officials, private providers and development agencies. The Senior Logistics and Commodities Advisor (SLCA) will provide technical and intellectual leadership in all facets of supply chain management. The SLCA promotes strategies for optimal demand planning and procurement and provides technical assistance for effective management of information systems that monitor Ethiopia’s supply chain functions, including forecasting warehousing and distribution. The SLCA is a member of the Health Systems Strengthening- Logistics Cluster and oversees USAID’s health-related supply chain activities (including commodity procurement and systems strengthening).  Broadly, the SLCA responsibilities are to advance commodity procurement and distribution systems, both private and public, through the provision of technical leadership and development acumen that ensures a high-performance and high-quality supply chain system, as Ethiopia moves along its pathway toward Universal Health Coverage. In addition, the SLCA will provide technical leadership to the interagency PEPFAR team.  The SLCA will also be responsible for  planning, initiating, conducting, evaluating, and coordinating complex health, family planning, nutrition, malaria and HIV/AIDS logistics and commodities program implementation, documenting results, and translating data into meaningful policy and program improvement.  The SLCA will serve in a high profile technical leadership role for the USG in partnering with senior FMOH officials to resolve issues and ensure efficiencies in the national drug supply system.  In addition, the SLCA will coordinate supply chain management efforts with other donors such as the World Bank, WHO, UNICEF, and the Global Fund.  As a member of numerous Interagency Technical Working Groups, the SLCA will provide technical leadership in logistics and commodities management as it applies to HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment, PMTCT, Lab and Health Systems Strengthening efforts. The SLCA will also supervise a team of two and will mentor other staff members who are responsible for overseeing USG-funded logistics and commodities programs.  This position plays a leading role in thought leadership and strategic oversight of USG supported public and private supply chains and therefore deals at the highest levels in terms of overall program results. The candidate is expected to be an internationally recognized expert, ideally with minimum of eight to ten years of experience providing technical leadership on Logistics and Commodity management for health programs in Africa. A background in managing supply-chains in the private sector is also useful.  The position is expected to be able to dialog with senior management teams as well as the U.S. Embassy, the private sector and senior level GOE officials on all health logistics, commodities and supply chain management related issues, including those that impact policy decisions. C.    Duties and Responsibilities:  The SLCA will provide high quality technical assistance to the USAID program, the broader USG program and the Government of Ethiopia.  The Senior Logistics and Commodities Advisor will substantially increase the quality of USG programs and its support to the GOE.  It is expected that SLCA will work closely with the GOE transfer skills, innovative technologies and best practices for sustainable programming. The SLCA reports to the Health Office Director or her/his designee.  The SLCA collaborates across the Mission on logistics and supply chain related activities.  The SLCA will also provide high-level technical support to various USG Interagency Working Groups such as HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment, PMTCT, Lab and Health Systems Strengthening groups. The Senior Logistics and Commodities Advisor will interact with high level GOE officials, private providers, as well as other USG colleagues.  His/her principal responsibilities include: a. Technical Leadership in Health Commodity, Supply Chain Management, and Health Systems Strengthening (35% Level of Effort-LOE) 1.     Serves as a technical matter expert in supply chain management and logistics, including forecasting, procurement, storage and distribution, and health systems strengthening. 2.     Serves as an Activity Manager for specific projects and activities as assigned, by providing technical guidance, budget development and review. Participating in internal and external technical and advisory groups.3.     Identifies opportunities for integrating “state of the art” approaches and technologies into supply chain management. Specifically, the SLCA will: ●     Serve as the principal advisor on all issues related to drug policy, drug supply and distribution assistance, providing technical advice to senior USG officials and implementation support to the FMOH staff and implementing partner programs. Technical assistance will also be provided to health programs and the Feed the Future Initiative.●     The incumbent will guide the development and implementation of a coordinated USG strategy across USAID, CDC, the Embassy, and other agencies for an efficient supply chain and logistics system in support of Ethiopia and as needed, the development of coordinated strategies and plans among various health donors supporting supply chain-related activities. The plans and activities should be developed in such a way as to ensure that the programs remain or become more sustainable programs in Ethiopia.