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R -- CONTRACT WITH U.S. CITIZEN FOR PERSONAL SERVICES ABROAD, ERADICATION AND ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR SOL NA DUE 051299 POC Linda Gower, INL/RM/MS, (202) 776-8774, Fax (202) 776-8775, E-Mail gowerlg@state.gov The State Department, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is seeking an individual to serve as Eradication and Alternative Development Advisor at the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) of the American Embassy in Lima, Peru to support bilateral narcotics control projects with the Government of Peru (GOP). A personal services contract will be awarded for a one year period, with the option to extend the contract for five years. The Contractor is the principal coca expert, policy advisor and coordinator on the coca eradication, coca monitoring, and the alternative development measuring programs for NAS in Peru. The Contractor independently conducts cross-organizational and cross-sectoral negotiations and evaluations of programs. The Contractor is responsible for program management services to design, develop, plan, and implement, monitor, and evaluate the coca limitation and reduction activities for the GOP Special Project for Coca Reduction (CORAH) and the coca measuring andmonitoring activities of CORAH/CADA under the NAS Alternative Development Project. Qualificatins include: Completion of a University Bachelor degree in a related field is required. A Masters degree is preferred. Prior work experience in law enforcement or military of at- least five years, with progressively expanding levels of responsibility, is required. Extensive knowledge of program development and administration. Prior experience as program officer is highly desired. Knowledge of program management policies, concepts, practices and principles in order to analyze and develop recommendations for program operations and objectives of the U.S. international narcotics control strategy. The position requires strong management, drafting, analytical and interpersonal skills and encompasses the major elements of program management, including resource management, reporting and analysis, coordination and policy formulation and execution. Knowledge of and skill in using management information systems, to include wordprocessing, accounting, data base management and graphics applications. Knowledge of basic statistics, accounting, budget and economic principles and techniques. Knowledge of Embassy organization and complex interrelated activities, as well as familiarity with programs, organization and operations of other USG elements involved in the counternarcotics programs, particularly the military, is required. Knowledge of the political, economic, military environment of Peru and regional factors affecting the counternarcotics programs in order to conduct analysis and evaluation of the counternarcotics operations and develop alternative strategies is required. Superior skill as a negotiator is required in order to coordinate widely divergent views, within the USG, UNDCP, EU, OAS/CICAD, NGOs, and host nation interlocutors. Skill in applying complex fact-finding analytical and problem solving methods to evaluate programs and recommend appropriate course corrections. Skill in oral and written communication to prepare andpresent complex analyses, recommendations and solutions, including reporting cables, speeches, proposals and reports. Spanish language fluency at the 3/3 level is mandatory. The candidate must be capable of receiving a top secret security clearance and be physically fit to work in and reside in Peru. Extensive in-country travel may be required. Posted 03/17/99 (W-SN309460). (0076)

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