Bangladesh Vacancy Announcement 2017-08 – Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, FSN-11

The Acquisition and Assistance Specialist is located in the Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Dhaka, Bangladesh (OAA/Dhaka).  The function of the Office is to provide Acquisition and Assistance (procurement) support to Mission Development Objective Teams and the support offices.  The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert advice on every aspect of the A&A process, from conception of award (i.e., contracts and assistance instruments), through soliciting, negotiating, and contracting the award, administering the award, to final close-out of the award. The Specialist will review and recommend approval or revision of Acquisition and Assistance Requisitions; review and recommend clarifications to Scopes of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO) and Project Descriptions (PD) and other forms of requirement documentation; perform complex cost and price analysis; analyze proposals, applications, and/or quotes received; review contracts, agreements, grants, and contracts and agreement modifications; analyze proposed contractor and implementing partner budgets; recommend inclusion or exclusion of contract clauses and agreement standard provisions; write Memoranda of Negotiation; and, prepare other required documentation.  The Specialist maintains up-to-date contract and agreement files, prepares Contractor Performance Reports, and supports award closeouts.  The Specialist provides guidance on related administrative award modifications.  The Specialist is responsible for carrying out day-to-day activities in an independent manner.

Applications for Employment:

Application Form AID-302-3

Note: We appreciate your interest in USAID. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Additionally, only candidates that are interviewed will be notified if the position is filled.