Employer: CTG
Location: Mogadishu , Somalia
Overview of position
The Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination & implementation of international narcotics control assistance activities & international criminal justice issues for the U.S. DOS. The Office of Africa & the Middle East Programs (INL / AME) implements programs throughout Africa & the Middle East that work to build the capacity of the criminal justice sector & strengthen the rule of law.
The INL Police Advisor will support, assist & advise INL in its efforts to develop the capacity of the Somali federal & FMS Police, collectively referred to as SP & other civilian law enforcement entities in Somalia.
Role objectives
Under the direction of INL, assist the federal PC & senior federal police HQ leadership in the effective execution of police programs & organizational restructuring initiatives with emphasis on organizational reform to increase effectiveness of leadership & management.
Support the development & implementation of INL funded police programs.
Provide support to existing INL police initiatives, including the CIP within Mogadishu, provide support & advice to the federal CID & FMS CIU Directors as required.
Assist in assessing the SP roles in the criminal justice system, identify & prioritize areas for reform, work with SP & other international programs to develop recommendations which support the design & implementation of needed reforms.
With direction from the INL Country Coordinator & in collaboration with INL personnel, assist in organizing & preparing written outputs relevant to police programming & / or police reform.
At the direction of INL, gather necessary information & assist in planning & coordinating activities across the program & organizational lines, reconcile conflicting interests & resolve complex & sensitive issues.
Provide the INL with current analyses & the latest information on issues relating to police reform, police training & their integration into international efforts, note problem areas & opportunities that merit embassy attention, suggest courses of action.
Provide commentary & suggestions as appropriate on such areas as police training & institutional reform, assist with donor & international implementing partner coordination.
Develop & maintain a close working relationship with INL, the relevant policing & justice departments within FGS, FMS & INL’s implementing partners as needed in order to assist INL in identifying & resolving issues effecting the administration of police training & development programs.
Maintain a national situational awareness of policing issues at federal & FMS level.
Assist with keeping police training & reform efforts on track amid constantly changing circumstances by facilitating the interaction between the INL Country Coordinator & Somali law enforcement & other local officials, relevant UN agencies in Somalia, AU police & relevant international partners.
With direction from the INL Country Coordinator, take an active role in the development & effective organization & execution of any future national criminal investigation committee.
Provide end user monitoring & accounting tasks in support of INL funded programs with respect to training & equipment delivery & reporting.
Minimum requirements:
A retired senior ranked Police Officer with a minimum of 15 - 20 years of experience in law enforcement operations, criminal investigations, crimes scene management, & forensic procedures.
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience working in countries undergoing conflict, political instability & security sector development.
Demonstrated ability in senior police management, organizational development, planning & training.
Demonstrated experience working or coordinating with USG agencies, international organizations & / or International donors.
Proven ability to exercise a high degree of professional judgment, diplomacy & tact at all times in order to build successful relationships with Somali partners & the international community.
Experience working on security sector issues.
Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to work well with others.
Excellent oral & written English communication skills.
Desirable knowledge & skills:
Experience at senior / executive policing level in managing & / or directing police development programs.
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or other related field.
Prior work experience in Somalia / Africa preferred but not required.
Prior experience working in conflict, political transitions, military, police & inter agency cooperation preferred.
Travel & position location:
This position is located in Mogadishu, Somalia, with a high probability of a daily working office in the federal police HQ that will require frequent travel outside Aden Abdulle International Airport (AAIA).
Frequent travel in & around Somalia is likely, particularly to the Somali FMS capital cities.
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Location: Mogadishu , Somalia
Overview of position
The Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination & implementation of international narcotics control assistance activities & international criminal justice issues for the U.S. DOS. The Office of Africa & the Middle East Programs (INL / AME) implements programs throughout Africa & the Middle East that work to build the capacity of the criminal justice sector & strengthen the rule of law.
The INL Police Advisor will support, assist & advise INL in its efforts to develop the capacity of the Somali federal & FMS Police, collectively referred to as SP & other civilian law enforcement entities in Somalia.
Role objectives
Under the direction of INL, assist the federal PC & senior federal police HQ leadership in the effective execution of police programs & organizational restructuring initiatives with emphasis on organizational reform to increase effectiveness of leadership & management.
Support the development & implementation of INL funded police programs.
Provide support to existing INL police initiatives, including the CIP within Mogadishu, provide support & advice to the federal CID & FMS CIU Directors as required.
Assist in assessing the SP roles in the criminal justice system, identify & prioritize areas for reform, work with SP & other international programs to develop recommendations which support the design & implementation of needed reforms.
With direction from the INL Country Coordinator & in collaboration with INL personnel, assist in organizing & preparing written outputs relevant to police programming & / or police reform.
At the direction of INL, gather necessary information & assist in planning & coordinating activities across the program & organizational lines, reconcile conflicting interests & resolve complex & sensitive issues.
Provide the INL with current analyses & the latest information on issues relating to police reform, police training & their integration into international efforts, note problem areas & opportunities that merit embassy attention, suggest courses of action.
Provide commentary & suggestions as appropriate on such areas as police training & institutional reform, assist with donor & international implementing partner coordination.
Develop & maintain a close working relationship with INL, the relevant policing & justice departments within FGS, FMS & INL’s implementing partners as needed in order to assist INL in identifying & resolving issues effecting the administration of police training & development programs.
Maintain a national situational awareness of policing issues at federal & FMS level.
Assist with keeping police training & reform efforts on track amid constantly changing circumstances by facilitating the interaction between the INL Country Coordinator & Somali law enforcement & other local officials, relevant UN agencies in Somalia, AU police & relevant international partners.
With direction from the INL Country Coordinator, take an active role in the development & effective organization & execution of any future national criminal investigation committee.
Provide end user monitoring & accounting tasks in support of INL funded programs with respect to training & equipment delivery & reporting.
Minimum requirements:
A retired senior ranked Police Officer with a minimum of 15 - 20 years of experience in law enforcement operations, criminal investigations, crimes scene management, & forensic procedures.
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience working in countries undergoing conflict, political instability & security sector development.
Demonstrated ability in senior police management, organizational development, planning & training.
Demonstrated experience working or coordinating with USG agencies, international organizations & / or International donors.
Proven ability to exercise a high degree of professional judgment, diplomacy & tact at all times in order to build successful relationships with Somali partners & the international community.
Experience working on security sector issues.
Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to work well with others.
Excellent oral & written English communication skills.
Desirable knowledge & skills:
Experience at senior / executive policing level in managing & / or directing police development programs.
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or other related field.
Prior work experience in Somalia / Africa preferred but not required.
Prior experience working in conflict, political transitions, military, police & inter agency cooperation preferred.
Travel & position location:
This position is located in Mogadishu, Somalia, with a high probability of a daily working office in the federal police HQ that will require frequent travel outside Aden Abdulle International Airport (AAIA).
Frequent travel in & around Somalia is likely, particularly to the Somali FMS capital cities.
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