Feb 20, 2019

Senior Police Advisor (INL-Tunisia)

Employer: Celestar Corporation
Location: Tunis, Tunisia

Description

The Celestar Corporation has been issued an IMMEDIATE NEED Task Order to provide support to the Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). As a result, we’re looking for a Senior Police Advisor who will be seated in Tunis, Tunisia. If interested and qualified, we welcome you to post for this challenging opportunity.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret Level; may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) Year from the Date of Assignment with the potential for One (1) follow-on Option Years.

LEVEL OF EFFORT: Hours for this full‐time position will be the core hours of U.S. Embassy Tunis, Monday through Friday with a minimum of 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day.

BACKGROUND
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of international criminal justice issues for the U.S. Department of State (DOS). INL’s Office of Africa and the Middle East (INL/AME) provides policy guidance and develops, executes, and monitors programs to address the full range of criminal justice issues as they relate to rule of law and police reform activities in Tunisia. The U.S. Government’s (USG) goal for police reform in Tunisia is to help transform the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) and its subordinate units into institutions that serve the citizenry, respects human rights, and are accountable to the public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in assessing MOI institutional roles in the criminal justice system; identify and prioritize areas for reform; work with counterparts to design and implement needed reforms.
Provide expert advice, guidance, and leadership with regard to the design, development, implementation, and oversight of police training programs.
Evaluate requests for operational, logistical, or institutional support. Recommend supportive courses of action to the INL office within the U.S. diplomatic mission.
Gather necessary information and assist in planning and coordinating activities across program and organizational lines, reconcile conflicting interests, and resolve complex and sensitive issues.
Provide the INL Director with current analyses and the latest information on issues relating to police reform, police training, and their integration into Embassy Tunis and international donor efforts; note problem areas and opportunities that merit Embassy attention; suggest courses of action.
Develop and maintain a close working relationship between INL and the Government of Tunisia (GOT) in order to assist the INL Director in resolving issues affecting operations relating to the administration of police training and development programs. Assist in coordinating activities with Embassy country team members involved in promoting the development of the criminal justice sector.
Ensure police training and reform efforts are on track amid constantly changing circumstances, facilitating interactions among the INL Director, Tunisian law enforcement, other local officials, relevant international partners, and representatives from civil society.
Monitor and review, in coordination with the U.S. diplomatic mission, the use of any USG police assistance provided during the term of the contract. The purpose of this oversight is to ensure any USG provided commodities and financial support are delivered in a timely manner, and properly utilized in accordance with applicable USG regulatory standards and waste, fraud, and/or abuse is prevented.
Prepare and present briefings to the National Police and National Guard, other Tunisian law enforcement agencies, Embassy Tunis and senior USG officials, third country government officials, and officials of international organizations.
Attend conferences and multilateral and regional meetings that relate to the assigned areas of responsibility, as requested by the INL Director.
Other duties as assigned by the INL Director or his/her designate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
United States Citizenship
A minimum of Fifteen (15) Years of experience in law enforcement operations, management, organizational development, planning, and/or training.
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in criminal justice, business administration, organizational development, or other related field or an additional five years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in development/reform of foreign police organizations, or other relevant experience with foreign police organizations.
Demonstrated ability to explain, promote, and defend USG policies to senior law enforcement officials of other nations and the host country and representatives of international organizations.
Demonstrated experience working or coordinating with USG agencies (e.g., USAID, Justice, State, DHS, and/or Defense)
Proven ability to exercise a high degree of professional judgment, diplomacy, and tact at all times in order to build successful relationships with Tunisian partners and the international community.
Strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to work well with others.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to organize, analyze, prepare, and present information to a variety of audiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Extensive experience managing and/or directing programs in police training.
• Knowledge of USG contracting practices and experience in contract oversight.
• Experience working overseas on police programs and supporting INL criminal justice sector reform efforts.
• Fluency in French and/or Arabic.