Especialista En Gestión De Proyectos

Announcement Number: Bogota-2021-022 Hiring Agency: Embassy Bogota Position Title: 72051421R10012 - Project Management Specialist - Open to: All Interested Applicants (Land & Sustainable Livelihoods Advisor) Open Period: 04/16/2021 -05/07/2021 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT-5 Series/Grade: LE - 4005 11 Salary: COP $119.905.204-COP $197.843.588/Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time - Full time (40 hours) Promotion Potential: LE-11
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancyin

Bogota, CO Telework Eligible: No For More Info: USAID HR Section
571-275-4116
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OverviewHiring Path: • Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All interested candidates

For definitions use URL www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/glossary Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Initial period of one year. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer
may exercise additional 1-year option period(s) for 4 years. Marketing Statement:USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in the following regions of the world: Afghanistan and Pakistan, Africa (all of Africa), Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East.

For more information about USAID, visit http://www.usaid.gov
Summary:The USAID Project Management Specialist (Land and Sustainable Livelihoods) position is located in the Rural and Economic Development Office (RED) at USAID/Colombia.

Please read thePOSITION DESCRIPTION for a detailed explanation of the position duties and responsibilities, READ carefully theSOLICITATION for a detailed explanation ofthe requirements and how to apply.
Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Occasional TravelPossible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

A. Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement (50%)
B. Project Management and Administration (50%)
For further information about this position please check the position description:
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Physical Demands:The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
Post Entry Training:Agency introductory courses covering U.S. foreign policy, the USAID program and funding cycles, and training in the management of contracts and cooperative agreements (COR/AOR training). Appropriate modules in areas such as managing for results, organization and operations, team skills, etc. Training in Agency database systems and in other special areas related to duties when available.
Requirements:Physical Demands:The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

Post Entry Training:Agency introductory courses covering U.S. foreign policy, the USAID program and funding cycles, and training in the management of contracts and cooperative agreements (COR/AOR training). Appropriate modules in areas such as managing for results, organization and operations, team skills, etc. Training in Agency database systems and in other special areas related to duties when available.
Education Requirements:Education:Bachelors' Degree in rural development, international development, political science, economics, public administration, or equivalent is required.
Evaluations:Applications that do not meet the required minimum qualifications will not be scored. Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the top ranked short-listed candidates. If the interview is conducted, the interview will be one of the determining factors in the final selection.

USAID IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation, non-disqualifying handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, affiliation with an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

Offerors who meet the minimum qualifications and basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on their responses to the minimum requirements in the supplemental document. Those offerors determined to be competitively ranked will also be evaluated on their interview performance and on their professional reference checks. The offeror rating system is as follows:

Evaluation Factors: Job Knowledge: 20 points Skills and Abilities (Testing): 20 points Work Experience: 20 points Written Communication (Testing): 20 points Interview and Oral Communication: 20 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail (no points assigned)

Total Possible Points: 100 "USAID policy specifies that a cooperating country national (CCN) is preferred over a third country national (TCN.) Therefore, CCN and TCN offers will not be evaluated together. USAID will evaluate CCN offers first and if the CO determines that there are no qualified CCNs, only then will USAID evaluate TCN offers."
Qualifications:Prior Work Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in rural development is required, particularly previous experience in land formalization and/or sustainable livelihoods programs. Experience is required in the collection, analysis and presentation of complex information, as well as in program management (i.e., design, implementation, management and/or monitoring and evaluation).

Job Knowledge: The incumbent must have a sound, experience-based knowledge of issues related to land formalization and rural development, management, policies and practices; including a thorough knowledge of the political, legal, economic, and development realities of Colombia. S/he must have a thorough knowledge of Colombia's socio-economic conditions, Colombian international laws, protocols, agreements pertaining to the international cooperation. Significant knowledge of the functioning of the Colombian government is a must – especially those agencies most relevant to land reform. S/he must be knowledgeable of project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and project financial oversight.

Skills and Abilities: Must have a high degree of analytical, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a team. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain high-level contacts with GOC Ministries and local governments, donor organizations, other agencies and private-sector organizations. Must be able to obtain, evaluate and interpret factual data and prepare precise, accurate and complete reports using computer software program applications, and to develop and present briefings. Also, must be able to integrate long and short-range objectives with the needs of the government, frequently influencing government priorities and direction. Must have a high level of diplomacy and negotiation skills.

Language Proficiency:Level IV English (spoken and written) and Level IV Spanish (spoken and written) are required.