●     The incumbent will be required to represent USAID/Ethiopia and as indicated the USG in high-level meetings with the GOE, other agencies and donors on matters related to supply chain management and logistics in the health sector. ●     Support the FMOH commodity working groups in the coordination of forecasting, and procurements of HIV, TB and Malaria commodities.●     Work with USAID and other USG partners to develop and finalize documentation required for USG/Ethiopia including the annual Country Operational Plan (COP), the Operational Plan (OP) and the Malaria Operational Plan (MOP) and the semi-annual and annual progress reports and ad hoc reports on a as needed basis.  ●     On request, prepare analytical progress reports for USAID Senior Management as well as the US Embassy and dialog on the same. The incumbent is expected to dialog on how findings generated from data might impact USG or GOE programs and policies.●     Identify short and long term technical assistance required for successful development/implementation of logistics and supply chain management systems, when required.  Draft, review and edit scopes of work (SOW) and assist in the identification, planning and processing needed to obtain required assistance.●     Establish and maintain strong linkages and cross-sectoral work with other teams in the design and oversight of logistics and supply chain management systems which have synergistic elements, including, but not limited to, the Health Team of USAID.●     Perform an instrumental role in keeping informed on national and international initiatives, policies best practices and technologies associated with supply chains and share information as appropriate with counterparts and USAID/Ethiopia Staff. b. Program Management and Advocacy (30% LOE)The SLCA is responsible for managing a complex portfolio of supply chain and logistics activities, including directly managing one or more activities and serving as technical advisor on others.  The SLCA is responsible for leading project planning and design, communications, strategies and new program development and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of commodity and implementing partners.  It is important to note that drug supply and distribution are lynch-pins to the success of many USG funded activities in the health sector, which is why the SLCA is required to have strong interpersonal and team-working skills, including strong advocacy and coordination skills. Specifically the SLCA will be required to:  ●     Work closely with the colleagues at the FMOH to make technical decisions, which includes other appropriate partners on drug supply and distribution programs and projects. Policies should be closely aligned with health systems strengthening approaches to development. ●     Provide technical expertise and oversight; serve as an Activity Manager/A/COR for USAID’s flagship logistics and supply chain management project budgeted at approximately $60 million/year for a total of $300 million over five years. Ensure that USAID’s project is coordinated with other similar efforts in Ethiopia.●     Ensure that suitable monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems are in place. Provide technical input for Performance Monitoring Plans. Review, approve and ensure compliance with Implementing Partner annual work plans and budgets as well as USAID agreements and/or contracts. Conduct regular site visits and meetings to monitor activities. Guide Implementing Partners to adhere to USAID rules and regulations. Review all Implementing Partner written reports and provide feedback. Maintain project files.●     Oversee supply chain financial budgets and pipeline and ensure that USG finances are tracked appropriately.  ●     Advocate and strengthen FMOH to become stewards the entire health supply-chain in Ethiopia —orchestrating the different partners to achieve the goals of UHC.●     Oversee USAID procurement and distribution of health supplies and commodities annually.  Commodities procured and distributed may include ARVs, HIV and Malaria test kits, contraceptives, TB and anti-malaria drugs, MCH commodities, laboratory reagents and supplies, vaccine supplies and equipment, and other commodities for HIV/AIDS and health programs.●     Participate on relevant PEPFAR Interagency Technical Working Groups, providing technical expertise on logistics and supply chain management. c. Liaise and Coordinate with Key Partners (20% LOE)The SLCA will represent the Health Office in high level meetings with implementing partners, donors, GOE, other USG agencies, private sector and international and local partners. The SLCA may also be asked to work closely with USAID Washington staff on supply chain issues.  The SLCA will engage with other key technical partners and donors on a regular basis, through working groups, and other fora.  The SLCA is expected to work effectively  in a team environment with a broad range of partners  and communicate highly technical information related to supply chain management information to both health and non-health audiences. Specifically, the SLCA will be required to:  ●     Build and strengthen relationships with key relevant partner institutions, including the Federal Ministry of Health, and other key national and non-governmental institutions in Ethiopia to ensure optimal coordination, harmonization, and alignment of logistics and supply chain management projects and programs.●     Foster significant collaboration and strategic partnerships among various donors supporting the sector, in particular UN Agencies, the Global Fund and the World Bank.●     Ensure the ongoing use of best practices for USG program planning, including promoting commodity security strategic planning and implementation in key USG focus areas.3.      