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Solicitation No.: AID-620-S-00-19-00002-00
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Security Level Required: Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU)
Period of Performance: Five (5) years renewable
Slot: 4
Basic Function of the Position
- Under the supervision of the Deputy Executive Officer, the incumbent operates a variety of armored and non-armored motor vehicles to transport Mission personnel, VIP visitors, TDY staff, and other official passengers on field trips in support of program efforts in and outside Abuja, Nigeria
- The incumbent performs minor preventive maintenance, cleaning of vehicle and completes trip ticket for each trip.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- The incumbent will operate passenger vehicles to transport Mission personnel, VIP visitors, and other official passengers in support of Mission’s operational and program efforts in and outside Abuja. The incumbent will keep vehicles in clean and serviceable condition, and performs minor preventive maintenance. From time to time, H/She will be called upon to deliver documents or invitations to USAID/Nigeria implementing partners and carry out other important assignments for staff of USAID/Nigeria. The incumbent will provide routine assistance to VIP personnel, pointing out and describing places of interest
- H/She will frequently undertake field trips, outside Abuja, Nigeria with other teams led by the Office of the Regional Security. Assist the Front Office chauffeurs from time to time. 55%
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets by legibly recording the travel times, mileage and destinations; perform daily pre-trip vehicle inspection of the assigned vehicle as per the preventive maintenance check list specified on the trip ticket. Ensures that all immediate actions required are taken in case of involvement in accidents. 15%
- Ensures the assigned vehicle is in good operating condition by performing minor maintenance tasks when necessary; ensuring that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported; ensures that timely repairs, changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and fueling the vehicle(s) among others are carried out; keep the assigned vehicles(s) clean inside and outside. 15%
- Ensures availability of all the required documents/items including trip tickets, office telephone directory, accident report form and field trip expendable and non-expendable items. Holds fuel coupons and cash for fueling purpose while going on field trips. 15%
- H/She is eligible for temporary duty (TDY) travel to the U.S., or to other Missions abroad, to participate in the "Foreign Service National" Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy.
Area of Consideration:
Physical Demands:
- The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
Minimum Qualifications Required for this Position
- Education: Completion of Secondary School education is required.
- Prior Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a professional chauffeur is required.
- Post Entry Training: On-the-job defensive driver training will be provided and is required to pass an eye test.
- Language Proficiency: Level III English ability (good working knowledge) speaking/writing/reading and must be fluent speaking and at least one local language (Igbo, Hausa, or Yoruba)) is required.
Job Knowledge:
- Knowledge of key locations and local traffic laws in and around Abuja; and knowledge of preventative maintenance, with the ability to recognize when vehicle is not working properly is required. U.S. Government vehicles mobile radio operation training.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to drive carefully and cautiously in heavy, chaotic traffic under poorly maintained roads, as well as the ability to recognize a potentially dangerous situation and take appropriate defensive action is required. Must have a valid Nigerian driver’s license.
Evaluation and Selection Factors
- Education (10 points)
- Prior Work Experience (20 points)
- Job Knowledge (30 points)
- Language Proficiency (10 points)
- Skills and abilities (30 points)
Market Value:
- N3,599,599 - N5,366,455 equivalent to FSN-4; 48 Hours per week
- In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of United States Mission, Nigeria (Effective July 8, 2018).
- Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.
List of Required forms for PSC Hires
Once the CO) informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms:
- Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)
- RSO Security Questionnaire
- BI Guide Questionnaire
- THOR Enrollment Intake Form.
Benefits/Allowances
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
- Annual and Sick leave
- Annual Bonus
Allowances (as applicable):
- Transportation Allowance
- Meal Allowance
- Miscellaneous Allowance
- Housing Allowance
Taxes:
- The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations
- Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government
- In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from
- an employee’s salary.
USAID Regulations, Policies And Contract Clauses Pertaining TO PSCs
USAID regulations and policies governing CCNPSC awards are available at these sources:
- USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf
- Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms
- Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/workusaid/aapds-cibs
- 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%20Regulations