Adjunct Specialized Instructor (INL-DC) - Celestar Corporation - Washington, DC

The Celestar Corporation has been issued a task order to provide support to the Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). As a result, we’re looking for Adjunct Specialized Instructors who will instruct on location in Washington, DC or via Skype in the CONUS . If interested and qualified, we welcome you to post for this challenging opportunity.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE

West Bank – History/Culture Expert

South Sudan – History Culture Expert; to include knowledge of Sudan prior to the split

United Nations Police Peacekeeping Missions Instructor

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: NONE

NOTE: This is an Independent Consultant position which will allow you to reside most anywhere in the CONUS. Most training blocks will be delivered 1-2 Day’s intermittently throughout the year. Travel Reimbursement Provided as Required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In an effort to maintain a reliable pipeline of qualified Instructors we encourage you to keep your options open by formally applying via the “Apply for this Position” link below. Once a need is identified we will reach out to determine your availability. If you’re available when the call is made…this could prove to be a win-win, if not….you may be available during the next call.

BACKGROUND

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance and Partnership (INL/CAP) focuses on meeting the demand for law enforcement, criminal justice, and corrections experts and assistance in post-conflict societies and complex security environments. INL is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of international narcotics control and law enforcement assistance activities and for international criminal justice and law enforcement issues for the U.S. Department of State (DOS).

Currently, INL is responsible for implementing major criminal justice reform programs in Afghanistan, Benin, Egypt, Ghana, Haiti, Kosovo, Liberia, Mexico, the Palestinian Authority, South Sudan and Tunisia. Countries and specific programs are subject to change based on U.S. government policy priorities. More than 200 police, corrections, and legal advisors are deployed in support of these programs. Each of these contract advisors must complete a pre-deployment selection and training process (PDT) to be eligible for deployment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under this task order, expert-level trainers/instructors will deliver modules in support of the pre-deployment training program and other INL/CAP initiatives on an “as needed basis”. The instructors will work closely with the Training team on any additional training design or development needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute expertise, best practices and knowledge related to criminal justice subject area.

Collaborate with instructional designers to draft basic course outlines as needed.

Provide expertise and raw data to help develop detailed course modules and review and provide feedback on final course modules.

Serve as an expert adult-centric instructor in his/her area of expertise in support of INL/CAP training requirements (see attached appendix). Must be able to deliver 90-minute blocks of instruction.

Apart from presentations, the course facilitator will lead case studies, plenary discussions, skill-oriented activities, small group work based on adult learning needs.

Assist instructional design experts, as needed, with research, teaching methodology development, and curricula design.

Prepare documentation related to training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. Citizenship

A PhD, JD, or equivalent academic credential in a topic or field of study relevant to the needs of the INL/CAP training program; OR

A Master’s Degree (in a relevant field) with 5 years teaching experience in adult education; OR

A Bachelor’s degree (in a relevant field) with 7 years teaching experience in adult education; OR

10 years aggregate experience as a: certified criminal justice sector instructor (of which 5 years was assigned full-time in a training or academy assignment); adult training manager / coordinator in a relevant field; equivalent demonstrated instructional experience in an adult learning environment; or such combination of expertise, education, and experience as to be considered an expert in their field.

The ability to facilitate course modules using adult learning principles.

Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience instructing/ facilitating courses for international criminal justice sector missions.

Experience working overseas in a criminal Justice or related mission where training was a significant component.

Knowledge of criminal justice development in an international environment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a Best Athlete Selection Process! Please ensure that the required and/or desired experience is reflected on your resume to receive fair and competitive consideration.

Come onboard with a company that Values its Employees!

Celestar, a Veteran Owned Company, is Very Competitive with Salaries and Benefits. As an example, we offer Company Paid Benefits that include Employee and Family Dental Insurance, Employee Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance. We also offer a 401k retirement company match, paid Holidays and Personal Time Off!