Description
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is seeking a Maritime Interdiction Advisor to provide advice and implement security assistance projects to enhance the maritime narcotics interdiction capabilities of the Colombian navy and its constituent components. The advisor will work with the Colombian navy to strengthen its institutional capacity, coordinate with host country military, police, and civilian officials, and provide training and equipment to support maritime operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in maritime counternarcotics interdiction, knowledge of U.S. contracting procedures and procurement mechanisms, and proficiency in Spanish.
• Provide advice and implement security assistance projects to enhance the maritime narcotics interdiction capabilities of the Colombian navy
• Coordinate with host country military, police, and civilian officials to support maritime operations
• Provide training and equipment to support maritime operations
• Strengthen the institutional capacity of the Colombian navy and its constituent components
• Coordinate with U.S. government interagency counterparts to accomplish the purposes of the program