Chemical Diversion and Synthetic Drug Coordinator

The U.S. Department of State is seeking a Chemical Diversion and Synthetic Drug Coordinator to work in Mexico City, Mexico. The coordinator will assist in determining and validating requirements based on U.S. and host country synthetic drug strategy and priorities, and will implement, manage, and monitor progress of specified projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Latin American law enforcement, military, intelligence, or regulatory counterparts, and will be proficient in Spanish. Key responsibilities include creating and coordinating training programs, managing and coordinating INL-supported engagements and training activities, and maintaining and managing institutional relationships with the Office of the Attorney General. Some of the key duties and responsibilities include: • Creating, developing, and coordinating training programs to enhance the capabilities of Mexican agencies • Managing and coordinating INL-supported engagements and training activities • Maintaining and managing institutional relationships with the Office of the Attorney General • Coordinating with U.S. interagency partners and implementing entities to ensure alignment with INL counternarcotics and synthetic drug program objectives • Representing INL to high-level U.S. and Mexican security and justice sector officials • Coordinating INL programs and projects, providing advice, training, technical assistance, and equipment to Mexican government entities • Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on results of training and capacity building programs • Developing close working relationships with appropriate Mexican government officials • Providing advice, technical assistance, and equipment related to improving institutional capacity to federal authorities and designated Mexican state authorities • Developing capacity-building strategies, key activities, and projects for INL Mexico’s CDSD programs • Implementing all phases of approved CDSD projects, overseeing a multi-million-dollar, multi-year budget, and supervising staff • Resolving conflicts and issues, and managing staff performance • Coordinating with representatives of U.S. law enforcement agencies at the U.S. Embassy • Providing CDCL advice, technical review, and recommendations to Mexican agencies, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations • Preparing documentation for the procurement of systems and equipment used for training and/or enforcement of chemical diversion and clandestine laboratories • Serving as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or a Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for assigned projects • Serving as a Grants Officer’s Representative (GOR), drafting grant solicitations, and assisting grantees in completing documentation requirements • Drafting reports and advising on report preparation for the U.S. Congress, INL, and other U.S. federal agencies • Developing and hosting justice and security-related meetings, national and international conferences and seminars, and meetings with Mexican government officials • Providing advice and assistance in end-use monitoring (EUM) of USG-supplied commodities and services • Providing advice and assistance in the formulation of INL contribution to the annual Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) and other annual reports • Briefing Department of State, U.S. Congress, and other visiting officials and Embassy staff as directed on the role of INL and the status of U.S.-Mexico chemical diversion and synthetic drug professionalization projects and related security and law enforcement initiatives • Performing other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work