[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:
    <bullet> Conduct rapid needs assessment of third world countries 
that have illustrated an interest in environmentally oriented projects.
    <bullet> Design and conduct country specific environmental project 
planning and implementation workshops for Peace Corps program offices, 
and staff of private voluntary organizations.
    <bullet> 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.
    <bullet> 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.

    <bullet> 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

    <bullet> Demonstrated ability of the proposer to design and deliver 
training for NGO's.
    <bullet> Demonstrated ability of the proposer to prepare grant 
proposals in support for USAID/Peace Corps collaboration.
    <bullet> Demonstrated ability of the proposer to conduct needs 
assessments and develop project design.
    <bullet> Fluency in Spanish preferred.
    <bullet> 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

    <bullet> 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.

    <bullet> 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.

    <bullet> 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.
    <bullet> 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.
    <bullet> 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.

    <bullet> 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.

    <bullet> 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.
    <bullet> Assist, on occasion, Area Recruitment Offices in their 
efforts to recruit applicants for Environment assignments.
    <bullet> Represent the Environment Sector in various domestic and 
international workshops, conferences, and symposia.

Selection Criteria

    <bullet> Demonstrated ability of the proposer to plan, design, 
manage, monitor, and evaluate Peace Corps Natural Resource and 
Environmental projects.
    <bullet> Demonstrated ability of the proposer to design and deliver 
environment workshops for both formal and nonformal audiences. National 
and international workshop experience preferred.
    <bullet> Demonstrated ability of the proposer to conduct needs 
assessments and develop project designs.
    <bullet> Demonstrated ability of the proposer to write reports, 
conduct research, and handle administrative responsibilities as needed.
    <bullet> 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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