Mar 27, 2014

Hostage Negotiations Instructor - Lebanon

Employer: American Systems
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Req. # : 11447

Job Description
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking Retired/ Former US Army or FBI Specialist with expertise in Hostage Negotiations to preform as a Hostage Negotiations Management Instructor for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).

This position is located at the LAF Intelligence School- HQ in Beirut Lebanon

This Security Assistance Training Team is one of several being provided to the Lebanese Armed Forces in support of increasing the Lebanese Armed Forces operational readiness. This training team is being provided as part of a Security Assistance Training Program that directly supports US Foreign Policy and the execution of Department of Defense Security Cooperation Plans and Programs. This is the fifth year of a multi-year US Assistance program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Hostage Negotiations Management Instructor will train selected LAF intelligence personnel to conduct effective negotiations with the terrorist and the kidnappers ,create LAF negotiation team curriculum, coordinate all training support, and instruct the course.The Hostage Negotiation Management Instructor will prepare a curriculum to train selected LAF intelligence specialists. The courses will include practical exercises and any other kind of training which would enhance the course

The hostage negotiation management Instructors will prepare and instruct the following classes at a minimum:
a. Introduction to crisis negotiation.
b. Effective communication.
c. Pre-incident planning.
d. Command response.
e. Phases of crisis negotiation.
f. Intelligence and information management.
g. Negotiation as a team.
h. Principles of crisis negotiation.

Assignment Duration: One (1) eight (8) week course, 30 days POI development phase, 5 days AAR
For ten years, AMERICAN SYSTEMS has supported the delivery of training services to foreign military personnel in support of US foreign assistance programs. We offer a very competitive compensation and benefit package and there are no upfront out of pocket expenses for persons hired. All travel and transportation arrangements will be made and paid for by AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Living expenses are paid by AMERICAN SYSTEMS with all employees living in western-style secure accommodations. Work is performed five days per week at a Lebanese Military Complex. Persons hired will be full-time salaried employees of AMERICAN SYSTEMS. There is no requirement/authorization to carry firearms.


Job Requirements
Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Experience: Candidates must have experience as a US Army Specialists or FBI Specialists with technical expertise in conducting hostage negotiations.


Hostage Negotiation Experience must include the following :
a. Crisis negotiation.
b. Effective communication.
c. Pre-incident planning.
d. Command response.
e. Phases of crisis negotiation.
f. Intelligence and information management.
g. Negotiation as a team.
h. Principles of crisis negotiation

Other Requirements:
*Candidates must be physically capable to endure strenuous activities in austere conditions. Physical requirements may include lifting objects up to 50 pounds, standing outdoors for two hours at a time without a break in 80 degree weather conditions with up to 80% humidity.
*Candidates must be versed in, and capable of developing a Program of Instruction (POI) in a limited amount of time using available materials and publications.
*Must meet the USCENTCOM C-JTSCC 952.225-0009 Medical Screening And Vaccination

Requirements For Contractor Employees Operating In The CENTCOM Area Of Responsibility (AOR)(Aug 2011)
*Ability to present proof of recent negative HIV test. (Although Lebanon does not require any specific immunizations, candidate should have current immunizations as listed on the US State Department and CDC’s websites for travel to Lebanon.)
*Must possess a current US Tourist Passport (with no Israeli stamps). (Passport must not expire within 12-months of being hired.)
*Candidate must be drug-free with ability to successfully pass drug screening test.
*Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
*Ability to effectively conduct cross-cultural communications and deliver training/instruction with the use of an interpreter.

Desired Skills/Experience : Candidates with experience instructing foreign military personnel and have participated in the development of curriculum and POI’s .

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