Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Financing and Implementation Manager for South Africa (Johannesburg, South Africa)

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency connects the U.S. private sector to infrastructure projects in developing and middle-income countries. USTDA accomplishes its mission by funding feasibility studies, technical assistance and pilot projects that integrate the expertise and innovation of U.S. companies. The Agency also connects overseas buyers with U.S. sellers through its reverse trade missions, industry conferences and workshops. Unique among federal agencies, USTDA is mandated to promote the participation of U.S. industry in infrastructure projects at the critical early stages when design choices and technology options are being defined. USTDA is divided into five regions, each led by a Regional Director. These regional teams prioritize and focus on approximately 20 different countries that are eligible for USTDA‘s funding consideration. More information regarding USTDA programs can be viewed at www.ustda.gov. The Sub-Saharan Regional Team focuses on identifying projects for USTDA funding consideration that would promote U.S. commercial interests across the Sub-Saharan Region. While USTDA projects span a variety of sectors, the Agency’s program in the Sub-Saharan region focuses on the energy, transportation, information and communications technology (ICT), agribusiness and health sectors. The Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Team is also engaged in multiple U.S. Government Initiatives, including the Power and Prosper Africa initiatives. The contractor shall serve as Financing and Implementation Manager for the Sub-Saharan Region, based in Johannesburg, South Africa Personal Services Contractor (PSC) (herein after “PSC”) position. The PSC is USTDA’s senior resident representative in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is responsible for helping ensure USTDA’s activities in the Sub-Saharan region reach successful completion and financial close. The PSC represents USTDA at the U.S. Mission in South Africa, throughout the Sub-Saharan Region, and works directly with other U.S. Government representatives, African public and private sector representatives, the U.S. private sector, and financing institutions. Please see the attached combined synopsis solicitation document for additional information.