Senior Law Enforcement Advisor- Liberia

• US. Citizen or Third County National
• Ability to possess/maintain MRPT certification
• Graduate of any U.S. local, state, or Federal law enforcement academy
• At least 15 years of experience as a full-time, law enforcement officer in a full-service U.S. local or state law enforcement agency with experience in a supervisory or managerial position involving operations, management, organizational development, and/or strategic planning. This experience must be recent, within the past 2-3 years. Must have held the rank of lieutenant or above for at least three of those years.
• Evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Mastery of law enforcement principles, methods, and practices to provide subject matter expertise in advising, mentoring, planning, development, and oversight in law enforcement programs.
• Knowledge of police development in an international environment.
• Superior 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 the implementation of policies and programs.
• A working knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Power-Point.
• 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 their 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).
• Excellent communication skills (reading, listening, report writing, and oral presentation).
• In possession of a current and valid driving license for at least one year.
• The Senior Advisors shall satisfy the requirements of Police Advisor IV in the base contract.

Desired Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in public administration, police administration, police science, criminal justice, business administration, or equivalent field from an accredited academic institution.
• Experience in strategic planning, policy development, and implementation of major law enforcement programs.
• Experience working on an international police mission in a post conflict environment.
• Experience working or coordinating with U.S. government agencies such as the U.S. Department of State.