Senior Subject Matter Expert Advisors in Iraq

Founded in 1989, CALNET, Inc. has become one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the Technology & Intelligence Analysis consulting services arena. Headquartered in Reston, VA and with a branch office in San Diego, CALNET, Inc. employees deliver true value to our customers by employing best practices, world class technologies and intelligence analysis solutions, quality assurance and industry expertise in every project. CALNET, INC was recently recognized as one of America's 500 fastest growing private companies and bestowed the prestigious INC500 award.

Calnet is looking for some great Senior Advisors to join our team!

Senior advisors are highly educated and experienced individuals who serve across staffs at all levels and in some cases positions of direct advisor to general officers/flag officers. Senior Advisors will be required to work alongside military units on location in provinces around Iraq. Senior advisors apply skills and experience in a wide range of activities to include but not limited to: facilitating commander interaction with communities or persons of interest; reconciliation promotion, conflict resolution, and prevention; economic recovery and vocational training; governance and elections support; media event analysis; informal polling and surveys; civil society development; infrastructure rehabilitation; agriculture; and medicine (see Subject Matter Expert list below). Potential candidates must disclose business interests, commercial relationships, or real property owned in Iraq or the Middle East, to prevent conflicts of interest.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

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  Must be a U.S. or Western-oriented citizen with a valid active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance.
  
  
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  Masters degree or higher, including Ph.D., JD etc..., in social sciences (cultural awareness, history, anthropology, political science, international relations, peace and justice programs and related fields)
  
  
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  Must possess a vast degree of knowledge and experience of Iraqi cultural dynamics and previous history of working with Coalition forces.
  
  
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  Possess significant tribal, political, religious, business and or military connections in Iraq.
  
  
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  Possess an understanding of Middle East culture, in Iraqi society in particular.
  
  
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  Be familiar with basic literature relating to identity-based conflict, conflict resolution, ethnic identity, and role of historical memory in conflict.
  
  
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  Possess experience in military operational and staff experience, a non-profit organization or governmental agency in the area of counter-insurgency, peace-building, human rights, social and transitional justice, or conflict resolution and to those who have mediation or conflict resolution training and/or experience as facilitators or trainers.
  
  
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  Have subject matter expertise of specific value to the U.S. Government and Coalition Forces.

Skills/Abilities Requirements:

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  Organized and motivated self-starter with strong community and time management skills.
  
  
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   Have a strong track record in having written on topics related to historic memory, conciliation after conflict, transitional justice, ethnic identity and/or conflict resolution.
  
  
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  Possess proven ability to operate at the highest levels of Iraqi government affairs, with Coalition Forces and the Department of State.
  
  
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  Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and self-confidence to ensure effective and tactful communication and representation of the Center towards partner organizations, as well as the public.
  
  
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  Demonstrate good work ethic, be dependable, and reliable.
  
  
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  Demonstrate ability to empathize and communicate comfortably with people of diverse background.
  
  
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  Demonstrate good leadership and team-building skills and be comfortable with the responsibility of coordinating and / or working with military staffs, and other advisors.
  
  
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   Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from government entities, staff, fellows, as well as sponsors, partner organizations, and the general public.
  
  
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  Be able to multi-task and work in a difficult environment.
  
  
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   Well developed word processing, spreadsheet, graphic presentation ad Outlook computer skills to include the ability to utilize an Arabic keyboard.
  
  
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  Must possess valid U.S. civilian or international driver’s license in order to drive Government-owned or Government-leased vehicles.

Language Skills Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  
• Aility to execute good spoken and written command of the required dialect of Iraqi Arabic or required specific other languages existing in Iraq.
  
• Have ability to write senior level reports and proposals that conform to the prescribed cultures predominant style and format.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT AREAS

a.  Governance/public administration.

b.  Rule of law.

c.  Civil justice, criminal justice, and the court system.

d.  Detention operations.

e.  Urban planning/infrastructure engineering.

f.  Economic development and commerce.

g.  Business development/Contracting

h.  Agricultural/irrigation engineering.

i.  Essential services (electrical power and oil & petroleum).

j.  Medical.

k.  Veterinary.

l.  Education/Training

m.  Culture/religion

n.  Military operations

o.  Strategic planning, program development and messaging

p.  Protocol Operations

q.  Security

r.  Iraqi and Middle Eastern Language

s.  Election Administration

t.  Data collection and analysis

CALNET, Inc. offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.  This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurances, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and generous leave time.

To obtain more information regarding this position or to apply, send your full resume to   jobs@calnet.com .

CALNET, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.