SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72062421R100006 ISSUANCE DATE: February 16, 2021.

CLOSING DATE/TIME: March 1, 2021. 11:59 p.m. Yaoundé

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SUBJECT:      Solicitation for a Cooperating Country/Third Country National Personal Service Contractor (CCN/TCN PSC) – Development Outreach and Communications Specialist

(Local Compensation Plan)

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.

Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1, Sections I through V of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offers.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in the attached information.

Sincerely,

Date: 2021.01.26 13:32:05 +03'00'

Michael Sampson

Contracting Officer

I.            GENERAL INFORMATION

1.       SOLICITATION NO: 72062421R100006

2.       ISSUANCE DATE: February 16, 2021.

3.       CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: March 1, 2021. 11:59

p.m Yaoundé time.

4.       POINT OF CONTACT: acpersonnel@usaid.gov

5.       POSITION TITLE: Development Outreach and Communications Specialist

6.       MARKET VALUE: CFA 19,638,089.00– CFA 34,366,649.00 equivalent to FSN-10

In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/Cameroon. Final compensation will be negotiated within the market value.

7.       PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is five (5) years, estimated to start about May 2021. The services provided under this contract are expected to be of continuing nature executed by USAID through a series of sequential contracts, subject to availability of funds, satisfactory job performance and need for continued services.

8.       PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Yaoundé, Cameroon with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Work.

9.       ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: All interested candidates eligible to work in Cameroon. Cooperating Country National (CCN) is defined as an individual who is a cooperating country citizen, or a non-cooperating country citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the cooperating country.

10.   SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Regional Security Office Clearance.

11.   STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1.       General Statement of Purpose of the Contract

The Cameroon Communications Specialist reports to the USAID Cameroon Country Office (CCO) Director and/or his/her designee, and collaborates closely with the CCO staff, the USAID/WA DOC staff, and implementing partners to implement the overall USAID/West Africa Regional Mission and CCO communications strategy. The position closely collaborates with the FSN Development Outreach Communications (DOC) staff and U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Office (PAO) to ensure that Embassy personnel are properly apprised of USAID public activities and projects. The CCO portfolio includes a broad range of economic development, democracy and governance, education, and health program activities. The position supports CCO and the USAID/WA Mission in the achievement of their objectives by editing, producing, and disseminating public information about their programs/projects/activities in Cameroon, and educating and promoting a better understanding of USAID’s programs. The position is

responsible for collecting, investigating, managing, editing, and distributing information associated with the USAID foreign assistance program in Cameroon, and serves as the primary CCO point of contact and liaison for information requests.

2.       Statement of Duties to be Performed

A.  Publicity Materials – 50%

The Communications Specialist is responsible for the production of high-quality print and electronic communications products that translate complex messages and technical information into understandable, meaningful messages that resonate with a variety of audiences, both host-country and American, and internal and external. This position serves as editorial director of all public materials, including information briefers and brochures, special publications, and project success stories; works closely with contractors in producing graphic designs, written text, photographs and other outsourced products that comply with branding and marking requirements; and, ensures that contractor tasks are completed in a cost-effective, high-quality, and timely manner. The position is responsible for editing text produced by CCO staff, producing talking points, speeches, and briefing documents. The Cameroon Communications Specialist oversees and develops specialized information materials for Washington opinion leaders and audiences, in coordination with the Africa Bureau and LPA colleagues; travels to USAID sites throughout Cameroon to interview beneficiaries and photograph and videotape events for USAID print, website and social media content and for news releases; prepares and updates informational materials that communicate USAID/WA and CCO strategic priorities and focus areas; acts as editor for key reports and documents, as assigned; and, manages the CCO content for the U.S. Embassy and USAID websites. If necessary, the position will manage contracts for outside printing, translations, and new media productions. The Cameroon Communications Specialist performs other duties as assigned or required.

B.  Communications Management and Strategic Planning – 50%

1.   Strategy Implementation

The position is responsible for contributing to policies and procedures for CCO communications and outreach that clarify roles and responsibilities within USAID, with other Embassy sections and with implementing partners, including templates for various communication tools, standards for creating and finalizing materials, and guidelines for planning and managing events. The Cameroon Communications Specialist is responsible for the drafting of original and annual updates to, and the implementation of, the USAID/WA and CCO communications strategy to include, but not limited to: identifying objectives, creating messages, addressing audiences, disseminating products, managing budgets, and developing plans in coordination with USAID/WA and CCO managers and technical teams consistent with the Mission development strategy and the overall Embassy communications strategy. The position leads in the design of public information products, ensuring that CCO communication products contain updated, appropriate and consistent messages that support the approved USAID/WA and CCO communications strategy; and, provides quality control on all print and electronic public information materials, such as USAID websites, social media sites, brochures and information packets, talking points, briefing memos, documents and books produced by other USAID staff.

2.       Public Events and Visitors:

The position is responsible for planning and executing activities to present CCO programs to

the public and to VIP visitors, including using a range of communications tools. The Specialist prepares visits for high-level officials to highlight key USAID projects and strategies; and provides or supervises advance work for trip planning, including scheduling, coordination with PAO, and overseeing the production of briefing materials for USAID VIP visits. For project site visits or events that involve the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, and/or the USAID Country Director, Mission Director or Deputy Director, the Communications Specialist ensures that all event information (e.g., briefing memos, talking points, speeches, press releases) have been prepared and meet quality standards and time requirements. The Communications Specialist helps to facilitate, coordinates, and consults with CCO technical specialists on project events, including finalizing press releases and preparing for interviews. The Communications Specialist attends USAID project events to take photos and videos and to write about the event for the Embassy’s Official/Informal, USAID’s Facebook page and other reporting opportunities.

3.    Media Relations:

The position is responsible for CCO media activities, liaising with the U.S. Embassy PAO, and working closely with Accra-based DOC staff to generate press coverage of USAID activities in Cameroon. The Communications Specialist tracks USAID program/project/activity milestones and events to ensure that appropriate press coverage is provided; oversees and produces media materials (including news releases, backgrounders, and fact sheets) designed to inform editors and reporters of USAID CCO’s technical programs/projects/activities and their achievements; coordinates with regional technical offices in Accra and with the Embassy PAO to produce and release timely, accurate, and useful written material for the host-country and American media, including social media; and, advises and works with the PAO to expand opportunities for coverage of USAID development efforts both internally and externally. The position helps CCO technical specialists to define activities for coverage, participates in field visits to assess newsworthiness, and accompanies the press to interviews and site locations for filming or reporting.

3.  Supervision Received: Reports directly to and is under the direct supervision of Cameroon Country Director.

4.  Supervision Exercised: None.

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