The Senior Police Advisor, Iraq Training and Advisory Mission (ITAM-MOI), will report to the Director of the ITAM/MOI and will be responsible for a wide variety of programs designed to develop the capacity and capability of the varied Iraqi Ministry of Interior police services through the mentoring of the Iraqi Minister of Interior and Deputy Ministers and heads of Directorates, and development and implementation of programs designed to increase managerial, leadership and technical expertise throughout the ministry. The Senior Police Advisor will be responsible for the planning, development and coordination of programs on the ministerial executive and senior level management and administrative issues. The Senior Police Advisor will report to the Director of INL Baghdad for administrative purposes, as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the primary deputy to the Director of the ITAM-MOI, the Senior Police Advisor will focus on the following:

o       Provide subject matter expertise to the Director, ITAM-MOI for the formulation, planning, development and implementation of programs, initiatives, strategies and projects designed to develop and improve sustainability and capacity building in police training and management in accordance with USG strategy of fostering internationally recognized democratic policing for Iraq security forces.

o       At the request of the Director, ITAM-MOI, conduct assessments and/or reviews of existing programs and procedures as a predicate to the development and implementation of initiatives and projects designed to improve the administration, technical skills, leadership skills and management skills to the MOI.

o       Advise the Director, ITAM-MOI on interagency issues concerning the execution of USG strategy through coordination with other U.S. agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI, USAID, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), etc, as well as international law enforcement partners such as NATO, EUJUST LEX, UN, etc.

o       Assist in the planning, development and coordination of advisory programs on police management and administrative issues utilizing USG, U.S. military and contractor personnel to deliver advice, instruction and mentoring to Iraqi MOI executives, administrators, and managers.

o       Advise the Director, ITAM-MOI on the coordination and administration of personnel matters to effectively and efficiently manage a large and diverse team of USG, U.S. military and contractors in both training and mentoring of Iraqi MOI officials. establishing goals, objectives, and priorities consistent with internationally accepted principles of democratic policing.

o       Provide the Director, ITAM-MOI technical law enforcement expertise, policy analysis and program guidance, while establishing goals, objectives, and priorities consistent with internationally accepted principles of democratic policing.

o       Working with the Senior Police Advisor for Transition Planning at INL Baghdad, prepare, coordinate, and implement the transition of the Iraq Police Program from U.S. military to U.S. Department of State control providing guidance, advice, and assistance to the Director, ITAM-MOI on transition matters.

o       Maintain active and frequent dialog and coordination with INL’s Office of Iraq Programs in Washington, DC; prepare periodic reports, briefs, papers for presentation to U.S. Embassy management and U.S. military commanders; chair and/or participate in meetings concerning the Iraq police program upon direction of the Director, ITAM-MOI; and perform other duties upon the request of the Director, ITAM-MOI as instructed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

o       U.S. citizen eligible for a State Department security clearance at the Secret level.

o       A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, police administration, police science, or an equivalent field from an accredited academic institution.

o       At least 20 years experience as a full-time sworn officer in U.S. law enforcement with at least 15 years experience in a supervisory or managerial position involving operations, management, and organizational development and at least two to five years or strategic planning and policy development experience. At least one year of experience working with the U.S. military or coalition forces in Iraq or at least one year of experience in U.S. civilian policing missions in Iraq or Afghanistan to include a strong history of cross-cultural experience.

o       Knowledge of, and experience in, the management of a complex organization, and extensive experience in coordinating, planning, and supporting interagency operations in a non-traditional working environment.

o       The applicant will also be evaluated on the five Executive Core Qualifications as established by the Office of Personnel Management for Senior Executive Service appointees. These ECQs are as follows:

Leading Change

This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

Leading People

This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

Results Driven

This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

Business Acumen

This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

Building Coalitions

This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Familiarity with Iraqi history, culture, institutions and structures and the Iraqi legal system.

Arabic language ability.