• Lead the preparation for each dialogue session;
• Respond to requests from security actors on an ad hoc basis and provide technical input in election security planning as needed;
• Provide strategic guidance to the Program Manager to support program learning and adaptation;
• Lead workshops, including a 5-day workshop on conflict analysis, conflict-prevention methods, electoral violence mapping, and other election-related issues;
• Organize police learning exchanges in Asian countries that have recently held elections;
• Provide technical input and strategic guidance for participants in community level dialogues between security actors and civil society;
• Engage with USIP’s headquarters staff in DC as needed;
• Work closely with the program team, including the Program Manager and the national Police Liaison Officer to ensure effective implementation of the program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in Police Administration, security studies, law, politics or other relevant discipline;
• Experience in the policing or elections sector;
• Five (5) or more years of experience as an international police advisor directly providing mentoring, advice and guidance to national police counterparts;
• Ten (10) or more years of experience on security sector reform;
• Excellent skills in process design and dialogue facilitation;
• Experience working through translators and interpreters;
• Experience working with results frameworks and collecting data on results;
• Personal commitment to human rights and the principles of democratic policing;
• Ability to self-manage in unpredictable conditions and highly fluid security and political environments;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytic skills;
• Excellent command of English, including report-writing.
Desirable Qualifications
• Experience of working in Burma highly desirable
• Demonstrated understanding of the Burmese policing sector highly desirable
• Experience organizing international learning exchanges highly desirable
Please note:
• This is a Fixed-Time Term Personal Services Contractor position.
• Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience and with USIP's pay scale.
All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
• Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary history.
• Cover letter
• Resume
For questions about this position please email recruitment@usip.org. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.
Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.
No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.
USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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