QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in a public health related field such as medicine, nursing, health sciences or administration is required.
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified or the application is incomplete.
Prior Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of public health and development is required. At least three (3) years of this experience should be in oversight, design and implementation of prevention programs with Government, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), international organizations, or donors is required.
Language Proficiency: Must have:
Level 4 (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English (this will be tested).
Level 4 (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese.
Job Knowledge:
- Understanding of education on sexual health and human rights as well as policy and advocacy issues is required.
- Knowledge and background in HIV program management including a comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques and practices of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment and support programs and the strategies most effective for implementing these interventions are required.
- Understanding of the transmission and pathogenesis of the diseases; how to detect and provide treatment; and how to promote community control and individual prevention of HIV is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Vietnamese Public Medical and Social Health Systems and the appropriate government and non-government entities is required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong skills with interpretation of program monitoring and evaluation of data are required.
- Proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft Office and Google applications is required.
- Self-motivation and a strong work ethic is required.
- Excellent project management and organization skills, good time management and the ability to meet deadlines are required.
- Ability to lead project teams and workgroups and to develop effective working relationships with national and international working partners is required.
- Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches is required. This includes the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reports.
- Considerable innovation will be required to influence other collaborative organizations engaged in substance abuse and HIV/AIDS care & treatment programs to adopt appropriate strategies for their program activities.
- Ability to work with a certain degree of independence.
- Intermediate user level of word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required.
- Must be proactive and self-directed.
- Ability to exercise considerable ingenuity and tact in applying guidelines to unique and different settings, as the work is highly complex are required.
- Strong oral and written communications skills are required.
- Must be able to establish priorities and perform responsibilities and duties with minimal guidance and little or no follow-up.
EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS, SELECTION PROCESS
The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
To be considered for candidacy, applicants must address each criterion in their application as to how they meet the minimum qualifications required for the position mentioned in Section II. If the application submitted fails to demonstrate eligibility, the application will be marked unqualified. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide all pertinent information.
A Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) will be set up to manage the evaluation and selection processes. Applications will be initially screened for eligibility in accordance with the required qualifications mentioned above including education, prior work experiences and language. Next, shortlisted candidates will be required to take an English language test. Those candidates who meet the English requirement will be invited for the Subject Matter Expertise test (SME test). Top performers from the SME test will be called for an interview. The SME test and the interview will be structured around the selection criteria above. Professional reference checks will be conducted once the final candidate(s) are identified. References may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an applicant.
In summary, the steps in the Candidates rating system are as follows:
Language requirements: Pass/Fail
Meet education/experience requirements: Pass/Fail
Interview: Top ranked candidates will have reference checks conducted
Professional Reference Checks: Pass/Fail
Subject Matter Expertise (SME) test: Top scoring candidates from the SME test will be invited for an interview
USAID/Vietnam reserves the right to conduct the test and/or interview with the only highest ranked candidates. Only final-round candidate(s) will be notified of the selection results.
The TEC will consider the performance from each selection round to ensure the best matching profile. Preference might be given to those having more relevant experience in multi/bi-lateral organizations/development sectors; more relevant education and a higher score from the English test results.
HOW TO APPLY/SUBMITTING AN OFFER
Eligible Offerors/ Candidates are required to complete and submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) which is available on Web Site below, Curriculum Vitae and scanned copies of degrees. Missing one of these documents is considered as ineligible
(https://vn.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2019-07-Updated-DS174.pdf)
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.
Failure to do so will result in a determination that the applicants are not eligible and qualified.
To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors/ Candidates must prominently reference the Job Announcement/ Solicitation number in the submission.
By submitting application materials, you certify that all of the information on and attached to the application is true. False or fraudulent information on or attached to your application my result in you being eliminated from consideration for this position or being terminated after award.
LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD/ CONTRACT
Once the Contracting Officer (CO) informs the successful candidate of their selection, the CO or the Human Resources Specialist will provide the successful candidate instructions about how to complete the security and medical clearances according to U.S Government regulation (ADS 309.3.1.14).
BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a CCNPSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances in accordance with the United States Mission Vietnam Local Compensation Plan and regulations:
BENEFITS:
- Mission cash awards (semi-annual/ annual) and On-the-Spot awards for high performers
- Training opportunities consisting of training abroad, in-country, on-the-job and online sources (USAID University and Foreign Services Institute).
- Annual and sick leave according to local labor law
- One-month basic salary Tet Bonus
- Contributions to mandatory insurances pursuant to GVN’s law/ regulations including social insurance, health insurance and unemployment insurance.
- Coverage of additional health insurance 90% for incumbent and each eligible family member
ALLOWANCES (as applicable):
- Miscellanous Benefits Allowance: US$1,000 per annum for FSN-09 and below and US$3,000 per annum for FSN-10 and above.
- Unique Condition Work allowance: 7% of Annual basic salary (upon annual review for the whole Mission).
TAXES: in accordance with GVN’s law and regulations
ADDITIONAL SELECTION AND APPLICATION CRITERIA:
The Contracting Officer will consider nepotism/conflicts of interest, funds availability and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current employees identified as under the Merit-Based-Compensation’s Performance Improvement Plan on their most recent Performance Evaluation Report are not eligible to apply.
Applications received after the closing date and time of the announcement will NOT be considered.
Please clearly indicate in your application, the title of the position to which you are applying. Any application that does not specify the position applied for will NOT be considered.
USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO CCNPSCs
USAID regulations and policies governing CCNPSC awards are available at these sources:
USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf
Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms
Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:
- ITEM NO (A): 0001 - 01 LOT Base Period (2 years) - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) - Award Type: Cost - AMOUNT (F): $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_ - UNIT PRICE (E): $ _TBD__
- ITEM NO (A): 1001 - 01 LOT Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) - Award Type: Cost - AMOUNT (F): $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_ - UNIT PRICE (E): $ _TBD__
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 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations
Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs
CCNPSC Ombudsman
The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any CCNPSC who has entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and is available to provide clarity on their specific contract with the agency. Please visit our page for additional information: https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, USAID/Vietnam 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. The Mission 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.
