Jun 9, 2015

Counter-Terrorism Services Advisor , Iraq

Employer: ABM Industries, Inc.
Location:Baghdad, Iraq
Travel Required:  90-100%
Position Summary
Advisor to the senior Counter Terrorism Service Officials
Essential Duties
  • Assist OSC-I with Prime Minister’s Counter Terrorism Advisor with the responsibility to manage and execute the duties for a ministerial level. 
  • Advise and assist OSC-I with the development of Ministerial engagement strategies to enhance the systemic capability and continued functional development of an effective Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service.
  • Assist OSC-I in the development of strategies to facilitate timely and effective decision-making, and information sharing capabilities, through daily observation and written reports.
  • Provide direct assistance to the Prime Minister’s Counter Terrorism Advisor to lead and guide the development of institutional capabilities for the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service in order to provide security and facilitate good governance.
  • Develop solid professional and cultural relationships with CTS senior officials, and other ministries and agencies, in order to enhance and further OSC-I’s efforts to foster a sound working relationship with our Iraqi counterparts.
  • Responsible for daily and frequent personal contact with Prime Minister’s Counter Terrorism Advisor and CTS leadership and officials in order to establish a relationship built on trust, confidence, and confidentiality.
  • The Security Assistance Mentor and Advisor will assist in the development, implementation, and oversight of policies and procedures to enhance the personal and professional effectiveness in execution of official duties.
  • • A Bachelor’s Degree
  • • Fluent in Arabic
  • • Possess a sound and current working knowledge of CTS organizational structure and operations.
  • • Previous strategic experience with US Forces and Counter Terrorism Operations in Iraq since 2011 as a civilian or as a uniformed service member.
  • • Significant knowledge, education, and experience in civil-military relations in a democratic government
  • • Excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • • Microsoft Office proficient 2.3.3.2.3 Highly Preferred Education and Job Skills.
  • • Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Studies/Culture.
  • • One year or more experience working with Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service Officials. 2.3.4 Language.
Minimum Requirements
*Security Assistance Mentor and Advisor must be fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.  Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills are also important.

How to Apply