Hiring Organization: Sincerus
Job Location: Iraq
Employment type: Full Time
Base Salary: TBA
Valid Until: Open Till Filled
Title: Senior Intermittent Security Sector Reform Advisor to the Government of Iraq
Description:
Are you looking to make a difference in security sector reform?
Sincerus is looking for experienced professionals to provide expert advisory services to support the U.S. Department of State's Global Defense Reform Program (GDRP) within the Government of Iraq's (GOI) Security Sector. Through GDRP, the United States seeks to provide three (3) intermittent advisory team members to the GOI's Working Group on Defense and International Security (WG) as part of the GOI's overall security sector reform (SSR) framework. The WG is designed to facilitate Security Sector Reform (SSR) involving the Ministries of Defense (MOD) and Interior (MOI), the Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) and the Office of the National Security Advisor (ONSA) in concert with guidance from the Prime Minister's High Committee on Security Sector Reform (the GOI's SSR Committee) to support the update and implementation of Iraq's new National Security Strategy (NSS).
The GDRP is a US State Department-funded program that, in close coordination with US Department of Defense, focuses on assisting Partner Nations with defense reform and civil-military institutional capacity building efforts. Advisors will serve intermittently during a twelve-month period advising the GOI's MoD, MoI, CTS. During a 12-month period, advisors will serve 4 quarterly cycles. Each cycle will involve 1 month in the U.S., 1 month in Baghdad, and 1 month off.
The intermittent advisory team will work with many key GOI national security organizations; including, but not limited to the MOD, Ministry of Interior, Counter-terrorism Service, and the Office of the National Security Advisor as appropriate, to support a professional, transparent, and efficient organization capable of implementing Iraq's new NSS. Additionally, the intermittent advisory team will coordinate with the European Union Assistance Mission-Iraq, NATO Mission-Iraq, and other international partners as part of the WG, providing effective support and assistance to the GOI.
The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
The Advisory Team provides expert guidance and advise to the WG, and GOI security organizations as appropriate, to support the implementation of Iraq's NSS to sustain SSR initiatives.
Strategic Planning - The Advisory Team will focus on the utilization of the WG to guide and support the rollout of strategic reforms tied to the updated National Security Strategy.
Policy Development - The Advisory Team will assist the GOI, WG, and key national security organizations as appropriate, to adopt and apply internal policies that bolster re- orientation of defense priorities. Further, the Advisory Team will assist the GOI, and WG members as appropriate, in developing the institutional capacity required to advance security sector reform initiatives tied to the NSS.
Interagency Communication - The Advisory Team will assist the GOI to increase inter-ministerial communication on proposed internal reforms, policy developments, and their respective timetables.
The Advisory Team shall act as the trusted advisor for the GOI's SSR Committee, providing technical assistance to build the institutional capacity of the GOI and key national security organizations in support of the objective of this task order. The Advisory Team will coordinate with the U.S. Embassy Baghdad Political Section on the program.
The Advisory Team will work to identify barriers, make recommendations to overcome them, and, where possible, work to address them in support of the desired end state.
REQUIRED Qualifications for Senior SSR Advisors (Iraq) focused on National Security Strategy
The Advisors shall be qualified for the work performed as documented by education, certifications, licenses, permits, test reports, judgments, and similar documentation. At a minimum, the Advisors shall possess the following qualifications:
Master's degree in areas such as National Security, Homeland Security, Public Policy, International Relations or a similar field AND at least fifteen (15) years of professional experience working in the security sector.
Have reached, at a minimum, the rank of O-6 in the military or equivalent in a civilian capacity (i.e. FS-01/GS-15).
Minimum five (5) years of experience in strategic planning or interagency coordination.
Minimum five (5) years' experience advising foreign military or senior government officials.
Proven success in individual and organizational capacity building and aptitude to share knowledge, mentor, and coach others.
Prior experience working or living in a developing country for a minimum of one year.
Prior demonstrated experience working with service, combatant, strategic, or ministerial level headquarters (e.g., OPNAV, OSD, Joint Staff, USCG, ONI, ministries, or interagency partners).
Technical and professionally proficient in Arabic at a level equivalent to DLPT 3/3 or Foreign Service Institute 3/3.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) prior to contract/task order performance.
U.S. citizen.
PREFERRED Qualifications for Senior SSR Advisors (Iraq) focused on National Security Strategy
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) prior to contract/task order performance.
Have reached, at a minimum, the rank of O-7 in the military or equivalent in a civilian capacity (i.e. FE-OC/SES).
Technical and professionally proficient in Arabic at a level equivalent to DLPT 4/3 or Foreign Service Institute 4/3.
