SENIOR ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

SENIOR ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA XLA is seeking a Senior Acquisition & Assistance Specialist who will be supporting our customer in a 1-year assignment to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In this role he/she will be responsible for supporting the mission by assisting in the negotiations and administration of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements and interagency agreements. Other Responsibilities will include: Provide assistance in the development of solicitations and approval memos; Develop and publish Requests for Applications (RFA) and Requests for Proposals (RFP); Respond to applicant/ offerer questions; Facilitate the technical evaluation process; Prepare award documents; Notify unsuccessful applicants/ offerors; Negotiation and award; Award administration. REQUIREMENTS: Experience: At least 7 years procurement experience supporting USAID. Experience related to health services/ global health programs preferred. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), USAID Automated Directives System (ADS), USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR), Office of Acquisitions and Assistance Contract Information Bulletins (CIB), Office of Acquisition and Assistance Administrative Memoranda (OPAM), Office of Acquisition and Assistance Procurement Executive Bulletins (PEB), and Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives (AAPD). Proficiency using GLAAS (Global Acquisition and Assistance System) desired. Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree, Master's degree preferred. Clearance Requirements: None. Travel Requirements: Overseas assignment in Tanzania. TO APPLY for this position, visit XLA website: www.xla.com, job number 1269 or follow this link: https://careers-xla.icims.com/jobs/1269/sr.-acquisition- %26-grants-specialist/job. You can also contact our Recruiter Irina at irinag@xla.com for additional information.