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AID 22-05USAID's financial and program reporting systems and to the requirements and limitations of U.S.Government and cooperating country laws and regulations, are fully considered and outlined inimplementation letters, grant projects, and contract agreements.C. Program Budget Formulation and Implementation (20%):Directs the performance of pre-award surveys, financial reviews, and desk audits of implementingpartners to assess institutional administrative and financial management capabilities ofprospective beneficiary institutions as part of an activity design or during implementation.Monitors the financial and accounting performance of contractors and recipients by directing riskassessments, financial reviews, and payment verifications. Reviews cost-sharing reports ensuringthat required partner commitments are being met and that in-kind contributions are valued inaccordance with USAID guidelines. Conducts institutional and capacity-building training tograntees to enhance their understanding of USAID rules and regulations and strengthen theircapabilities to safeguard U.S. funds.Participates as a resource person in regionalseminars/workshops on financial management with an emphasis on the prevention of corruption- detection and prevention of fraud in public offices. The incumbent provides financialmanagement training and expert financial advice to implementing partners and USAID staff.Serves as expert accounting and financial advisor for the Mission, the host government, the publicinternational organizations, and the international contractors/grantees for USAID activities,budgetary controls, and other complex aspects of USAID Financial Management services. Theincumbent, as an alter-ego and representative of the FAMO Director, is the senior USAIDfinancial management official representative to the Technical Offices providing advice andguidance on the accounting and financial aspects of anticipated and ongoing activities; and,performs TDYs to other operating units to provide temporary coverage and training for Managersand/or Controllers while they are on leave or during gaps in assignments.D. Financial Management Tools Administrator (20%):Maintains the integrity of the accounting system (PHOENIX) by ensuring all entries in theMission's official accounting records are correct and properly documented and in fulfillment ofconditions precedent to disbursement. Oversees and monitors appropriate budgetary, financialmanagement worksheets to tract program expenditures covering all program support and travelexpenditures. In addition, s/he has the primary responsibility to oversee all OE and programquarterly reviews: (1) 1311 reviews for valid obligations, (2) accrual activity review process, (3)pipeline reports, and forward funding analyses. Resolves inconsistencies and ensures pipelinesare maintained and reported at accurate levels. Oversees the provision of monthly, quarterly, andyear-end reports on the financial status of activities, including narrative, statistical, and ad hocreports as required by USAID/Washington and Mission Management; directs reviews of financialrecords to determine the status and validity of un-liquidated obligations, and initiates action to deobligate funds in excess of determined requirements, and ensures the accuracy ofUSAID/Washington reports. Other activities include tracing intra-government payments andcollections (IPACs) and accrual generation and verification. Coordinates the analysis andreconciliation of Mission accounts with those of the US Treasury and the US Disbursing Officer,including reporting of the Statement of Transactions (SF 224) to the US Treasury.

AID 22-05E. Capacity Building (15%):The incumbent may be required to travel between 15 to 20 percent of the time to participate instrengthening partner’s systems. Works with the Local Capacity Development (LCD) teams inthe capacity development programs for local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) by trainingNGOs in financial management. Performs TDYs in conjunction with the LCD team. Performstraining for local NGOs and other missions staff geared towards strengthening their accountingsystems.The contractor 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 USAIDpolicy.3. Supervisory Relationship:Works under the direct supervision of the FAMO Director. The incumbent is expected to operatewith a minimum of supervision, setting priorities and establishing deadlines. Completed work isreviewed for professional, technical adequacy, compliance with instructions, conformance togood accounting practices, and general quality levels. The job holder is expected to perform in aprofessional manner with considerable independence.12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:a. Education: A Master’s degree in finance and accounting or business administration withaccounting and finance emphasis or minor, or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensecredentials equivalent to a U.S. certification is required.b. Prior Work Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively more responsiblepositions in accounting, finance, budgeting, or auditing is required. At least five years ofexperience with a US or international development organization or US Government entity, isrequired.c. Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) in English and French is required. Level III (goodworking knowledge) in Arabic is required.d.Knowledge: Expert knowledge of professional accounting and cost principles, prudentbusiness practice in payment and billings, audit standards, and standard payment procedures,U.S. Government Treasury laws and regulations for payments, USAID policies for payment,accounts receivables, and collections. In depth knowledge of the principles and acceptedpractices of Moroccan governmental and business institutions with regard to financing,accounting, budgeting and reporting.

