International Negotiations Prog Adv (FO/IN)

Universal Strategy Group Inc•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), specifically its Front Office International Negotiations Unit (INL/FO/IN), is seeking an International Negotiations Program Advisor. This role supports the coordination of U.S. participation in international negotiations, interagency delegations, and funding to international organizations. The advisor will provide substantive, administrative, and logistical support for senior-level U.S. participation in international meetings and assist in managing INL's Global Drugs & Crime Policy budget line. The INL/FO/IN unit leads the Bureau's engagement in key international forums to combat cross-border and organized crime, drug trafficking, and related issues, working with various U.S. government agencies and international bodies.

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 U.S. government reports and documents, such as the INCSR, embassy cables, and other documents

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in international law, international relations, political science, criminal justice, or similar field
At least four (4) 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 the coordination of 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 related to international negotiations.
Support U.S. delegations to international anti-crime and counternarcotics meetings, including various UN, G-7, OAS, and US-EU forums.
Liaise with U.S. Missions to International Organizations (e.g., UNVIE, USUN, USOAS) for logistical arrangements for U.S. delegations.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with office colleagues, other INL colleagues, members of U.S. law enforcement agencies, and U.S. personnel assigned to U.S. embassies.
Liaise with U.S. interagency partners, advising them of stated policies and programs in international negotiations.
Draft technical, programmatic, funding, and informational memoranda, and assist in preparing congressional testimony, speeches, and other documents.
Coordinate substantive inputs for the creation of U.S. position papers for international and bilateral meetings.
Provide substantive, administrative, and other support to U.S. representatives 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 & Crime Policy budget line.
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and amending procurement requests and other documents to obligate funding through the Global Drugs & Crime Policy budget line.
Support INL/FO/IN engagement with the United Nations (UN) and other International Organizations (IOs) pursuant to the Global Drugs & Crime Policy budget line.
Prepare for U.S. Government review and approval of Anticipated Performance Completion End Date Adjustments (APCEDA).
Assist in ensuring that each IO is satisfying 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 & Crime budget line.