[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 88 (Monday, May 8, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22597-22600]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-11194]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 2200]
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific
Affairs; U.S. National Committee for the Man and the Biosphere Program
(U.S. MAB) Requests for Proposals for Environmental Projects
Project 1
The United States Man and the Biosphere Program hereby announces
its request for proposals for a Worldwide Environmental Projects
Officer to assist in development of Peace Corps Worldwide Environmental
Projects through a funding mechanism for providing technical assistance
including but not limited to the following description.
U.S. MAB will accept proposals of a maximum length of six (6) pages
that outline how the objectives described below could be accomplished.
A curriculum vitae (C.V.) of a maximum length of four (4) pages for
each principal(s), that clearly demonstrates a history of competency in
the implementation of such tasks, must accompany the proposal.
Proposals may not request more than the sum of seventy-two thousand
four hundred forty-six ($72,448) dollars to implement this initiative.
All proposals must specify that all tasks will be completed at the
headquarters of the U.S. Peace Corps and field offices by May 10, 1996.
Payments will be made on a quarterly basis in equal installments.
All proposals and accompanying documents must be received by the
U.S. MAB Secretariat no later than the close of business (COB) on June
9, 1995. Proposals and c.v.'s will be evaluated on the criteria noted
in the following section.
Selection will be made no later than June 15, 1995. The proposed
technical assistance to commence upon selection.
Objectives
The officer will provide technical assistance, including, but not
limited to:
Conduct rapid needs assessment of third world countries
that have illustrated an interest in environmentally oriented projects.
Design and conduct country specific environmental project
planning and implementation workshops for Peace Corps program offices,
and staff of private voluntary organizations.
Develop In-Service Training (IST) model(s) and Pre-Service
Training model(s) for Peace Corps volunteers (PCV) working in
environmentally oriented projects and for local level host country
counterparts, as well as implement country specific ISTs based on these
models.
Periodically work with United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) staff members in the Global Office,
The Latin American Bureau, Asian Bureau, African Bureau, Central and
Eastern European Bureau and the Former Soviet Union Countries to:
--Write proposals for additional support to enhance current programming
and secure additional funds for new initiatives.
--Act as a liaison between USAID and Peace Corps regarding on-going
collaborative programming that focuses on NGO development,
biodiversity, park management and forestry initiatives.
--Prepare documentation of sector activities and collaborate with other
sectors in the Office of Training and Program Support (OTAPS) as needed
for USAID support and reporting.
--Initiate new programming activities that enhance USAID and Peace
Corps priorities.
--Represent Peace Corps at relevant USAID meetings, conference and
seminars.
Support the agency in the implementation of the
Programming and Training System (PATS), including project design,
monitoring, and evaluation assistance. In addition, collaborate with
incumbent Sector Specialists in the following tasks:
--Participate in project plan reviews for environmental projects;
--Undertake annual reviews of country program and technical assistance
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Selection Criteria
Demonstrated ability of the proposer to design and deliver
training for NGO's.
Demonstrated ability of the proposer to prepare grant
proposals in support for USAID/Peace Corps collaboration.
Demonstrated ability of the proposer to conduct needs
assessments and develop project design.
Fluency in Spanish preferred.
Field experience (Programming and Evaluation) in Eastern
Europe and Former Soviet Union countries.
Project 2
The United States Man and Biosphere Program hereby announces its
request for proposals for a Natural Resource Specialist to assist in
development of Peace Corps Worldwide Environmental Projects through a
funding mechanism for providing technical assistance including but not
limited to the following description.
U.S. MAB will accept proposals of a maximum length of six (6) pages
that outline how the objectives described below could be accomplished.
A curriculum vitae (C.V.) of a maximum length of four (4) pages for
each principal(s), that clearly demonstrates a history of competency in
the implementation of such tasks, must accompany the proposal.
Proposals may not request more than the sum of sixty-eight thousand
two hundred ($68,200) dollars to implement this initiative.
All proposals must specify that all tasks will be completed at the
headquarters of the U.S. Peace Corps and field offices for the period
of June 19, 1995 through June 18, 1996.
Payments will be made on a quarterly basis in equal installments.
