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| 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.
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| 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.
Reporting requirements:
The INL Police Advisor will provide regular written reports to the INL of current programming efforts to include an analysis of Somali police strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats as well as recommendations for the future. This report will attempt to address all INL law enforcement programming in a holistic fashion. The INL Police Advisor will also be required to participate in weekly calls with the INL team in Somalia & Washington D.C. The report may include but not be limited to:
- A summary of issues currently being addressed by INL & recommendations for action.
- A list of meetings held / attended for the previous reporting period.
- Additional commentary & suggestion as required by the circumstances.
- Provide a list of meetings & training s / he is planning on attending or coordinating each month in advance.
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| Project reporting |
- The INL Police Advisor (IPA) receives direct govt. oversight, assignments & direction from INL / AME Program Officer in Washington D.C., & the INL section at the Embassy in Mogadishu.
- The IPA also works in coordination with the Somalia unit of the embassy in Nairobi.
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| Key competencies |
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. |
| Team management |
This role does not have any team management responsibility.
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| Further information |
Level of effort:
- Hours for this full time position will be the core working days of the Somali govt., Saturday to Thursday day with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
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.
Evaluation criteria:
- Experience & ability to assess & communicate complex issues relating to INL & other policing programs & to deliver clear written & verbal briefings on the implementation, delivery & effectiveness of these programs in a timely & concise manner (40%).
- Ability to provide objective subject matter expertise on police program management to senior level officials within INL (35%).
- Ability to liaise effectively with Somali officials, INL implementers & international personnel (25%).
Other relevant information:
- Qualified female candidates are encourage to apply.
- Interested candidates must apply for this role on or before January 26, 2021.
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