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International Maritime Service Lead
Exciting work in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire!
Washington, DC
Job Description
If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the U.S. Coast Guard and potentially living internationally in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire – Harkcon (www.harkcon.com) has a great opportunity for you! Reporting to the Project Manager or Task Order Manager, the International Maritime Service Lead will provide subject matter expertise in maritime service organizational development and human resource management with an emphasis on the development of foreign maritime security forces to include structure and organization, recruiting, retention, assignments, promotions, separations, performance intervention, and training requirements determination.
In this role, you will provide subject matter expertise to:
Lodging is not available at the U.S. Embassy in Abidan. If the position requires a full-time presence in Abidjan, lodging, transportation, communications, and connectivity will be provided. Lodging will be approved by the Embassy Regional Security Officer.
Harkcon, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
In this role, you will provide subject matter expertise to:
- Support the development of the government of Cote d’Ivoire port and maritime security governance structure.
- Support the development, promulgation, and institutionalization of specific Cote d’Ivoire maritime governance and security legislative initiatives, doctrine, policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Support government of Cote d’Ivoire adherence to international port security standards in accordance with The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code as an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention on Maritime security including the minimum-security arrangements for ships, ports, and government agencies
- 10 + years of Port Security and Maritime Law Enforcement related experience, preferably in U.S. Coast Guard or an international equivalent.
- Maritime law enforcement experience.
- Overseas experience in maritime organizational development with an emphasis on maritime governance.
- Experience working with international bodies on port state control, port security, or maritime governance providing expertise to such bodies, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), UN Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC), etc.
- Experience in assistance work overseas, preferably with African Nations civilian, military, or law enforcement maritime entities.
- Experience or familiarity with the Agreement on Port State Measures of the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).
- Experience implementing maritime law enforcement training preferably with international partners.
- Desired, but not mandatory: French speaker.
- U.S. Citizenship required and must pass a background check.
- Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
- No security clearance is required for this position.
Lodging is not available at the U.S. Embassy in Abidan. If the position requires a full-time presence in Abidjan, lodging, transportation, communications, and connectivity will be provided. Lodging will be approved by the Embassy Regional Security Officer.
Harkcon, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Job Summary
Start Date
June 2024
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Salary and Benefits
If place of performance is Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, travel to/from, lodging, transportation, communications, and connectivity will be provided.
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
10+ years
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