Supervisory Relationship: The Health Office Director or her/his designee will provide overall supervision to the Senior Logistics and Commodities Advisor; however he/she will exercise independent judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, resolving problems and conflicts, and taking steps necessary to meet deadlines. While the Senior Logistics and Commodities Advisor will work with maximum independence in completing agreed-upon work objectives and carrying-out his/her responsibilities, s/he will immediately inform his/her supervisor of problems and/or issues that arise that may affect the successful implementation of the USAID Health Office program in Ethiopia. At least once during each twelve month cycle for the duration of the contract the Senior Logistics and Commodities Advisor will work with the Health Systems Strengthening Team Leader to establish standards and performance measures upon which performance will be based.  Once agreed upon, these work objectives and performance measures will be reviewed at least semi-annually and more often if necessary, and be revised to reflect changing circumstances.  An evaluation of the incumbent will be completed annually and will serve as the basis for any personnel actions. 4.      Supervisory Controls: The SLCA will supervise two (2) FSNs: the Pharmaceutical Logistics Manager and the Logistics and Financial Manager. The SLCA is expected to be a seasoned supervisor who anticipates and manages change effectively. The SLCA is required to be a real team player who is proactive in coordinating and collaborating with the supervisees, including building the capacity of the team.  The SLCA is also responsible for:  1) establishing annual work objectives and performance measures for staff; 2) reviewing work outputs and accomplishments to ensure compliance with Agency policies, and implementation of best practices; 3) providing regular feedback to staff throughout the Performance Evaluation Period; 4) preparing the annual Evaluation Report as/when required; and 5) obtaining input from the appropriate peers, counterparts and team members.    10.  AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens, and Resident Aliens.                         For USPSC: ·         Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (“green card holder”); ·         U.S. resident alien means a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States;·         Submit a complete application as outlined in the solicitation section titled APPLYING;·         Be able to obtain facility access authorization;·         Be able to obtain a Department of State medical clearance; ·         Be willing to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested; ·         Employment is subject to funds availability and all the required approvals obtained.  11.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The work requested does not involve undue physical demands. 12.  POINT OF CONTACT: Supervisory Executive Officer, Shelby Hunt and HR Specialist, Fekadu Tamirate at addisusaidjobs@usaid.gov. Note: No in-person appointments or telephone calls will be entertained, unless you are required to have more information about this solicitation. II.             MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION Applications will be initially screened by the Human Resources Office to determine whether applicants have met the advertised minimum qualifications. A list of qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring office for further consideration and screening.  EDUCATION: At least a Master’s Degree (a Ph.D. in a relevant field is highly preferred)  in a relevant field including pharmacy or pharmacy-related field, pharmaceutical logistics and supply chain management, public health or related degree. WORK EXPERIENCE: Eight to ten years of progressively responsible professional level experience working in health or international development field in Ethiopia or similar developing country setting. Six years of the eight to ten years should be in direct management of activities for pharmaceutical and public health supply chain; including designing, implementing, monitoring & evaluating activities in the delivery of supply chain and pharmaceutical management programs.  Relevant experience in strategic planning and design of programs in support of national health systems.  III.          EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORSThe following evaluation factors for evaluating applications are established. The Technical Evaluation Committee will establish the competitive range/cut-off points per the evaluation factors listed below. Applicants are encouraged to provide a narrative for each selection criteria listed below in this section. This information will be used for evaluating and scoring each criterion. The TEC will conduct interviews with all offerors in the competitive range and provide the final rating and ranking of the offerors based on the interview and satisfactory professional reference checks. Be sure to include your name and the solicitation number at the top of each page. EDUCATION (15 points): At least a Master’s Degree (a Ph.D. in a relevant field is highly preferred)  in a relevant field including pharmacy or pharmacy-related field, pharmaceutical logistics and supply chain management, business administration, public health or related degree. Additional evaluation points will be given to offerors who exceed the minimum requirement. EXPERIENCE (25 points): Eight to ten years of progressively responsible professional level experience working in the health or international development field in Ethiopia or similar developing country setting. Six years of the eight to ten years should be in direct management of activities for pharmaceutical and public health supply chain; including designing, implementing, monitoring & evaluating activities in the delivery of supply chain and pharmaceutical management programs.  