Anti-Corruption & Counter Narcotics Program Manager

Pro-telligent, LLC

Location:

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Website:

www.pro-telligent.com

Contact Information:

Gwendolyn Fofana

Phone:

703-414-5620

Email:

fofanag@pro-telligent.com

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Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in conducting assessments of programs operational at four facilities in downtown Kabul and possibly more in the future including: The Counter-Narcotics Justice Center (CNJC); The Judicial Security Unit (JSU); The Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF); The Interdiction Compound (sometimes called the NIU/SIU compound).
• Assist with smaller grant programs and develop new initiatives in coordination with the Embassy and NAS Kabul by ensuring that these programs are being effectively implemented, meet the needs and goals of the Afghan Government, are coordinated with the international community and NATO forces, and are briefed to senior U.S. Embassy and visiting officials.
• Assist NAS in preparing reports, briefings and program summaries and other briefing materials for senior level officials.
• Assist with the coordination, of contractor and grantee activities to ensure foreign assistance priorities set by the U.S. Government are being fulfilled.
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with members of the international community, non-governmental organizations, Afghan justice officials, the United Nations, and NATO. Express professional opinions on the quality and scope of anti-corruption and counternarcotics justice programs, including evaluating programs for compatibility with U.S. and Afghan law.
• Aid in the design, development, and writing contract proposals, bilateral letters of agreement, and memorandums of agreement and budget plans.
• Assist with drafting reports and cables detailing pertinent activities in the sector. Working effectively under pressure, within short time constraints, and during times of rapidly developing events.

Qualification:

MANDATORY:

• International Program and Project Management experience.
• Involvement in implementing policy.
• Domestic Policing or Law Enforcement experience solely is INSUFFICIENT to qualify.
• Must have leadership, management experience reflected in related field.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. citizenship. Graduate degree in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent and demonstrated writing skills.
• Superior negotiation, interpersonal, and managerial skills.
• Experience in planning, strategizing, implementing, and reporting on projects.
• Proven ability to work well with others.
• Proficient at basic office computer programs.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experience in post-conflict nations.
• Knowledge of Sharia law and the civil law system.
• Overseas experience working with international organizations in implementing rule-of-law projects.
• Experience in anti-corruption and counternarcotics assistance programs.
• Experience in domestic and international criminal legal systems.
• Experience working at a U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Department of State or other legal-development organization.
• Understanding of U.S. foreign policy and interagency process.
• Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy regarding the continued development of justice reform and capacity-building, and demonstrated experience managing large U.S. assistance programs.
• Ability to work effectively with host-nation counterparts, departments and ministries to further U.S. program goals and objectives and communicate those issues in a timely and concise manner.
• Familiarity with international organizations involved in justice program components in missions around the world, and demonstrated understanding of the requirements for coordinating U.S. programs with them.