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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 anticipated to be in the United States, likely Washington, D.C. or Miami. These proposals are not finalized and are subject to change. The positions established under this Statement of Work will be located at the MSS Headquarters in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
As a Police Advisor to the MSS, the incumbent assists MSS mission leadership in the daily requirements of the Headquarters (Port-au-Prince) and Support Offices (location to be determined, potentially Washington, D.C. or Miami). Pending the establishment of the Headquarters and Support Offices, the Police Advisor 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 Police Advisor 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 Police Advisor 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 Police Advisor will also support mission leadership in mission planning and operations, to include close collaboration with the INL/PAP advisors implementing bilateral programs with the Haiti National Police. In addition to close collaboration with INL/PAP, the Police Advisor 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.
The position is located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with initial TDY to Washington, D.C. at the USG Interagency Working Group. The contractor will work at the MSS Headquarters. 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.
We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.
Haiti Multinational Security Support Police Advisor
Port-au-Prince, Haiti · Law Enforcement/SecurityHaiti Multinational Security Support Police Advisor
| Location: | Port-au-Prince, Haiti | |
| Remote Work: | No | |
| Clearance: | A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the contractor may begin work with an interim Secret clearance. | |
| Work Status: | Full-Time |
Position Description
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 02 October 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 anticipated to be in the United States, likely Washington, D.C. or Miami. These proposals are not finalized and are subject to change. The positions established under this Statement of Work will be located at the MSS Headquarters in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
As a Police Advisor to the MSS, the incumbent assists MSS mission leadership in the daily requirements of the Headquarters (Port-au-Prince) and Support Offices (location to be determined, potentially Washington, D.C. or Miami). Pending the establishment of the Headquarters and Support Offices, the Police Advisor 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 Police Advisor 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 Police Advisor 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 Police Advisor will also support mission leadership in mission planning and operations, to include close collaboration with the INL/PAP advisors implementing bilateral programs with the Haiti National Police. In addition to close collaboration with INL/PAP, the Police Advisor 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.
The position is located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with initial TDY to Washington, D.C. at the USG Interagency Working Group. The contractor will work at the MSS Headquarters. 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- As directed by the COR, assist with management of projects and advise MSS leadership on implementation of projects to achieve MSS objectives.
- 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.
Travel Requirements
- Travel is authorized for this position in accordance with the award and shall not exceed the designated ceiling.
- Rental car services may be obtained for routine home to office travel and transportation to and from approved official site visits necessary for performance of the duties outlined in this Statement of Work only; reimbursement for recreational use of rental car is not authorized.
- The contractor is responsible for tracking rental car use and mileage via mileage logs and other supporting documentation.
- Travel related training may be required. 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.
- The PREP, Pre-deployment training is 5 days in duration. INL typically offers the training monthly. The contractor shall fund travel to and from the deployment training venue in Sterling, VA. They shall also provide salaries or stipends. INL will fund all other expenses related to the pre-deployment training – meals, lodging, and cost of training. If extenuating or other circumstances would result in an advisor not being able to participate in the course, the contractor must provide a justification in writing no later than thirty (30) days before the training to the COR, program officer, and the INL/KM Continuing Education and Training (CET) Division Chief. INL/KM/CET, in consultation with the Front Office as necessary, will make the final determination on whether an advisor can deploy without first completing this pre-deployment training.
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 (12) to eighteen (18) 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 (3) 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.
- Pre-deployment support is required for this position. The Police Advisor is required to attend briefings/orientation at the DOS in Washington, D.C. for a period of up to one (1) week prior to deployment. INL requires that all police, corrections, and criminal justice (rule-of-law) advisors, attend INL pre-deployment training.
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; the 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 (3) 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.
About ATSG
ATSG Corporation is a Veterans Affairs (VA) CVE-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Fairfax, VA with branch offices throughout Central America. Since 2004, ATSG has successfully deployed its experience and expertise to support the most challenging and complex projects for various Federal agencies. Our robust portfolio includes cutting-edge technical solutions and professional support in Program Management, Consulting, Operations and Planning Support, Training and Advisory Services, and IT and Knowledge Management. We take pride in our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners. ATSG provides a variety of services within the Intelligence Community and is experienced in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same—on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our global footprint in the contracting community. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team, so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home.
ATSG Corporation is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination. Visit https://www.eeoc.gov/ for more information. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.
We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.
Application Requirements
- All applications must be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.
- Applications and resumes for this position are only accepted via electronic submission through ATSG Corporation’s Consolidated Applicant Tracking System (CATS).
- Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
- The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from their electronic application and/or resume.