Oct 26, 2018

ICITAP Corrections Advisor - Bangladesh

Employer: Engility
Location: Bangladesh-Dhaka


Description:
Engility is partnership with ICITAP is searching for an experienced warden, assistant warden, or other senior level corrections manager to serve as a Senior Corrections Advisor to the Inspector General (IG) of Prisons at the Bangladesh Prison Directorate (BPD). The position will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. ICITAP will work with the Government of Bangladesh to develop a nationwide training curriculum and program, provide specialized training on counterterrorism offender management, and a dedicated mentor to the BPD headquarters to mentor senior leadership on correctional best practices and how to reduce radicalization in the prison system. The primary role of the Senior Corrections Advisor (SCA) to the IG (SCA-IG) is to give policy advice and practical assistance to BDP senior staff, including the IG of Prisons, on institutional reform. The advisor will partner with DOJ/OPDAT to provide advice regarding prison legislation reform, to ensure the new legislation adopts international best practices.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Advise the BPD as a whole and assisting in developing strategies for combating the radicalization of non-terrorist inmates
Assist the BPD in developing plans that map out effective strategies for the successful management of violent extremist offenders.
Promote the role of the BPD in the strengthening of effective rule of law structures and policies in Bangladesh, which guarantee freedom, security, and justice for all citizens in Bangladesh.
Assist the BPD with developing standard operating procedures and an institutional mission that will help with the enforcement of relevant laws.
Collaborate with DOJ/OPDAT to review existent policies and/or legislation and identify shortfalls or areas that require strengthening. When shortfalls are identified, the SCA-IG will work closely with ICITAP HQ, DOJ/OPDAT, State, and the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka to propose modifications.
Develop a budget and project management strategy for their ICITAP-Bangladesh Program
Liaise with key stakeholders involved in transition and capacity building in the wider justice sector in Bangladesh or throughout SE Asia.
Ensure that all activities are complementary to, and integrated into, other assistance efforts funded by the United States Government.
Where applicable, assistance should also be coordinated with other efforts funded and implemented by bilateral donors and multilateral institutions such as UNODC, GIZ, ICRC, the Five Eyes, Japan, and the UNDP.
Assist in identifying outside experts who can help the BPD to implement psychiatric treatment regimens, classification and assessment tools, and prison intelligence units.
Prepare formal written reports that document progress toward the goals and objectives of the program.
The Advisor shall demonstrate the ability to innovatively plan, lead and direct individuals, as well as efficiently and effectively manage a dynamic array of corrections development programs designed to discourage violent extremist activity in host country jails and prisons.
The Advisor shall demonstrate a clear, yet compliant capability to adhere to the U.N. Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners.
The Advisor must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format and manage professional work relationships across organizational levels
Must have the ability to manage cross-culturally as he/she will be required to establish effective working relationships with host country officials at various levels of government.
Provide continuous and measurable program updates and results associated with assigned work performed in host country correctional facilities as required by his/her assigned supervisor and other national and/or international stakeholders.
The Advisor shall have the demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive correctional assistance plans with a clear and direct focus of countering violent extremist behavior in host country jails and prisons.
Develop, implement and manage processes for the sustainability of programs and projects devised to aid in countering extremist behavior in host country jails and prisons.
Exhibit a fundamental understanding of human behavior especially as associated with individuals who have been detained or incarcerated long-term
The Advisor shall be adept in executing treatment programs and services such as prisoner classification (managing high risk detainees/inmates), case management services process planning to include educational and vocational training, cognitive behavioral change and social work programs, as well as employment readiness, medical and dietary program administration

Qualifications:
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOJ issued Public Trust
15 years of correctional experience in various assignments including 7 years demonstrated experience in senior leadership positions in a prison or correctional program
Bachelors or Master’s Degree.
An excellent understanding of processes for developing correctional agencies from the ground up and developing relevant policies and procedures.
Experience advising executives at state or federal levels on correctional issues and the ability to establish and management personnel and budget accounts.
Training experience in employee concerns processes, internal affairs, and problem resolution methodologies
15 years of experience, including at least ten years of experience in corrections operations, management, organizational development, planning and/or training, two years of which must have been at the rank of assistant warden, or higher
Experience working in a high-security state or federal prison system, where violent and hard to manage offenders are incarcerated and provided rehabilitation programs, is preferred.
The Advisor shall possess a keen understanding of all aspects of corrections operations that will include, but is not limited to detention and/or prison facility leadership and supervision, management and custody of high risk security individuals, special segregation housing, crafting of internal and external security procedures and features, administration functions, logistics, facilities maintenance, intelligence, internal audits and standards, communication functions, staff training and prisoner transportation.
Experience working with a security threat group intelligence unit (STIU) in a similar type of environment
Experience working abroad

Desired Qualifications:
Preferably, have executive-level experience as a prison warden or higher
International corrections experience.