Capacity Building and Organizational Development Expert

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SUMMARY
Bering Global Solutions, LLC
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is seeking experienced Capacity Building and Organizational Development Experts in support of the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) International Police Peacekeeping Operations Support (IPPOS) program. 
The requirement is to support U.S. government efforts to enhance the operational effectiveness of police in peacekeeping operations. The goal of this program is to improve the capacity of partner countries to generate, train, deploy, and lead effective police officers and units in UN Peacekeeping missions by providing capacity-building support and specialized training.
The IPPOS program has a multi-pronged approach:
Build institutional sustainability to improve the management, logistical, and administrative capacities that contribute to high-quality deployments. 
Collaborate with UN Police Division to improve doctrine, develop UN training standards for police, and certify UN instructors.
Train FPU commanders, FPU mechanics, and FPUs in areas that include, but are not limited to, leadership, firearms, VIP protection, and equipment maintenance.
Develop local training staff and mentor them as they deliver UN required pre-deployment training to Formed Police Units (FPUs) and Individual Police Officers (IPOs).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are
not
intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
A capacity building and organizational development expert is responsible for guiding host-nation institutions in systematically improving their interface with the UN and staffing of peacekeeping missions.  This includes technical knowledge of police, peacekeeping, and administrative procedures, as well as expertise in how to build this knowledge in others.
This position requires travel to and within countries with security, health, and other potentially dangerous conditions.
Specific duties include:
Analysis and Planning
Determine the most significant challenges a country has in recruiting and deploying qualified, trained personnel into peacekeeping missions.  Include host-nation counterparts in the assessment and planning process where appropriate;
Identify why those challenges exist and what it will take to overcome them;
Given the available resources, determine the most significant change the expert can reasonably expect to catalyze; and
Identify the activities to undertake in support of achieving the goal.
Mentoring
Coach host-nation counterparts through the analysis and planning process, including developing specific plans for the assistance they want from the mentor; and
Provide agreed coaching.  This might include, for example, information to increase mentees’ knowledge and skills or reviewing draft work products and providing feedback.
Reporting
Keep contract company and INL informed about progress, or lack thereof, toward the goal (results); and
Analyze the implications of the results for IPPOS’ overall strategy.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
Demonstrated experience establishing and implementing, or advising on the implementation of, recruitment and/or training processes;
Demonstrated analytic ability, specifically in analyzing the causes of organizational weaknesses;
Knowledge of organizational development in a law enforcement context;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Ability to perform independently and with the highest ethical standards in country;
Ability to function effectively in diplomatic and developing country environments; and
Ability to receive and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification 
Preferred Qualifications
A graduate degree;
Experience with United Nations Peacekeeping;
Demonstrated experience establishing and implementing, or advising on the implementation of, recruitment and/or training processes in an international context;
Ability to receive and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Knowledge of theory-of-change program design and Department of State program development per 18 FAM 300
Formal training/certification in adult training, mentoring, or coaching; and
Foreign language skills may be required in certain cases.  
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
This position requires a level of physical fitness as outlined in the job requirements above to perform essential duties.
This position requires the ability to maneuver around and see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and contractors. Visual acuity to review written documentation and ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
Work is CONUS based, however, may require travel to and within countries with security, health, and other potentially dangerous conditions. 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory responsibilities are not required for this position
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.
Must have reliable transportation to/from work, a necessity, and must be able to obtain access to government installations.
This position may be subject to random drug and or alcohol testing on an unannounced basis.
Shareholder Preference.
 BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, BSNC shareholder descendants and BSNC shareholder spouses, in that order.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
# of Vacancies
3

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