Employer : AECOM
Location: Liberia
CPI is a government contractor that provides the U.S. Department of State access to specialized law enforcement, corrections, security, customs/border patrol, and Rule of Law expertise for international peacekeeping missions.
Job Summary
Location: Liberia
CPI is a government contractor that provides the U.S. Department of State access to specialized law enforcement, corrections, security, customs/border patrol, and Rule of Law expertise for international peacekeeping missions.
Job Summary
The Counternarcotics Advisor will aid INL by advising and mentoring the Liberian Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in its efforts to develop into a legitimate law enforcement and counternarcotics force in Liberia. The LDEA is charged with combating illicit drug activity within the country, and it must be effective to ensure a stable transition as UNMIL hands over security responsibility to the GOL. LDEA will require mentorship and advice to revamp the organization from the ground up. The Counternarcotics Advisor will assist the LDEA to develop the structure, processes, and administrative requirements for a credible national-level counternarcotics organization.
Required Qualifications:
• U.S. Citizen;
• Ability to possess/maintain a Secret Security Clearance, issued by the Defense Security Service;
• Minimum of 10 years of counternarcotics experience (Federal, State or local);
• Proficient at basic office computer programs;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Criminology or related field from an accredited institution;
• Five years professional work experience directly related to one or more of the fields related to the primary duties of this position including Program/Policy development, Administration, Management Consulting and mentoring, and/or law enforcement management;
• Overseas experience working on counternarcotics program development;
o Possess, at the time of assignment, detailed knowledge of at least two of the following fields:
Counternarcotics Policy;
Counternarcotics-related law enforcement;
Justice sector development;
Public information/Public diplomacy;
Counternarcotics alternative livelihood development;
Drug demand reduction.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills;
• In possession of a current and valid driving license for at least one year;
• Must possess or be able to obtain, prior to deployment, a Secret-level security clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the Liberian legal system;
• Program implementation experience working with UN and/or non-governmental organizations;
• Experience in police development/reform overseas or other relevant experience overseas, particularly in developing countries;
• Knowledge of U.S. government contracting practices and experience in contract oversight;
• Experience working or coordinating with U.S. government agencies (e.g., USAID, Justice, State, and/or Defense);
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Required Qualifications:
• U.S. Citizen;
• Ability to possess/maintain a Secret Security Clearance, issued by the Defense Security Service;
• Minimum of 10 years of counternarcotics experience (Federal, State or local);
• Proficient at basic office computer programs;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Criminology or related field from an accredited institution;
• Five years professional work experience directly related to one or more of the fields related to the primary duties of this position including Program/Policy development, Administration, Management Consulting and mentoring, and/or law enforcement management;
• Overseas experience working on counternarcotics program development;
o Possess, at the time of assignment, detailed knowledge of at least two of the following fields:
Counternarcotics Policy;
Counternarcotics-related law enforcement;
Justice sector development;
Public information/Public diplomacy;
Counternarcotics alternative livelihood development;
Drug demand reduction.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills;
• In possession of a current and valid driving license for at least one year;
• Must possess or be able to obtain, prior to deployment, a Secret-level security clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the Liberian legal system;
• Program implementation experience working with UN and/or non-governmental organizations;
• Experience in police development/reform overseas or other relevant experience overseas, particularly in developing countries;
• Knowledge of U.S. government contracting practices and experience in contract oversight;
• Experience working or coordinating with U.S. government agencies (e.g., USAID, Justice, State, and/or Defense);
Apply