Relevant experience in strategic planning and design of programs in support of national health systems. KNOWLEDGE (25 points): Sound knowledge of the main technical and substantive issues related to program/project development as well as monitoring and evaluation with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment in sub-Saharan Africa as well as maternal and child health, reproductive health and family planning, malaria prevention and treatment and health system strengthening. Good understanding of African social, cultural and political contexts. ABLITIES and SKILLS (20 points): Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to proactively build consensus.  The incumbent must have demonstrated success in providing technical leadership and in helping organizations to program limited resources in ways that establish a critical and tangible focus on current and emerging technical priorities. The incumbent must have the ability in dealing effectively and diplomatically with multiple U.S. and host country government agencies, non-governmental organizations, other donors and the private sector. Excellent organizational skills in order to multi-task and stay organized in a complex, frequently changing environment. Demonstrated advanced analytical and problem solving skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and manage stress. The incumbent must have demonstrated computer literacy with common applications, such as Word, Excel. INTERPERSONAL, TEAM AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS (15 points): Excellent experience working with teams and individuals with a demonstrated ability to effectively provide technical leadership, oversight, and constructive guidance to individuals and teams working in health programs.  The incumbent must have a demonstrated outstanding interpersonal skills, flexibility, patience, conflict management. The incumbent must have demonstrated experience working cross-culturally. Demonstrated problem solving skills in developing countries is required. IV.          APPLYING For your application to be considered, the following documents must be submitted: 1.      Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals, ”available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms. 2.      Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3,and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I, item 12. 3.      To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission. 4.      Letter of Application and current resume. 5.      To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission. 6.      Application must be submitted ONLY via addisusaidjobs@usaid.gov and the email subject must say –: 72066319R00004 Senior Logistics and Commodities Advisor. 7.      Please submit the application only once; and  8.      Late and incomplete applications will not be considered; the application must be submitted before or on the closing date at local Ethiopia time 5 p.m. (Local Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Time).  V.             LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES Once the CO informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms. 1. Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)2. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions for National Security (SF-86),or3. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85)4. Finger Print Card (FD-258)  VI.          BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: 1. BENEFITS: (a)Employer's FICA Contribution(b)      Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance(c)Pay Comparability Adjustment(d)      Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)(e)Eligibility for Worker's Compensation(f) Annual and Sick Leave 2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable): Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas) (a)    Temporary Quarter Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)(b)    Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)(c)    Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210)(d)    Post Allowance (Section 220)(e)    Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)(f)      Education Allowance (Section 270)(g)    Education Travel (Section 280)(h)    Post Differential (Chapter 500)(i)      Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and(j)      Danger Pay Allowance (Section 650) VII.       TAXESUSPSCs are required to pay federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable state income taxes. VIII.    USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs USAID regulations and policies governing USPSC a wards are available at these sources: 1.   USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR),Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf. 2.   Contract Cover Page form AID309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms. 3.   Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs. 4.   Ethical Conduct.  By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5CFR2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations. END OF SOLICITATION EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission in Ethiopia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. USAID/Ethiopia 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.