Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) as Senior Program Cycle Advisor, USAID/Ghana
ID: 72064125R00001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/WEST AFRICA REGIONALACCRA, GHA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS (R497)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9a00097791d1486d887c45bfadca4b10/view
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Program Cycle Advisor in Ghana, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of foreign assistance delivery through strategic program design and implementation. The role requires U.S. citizenship and senior-level expertise in collaboration, learning, and adaptation, aligned with USAID’s operational policies, to oversee project design processes and ensure compliance with policy while guiding monitoring and evaluation practices. This position is critical for supporting USAID/Ghana’s five-year Country Development Cooperation Strategy, which focuses on promoting inclusive development and accountability in governance, with an annual budget of approximately $150 million. Interested applicants must submit their CV, summary statement, and references via email by November 6, 2024, with a competitive salary range of $104,604 to $135,987 for the initial two-year contract, subject to performance and funding availability. For further inquiries, candidates can contact Accra PSC at accrappsc@usaid.gov or Doreen Ocansey at docansey@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Accra PSC
    233302741011
    accrapsc@usaid.gov
    DOREEN OCANSEY
    docansey@usaid.gov
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is soliciting qualified candidates for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC) position as the Senior Program Cycle Advisor in Ghana. This role aims to enhance USAID’s effectiveness in delivering foreign assistance through strategic design and implementation of development programs with an annual budget of approximately $150 million. The position requires U.S. citizenship and entails senior-level technical expertise in program design, collaboration, learning, and adaptation aligned with USAID’s operational policies. The advisor will oversee the Mission’s project design processes, ensure compliance with policy, guide monitoring and evaluation practices, and support cross-sectoral collaboration. The contract offers a market salary ranging from $104,604 to $135,987 and spans an initial two-year period, with potential extensions based on performance and funding availability. Interested offerors must submit specific application documents via email by November 6, 2024, including a CV, summary statement, and references. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of following ethical conduct guidelines and adhering to USAID’s zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct. This solicitation reflects the U.S. government's ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable development in Ghana through strategic partnerships and effective program implementation.
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