Associate Director/Director (Procurement), MC-301-3b/3a

at  US Millennium Challenge Corporation

QUALIFICATIONS

Selective Factor: Ability to communicate in French, orally and in writing. Please include level of fluency in your resume). NOTE: This will be used to fill one position. If additional positions/selections are made, this factor will not apply.
Selective Placement Factor (Screen out): All applicants must have experience conducting procurement activities following procedures, guidelines and regulations of multilateral organizations such as the World Bank or MCC etc.
To qualify for pay band 3b applicants must also meet the following:
Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4a (GS-13) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: experience applying the procurement procedures, guidelines and regulations of multilateral organizations (the World Bank or MCC etc.); experience with international procurement of goods, works and services; experience providing advice on the international procurement of goods, works and services; and experience with various procurement methods such as competitive bidding, limited bidding, and sole source. NOTE: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application).
To qualify for pay band 3a applicants must also meet the following:
Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 3b (GS-14) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: experience as senior procurement resource and advisor and providing management and oversight covering the entire procurement lifecycle; experience applying the procurement procedures, guidelines and regulations of multilateral organizations (the World Bank or MCC etc.); experience with international procurement of goods, works and services; experience providing advice on the international procurement of goods, works and services; and experience with various procurement methods such as competitive bidding, limited bidding, and sole source. NOTE: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application).
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.

A new hire’s direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors:

• The selectee’s directly related experience at the same level as the position.
• The selectee’s overall experience in a particular area.
• The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.

MCC also takes the selectee’s skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range pf the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee’s extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands).

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply
• Candidates MUST include information included in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder to ensure that you have submitted a complete application. For tips on preparing your resume see: For tips on preparing your resume see: (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include).
• To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Once your application is ready, you’ll be sent from USAJOBS to the application system. Follow the prompts to complete your application and the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure that you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
• Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait to ensure they have cleared the virus scan.
• To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 11924117. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
• The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/05/2023.

If you cannot apply online:

• Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/opm1203fx.pdf. and
• Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documentations to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help

• Participate as a member of the assigned Country Team (CT) in the review and revision of the MCA procurement-related documents to ensure comprehensive and complete compliance to all MCC procurement guidance.
• Review procurement plans, procurement performance reports, bidding documents, evaluation reports, draft contracts, and contract modifications from the MCA countries and provide recommendations to the MCC country teams and to MCC management regarding the adequacy of the documents to comply with the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Participate in the reviews of fraud and corruption allegations reported by bidders or other stakeholders as required by the MCC policy.
• Serve as an expert procurement resource and advisor, providing authoritative procurement procedural guidance for a broad range of procurement activities associated with Compact implementation.
• Provide training to MCC and MCA staff on a wide variety of topics covering the entire procurement lifecycle.
• Draft concept notes and best practices papers and develop innovative solutions to complex procurement and related issues.
• Negotiate and resolve difficult specific procurement issues with the MCA and MCC country teams during implementation, including but not limited to questions from the MCAs on bidding and award issues and complaints from bidders on MCA procurements as per bid challenge procedure.
• Perform Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Project Monitor responsibilities for MCC consultant contracts.
• Participate in Compact closure activities to ensure that the MCC and MCA teams fully document all procurement related events associated with the Compact.
• Develop and monitor procurement related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in different MCA procurements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.