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Job Location: Iraq
Employment type: Full Time
Base Salary: TBA
Valid Until: Open Till Filled
Title: Senior Intermittent Security Sector Reform Advisor to the Government of Iraq
Description:
Are you looking to make a difference in security sector reform?
Sincerus is looking for experienced professionals to provide expert advisory services to support the U.S. Department of State's Global Defense Reform Program (GDRP) within the Government of Iraq's (GOI) Security Sector. Through GDRP, the United States seeks to provide three (3) intermittent advisory team members to the GOI's Working Group on Defense and International Security (WG) as part of the GOI's overall security sector reform (SSR) framework. The WG is designed to facilitate Security Sector Reform (SSR) involving the Ministries of Defense (MOD) and Interior (MOI), the Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) and the Office of the National Security Advisor (ONSA) in concert with guidance from the Prime Minister's High Committee on Security Sector Reform (the GOI's SSR Committee) to support the update and implementation of Iraq's new National Security Strategy (NSS).
The GDRP is a US State Department-funded program that, in close coordination with US Department of Defense, focuses on assisting Partner Nations with defense reform and civil-military institutional capacity building efforts. Advisors will serve intermittently during a twelve-month period advising the GOI's MoD, MoI, CTS. During a 12-month period, advisors will serve 4 quarterly cycles. Each cycle will involve 1 month in the U.S., 1 month in Baghdad, and 1 month off.
The intermittent advisory team will work with many key GOI national security organizations; including, but not limited to the MOD, Ministry of Interior, Counter-terrorism Service, and the Office of the National Security Advisor as appropriate, to support a professional, transparent, and efficient organization capable of implementing Iraq's new NSS. Additionally, the intermittent advisory team will coordinate with the European Union Assistance Mission-Iraq, NATO Mission-Iraq, and other international partners as part of the WG, providing effective support and assistance to the GOI.
The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
The Advisory Team provides expert guidance and advise to the WG, and GOI security organizations as appropriate, to support the implementation of Iraq's NSS to sustain SSR initiatives.
Strategic Planning - The Advisory Team will focus on the utilization of the WG to guide and support the rollout of strategic reforms tied to the updated National Security Strategy.
Policy Development - The Advisory Team will assist the GOI, WG, and key national security organizations as appropriate, to adopt and apply internal policies that bolster re- orientation of defense priorities. Further, the Advisory Team will assist the GOI, and WG members as appropriate, in developing the institutional capacity required to advance security sector reform initiatives tied to the NSS.
Interagency Communication - The Advisory Team will assist the GOI to increase inter-ministerial communication on proposed internal reforms, policy developments, and their respective timetables.
The Advisory Team shall act as the trusted advisor for the GOI's SSR Committee, providing technical assistance to build the institutional capacity of the GOI and key national security organizations in support of the objective of this task order. The Advisory Team will coordinate with the U.S. Embassy Baghdad Political Section on the program.
The Advisory Team will work to identify barriers, make recommendations to overcome them, and, where possible, work to address them in support of the desired end state.
REQUIRED Qualifications for Senior SSR Advisors (Iraq) focused on National Security Strategy
The Advisors shall be qualified for the work performed as documented by education, certifications, licenses, permits, test reports, judgments, and similar documentation. At a minimum, the Advisors shall possess the following qualifications:
Master's degree in areas such as National Security, Homeland Security, Public Policy, International Relations or a similar field AND at least fifteen (15) years of professional experience working in the security sector.
Have reached, at a minimum, the rank of O-6 in the military or equivalent in a civilian capacity (i.e. FS-01/GS-15).
Minimum five (5) years of experience in strategic planning or interagency coordination.
Minimum five (5) years' experience advising foreign military or senior government officials.
Proven success in individual and organizational capacity building and aptitude to share knowledge, mentor, and coach others.
Prior experience working or living in a developing country for a minimum of one year.
Prior demonstrated experience working with service, combatant, strategic, or ministerial level headquarters (e.g., OPNAV, OSD, Joint Staff, USCG, ONI, ministries, or interagency partners).
Technical and professionally proficient in Arabic at a level equivalent to DLPT 3/3 or Foreign Service Institute 3/3.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) prior to contract/task order performance.
U.S. citizen.
PREFERRED Qualifications for Senior SSR Advisors (Iraq) focused on National Security Strategy
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) prior to contract/task order performance.
Have reached, at a minimum, the rank of O-7 in the military or equivalent in a civilian capacity (i.e. FE-OC/SES).
Technical and professionally proficient in Arabic at a level equivalent to DLPT 4/3 or Foreign Service Institute 4/3.
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