Apr 4, 2015

Security Assistance Mentor And Advisor ,Iraq

Employer: Triple Canopy
Location: Baghdad,  Iraq
Roles and Responsibilities
Advise and assist the customer with the development of Ministerial engagement strategies to enhance the systemic capability and continued functional development of an effective Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MoD);
Assist the customer in the development of strategies to facilitate timely and effective decision-making, and information sharing capabilities, through daily observation and written reports;
Develop solid professional and cultural relationships with senior Iraqi officials, and other ministries and agencies, in order to enhance and further efforts to foster a sound working relationship with our Iraqi
counterparts;
Responsible for daily and frequent personal contact with Ministerial leadership and officials in order to establish a relationship built on trust, confidence, and confidentiality;
Assist in the development, implementation, and oversight of policies and procedures to enhance the personal and professional effectiveness in execution of official duties;
Manage operational and administrative planning requirements to include: suspense, schedules, and strategic and operational plans;
Develop a daily rhythm to meet all requirements within the parameters of available resources;
Development and scheduling of key leader engagement strategies to enhance advisor effectiveness and leverage systematic improvement in capabilities, as well as coordination at the highest levels of leadership;
Prepare and deliver briefings to senior military officials on the status of the Iraqi staff, systems, programs and transition progress.
 
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements


Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline;
Native fluency in Arabic and full professional fluency in English (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing);
Proficiency in Kurdish required for some positions;
Possess a sound and current working knowledge of Iraqi MoD organizational structure and operations
Previous strategic experience with U.S. Forces in Iraq since 2011 as a civilian contractor or as a uniformed service member;
Significant knowledge, education, and experience in civil-military relations in a democratic government;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies/Culture, or related discipline;
One (1) year or more of experience working with Iraqi MoD officials.
 
How to Apply
https://triplecanopy.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/290