Call for Applications: U.S. Institute of Peace Roster of Experts on Security Sector Governance

Call for Applications: U.S. Institute of Peace Roster of Experts on Security Sector Governance

The Governance, Justice and Security team at the U.S. Institute of Peace is seeking qualified candidates with a range of skills and expertise on security sector governance. Apply HERE.

Introduction

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical, and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis, and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. For more information, please visit http://www.usip.org.

Purpose of the Call for Experts

To advance its efforts, the Governance, Justice, and Security team is developing a Roster of Experts on Security Sector Governance. USIP will use this roster to identify individuals who can support the Institute’s programmatic efforts in this core thematic area.

Applicants should be available to advise, inform, and support USIP’s work, either on the ground or remotely. The scope of work and duration will depend on the exact country and issue context. Individuals deployed will be compensated according to their expertise and scope of work.

Please note that applying to join the Roster of Experts does not establish any relationship between the applicant and USIP, including employment, consultancy, and/or any other contracting relationships, and/or any direct or indirect promise to that effect. In addition, please note that any funding and/or contracting opportunities that become available and are distributed to the Roster of Experts will require a separate competitive process through which offerors would need to submit a proposal. The Roster of Experts does not serve as an initial phase of the competitive process.

Please review the following list of potential responsibilities and qualifications:

Expertise Sought

• Thematic expertise, in the areas of: Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR); civilian law enforcement; police reform; defense sector reform; justice sector reform; intelligence reform; prison reform; community policing; cybersecurity; anti-corruption; national security policies, strategies, and plans; civilian control of security sector; national and local ownership; public financial management; gender mainstreaming; security sector multilateral support; design strategy and planning; and security sector reform/governance monitoring and evaluation.
• SSG/R expertise in a given region or country.
  
  

Responsibilities May Include

• Conducting SSG/R assessments in partner countries.
• Rapidly deploying to address immediate SSG/R needs.
• Developing or assisting in the development of national security strategies and plans.
• Advising on national reform processes of SSG/R.
• Conducting trainings and workshops on areas of SSG/R thematic expertise.
• Drafting or commenting on legislation and regulations related to the security sector.
• Developing or conducting public expenditure review (PER) and financial assessments of the security sector.
• Providing advice and other support to USIP and partners, as appropriate and upon request, to conduct risk assessment.
• Working with senior-level officials in partner countries on SSG/R efforts.
• Supporting the technical implementation of SSG/R projects.
• Providing authorship and support to other staff members for publishing special reports, commentary, analyses, and blogs on SSG/R efforts.
• Participating in USIP events, panels, and discussions on SSG/R.
• Making analytical contributions to working groups, task forces, study groups, etc.
• Contributing to research and design in SSG/R programming.
• Conducting literature reviews on developments in SSG/R research
• Compiling best practices in relevant SSG/R fields.
• Reviewing and revising standard operating procedures and rules of engagement of security forces.
• Assessing elite-capture dynamics within security sector institutions.
• Monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of SSG/R-focused initiatives, making data-driven recommendations for improvement for future SSG/R activities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and/or significant experience (international affairs, political science, law, security sector reform/governance, conflict resolution, peace studies, etc.) required.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional work experience in SSG/R in conflict-affected environments.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Demonstrated analytic and writing skills. Able to write effectively in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or within a team, to obtain results under pressure, and to engage simultaneously with many substantive and operational initiatives.
• Proficiency in English is required; proficiency in additional language(s) is an asset.
  
  

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