Pre-Solicitation Notice USPSC - Labor Specialist
ID: 7200AA25S00030Type: Presolicitation
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID M/OAAWASHINGTON, DC, 20523, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS (R497)

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https://sam.gov/opp/39ae6b6f58244b4abc346920e68ba227/view
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is preparing to issue a solicitation for a Personal Services Contract (PSC) for the position of Labor Specialist, focusing on worker empowerment and labor rights advocacy. The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills while navigating challenges in a dynamic environment. This role is crucial for advancing international labor standards across multiple sectors and is expected to last up to five years, with an initial two-year base period and three optional one-year extensions. Interested parties should monitor the System for Award Management (SAM) for the formal solicitation and can contact Jonathan Bui at jbui@usaid.gov or 202-916-2696 for further inquiries.

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    Jonathan Bui
    (202) 916-2696
    jbui@usaid.gov
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    Pre-Solicitation_ Synopsis_Labor Specialist.pdf
    The USAID is preparing to issue a solicitation for a Personal Services Contract (PSC) for the position of Labor Specialist, Advisor for Indigenous Peoples Issues, within its Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance. This role requires a subject matter expert in worker empowerment and labor rights, capable of exercising sound judgment and innovative problem-solving in a dynamic environment. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and be adaptable to shifting priorities. The anticipated contract duration is up to five years, initially comprising a two-year base period with three optional one-year extensions. The formal solicitation will be published on the System for Award Management (SAM), and interested parties should monitor the site for updates. The pre-solicitation notice does not constitute a commitment or obligation from USAID to award a contract or cover any applicant expenses related to the proposal preparation. This notice signals a crucial hiring opportunity aimed at enhancing labor rights advocacy globally.
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