[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 115 (Thursday, June 15, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31528-31529]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-14586]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 2222]


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 an Environmental Project

    The United States Man and the Biosphere Program hereby announces 
its request for proposals for a Coordinator for the Integration of 
Youth and Environmental Projects including Biodiversity Conservation, 
Global Climate Change, Desertification, and Environmental Education to 
assist in development of Peace Corps Worldwide Environmental Projects 
by 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-four thousand, 
six hundred and twelve ($64,612) 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 during the 
period of July 31, 1995 through July 30, 1996.
    Payments will be made on a quarterly basis.
    All proposals and accompanying documents must be received by the 
U.S. MAB Secretariat no later than the close of business (COB) on July 
24, 1995. Proposals and C.V.'s will be evaluated on the criteria noted 
in the following section.
    Selection will be made no later than July 31, 1995.

Objectives

     Provide technical support to Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) 
who are taking part in environment and youth projects as primary or 
secondary assignments including, but not limited to:

--Taking part in approximately 6-9 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 PCVs and their host country 
counterparts working in youth and environmental education projects. 
Assist with country implementation of ISTs based on these models.
--Assisting with other environmental education 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 youth and Environment programs by:

--Planning, designing, and implementing regional and subregional 
workshops for APCDs and their host country counterparts aimed at 
strengthening their ability to develop and manage quality youth 
projects;
--Responding to individual APCD requests for technical assistance in 
the design and management of environment projects.
     Assist with the ongoing collaboration between the Youth 
Sector and other sectors within the Office of [[Page 31529]] Training 
and Program Support (education, small business, agriculture, health and 
water/sanitation) in the design of Youth 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 PCVs working in the Youth Sector and work 
closely with Peace Corps' Information Collection and Exchange (ICE) to 
maintain a current Youth resource library for Washington staff, field 
staff, and Volunteers.
     Support Peace Corps 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 youth projects;
--Undertake annual reviews of country program and technical assistance 
requests.

     Work with other OTAPS 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 
youth projects;
--Collaborating with other sectors in the Office of Training and 
Program Support (OTAPS); for example, incorporating Women and Youth 
Issues into Youth Sector projects and activities, and working with 
other offices in Peace Corps.

     Develop and assist implementation of new Youth 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 
effort to recruit applicants for Youth assignments;
     Represent the Youth 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 Youth projects.
     Demonstrated ability of the proposer to design and deliver 
Youth workshops for both formal and nonformal audiences. National and 
international workshop experience preferred.
     Demonstrated ability of the proposer to conduct needs 
assessments and development 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 July 24, 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: June 9, 1995.
Roger E. Soles,
Executive Director, U.S. Man and the Biosphere Program, Office of 
Ecology and Terrestrial Conservation.
[FR Doc. 95-14586 Filed 6-14-95; 8:45 am]
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