1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.:      03/18
2. ISSUANCE DATE:           February 26, 2018
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME:         March 12, 2018 before and/or on 5:00

                                                                         PM Eth. Time (Close of Business)

4. POSITION TITLE:          Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
5. MARKET VALUE:           –   FSN-9 trainee level $14,033 – $25,253/ annum

• FSN-10 trainee level $18,740-$33,728/annum
• FSN-11 full performance level $22,927-$41,263/annum

In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/ Ethiopia. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value and based on qualification.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:                  5 Years
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:                    US Embassy,  Entoto Road
8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED:               RSO Certification
9. BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The incumbent assists the USDH Contracting Officer in managing the overall project acquisition and assistance (A&A) support function for USAID/Ethiopia.  The responsibilities include providing A&A related technical information and advice to Mission and Contractor personnel; managing the A&A process for assigned teams from the advance procurement planning stage to the final closeout of the award; conducting all negotiations with potential contractors with occasional guidance from the USDH Contracting Officer, negotiating complex modifications to contracts and grants; and ensuring proper documentation for all contracting actions. As a key member of the team, the incumbent works to ensure that procurements are executed in accordance with Team needs.  He/she is also responsible for reporting progress on A&A actions related to the Team to the Team Leaders.

10. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

1. The Specialist (Trainee) is responsible for program/project/activity…