As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:
Salary: Will be determined by the USAID Contracting Officer within the equivalent to FSN–11 salary range based on experience, qualifications, and salary history. This position is taxable; incumbent will be required to pay Colombian taxes.
BENEFITS and ALLOWANCES: Christmas Bonus: 1 month basic salary per yearVacation Bonus: 1 month basic salary per yearService Bonus: 1 month basic salary per yearEducation Allowance (if applicable)Benefit Allowance: Cps $1,072,273 per yearMeal Allowance: Cps $751,955 per yearLife/Accident/Disability Insurance (Voluntary participation)Supplemental Medical Insurance (Voluntary participation)FICA/Medicare deductions applied (for US citizens only).Please be advised that all bonuses and allowances are paid proportionately; actual payments are pro-rated according to the number of months worked during the pay year. Also, the selected candidate will receive health and pension benefits according to Colombian labor law.
TAXES Local Employee Staff (CCN) is responsible for paying local income taxes. The U.S Mission does not withhold year end local income tax payments.
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%20RegulationsEligible applicants are required to complete this on-line application process and submit any applicable required documents by [e.g., 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)] on the closing date of this announcement.
If applying on-line poses an extreme hardship, you must contact the human resources office no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this vacancy announcement. An alternative application method will be provided upon approval of the hardship notification. After this time, requests to apply via alternative methods will not be granted.
Please note that all required documents must be received by the closing date, via online or alternative methods, and that we will determine your eligibility and qualifications based solely on the material received by the closing date.
Qualified Offerors must upload the following (6) documents in ERA (Do not upload more documents) or their offers will not be considered for this position:
Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume containing sufficient relevant information that respond to the requirements of the position (maximum 3 pages) – PDF format.List (not a written letter of reference) of a minimum of three (3) professional references with complete name, title, organization where he/she works, description of relationship, and with working/accurate telephone and e-mail information. These professional references must not be family members or relatives. The offeror's references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. At least one reference must be from a current or former supervisor (Three contacts in one page) – PDF format.Supplemental Narrative (in English) with written responses to the evaluation criteria – education, prior work experience, job knowledge, skills and abilities stated in "Section II - Minimum Qualifications Required for this Position ", (Times New Roman 12 and maximum 2 pages) – PDF format.Copy of valid language test results administered by AVANTI Language School SAS. Failure to include the required language testing scores will result in the offeror being deemed ineligible for the position.Copy of education degrees (bachelor, master's degree, etc.). Transcripts are not needed, neither are translations – PDF format.Copy of Colombian work permit and/or residence visa (if applicable) – PDF format.How to Apply:1. Visit the U.S. Mission in Bogota website: https://co.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
2. Click on "Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA)".
3. Select the position of your interest by doing click on the vacancy title.
4. Pay special attention to the "Language Testing Procedures ".

Eligible applicants are required to complete this on-line application process and submit any applicable required documents by [e.g., 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)] on the closing date of this announcement.

If applying on-line poses an extreme hardship, you must contact the human resources office no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this vacancy announcement. An alternative application method will be provided upon approval of the hardship notification. After this time, requests to apply via alternative methods will not be granted.

Please note that all required documents must be received by the closing date, via online or alternative methods, and that we will determine your eligibility and qualifications based solely on the material received by the closing date.

Please READ carefully the following SOLICITATION
Required Documents:Qualified Offerors must upload the following (6) documents in ERA (Do not upload more documents) or their offers will not be considered for this position:


Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume containing sufficient relevant information that respond to the requirements of the position (maximum 3 pages) – PDF format. List (not a written letter of reference) of a minimum of three (3) professional references with complete name, title, organization where he/she works, description of relationship, and with working/accurate telephone and e-mail information. These professional references must not be family members or relatives. The offeror's references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. At least one reference must be from a current or former supervisor (Three contacts in one page) – PDF format. Supplemental Narrative (in English) with written responses to the evaluation criteria – education, prior work experience, job knowledge, skills and abilities stated in "Section II - Minimum Qualifications Required for this Position ", (Times New Roman 12 and maximum 2 pages) – PDF format. Copy of valid language test results administered by AVANTI Language School SAS. Failure to include the required language testing scores will result in the offeror being deemed ineligible for the position. Copy of education degrees (bachelor, master's degree, etc.). Transcripts are not needed, neither are translations – PDF format. Copy of Colombian work permit and/or residence visa (if applicable) – PDF format.
Next Steps:LANGUAGE TESTING PROCEDURES
Most of the positions at the U.S. Embassy require specific levels of both Spanish and or English. All offerors seeking a Mission Colombia local position must submit a valid language test result in the non-primary language (English and/or Spanish). The test result(s) must be submitted along with the offer; otherwise the offer will not be considered. For recruitment purposes the United States Mission Colombia will only accept the language tests as follows:

English and/or Spanish: Test administered by AVANTI Language School SAS.

Language test results are valid for one year.
If offerors do not have a valid language score from one of the above mentioned Language Institutes, they may contact the following Institute to be tested in English and/or Spanish as required: Avanti Language School: Carrera 21 # 87 – 24 Polo Club, Bogota, Colombia. Offerors must request a language test by writing to ****** - For further information please contact PBX: 634-6637 or mobile 321-463-6470. Cost of language test is the offeror's responsibility.

**Failure to include the required language testing scores will result in the offeror being deemed ineligible for the position. IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:
At the time of the offer, candidates must fully meet the education requirement (graduated and degree and/or diploma already received) as specified, and must also meet in full the work experience requirement. There is no exception for these requirements. Short-listed candidates will be requested to provide proof of education such as valid copies of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other pertinent documents as needed. Failure to provide the required documentation will eliminate the candidate from further consideration. Offer letters and forms must be signed. Incomplete and unsigned offers/forms will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and may be interviewed.

USAID retains the right to cancel or amend the solicitation and associated actions at any stage of the recruitment process. USAID reserves the right to obtain information on finalists from any and all sources inside or outside the US Government.

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