CAREER OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Embassy Dhaka is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Local Guard Force Coordinator.

NOTE:  Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.  Thank you for your understanding.

This Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff) member is responsible, with guidance from the Regional Security Officer (RSO), for the planning, management, integration and leadership of Local Guard Force (LGF). As per the directive of RSO and Senior FSNI, the incumbent develops an integrated security plan for oversight, daily management and operations of Post’s LGF. Incumbent prepares draft security and operations plan for LGF, supports RSO on recruitment of LGF staff members, monitors and evaluates guard performance, overseas trainings & drills and performs a wide variety of administrative and supervisory duties related to LGF program. Incumbent also maintains liaison with mid-high level host government security officials, works with FMC & GSO and prepares draft budget and procurement plan for LGF.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Associates degree (two years post-secondary education) in Arts, Commerce, or Science is required. (You must attach a copy of yourcertificates along with your application form.)
  • Three years of progressively responsible experience in investigative or management work with the military, police, large private organization or U.S.G. organization.
  • Fluent (speaking/reading/writing) in English and Bangla is required. This may be tested.

Please visit the U.S. Embassy recruitment page at https://bd.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ and access Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) to submit your application electronically.

Application submission deadline: February 13, 2023.