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Military and Law Enforcement
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
Welcome to Universal Strategy Group Inc (USGI)! USGI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. USGI was founded in 2007 with the single focus of preserving and promoting American security. Our mission is to provide the best-in-class personnel who provide tailored analytical, operational, and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges while exceeding customer expectations.
USGI is committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent that set us apart from our competition. USGI is an experienced, team-oriented, dynamic, and expanding company that values exceptional performance! USGI understands that well-cared for and motivated personnel are the key to the successful accomplishment of any mission, and toward that end, USGI takes exceptional care of our team.
USGI is seeking a Police Advisor (PA) to the MSS, the Advisor assists MSS mission leadership in the daily requirements of the Headquarters (Port-au-Prince) and Support Offices. Pending the establishment of the Headquarters and Support Offices, the PA will be temporarily detailed to the MSS Interagency Working Group (IWG) based in Washington, D.C. to familiarize with relevant aspects of the mission, develop points of contact, and provide support to the ongoing mission development tasks consistent with the duties outlined in the Statement of Work.
The PA will assist the IWG, MSS/HQ, and MSS/SO by advising, monitoring, and managing functions concerning planning, operations, logistics, equipment, and oversight/accountability for the effective, efficient, and accountable functioning of the MSS. The PA is responsible for assisting mission leadership in monitoring, advising, and collaborating with MSS donor entities (including countries, regional blocs, international organizations, non- governmental organizations, and private entities) in the effective and coordinated provision of equipment and/or logistics support. The PA will also support mission leadership in mission planning and operations, to include close collaboration with the INL/PAP advisors implementing bilateral programs with the HNP. In addition to close collaboration with INL/PAP, the PA will coordinate effectively with other MSS Headquarters and Support Office staff to ensure a highly integrated approach to planning, operations, logistics and equipment support for the MSS mission.
BACKGROUND
The U.S. Department of State supports the implementation of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission for Haiti to respond to the Government of Haiti’s request for a specialized force to provide security and stability in the face of increased gang violence. The MSS objective is to support the Haitian National Police (HNP) as it undertakes complex anti-gang operations, protects Haitian citizens, and regains control of gang-held territory. The MSS was authorized by the United Nations on October 2, 2023, in resolution 2699. The government of Kenya is the lead nation for the mission, with support from the international community to fund, staff, and equip the mission.
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (WHP) supports multiple aspects of the MSS including, but not limited to, pre-deployment or sustainment training for participating officers (including on human rights and the appropriate use of force), enabling logistics and life support services, such as transportation, lodging, and light refurbishment at base facilities, and an international mechanism for personnel support for participating officers in the planned MSS, subject to rigorous vetting and oversight protocols.
INL works closely with U.S. government partners, international donors, and international organizations in the establishment of the MSS. INL also maintains a separate, but related, bilateral effort with the government of Haiti to train, equip, and develop the professional capacity of the HNP to re-establish and sustain citizen security throughout Haiti. The core mandate of the MSS to support the HNP in conducting anti-gang operations, protecting Haitian citizens, and regaining control of gang-held territory requires close daily coordination between the MSS and the HNP at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. The provision of police advisors to the MSS will ensure a coordinated approach across MSS lines of effort and in collaboration with the INL team in Port-au-Prince (INL/PAP) and other relevant contributors to HNP development such as the Government of Canada and the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH).
To ensure the coordinated operations of the MSS, the USG and Kenya are developing Headquarters and Support Office structures to be staffed by Kenya and other international partners to the mission. The headquarters office is expected to be based in Port-au-Prince and co-located with the mission base. The MSS Support Office is in Washington, D.C. The positions established under this Statement of Work will be located at the MSS Support Office in Washington, D.C.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess/Advise
Coordination:
Mission Planning, Development, and Execution:
End Use Monitoring:
Working and Oversight Responsibilities:
Briefing and Reporting:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CLEARANCE:
A Secret security clearance is required for this position; work may begin with an interim Secret security clearance.
POSITION HOURS/LOCATION:
Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the MSS, 40 hours per week, with the days of the week to be determined and communicated in advance by the COR. The position is located at the MSS Support Office – Washington, D.C. with initial TDY to Washington, D.C. at the USG Interagency Working Group.
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
DOS will provide office space, computer, phone, and other required equipment and supplies necessary to complete all job requirements. DOS will own and maintain all government furnished property.
TELEWORK
This is a hybrid position that allows for a combination of in-office presence and regular telework. The incumbent’s actual in-office and telework schedule will be determined by the COR and CO, based on INL policy of the total numbers per pay period/week, and is subject to change.
