Employer: GovSource Inc.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Clearance: Ability to obtain a US Secret
Job Description
Former U.S. Army Special Forces (18 Series) or Infantry, Ranger Qualified, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (11B / 11Z)
Responsibilities
As an Instructor, the individual shall be part of a Mobile Training Team (MTT) deploying to Kenya to provide instruction and training to the Kenyan Special Operations Forces Battalion. This MTT will enhance the battalion’s individual, collective, and special skills proficiency for future integration into the international special operations forces operational spectrum.
The instructor must be a self-starter, and possess the ability to work with little to no supervision after receiving the mission. Further, the instructor shall understand the inherent challenges of training indigenous forces and be able to develop creative solutions to overcome those challenges. In addition to enumerated roles and responsibility, the MTT Instructor will:
Train Kenyan SOF personnel in Special Forces basic, advanced and specific MOS skill training;
Conduct basic Ranger Company training based on selected tasks found in the Army Training and Evaluation Program Mission Training Plan (ARTEP 7-10-MTP) and based on selected portions of the U.S. Army Ranger Course curriculum; and
Instruct students to effectively plan, coordinate and execute the appropriately modified U.S. Reconnaissance and Surveillance tasks, as well as utilize appropriately modified U.S. Pathfinder skills, to establish tactical and administrative helicopter landing zones, establish platoon to company size parachute drop zones.
KSAs
Applicant shall be a retired or former U.S. Army Special Forces (18 Series) or Infantry, Ranger Qualified Non-Commissioned Officer (11B / 11Z) that held the rank of E7 – E8
Applicant will be a graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course and/or Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer Academy and Ranger School.
CENTCOM Combat deployment (OEF or OIF) experience required.
Applicant shall have served, at a minimum, five years in a SOF unit.
Prior experience working in a Civil Affairs unit is desired.
Must possess 15 years’ demonstrated experience in training, operations, planning and organization at the Company and Battalion levels.
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts degree, or the equivalent military and/or technical training, is required.
Prior experience working with, developing instruction, and training foreign military personnel in the related skill is highly desired, with preference as to the region this position supports. Further, prior experience instructing foreign militaries in various environments (classroom and field), presenting light infantry skills and SF MOS specific training is highly desired.
Experience instructing the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and Combat Support procedures is desired.
Prior experience serving as an Instructor on a Security Assistance Training (SAT) mission is desired.
Applicant must be able to impart effective instruction using computer-based presentation equipment, as well as proficient in delivering training with use of an interpreter.
Additional Requirements
Medical Screening And Vaccination Requirements For Contractor Employees Operating In The Area Of Responsibility (AOR)(Aug 2011).
Medical physical exam within the last 12-months, with no chronic conditions that would prevent performances of duties in an austere, hot environment with limited access to “western standard” medical care.
Ability to present proof of negative HIV test within 120 days of traveling overseas.
Physically fit with ability to present a professional military appearance and bearing.
Ability to pass an Army APFT (age appropriate) with a score of 250 points or above, as will be conducting physical fitness training five days a week.
Applicant must be consistent with AR 670-1 grooming standards and AR 600-9 Height and Weight standards, in order to utilize Army uniforms and equipment in the performance of duties.
Must possess a current U.S. Tourist Passport and U.S. Driver’s License, which will not expire within 14 months of being hired.
Candidate must be drug-free with ability to successfully pass drug screening test.
Apply
Clearance: Ability to obtain a US Secret
Job Description
Former U.S. Army Special Forces (18 Series) or Infantry, Ranger Qualified, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (11B / 11Z)
Responsibilities
As an Instructor, the individual shall be part of a Mobile Training Team (MTT) deploying to Kenya to provide instruction and training to the Kenyan Special Operations Forces Battalion. This MTT will enhance the battalion’s individual, collective, and special skills proficiency for future integration into the international special operations forces operational spectrum.
The instructor must be a self-starter, and possess the ability to work with little to no supervision after receiving the mission. Further, the instructor shall understand the inherent challenges of training indigenous forces and be able to develop creative solutions to overcome those challenges. In addition to enumerated roles and responsibility, the MTT Instructor will:
Train Kenyan SOF personnel in Special Forces basic, advanced and specific MOS skill training;
Conduct basic Ranger Company training based on selected tasks found in the Army Training and Evaluation Program Mission Training Plan (ARTEP 7-10-MTP) and based on selected portions of the U.S. Army Ranger Course curriculum; and
Instruct students to effectively plan, coordinate and execute the appropriately modified U.S. Reconnaissance and Surveillance tasks, as well as utilize appropriately modified U.S. Pathfinder skills, to establish tactical and administrative helicopter landing zones, establish platoon to company size parachute drop zones.
KSAs
Applicant shall be a retired or former U.S. Army Special Forces (18 Series) or Infantry, Ranger Qualified Non-Commissioned Officer (11B / 11Z) that held the rank of E7 – E8
Applicant will be a graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course and/or Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer Academy and Ranger School.
CENTCOM Combat deployment (OEF or OIF) experience required.
Applicant shall have served, at a minimum, five years in a SOF unit.
Prior experience working in a Civil Affairs unit is desired.
Must possess 15 years’ demonstrated experience in training, operations, planning and organization at the Company and Battalion levels.
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts degree, or the equivalent military and/or technical training, is required.
Prior experience working with, developing instruction, and training foreign military personnel in the related skill is highly desired, with preference as to the region this position supports. Further, prior experience instructing foreign militaries in various environments (classroom and field), presenting light infantry skills and SF MOS specific training is highly desired.
Experience instructing the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and Combat Support procedures is desired.
Prior experience serving as an Instructor on a Security Assistance Training (SAT) mission is desired.
Applicant must be able to impart effective instruction using computer-based presentation equipment, as well as proficient in delivering training with use of an interpreter.
Additional Requirements
Medical Screening And Vaccination Requirements For Contractor Employees Operating In The Area Of Responsibility (AOR)(Aug 2011).
Medical physical exam within the last 12-months, with no chronic conditions that would prevent performances of duties in an austere, hot environment with limited access to “western standard” medical care.
Ability to present proof of negative HIV test within 120 days of traveling overseas.
Physically fit with ability to present a professional military appearance and bearing.
Ability to pass an Army APFT (age appropriate) with a score of 250 points or above, as will be conducting physical fitness training five days a week.
Applicant must be consistent with AR 670-1 grooming standards and AR 600-9 Height and Weight standards, in order to utilize Army uniforms and equipment in the performance of duties.
Must possess a current U.S. Tourist Passport and U.S. Driver’s License, which will not expire within 14 months of being hired.
Candidate must be drug-free with ability to successfully pass drug screening test.
Apply