The Africa Bureau, Office of Security Affairs (AF/SA) is looking for West Africa Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Advisor

Job Title:  West Africa Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Advisor

 

Description:

The Africa Bureau, Office of Security Affairs (AF/SA), has a requirement for full-time support services of one (1) advisor embedded at the U.S. Embassy in Niamey, Niger. The advisor will have regional responsibilities in Chad and Cameroon and will be required to travel periodically to these countries.

 

Duration: One-year base, plus four option years (five years). Preference is given to candidates who intend to remain the entire five years on task.

 

This is a competitive task order on an awarded IDIQ contract.

 

Location:      Niger, Chad, Cameroon

 

Qualifications:

·         Master’s Degree in Political Science, Government, International Relations, African Studies, History, or equivalent.

·         Two (2) years’ experience working on countering violent extremism, defections, disengagement, demobilization, de-radicalization, andreintegration (4DR), conflict, or peace building.

·         One (1) year professional experience presenting briefings, policy analysis, and SITREPs, for consumption by U.S. government managers.

·         One (1) year experience working or living in Africa or post conflict or developing country.

·         Fluency (written/spoken/reading) in French.

  • U.S. citizen.
  • Active Secret clearance.

Candidates must meet or exceed all qualifications above. Resume must clearly demonstrate each of the qualification points! Fluent English speaking, reading, writing skills required.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • TASK A: Mapping of donors and implementers working on 4DR in Niger.
  • TASK B: Provide oversight and coordination with TSCTP ESF-funded 4DR and CVE programs in Niger to ensure coordination between implementers, the Department of State and the Government of Niger and write a monthly report on TSCTP ESF-funded activities.
  • TASK C: Travel to Cameroon on a quarterly basis (or more frequently if requested by the Embassy in Cameroon) and provide oversight and coordination with TSCTP ESF- funded 4DR and CVE programs in Cameroon to ensure coordination between implementers, the Department of State and theGovernment of Cameroon and write a quarterly report on TSCTP ESF-funded activities.
  • TASK D: Travel to Chad on a quarterly basis (or more frequently if requested by the U.S. Embassy in Chad) and provide oversight and coordination with TSCTP ESF-funded 4DR and CVE programs in Chad to ensure coordination between implementers, the Department of State and the Government ofChad and write a quarterly report on TSCTP ESF-funded activities.

 

Position Status:   

☐ Part-time ☐ Temporary   ☒ Full-time ☒ Contract   ☐ Consultant   ☒ Employee

 

Benefits:

☒ Health Insurance ☒ Dental Insurance      ☒ 401k/IRA/Pension

☒ Life Insurance      ☒ Disability Insurance ☒ Housing

☒ Vehicle                  ☒ Telephone(s)              ☒ Vacation/PTO

 

POC: Lloyd Carpenter, (+1) (573) 201-4175, lloyd.carpenter@live.com

Lloyd Carpenter, MBA, PMP

US Army Special Forces (Retired)

Managing Director, SoTenn Research, LLC

+1 (573) 201-4175   Lloyd.Carpenter@live.com

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