TRAVEL
Travel is authorized for this position in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.
TRAINING
This BPA Call provides for mandatory training for DOS-specific equipment, systems, and processes (reference 13 FAM 300 Agency Mandated Training), which shall be completed promptly and in accordance with Department policy. These trainings do not require INL Contracting Officer (CO) approval.
Travel related training (i.e., FACT (CT650), HTSOS-C etc.), may be required, if applicable. The contractor’s Program Manager (PM) shall coordinate with INL/EX/GAPP to determine if applicable and if INL CO’s approval is required prior. All other training requires INL CO approval.
USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
USGI is committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent that set us apart from our competition. USGI is an experienced, team-oriented, dynamic, and expanding company that values exceptional performance! USGI understands that well-cared for and motivated personnel are the key to the successful accomplishment of any mission, and toward that end, USGI takes exceptional care of our team.
USGI is seeking a Police Advisor (PA) to the MSS, the Advisor assists MSS mission leadership in the daily requirements of the Headquarters (Port-au-Prince) and Support Offices. Pending the establishment of the Headquarters and Support Offices, the PA will be temporarily detailed to the MSS Interagency Working Group (IWG) based in Washington, D.C. to familiarize with relevant aspects of the mission, develop points of contact, and provide support to the ongoing mission development tasks consistent with the duties outlined in the Statement of Work.
The PA will assist the IWG, MSS/HQ, and MSS/SO by advising, monitoring, and managing functions concerning planning, operations, logistics, equipment, and oversight/accountability for the effective, efficient, and accountable functioning of the MSS. The PA is responsible for assisting mission leadership in monitoring, advising, and collaborating with MSS donor entities (including countries, regional blocs, international organizations, non- governmental organizations, and private entities) in the effective and coordinated provision of equipment and/or logistics support. The PA will also support mission leadership in mission planning and operations, to include close collaboration with the INL/PAP advisors implementing bilateral programs with the HNP. In addition to close collaboration with INL/PAP, the PA will coordinate effectively with other MSS Headquarters and Support Office staff to ensure a highly integrated approach to planning, operations, logistics and equipment support for the MSS mission.
BACKGROUND
The U.S. Department of State supports the implementation of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission for Haiti to respond to the Government of Haiti’s request for a specialized force to provide security and stability in the face of increased gang violence. The MSS objective is to support the Haitian National Police (HNP) as it undertakes complex anti-gang operations, protects Haitian citizens, and regains control of gang-held territory. The MSS was authorized by the United Nations on October 2, 2023, in resolution 2699. The government of Kenya is the lead nation for the mission, with support from the international community to fund, staff, and equip the mission.
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (WHP) supports multiple aspects of the MSS including, but not limited to, pre-deployment or sustainment training for participating officers (including on human rights and the appropriate use of force), enabling logistics and life support services, such as transportation, lodging, and light refurbishment at base facilities, and an international mechanism for personnel support for participating officers in the planned MSS, subject to rigorous vetting and oversight protocols.
INL works closely with U.S. government partners, international donors, and international organizations in the establishment of the MSS. INL also maintains a separate, but related, bilateral effort with the government of Haiti to train, equip, and develop the professional capacity of the HNP to re-establish and sustain citizen security throughout Haiti. The core mandate of the MSS to support the HNP in conducting anti-gang operations, protecting Haitian citizens, and regaining control of gang-held territory requires close daily coordination between the MSS and the HNP at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. The provision of police advisors to the MSS will ensure a coordinated approach across MSS lines of effort and in collaboration with the INL team in Port-au-Prince (INL/PAP) and other relevant contributors to HNP development such as the Government of Canada and the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH).
To ensure the coordinated operations of the MSS, the USG and Kenya are developing Headquarters and Support Office structures to be staffed by Kenya and other international partners to the mission. The headquarters office is expected to be based in Port-au-Prince and co-located with the mission base. The MSS Support Office is in Washington, D.C. The positions established under this Statement of Work will be located at the MSS Support Office in Washington, D.C.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess/Advise
- Participate in the continual analysis and evaluation of Haitian National Police and associated criminal justice institutions (e.g., justice and corrections) to include assessments of the organizational and operational capacities of the various elements of the HNP and other related criminal justice agencies; provide recommendations to key MSS stakeholders to help inform MSS decision points.
