International Negotiations Program Advisor

Creative Corrections, LLC•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Creative Corrections is seeking an International Negotiations Program Advisor for a contract role within the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. This position supports the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), specifically its Front Office International Negotiations Unit (INL/FO/IN). The unit leads the Bureau's engagement in international forums to combat cross-border and organized crime, drug trafficking, and related issues. The role involves facilitating strategic planning, coordinating with various U.S. agencies and international bodies, drafting briefing materials, and engaging in international negotiations. The position also supports the management of foreign assistance funding through a dedicated budget line item.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Four to six years’ experience in a relevant field.
Demonstrated knowledge of specific country issues, including specialized knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement, or similar type programs sufficient to ensure project work is in compliance with management policies and procedures and in conformance with the Foreign Assistance Act and other regulatory procedures and guidelines.
Proven knowledge of Federal policies and procedures including methods of providing assistance and the Federal budget process.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of players.
Demonstrated ability to provide advice, guidance, and consultation with regard to the interpretation and application of analysis.
Experience drafting US government reports and documents, such as the INCSR, embassy cables, and other documents.
A Top Secret security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in international law, international relations, political science, criminal justice, or similar field.
At least four (04) years of experience in foreign policy or other relevant field, preferably experience working with the Department of State.
Demonstrated experience in directing, developing and providing oversight for international negotiations, meetings, and events.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercising oversight over existing and future operations and procurements.
Demonstrated effectiveness working in team settings.
Strong interest in diplomacy, international organizations, transnational organized crime, and drug control issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of the obligating mechanisms, namely Letters of Agreement (LOAs), used by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in its engagement with International Organizations.
Demonstrated experience working and coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Homeland Security).
Demonstrated experience working and coordinating with international organizations.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs focused on drug control and/or anti-crime issues, preferably with INL.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Support U.S. participation in international negotiations at the international and regional level.
Provide logistics and administrative support for international negotiations and related meetings.
Prepare substantive documentation, briefing materials, and correspondence.
Support U.S. delegations to international anti-crime and counternarcotics meetings.
Liaise with U.S. interagency partners and advise them on stated policies and programs.
Draft technical, programmatic, funding, and informational memoranda.
Assist in the preparation of congressional testimony, public speeches, and responses to questions.
Coordinate substantive inputs for the creation of U.S. position papers.
Provide substantive, administrative, and other support during the negotiation of resolution texts.
Support the preparation of reporting cables on international negotiations and meetings.
Support the development, monitoring, and implementation of programs and projects funded through the INL Global Drugs and Crime Policy budget line.
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and amending procurement requests and other documents to obligate funding.
Support INL/FO/IN engagement with the United Nations (UN) and other International Organizations (IOs).
Prepare for USG review and approval of Anticipated Performance Completion End Date Adjustments (APCEDA).
Ensure IOs satisfy the terms and conditions of any IO-LOAs.
Assist in distributing and analyzing the content of INL’s DevResults reporting requirements for IOs.
Assist in analyzing reporting from IOs into DevResults, including the development of charts, graphs, and analytical memos.
Assist INL/FO/IN with records management related to the Global Drugs and Crime budget line.