The Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is implementing an International Police Peacekeeping Operations Support (IPPOS) program. The goal of this program is to improve the capacity of partner countries to generate, train, deploy, and lead effective police officers and units in UN Peacekeeping missions by providing capacity-building support and specialized training.

Deputy Program Manager: INL International Police Peacekeeping Operations Support (IPPOS) program

Sincerus Global Solutions is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) in support of INL's IPPOS program. This position is based in Washington DC. The DPM will provide managerial, administrative, and strategy support to the PM to ensure implementation of IPPOS task orders meets objectives, stays within budget, and addresses any performance issues. This position will require frequent travel, including to countries with security challenging conditions. The PM will also be the primary point of contact with the DoS for all matters concerning the IPPOS program.

The DPM must possess demonstrated knowledge and experience in law enforcement, peacekeeping operations, capacity building, operating in foreign countries (including developing contexts), and the management of large government programs.

Specific duties include:

• Assist the PM in the development of an implementation strategy which is effective and achieves program objectives while remaining cost effective and feasible. This includes:
  • Providing support for workplan development
  • Supporting a monitoring and evaluation system during design, data collection, and reflection phases.
  • Conduct any research and analysis relevant to inform operational planning, including to review performance metrics or develop an understanding of contextual factors which influence or impact implementation.
• Support the PM across all responsibilities through admin and managerial support:
  • Assisting in managing CONUS and OCONUS personnel, to include any issues ranging from accommodation and duty of care to behavior or performance.
  • Support the PM to coordinate internally to deliver task orders and achieve objectives.
  • Assist project personnel when necessary to resolve programmatic issues.
  • Provide logistical, admin, and related functions to the PM.
  • Financial management, including budget, spending, and funding allocations.
• The DPM will also be prepared to provide coverage or stand-in as the PM when necessary.

Mandatory Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, International Relations, National Security, or a related field of studies;
• At least five years of relevant professional experience, such as in law enforcement, capacity building, government, or related sectors;
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to manage programs, including budgets, workplans, and personnel.
• Demonstrated experience in working with monitoring and evaluation best practices;
• Very strong communication skills;
• Experience living and working abroad;
• Ability to receive and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with peacekeeping and/or international criminal justice sector reform
• At least two years of managing overseas contracts and programs;
• Experience living and working abroad in developing or austere contexts;
• A graduate degree in a relevant field
• Foreign language skills