Employer: Alutiiq
Location: Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
This position is pending a Task Order Award under an existing contract.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Advisor will support, assist, and advise NAS on activities pertaining to law enforcement programs conducted in Jamaica.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist NAS in planning, developing, implementing, managing, and monitoring NAS-funded programs that provide training, equipment, and commodities to improve the capacity and performance of Jamaica law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and criminal courts
Support NAS coordination efforts with recipient agencies and offices, vendors, the Embassy Budget Office and INL to facilitate the procurement and delivery of training, equipment, commodities and other items to recipients
Aid NAS to ensure commodities and equipment are deployed in an effective manner, that demonstrable progress is made by recipients toward project goals, and report difficulties in project implementation to the NAS Director when observed
Assist NAS in working with U.S. law enforcement agencies to coordinate U.S.-provided training, logistical support, and technical assistance
Assist NAS in working with Jamaica, U.S. and international law enforcement agencies and development partners to plan, develop, implement and monitor strategies and programs for counter narcotics, rule of law, law enforcement capacity building, and justice reform
Provide subject matter expertise to NAS to assist in its reporting responsibilities, to include budget requests, spending plans, quarterly and monthly operations reports, end-use monitoring reports, the International Narcotics Control Strategy reports (INCSRs I and II), Project Performance and Review (PPR) reports, the Advanced Acquisition Plan (AAP), and other reports as required
Provide subject matter expertise in drafting letters, cables and other reports on NAS activities and developments for the NAS Director’s review
Support NAS in providing briefings and program evaluations as required, and support high-level visits relating to NAS-supported programs
Provide support to the Public Affairs Section and the Ambassador’s Office in organizing public events to publicize NAS activities when necessary
Comply with State Department, INL and Embassy Kingston rules, regulations, policies and guidelines
Ensure proper management and safeguarding of classified material/information and comply with EEO regulations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
US Citizenship
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution, or equivalent (e.g. Associate’s Degree with 5 years relevant experience) in a field such as law, law enforcement development, international development, international affairs, social science, or business administration
Ten (10) years general administrative and program management experience
Five (5) years progressive employment experience in INL-managed law enforcement capacity building and counter narcotics programs is required, with a demonstrated knowledge of INL procurement and financial management regulations and requirements
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and experience dealing with host government and USG officials in a multicultural environment; previous overseas experience working with host governments in Latin America and the Caribbean preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in working within Jamaica is highly desired
Successful leadership experience in a multicultural environment and a demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner
Demonstrated initiative, well-developed problem-solving skills, flexibility, receptivity, and creativity in dealing with problems and conflicts, as well as an ability to work on and bear responsibility for several simultaneous projects while keeping the overall program goals in perspective
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret Security clearance
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This position is pending a Task Order Award under an existing contract.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Advisor will support, assist, and advise NAS on activities pertaining to law enforcement programs conducted in Jamaica.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist NAS in planning, developing, implementing, managing, and monitoring NAS-funded programs that provide training, equipment, and commodities to improve the capacity and performance of Jamaica law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and criminal courts
Support NAS coordination efforts with recipient agencies and offices, vendors, the Embassy Budget Office and INL to facilitate the procurement and delivery of training, equipment, commodities and other items to recipients
Aid NAS to ensure commodities and equipment are deployed in an effective manner, that demonstrable progress is made by recipients toward project goals, and report difficulties in project implementation to the NAS Director when observed
Assist NAS in working with U.S. law enforcement agencies to coordinate U.S.-provided training, logistical support, and technical assistance
Assist NAS in working with Jamaica, U.S. and international law enforcement agencies and development partners to plan, develop, implement and monitor strategies and programs for counter narcotics, rule of law, law enforcement capacity building, and justice reform
Provide subject matter expertise to NAS to assist in its reporting responsibilities, to include budget requests, spending plans, quarterly and monthly operations reports, end-use monitoring reports, the International Narcotics Control Strategy reports (INCSRs I and II), Project Performance and Review (PPR) reports, the Advanced Acquisition Plan (AAP), and other reports as required
Provide subject matter expertise in drafting letters, cables and other reports on NAS activities and developments for the NAS Director’s review
Support NAS in providing briefings and program evaluations as required, and support high-level visits relating to NAS-supported programs
Provide support to the Public Affairs Section and the Ambassador’s Office in organizing public events to publicize NAS activities when necessary
Comply with State Department, INL and Embassy Kingston rules, regulations, policies and guidelines
Ensure proper management and safeguarding of classified material/information and comply with EEO regulations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
US Citizenship
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution, or equivalent (e.g. Associate’s Degree with 5 years relevant experience) in a field such as law, law enforcement development, international development, international affairs, social science, or business administration
Ten (10) years general administrative and program management experience
Five (5) years progressive employment experience in INL-managed law enforcement capacity building and counter narcotics programs is required, with a demonstrated knowledge of INL procurement and financial management regulations and requirements
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and experience dealing with host government and USG officials in a multicultural environment; previous overseas experience working with host governments in Latin America and the Caribbean preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in working within Jamaica is highly desired
Successful leadership experience in a multicultural environment and a demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner
Demonstrated initiative, well-developed problem-solving skills, flexibility, receptivity, and creativity in dealing with problems and conflicts, as well as an ability to work on and bear responsibility for several simultaneous projects while keeping the overall program goals in perspective
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret Security clearance
Apply