ICITAP Mission Advisor Ukraine

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Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory, and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP). ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime and terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law, and enhancing human rights. Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. https://www.justice.gov/criminal-icitap.

Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the Mission Advisor in Kyiv, Ukraine. This position will oversee a wide variety of law enforcement projects focused on supporting significant reforms in criminal justice organizations and procedures in Ukraine. The ICITAP Program Office in Ukraine works with the Ministry of Interior (MOI), National Police of Ukraine (NPU), the Department of Patrol Police, and other specialized law enforcement organizations in country.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all aspects of program implementation and serve as the resident U.S. law enforcement expert for ICITAP Ukraine. The Mission Advisor will be responsible for overseeing a team of over 50 implementation staff (U.S., third country nationals, and local).
• Serve as the primary point of contact with ICITAP HQ in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Amentum, and other program stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive working relations with the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, partner law enforcement agencies in Ukraine, and third country government partners when applicable.
• Coordinate the regular delivery of written reports to ICITAP HQ, INL HQ, and other stakeholders, which may include drafting, editing, and compiling information as required.
• Work with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) personnel at INL and ICITAP HQ to develop future project objectives, activities, and outcome indicators that measure program efficacy while assuring that existing projects meet current objectives.
• Oversee the administrative, financial, and programmatic aspects of the program and implement sound business practices to track program expenditures and plan future budgets.
• Establish and maintain safety and security protocols for all ICITAP staff in Ukraine, including emergency evacuation plans.
• Champion performance values, including ethics and personal accountability, in the program office and when making human resource decisions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience either as a sworn officer in U.S. civilian law enforcement or as a manager in law enforcement reform and administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing or conducting law enforcement training.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project/program management
• Clearable: must be able to obtain and maintain a moderate Public Trust clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ten (10) years of investigative experience, preferably in Internal Affairs or Law Enforcement Inspector General.
• Experience in the field(s) of policy reform, organizational development, and criminal investigations.
• Experience working OCONUS
• Written or verbal skills in Ukrainian or Russian languages preferred but not required.
• Insight and skills to scan for and anticipate potential issues for the ICITAP Program Office in Ukraine and develop plans to mitigate them.
• Proven ability to operate windows applications including Microsoft Office Suite.

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