Job Description

Humanitarian Advisor

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Enterprise Service Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

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Job Description

Humanitarian Advisor: Provide administrative, operational, and technical support services through a contract for the recruitment, hiring, and administration of Personal Services Contractors (PSCs). The main objectives of this role are to streamline the hiring process, improve retention through competitive benefits packages, and reduce the administrative burden associated with managing individual personal services contracts. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) seeks to reduce the internal management burden of administering its personal services contractor (PSC) workforce, improve the hiring and retention of the personal services contractors workforce, and to improve hiring and retention.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID's) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) provides life-saving humanitarian assistanceincluding food, water, shelter, emergency healthcare, sanitation and hygiene, and critical nutrition servicesto the world's most vulnerable and hardest-to-reach people. The Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance is the lead federal coordinator for international disaster assistance, harnessing the expertise and unique capacities of other U.S. government entities to effectively respond to natural disasters and complex crises around the world.

• Collaborate with the ProSidian Engagement Team to recruit, hire, and onboard qualified Personal Services Contractors candidates for various operational, technical, and support positions within The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID's) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)
• Ensure that the recruitment and hiring process meets The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID's) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) goals.
• Provide support to Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) in terms of payroll, benefits, performance evaluations, travel arrangements, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Oversee and manage a database of Personal Services Contractors (PSCs), tracking their contracts and performance data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain a performance management system for Personal Services Contractors (PSCs), including regular feedback and annual evaluations, aiming for a retention rate of at least 90%.
• Ensure Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) receive competitive salary and benefits packages to attract and retain high-quality candidates.
• Coordinate 24/7 travel support for Personal Services Contractors (PSCs), including routine and emergency travel arrangements within prescribed timeframes.
• Implement ISO 9000 series standards for quality assurance and continuous improvement, managing in accordance with ISO 56002 principles for Innovation, Risk, and Adaptive Management.
• Resolve Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDR) within the specified timeframe.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in recruitment, hiring, and managing personnel.
• Strong knowledge of benefits and compensation packages and their management. Familiarity with government hiring procedures and regulations is desirable. Understanding of international travel coordination and related regulations
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, International Development, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources management, preferably in the humanitarian sector or international organizations.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, responding to emerging humanitarian crises.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the ProSidian Engagement Team and The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID's) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance staff.
• U.S. Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader Leadership the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumen understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communication ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivation persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agility ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams Judgment exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications Organization the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks

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Business Tools understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors Curiosity the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together Humility exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

------------ ------------ ------------ BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for Full-Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and dental benefits. Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.

Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs.

Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.

Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a

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