- Provide expertise on public security issues in Haiti to MSS leadership, the MSS IWG in Washington, the INL/PAP Director or their designee, other relevant Embassy officers, and INL’s Washington DC-based program office. Analysis and evaluation will cover all or specific elements of the HNP capacities and competencies throughout Haiti. Assessments will include analysis of HNP operational effectiveness across the spectrum of modern police operations, leadership, training, public relations and communications, transparency, incident command and response.
- Provide technical assistance to MSS and HNP leadership, as requested and in coordination with INL/PAP, in improving operations, investigations, police administration, resource management, internal discipline procedures, and overall reform efforts.
Coordination:
- Under the direction of the INL COR, coordinates with MSS staff, INL, and other stakeholders as needed, to ensure extensive collaboration on all aspects of portfolio.
Mission Planning, Development, and Execution:
- Plan, develop, and execute relevant MSS projects in accordance with directives from MSS leadership, the MSS mandate, and identified parameters.
- Work with MSS stakeholders to monitor and report on significant developments, evaluate results, and support necessary mid-course adjustments.
- Provide feedback to INL/PAP Director and MSS leadership to improve HNP training and technical assistance projects.
- Support MSS leadership on all phases of project execution from development though implementation, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, monitoring, and coordination, as required.
End Use Monitoring:
- As needed for any commodities provided directly by INL to the MSS, and in coordination with INL/PAP, ensure U.S. Government-provided commodities are effectively used and actively prevent fraud, corruption, waste, or mismanagement of projects though continuous oversight and end use monitoring at all sites.
Working and Oversight Responsibilities:
- As directed by the COR, assist with management of projects, and advise MSS leadership on implementation of projects to achieve MSS objectives.
Briefing and Reporting:
- Prepare, coordinate, and ensure the timely issuance of one-time and periodic status reports and program reviews on MSS projects.
- Attend all required MSS briefings and brief as required on relevant lines of effort.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- U.S. Citizen.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in international relations, law enforcement, public policy, or related field (10 years professional law enforcement experience at the rank of sergeant (or the equivalent) can be substituted).
- Twelve to eighteen years of experience with U.S. law enforcement in a sworn position or the U.S. military police.
- Experience briefing in English.
- Demonstrated experience working overseas in an Embassy environment.
- Three years specialized experience depending on the position (e.g. intelligence, firearms, gangs, kidnapping, drugs, internal affairs);
- Knowledge of, and skill in, correct usage of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and style.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- French and/or Haitian Creole language capability at or above the Foreign Service Institute’s defined 3/3 level (Fluent Proficiency) or equivalent. Incumbent will be routinely working in a French language-only environment.
- Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office programs.
- Over twenty (20) years of professional level work experience in the area of law enforcement operations, management, curriculum development, and/or training, including experience implementing UN Peace Keeping Operations. Career path will have included jobs with increasing scope and responsibilities.
- Experience working in Haiti in the security sector, or security sectors in other Francophone countries.
- Three years specialized experience in one or more of the following areas in a position of decision-making: tactical planning, patrol, investigation, and/or incident response operations, logistics, and/or equipment procurement, maintenance, and accountability).
- A minimum of one (01) year of experience working overseas in a post conflict or reconstruction program.
- Experience working with multinational teams.
CLEARANCE:
A Secret security clearance is required for this position; work may begin with an interim Secret security clearance.
POSITION HOURS/LOCATION:
Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of the MSS, 40 hours per week, with the days of the week to be determined and communicated in advance by the COR. The position is located at the MSS Support Office – Washington, D.C. with initial TDY to Washington, D.C. at the USG Interagency Working Group.
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
DOS will provide office space, computer, phone, and other required equipment and supplies necessary to complete all job requirements. DOS will own and maintain all government furnished property.
TELEWORK
This is a hybrid position that allows for a combination of in-office presence and regular telework. The incumbent’s actual in-office and telework schedule will be determined by the COR and CO, based on INL policy of the total numbers per pay period/week, and is subject to change.
TRAVEL
Travel is authorized for this position in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.
TRAINING
This BPA Call provides for mandatory training for DOS-specific equipment, systems, and processes (reference 13 FAM 300 Agency Mandated Training), which shall be completed promptly and in accordance with Department policy. These trainings do not require INL Contracting Officer (CO) approval.
Travel related training (i.e., FACT (CT650), HTSOS-C etc.), may be required, if applicable. The contractor’s Program Manager (PM) shall coordinate with INL/EX/GAPP to determine if applicable and if INL CO’s approval is required prior. All other training requires INL CO approval.
USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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