1. SOLICITATION NO.: 294-WBG-2024-12

2. ISSUANCE DATE: May 15, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: May 29, 2024 Close of Business local (Jerusalem) time 16:30.

4. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/West Bank & Gaza (USAID/WBG) Human Resources Office, email at HRWBG@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: USAID Acquisition & Assistance Specialist – Tel Aviv (Career Ladder). Multiple positions.

6. MARKET VALUE: The entry level of this position is equivalent to FSN-09, which is between NIS 208,144 – NIS 312,222. This position is a part of an established career ladder, beginning at FSN-09 and ending at FSN-11. Attainment of the full-performance grade is contingent on the Specialist successfully completing required training, meeting agreed-upon objectives and milestones, and performing in a Fully successful (or equivalent) manner. Promotion to the target FSN-11 grade level is not mandatory nor automatic, and failure to achieve at a high level of performance may be the basis for dismissal.

The intermediate level of this position is equivalent to FSN-10, which is between NIS 238,005 – NIS 357,007 and the Full Performance level of this position is equivalent to FSN-11, which is between NIS 274,124 – NIS 411,183.

USAID/West Bank & Gaza will make an award to a CCN at the entry level grade state (FSN-09) with contract options (upon satisfactory performance) to place the contractor at each progressive level until the full performance level is reached.

In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/WBG, final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value of the performance level for which the CCNPSC is selected.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Cooperating Country Nationals Personal Services Contract (CCNPSC) are contracts of a continuing nature and can be part of a series of sequential contracts, each not to exceed a five-year limitation. This contract will be for an initial one (1) year base period, with four (4) one-year option periods, subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and continuing need for the position. The contract is expected to commence upon receipt of security and medical clearances.

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID West Bank and Gaza Mission, Tel Aviv. The USAID Mission operates from offices in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and offers workplace flexibilities. Travel between the Mission’s two offices is required. (While the position is currently located in Tel Aviv, the position could move to Jerusalem in the future).

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: Cooperating Country Nationals (CCNs) offerors. Cooperating Country National is an individual who is lawfully residing in Israel, the West Bank, or Gaza. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility access – CCN/Foreign Service National (FSN) Clearance