Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Job at USAID
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- SOLICITATION NO.: 03/18
- ISSUANCE DATE: February 26, 2018
- CLOSING DATE/TIME: March 12, 2018 before and/or on 5:00
PM Eth. Time (Close of Business)
- POSITION TITLE: Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
- 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.
- PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 5 Years
- PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: US Embassy, Entoto Road
- SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: RSO Certification
- 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.
- STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
- The Specialist (Trainee) is responsible for program/project/activity…