EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY !
Vacancy Announcement : Bujumbura-2020-06
Open To : All interested candidates - All Sources
Position : Senior Foreign Service National Investigator – FSN-9
Opening Date : Friday, February 28, 2020
Closing Date : Friday, March 13, 2020at 11:00
Work Hours : Full-time ; 40 hours/week
Note : Closing time for submission of physical applications at the Embassy is 16:00 (Monday to Thursday) and 11:00 on Fridays.
BASIC FUNCTIONS :
As supervisor of the FSNI Unit in the Regional Security Office (RSO), the Senior Foreign Service National Investigator (SFNI) is the principal security advisor on host country law enforcement and security matters. The SFNI is responsible for maintaining high-level contacts with local police and other host government security entities ; assisting in the protection of post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials ; obtaining and reporting on information concerning potential security threats to post personnel, facilities, or information ; managing the local staff security briefing program and other RSO programs and initiatives ; conducting sensitive investigations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION:Two years of university studies in general coursework is required.
EXPERIENCE:Minimum of five years of law enforcement, military, private security, or investigative work experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:A working knowledge of documentary sources of information and familiarity with local and regional laws regarding marriage divorce, adoption and military service.A good working knowledge of the FAM and FAH pertaining to security policies and procedures. A good understanding of RSO’s interaction with counterpart agencies at post.
LANGUAGE:List both English and host country languages(s) proficiency requirements by level (II, III) and specialization (sp/read).English level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.(Will beTested.)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must have a valid driver’s license.
Ability to maintain extensive contacts at all levels within the host country law enforcement and security agencies. Ability to conduct sensitive investigations to include handling evidence with utmost discretion
Ability to train and supervise the work of others. Ability to draft correspondence and written reports in English. Computer software programs to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:Interested applicants for this position mustsubmit the Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174) and a current résumé or curriculum vitae that provide additional information. The application form is available athttps://bi.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.