Law Enforcement Training Advisor- Liberia

• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to possess/maintain MRPT certification;
• Graduate of any U.S. local, state, or Federal law enforcement academy.
• Graduate of any U.S. local, state, or Federal special weapons and tactics training school (minimum of 40 hours).
• Possess experience as a member of a special weapons and tactics unit and have at least 2 years’ experience in a leadership position as a member of that team;
• Must have five years of recent police experience in a full-service U.S. local or state police agency, excluding training;
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build and maintain key relationships in a culturally diverse environment and negotiate the resolution of conflicting views to enable project implementation
• Must be able to communicate in English with accuracy and fluency in order to participate fully and effectively in conversations on a variety of topics in formal and informal settings from both concrete and abstract perspectives;
• Must be able to discuss interests and special fields of competence, explain complex matters in detail, and provide lengthy and coherent narrations, all with ease, fluency, and accuracy. If a verification of English competency is requested by INL, candidates must receive a superior level rating from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL);
• A working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Power-Point;
• In possession of a current and valid national driving license for at least one year;
• Must satisfy the requirements for Police Advisor III.
• Certification as a trainer in emergency response or related areas;

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in three or more of the following areas:
• First Line Supervision / line level command experience;
• Project development and management;
• Executive leadership development;
• Community policing and outreach;
• Policy development;
• Armed police support and specialized units;
• Train-the-trainer;
• Intelligence;
• Crime analysis;
• Police reform and restructuring;
• Associate’s degree;
• Graduate of FBI National Academy (or similar training);
• Five or more years of supervision/management experience;
• Experience managing/directing training unit or police academy;
• Ability to effectively build coalitions;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to mediate problems;
• Decision-making ability to accomplish strategic aims and objectives;
• Business acumen