Counternarcotic Advisor

Employer:PAE
Location: Liberia
Job ID: 2014-13168

Responsibilities:

The Counternarcotic 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 Counternarcotic 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 Counternarcotic Advisor will assist the LDEA to develop the structure, processes, and administrative requirements for a credible national-level Counternarcotic organization.

The Counternarcotic Advisor will consider structured methods for:

• Ensuring accountability of personnel, equipment, and other assets;
• Recruiting and vetting law enforcement personnel;
• Developing internal financial and management controls;
• Eliminating corruption within the LDEA;
• Developing an effective operational communications plan;
• Systematically training law enforcement personnel in Counternarcotic operations;
• Implementing administrative policies and procedures;
• Implementing effective Counternarcotic programs;
• Decentralizing Counternarcotic operations at the county and district levels; and

• Developing methods for the LDEA to effectively coordinate with other Liberian institutions involved in Counternarcotic activities, including:

• The Liberian National Police (LNP);
• The National Security Agency (NSA); and
• The Ministry of Health.

The Counternarcotic Advisor will also:

• Provide advice to senior Liberian government officials in formulating and documenting Counternarcotic policies, including a National Drug Control Strategy;
• Assist INL and the LDEA in coordinating Counternarcotic activities with donors and international and regional partners, including the UNODC, UNPOL, AFRICOM, U.S. DEA, and other relevant civilian or military institutions;
• Provide subject matter expertise in developing and delivering Counternarcotic training and instruction in the areas of policy development, intelligence analysis, law enforcement, security, public relations, administrative processing;
• Inform the INL Section in Monrovia, through both regular written reports and regular verbal communication, of the following:

• Substantive Counternarcotic and management issues demonstrating progress of the LDEA;
• Opportunities for LDEA and U.S. government collaboration, including opportunities to integrate Counternarcotic elements into existing development, rule of law, law enforcement or other projects; and
• Developments in U.S. and GOL government Counternarcotic policy.

• Communicate regularly with the INL Director in Monrovia and coordinate efforts with the CO and/or COR, in order to make certain such effort remains within policy objectives as determined by the U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.  
• May work in Monrovia or in other parts of Liberia.  Shift work may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship;
• Ability to possess/maintain a Secret Security Clearance, issued by the Defense Security Service;
• Minimum of 10 years of Counternarcotic experience (Federal, State or local);
• Excellent and demonstrated writing skills;
• Superior negotiation, interpersonal, and managerial skills;
• Experience planning, strategizing, implementing, and reporting on projects;
• Proven ability to work well with others;
• 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 Counternarcotic program development;

• Possess the following abilities and/or knowledge areas:
• Ability to quickly acquire a detailed knowledge of INL programs, civilian planning, and applications to Liberian and USG Counternarcotic goals; ability to give detailed advice and/or be involved in decisions on how these areas operate;
• Ability to quickly acquire a detailed knowledge of the political situation; social, cultural, religious, economic, and legal frameworks; security situation; and the agricultural, infrastructural (roads, bridges, irrigation, etc.), environmental, and geological dimensions relevant to implementation of the Counternarcotic strategy in his/her geographic area of assignment;
• Possess, at the time of assignment, detailed knowledge of at least two of the following fields:
• Counternarcotic Policy;
• Counternarcotic-related law enforcement;
• Justice sector development;
• Public information/Public diplomacy;
• Counternarcotic alternative livelihood development;
• Drug demand reduction.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures;
• Must have the ability to review specifications for new equipment acquisition;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to handle complex situations;
• Strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to work well with others.  Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently to achieve the desired end state;
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills;
• Proficient with basic MS Office computer programs; able to organize, analyze, prepare, and present information to a variety of audiences;
• 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
• Must be able to be medically cleared to perform on contract.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Liberian history, culture, institutions, and structures;
• 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);
• Ability to explain, promote, and defend U.S. government policies to senior law enforcement officials of other nations and the host country and representatives of international organizations;
• Possess strong leadership/influencing skills – makes decisions, self-directed, self-confident, positive, good negotiator, able to prioritize personal and team activities;
• Ability to exercise a high degree of professional judgment, diplomacy, and tact at all times in order to build successful relationships with Liberian partners and the international community.

PAE is a Drug-Free Workplace and an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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