All proposals and accompanying documents must be received by the
U.S. MAB Secretariat no later than the close of business (COB) on June
9, 1995. Proposals and c.v.'s will be evaluated on the criteria noted
in the following section.
Selection will be made no later than June 15, 1995.
Objectives
Provide Technical support to Peace Corps Volunteers who
are taking part in environment projects as primary or secondary
assignments including, but not limited to:
--Taking part in approximately six-nine consultancies in response to
requests from Peace Corps posts for technical assistance in project
development, training activities, project evaluation, and other
activities.
--Developing In-Service Training (IST), Pre-Service Training (PST), and
Monitoring and Evaluation models for Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) and
their host country counterparts working in environment projects. Also
assist with country implementation of projects based on these models.
--Assisting with other environment activities including collaboration
with other governmental and private agencies offering assistance to
Peace Corps in project development and training.
Provide technical support to Associate Peace Corps
Directors (APCDs) responsible for Environment Programs by:
--Planning, designing, and implementing regional and sub-regional
workshops for APCDs and their host-country counterparts aimed at
strengthening their ability to develop and manage quality environment
projects;
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--Responding to individual APCD requests for technical assistance in
the design and management of environment projects.
Assist with the ongoing collaboration between the
Environment Sector and other sectors with the Office of Training and
Program Support (education, small business, agriculture, health, youth,
and water/sanitation) in the design of Environment projects and project
components. As part of this effort, develop and coordinate country
assessments, project designs, reviews, and evaluations, in-service
training workshops, and other related programming and training
activities for Peace Corps Volunteers and their counterparts in
countries requesting this assistance.
Take primary responsibility for identifying appropriate
resource materials for Peace Corps volunteers working in the
Environment Sector and work closely with Peace Corps' Information
Collection and Exchange (ICE) to maintain a current Environmental
resource library for Washington staff, field staff, and Volunteers.
Support the agency in the implementation of Peace Corps'
Programming and Training System (PATS), including project design,
monitoring, and evaluation assistance. In addition, collaborate with
incumbent Sector Specialists in the following tasks;
--Participate in project plan, project status, and Integrated
Programming and Budget System (IPBS) reviews for environment projects
worldwide.
--Undertake annual reviews of country program and technical assistance
requests.
Work with other Environment Sector Specialists in regular
sector activities, including, but not limited to:
--Initiating and maintaining collaborative relationships with private
organizations and other governmental agencies;
--Preparing documentation of sector activities;
--Maintaining computerized files used to plan, monitor, and evaluate
environment projects;
--Collaborating with other sectors in the Office of Training and
Program Support (OTAPS); for example, incorporating Women and Youth
Issues into Environment Sector projects and activities, and working
with other offices in Peace Corps.
Develop and assist implementation of new environment
projects and initiatives which will strengthen Peace Corps' ability to
undertake activities addressing biodiversity conservation, global
climate change, and desertification.
Assist, on occasion, Area Recruitment Offices in their
efforts to recruit applicants for Environment assignments.
Represent the Environment Sector in various domestic and
international workshops, conferences, and symposia.
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated ability of the proposer to plan, design,
manage, monitor, and evaluate Peace Corps Natural Resource and
Environmental projects.
Demonstrated ability of the proposer to design and deliver
environment workshops for both formal and nonformal audiences. National
and international workshop experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability of the proposer to conduct needs
assessments and develop project designs.
Demonstrated ability of the proposer to write reports,
conduct research, and handle administrative responsibilities as needed.
Fluency in Spanish or French preferred.
For further information concerning technical or grant performance-
related inquiries, please contact: George Mahaffey, Director, Office of
Training and Program Support, U.S. Peace Corps, Room 8624, 1990 K
Street NW., Washington, DC 20526, Tel. (202) 606-3101, FAX (202) 606-
3024.
Proposals must be submitted by June 9, 1995 to: Roger E. Soles,
Executive Director U.S. MAB, OES/EGC/MAB, SA-44C, U.S. Department of
State, Washington, DC 20522-4401, Tel. (202) 466-1935, FAX (202) 466-
2106.
Dated: April 27, 1995.
Roger E. Soles,
Executive Director, U.S. Man and the Biosphere Program, Office of
Global Change.
[FR Doc. 95-11194 Filed 5-5-95; 8:45 am]
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