Senior Law Enforcement Finance Advisor
Tetra Tech International Development Services is seeking a highly motivated professional Senior Law Enforcement Finance Advisor shall provide mentorship to the Liberian National Police (LNP) and Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) to develop a sustainable financial system to include, but not limited to, identifying “ghost” employees and other fraudulent activities to respond to illegal behavior.
The candidate will help to institutionalize a system for creating and justifying credible budget requests, through reporting of how resources were spent; develop and implement a sustainable financial system and develop and implement a sustainable accounting system utilizing generally accepted accounting principles, professional standards of financial controls, processes; and procedures in order to ensure financial integrity, transparency, and accountability with Government of Liberia (GOL) standards. The candidate will communicate regularly with the INL/Liberia office and coordinate efforts with the CO and/ or COR. The Finance Advisor will work with the leadership of LNP to develop and implement standards of practice in order to enhance LNP’s capacity for Procurement. The candidate will create, maintain and present various reports as necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advise and mentor LNP administration personnel to implement a new procurement system, in line with proper specifications
- Support liaison efforts with LNP representatives, the Liberian Ministry of Finance, the Liberian Ministry of Justice, UN-MIL, and other donors on issues related to LNP budgeting and finance
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Provide budget mentorship to LDEA, in coordination with the Counternarcotics Advisor, and to the Ministry of Justice in coordination with INL’s JAMS project, on an as needed
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Coordinate and collaborate with INL’s JAMS project in order to mentor LNP and LDEA to implement administrative changes and requirements as they are developed
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Be responsive to Liberian priorities and U.S. government (USG) goals and strategic objectives for Liberia
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Maintain regular communication with the INL Director in Monrovia
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Assist in briefing senior U.S. Mission officials
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Provide professional advice to the U.S. Embassy, UNPOL, the MOJ, the LNP, and other key partners
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Provide advice to the INL Director in Monrovia and to INL’s senior bilateral police advisor on programmatic challenges and areas
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Monitor accountability and functionality of equipment and facilities provided to the LNP by the U.S. government
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Coordinate with and mentor LNP administrative staff, in consultation and coordination with the Senior Advisors
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
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U.S. Citizen or Third Country National;
- Ability to possess/maintain MRPT certification;
- In possession of a current and valid driving license for at least one year;
- Must satisfy the requirements for Specialist Advisor IV outlined in the base contract.
- A Bachelor Degree in financial management, public finance, business, accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university;
- A Master’s Degree in financial management, public finance, business, accounting, or a related field from an accredited university;
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ recent experience in executive-level financial management, public finance, business, ac-counting, or a related field;
- Minimum of five (5) years of that experience to be either:
- In a company or other entity with at least 500 employees and with locations in multiple states/countries; and/or
- In State or Federal government in at least the GS-14 equivalent ranking.
- Minimum of five (5) years of that experience in a position which dealt with both internal and external partners.
- Previous responsibility, at any career stage, for coordination of or participation in negotiations with outside organizations;
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, developing, and implementing financial management processes and procedures that incorporate professional standards of financial controls, and financial accounting and reporting;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and methodologies of finance, strategy, business process reengineering including project leadership experience in strategy development, implementation, and strategic communications across all levels of a financial department;
- Strong analytical skills and ability to handle complex situations;
- Strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to work well with others. Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently to achieve the desired end state;
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills;
- Proficient with basic MS Office computer programs; able to organize, analyze, prepare, and present information to a variety of audiences;
- At least one year of experience working as an advisor/mentor in an international mission.
Desired Qualifications:
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Experience in police development/reform overseas or other relevant experience overseas, particularly in developing countries
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Extensive experience managing and/or directing programs in police force
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Knowledge of USG contracting practices and experience in contract oversight
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Experience working or coordinating with USG agencies (e.g., USAID, Justice, State, and/or Defense)
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Ability to explain, promote, and defend USG policies to senior law enforcement officials of other nations and the host country and representatives of international organizations
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Demonstrated experience implementing financial controls that overcame corruption
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Possess strong leadership/influencing skills; able to prioritize personal and team activities
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Ability to exercise a high degree of professional judgment, diplomacy, and tact at all times in order to build successful relationships with Liberian partners and the international community.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
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Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—17,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.
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