Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72036724R10013

2. ISSUANCE DATE: 09/06/2024

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 09/20/2024 (11:30 PM Nepal time)

4. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/Nepal HR office, email at usaidnepalhr@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: FSN-04 Chauffeur (Chauffeur/Administrative Assistant)

6. NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Two (2)

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Estimated to start o/a January 1, 2025, through o/a December 31, 2029 (depending on the security clearance process)

Employment under this contract is of a continuing nature. Its duration is expected to be part of a series of sequential contracts; all contract clauses, provisions, and regulatory requirements concerning availability of funds and the specific duration of this contract shall apply.

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Kathmandu, Nepal with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Chauffeur and support services to the Mission Director’s (MD) Office, including the delivery of mail, materials, or other passengers as requested. The job holder follows a maintenance schedule and ensures the maintenance of the vehicles assigned to him/her. The job holder works under the direct supervision of the Executive Assistant in the MD’s Office and under the general supervision of the Mission Director. In the performance of these duties, the Chauffeur to the Mission Director relies heavily on interpersonal skills, knowledge of procedures associated with the specific tasks assigned, and relationships developed in various Ministries, PVO/NGO organizations, companies, or government agencies.

The secondary purpose of this position is to provide services as an interim or roving Administrative Assistant to Mission Offices, as assigned. When serving on assignment as an Office Administrative Assistant, day-to-day supervision will be from the appropriate office director or designee. The job holder will perform work in lieu of administrative personnel who are ill, on vacation, or otherwise absent for varying periods of time. The job holder will provide time and attendance (T&A) back-up and support of the office of assignment, as required. The formal supervisor is one of two Executive Assistants (EA) to the MD and Deputy Mission Director (DMD).