AID 22-05e. Skills and Abilities: Must have the ability to develop and maintain contacts with high-levelofficials of host country implementing institutions, particularly to obtain necessary financialdata. Must have excellent analytical ability to analyze this data and assess its reliability andvalue, detect the financial strengths and weaknesses of projects, and make independentjudgments regarding the institution's capabilities and the adequacy of accounting systems andcontrols. Must be able to present facts and recommendations in a clear, concise manner, bothorally and in writing. Verbal communication skills are also used to explain and interpret hostcountry, civil society, non-governmental organizations' attitudes, priorities, and concerns toUSAID officials and to negotiate financial management and audit issues with appropriateorganizations and/or USAID's implementing partners, technical advisors, counterparts, andpeers. Excellent writing skills are required to prepare regular audit reports to USAID RegionalInspector General and others. The ability to work effectively in a team environment, significantsupervisory and leadership skills, and to achieve consensus on policy, program/project, andadministrative matters are necessary. The work requires strong computer skills: must haveexperience in the extensive use of automated accounting systems, computer software, andsystems and a strong experience with various software packages such as Microsoft Excel andWord.III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORSThe Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance withFAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish acompetitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offersthat would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficientcompetition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitiverange to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highlyrated offers.The FAR provisions referenced above are available athttps://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.In order to be considered for the position, an offeror must meet the Minimum Qualificationslisted under Section II. After an initial application screening, the best qualified offerors willbe invited for language tests/written examinations and/or to an oral interview.The successful offeror will be selected based on a review of: Offeror’s qualifications;Relevant work experience;General skills and abilities (communication, interpersonal, etc.);Language tests/Written examination results;Interview and;Results of reference checks.The hiring panel may check references that have not been specifically identified by applicantsand may check references before or after a candidate is interviewed.

AID 22-05IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER1. Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit a letter of interest, a resume, and theUniversal Application for Employment, DS-174 form.2. Offers must be received by closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, andsubmitted to usaid-rabat-hr@usaid.gov3. To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominentlyreference the solicitation number in the offer submission.Any attachments provided via email shall be formatted in one single PDF document in thefollowing order: (1) signed cover letter, (2) resume, (3) signed DS-174.NOTE: This position requires the submission of complete forms and/or supplemental materials asdescribed herein above. Application packages with incomplete and/or unsigned forms or relateddocuments will not be considered for further processing.V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARDOnce the Contracting Officer (CO) informs the successful Offeror about being selected for acontract award, the successful Offeror will be provided instructions about how to completeand submit forms for onboarding process.VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCESAs a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a CCNPSC is normally authorized the following benefits:(a) Local social security system, CNSS(b) Optional local retirement system, CIMR(c) Contribution toward health, life, and disability insuranceVII.TAXESTax obligations will be observed as required by the US and/or Moroccan governments.VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAININGTO PSCsUSAID regulations and policies governing CCN awards are available at these sources:1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With aCooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services

AID 22-05Abroad,” includingcontract clause “General files/documents/1868/aidar 0.pdfavailableat2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms. Pricing byline item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:LINE ITEMSITEM NO(A)SUPPLIES/SERVICES NT(F)0001Base Period - Compensation, Fringe Benefitsand Other Direct Costs (ODCs)- Award Type: Cost- Product Service Code: [e.g. R497]- Accounting Info: [insert one or more citation(s)from Phoenix/GLAAS]1LOT TBD TBD1001Option Period 1 – Compensation, FringeBenefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)- Award Type: Cost- Product Service Code: [e.g. R497]- Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix/GLAAS]1LOT TBD TBD3. Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs)for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/workusaid/aapds-cibs AAPD 16-03 Expanded Incentive Awards for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals AAPD 06-08 AIDAR, Appendices D and J: Using the Optional Schedule to IncrementallyFund Contracts4. 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 forEmployees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics,in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR lations.5. PSC OmbudsmanThe PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who hasentered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and isavailable to provide clarity on their specific contract with the agency. Please visit our page k-usaid/personal-service-contractsombudsman.

AID 22-05The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via: PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:USAID PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND FAIR AND EQUITABLETREATMENT IN EMPLOYMENT TO ALL PEOPLE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE,COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, POLITICALAFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS,OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.SUBJECT TO FUNDS AVAILABILITY

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