Employer: ATSG Corporation
Location: Accra, Ghana
RSO Security Vetting required – Local National (Clearance FAQs HERE)
We are presently identifying candidates for the following position: Border Management Program Specialist. This position will provide support for the State Departments Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in their efforts to improve Ghana’s border management and integration under the US-Ghana Security Governance Initiative (SGI).
On February 18, 2016, the two governments signed an SGI Joint Country Action Plan that includes key objectives to enhance the Government of Ghana’s (GOG) efforts to integrate, improve, and establish border management procedures. It is the GOG’s desire to improve the security of its air, sea, and land borders by implementing methods for collaborative and integrated border security management and operations. This effort is intended to improve the country’s ability to maximize customs revenue collection and be more effective at addressing threats at Ghana’s borders. INL has partnered with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to carry out a range of activities to achieve these JCAP objectives.
INL is now seeking the subject matter expertise of an in-country Border Management Program Specialist who can work collaboratively with the Government of Ghana, under the technical guidance of CBP, and in coordination with the SGI Coordinator at the Embassy. Requirements and responibilities are as follows:
Primary Qualifications—
Clearance:
RSO Security Vetting required – Local National; Qualified candidates will have the ability to pass a background check by the US Department of Homeland Security for access to information systems networks.
Must have ability to obtain authorization to work in Ghana.
Location: Accra, Ghana
RSO Security Vetting required – Local National (Clearance FAQs HERE)
We are presently identifying candidates for the following position: Border Management Program Specialist. This position will provide support for the State Departments Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in their efforts to improve Ghana’s border management and integration under the US-Ghana Security Governance Initiative (SGI).
On February 18, 2016, the two governments signed an SGI Joint Country Action Plan that includes key objectives to enhance the Government of Ghana’s (GOG) efforts to integrate, improve, and establish border management procedures. It is the GOG’s desire to improve the security of its air, sea, and land borders by implementing methods for collaborative and integrated border security management and operations. This effort is intended to improve the country’s ability to maximize customs revenue collection and be more effective at addressing threats at Ghana’s borders. INL has partnered with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to carry out a range of activities to achieve these JCAP objectives.
INL is now seeking the subject matter expertise of an in-country Border Management Program Specialist who can work collaboratively with the Government of Ghana, under the technical guidance of CBP, and in coordination with the SGI Coordinator at the Embassy. Requirements and responibilities are as follows:
Primary Qualifications—
Clearance:
RSO Security Vetting required – Local National; Qualified candidates will have the ability to pass a background check by the US Department of Homeland Security for access to information systems networks.
Must have ability to obtain authorization to work in Ghana.
Nationality:
Local National of Ghana.
Local National of Ghana.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: management, administration, international relations, economics, finances, criminal justice, or law.
Language:
English (required): excellent oral and written communication skills.
French (preferred): proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: management, administration, international relations, economics, finances, criminal justice, or law.
Language:
English (required): excellent oral and written communication skills.
French (preferred): proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
Professional Experience:
Two (2) years of experience working on issues of national security, border management and/or security sector coordination at the national level.
Two (2) years of experience in a leadership role that involved managing people, finances and projects.
One (1) year possession of a valid driving license.
Demonstrated knowledge of Ghana’s policies related to national security, cross-border issues, transnational crime, anti-corruption, and regional West African affairs.
Other Skills:
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain key relationships in a culturally diverse environment and negotiate the resolution of conflicting views to enable project implementation.
Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely, to express complex ideas in a clear and logical way and without grammatical errors.
Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, and to re-evaluate priorities in light of new circumstances.
A working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Two (2) years of experience working on issues of national security, border management and/or security sector coordination at the national level.
Two (2) years of experience in a leadership role that involved managing people, finances and projects.
One (1) year possession of a valid driving license.
Demonstrated knowledge of Ghana’s policies related to national security, cross-border issues, transnational crime, anti-corruption, and regional West African affairs.
Other Skills:
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain key relationships in a culturally diverse environment and negotiate the resolution of conflicting views to enable project implementation.
Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely, to express complex ideas in a clear and logical way and without grammatical errors.
Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, and to re-evaluate priorities in light of new circumstances.
A working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Secondary Qualifications—
Experience working in West Africa, specifically in Ghana
Knowledge of and experience in law enforcement development in an international environment.
Experience working in West Africa, specifically in Ghana
Knowledge of and experience in law enforcement development in an international environment.
Responsibilities—
Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of in-country activities aimed at achieving SGI objectives under the border management and integration focus area, while serving as a central point of contact for relevant engagement
Proactively contribute to U.S.-Ghana border assistance engagements
Develop strong working relationships with senior Ghanaian officials involved in border management/security, and with U.S. Embassy officials
Liaise frequently with the Ghana SGI Secretariat on border management and integration matters
Take the initiative to encourage Ghanaian border-related counterparts to make continuous improvements in their border management and integration, in alignment with SGI JCAP objectives
Monitor and track border-related improvement projects
As directed, arrange meetings involving Ghana’s Integrated Border Management (IBM) team
Act as the knowledge manager for the IBM team, managing internal systems designed to facilitate communications and coordination
Professionally document in writing the activities that take place to achieve U.S.-Ghana SGI border-related objectives, including who participated, what was discussed, what happened, the outcomes of the activity, any useful metrics for demonstrating programmatic progress, the next steps, as well as digital photos to capture the essence of the activities
Proactively provide status updates on progress under the SGI border framework;
Communicate frequently with the CBP Specialist, the SGI Coordinator, and the INL Ghana Program Officer. Within 24 hours of receiving an email, provide a comprehensive, professional response. Provide useful analysis to help the U.S. government know how to most effectively and efficiently achieve JCAP border-related objectives
When directed, provide administrative and logistical support to facilitate border-related assistance efforts, including making facility arrangements at hotels and the Regional Training Center, setting up food services, making local transportation arrangements, facilitating local and international travel, and reproducing materials for trainings and meetings
*Candidates are encouraged to submit a .doc or .docx resume that explicitly addresses each of the requirements listed above.
Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of in-country activities aimed at achieving SGI objectives under the border management and integration focus area, while serving as a central point of contact for relevant engagement
Proactively contribute to U.S.-Ghana border assistance engagements
Develop strong working relationships with senior Ghanaian officials involved in border management/security, and with U.S. Embassy officials
Liaise frequently with the Ghana SGI Secretariat on border management and integration matters
Take the initiative to encourage Ghanaian border-related counterparts to make continuous improvements in their border management and integration, in alignment with SGI JCAP objectives
Monitor and track border-related improvement projects
As directed, arrange meetings involving Ghana’s Integrated Border Management (IBM) team
Act as the knowledge manager for the IBM team, managing internal systems designed to facilitate communications and coordination
Professionally document in writing the activities that take place to achieve U.S.-Ghana SGI border-related objectives, including who participated, what was discussed, what happened, the outcomes of the activity, any useful metrics for demonstrating programmatic progress, the next steps, as well as digital photos to capture the essence of the activities
Proactively provide status updates on progress under the SGI border framework;
Communicate frequently with the CBP Specialist, the SGI Coordinator, and the INL Ghana Program Officer. Within 24 hours of receiving an email, provide a comprehensive, professional response. Provide useful analysis to help the U.S. government know how to most effectively and efficiently achieve JCAP border-related objectives
When directed, provide administrative and logistical support to facilitate border-related assistance efforts, including making facility arrangements at hotels and the Regional Training Center, setting up food services, making local transportation arrangements, facilitating local and international travel, and reproducing materials for trainings and meetings
*Candidates are encouraged to submit a .doc or .docx resume that explicitly addresses each of the requirements listed above.