Disarmament & Demobilization Advisor

Apogee-SSU Joint Venture, LLC is an innovation company who is committed to the mission of providing our customers with high-level services and products. Our people are the foundation of our excellence and agility.

**Location**:Bangui, CAR

**Security Clearance**:N/A

**Minimum Technical / Education Qualifications**:

- A minimum of a Master’s degree in International Studies or related field, defined as programs substantially incorporating the study of international relations, comparative politics, or political science in an international context.
- Three (3) years’ experience providing technical expertise to partner militaries or governments, in Africa, with at least one (1) year advising militaries or governments.
- Ten (10) years’ experience working DDRR processes or related projects. “Related projects” shall be defined as projects related to the disarmament, and demobilization of ex-combatants and/or defectors.
- Demonstrated working proficiency in Speaking/Reading/Writing in English shall be to Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) 4/4 or Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) C2, and French shall be to DLPT 3/3/3 or CEFR C1.
- Demonstrated prior professional experience requiring excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.

**Scope of Work/Required Tasks**:

- Assist and advise the CARG in increasing its capacity to develop, implement, oversee, and coordinate DD.
- Assist host nation in implementing PNDDRR by assisting and advising on the planning of DDRR operations throughout CAR, and by building the capacity of CARG officials in the Executive Unit for DDRR (French acronym UEPNDDRR).
- Conduct liaison and coordination between the disarmament and demobilization phases and coordinate with those stakeholders working the reintegration phase of DDRR to promote a coherent approach across the full-spectrum DDRR programs implemented by governmental, non-governmental, and international organizations. The goal of this coordination is to assist disarmed and demobilized combatants in linking to follow-on reintegration activities, with the intent of preventing recidivism.
- Attend and report on meetings and other discussions with CARG DDRR officials and other DDRR stakeholders.
- Support the CARG to conduct monitoring of DDRR operations and report back to the Executive Unit for DDRR and the U.S. government COR and U.S. Embassy Bangui on DDRR progress. Contractor should plan to visit one active DD operation per quarter.
- Assess CARG’s DDRR capability gaps and make recommendations to the Executive Unit for DDRR, MINUSCA DDRU, USG COR and U.S. Embassy Bangui about possible future training and/or assistance programs relevant to DDRR.

**Benefits**:

- 401K Matching Plan
- PTO
- Full Medical Insurance
If you are interested in a very well-compensated, empowered, and fulfilling position, while making a positive impact at a high level of significance, we encourage you to submit your resume/cv

**Education**:

- Master's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- advising militaries or governments: 1 year (preferred)
- working DDRR processes or related projects.: 10 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- Read/Write in English (preferred)
- Read/Write in French (preferred)