GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: USAID/Honduras manages around 32 locally awarded activities, with a combined ceiling of over $632 million dollars, as well as several other regional or Washington-based awards. Programs cover Citizen Security, Democracy and Governance, Economic Growth, and Anti-Corruption and Transparency. As one of USAID main goals is prevention of irregular migration, activities are focused on communities that are the sources of migration. Some activities are explicitly focused on, and are implementing activities in, insecure areas largely controlled by gangs. Others are working in remote mountainous areas, posing a risk of isolating events due to poor network coverage and/or vehicle breakdowns. The Administrative Management Specialist (Partner Liaison Security Specialist) is located within the USAID/Honduras Executive Office and supports USAID programs and activities on a diverse range of operational issues, reporting directly to the Supervisory Executive Specialist (Deputy Executive Officer).

The basic function of the position is to supervise and manage the Mission safety and security activities and programs by collecting, disseminating, and managing open-source safety and security-related information from/to the Mission’s Implementing Partners (IPs), their sub-partners, and local organizations working with USAID, while supporting the Mission’s internal safety and security operations. The PLSS coordinates security efforts with the appropriate Mission staff and the IPs, provides updates through the Executive Office (EXO) to the USAID Front Office, the Contracting/Agreement Officers Representatives (COR/AORs), Office of Security (SEC), Regional Security Office (RSO), and applicable geographic and functional Bureaus regarding all matters related to the security of USAID/Honduras Ips and personnel. 

Additionally, the PLSS coordinates as appropriate with IPs and advises on practices and procedures that promote a high-level of safety, security, and operational support to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of programs while reducing and managing risk, in both physical security as well as cyber security. The job holder has country-wide impact, as its scope spans the geographic range in-country of all USAID IP activities, building trust and confidence with IPs, respecting their organizational cultures and approaches.

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in the fields of security operations, crisis management, law enforcement, counter-intelligence, homeland security, terrorism, counter-terrorism studies, with demonstrated and existing contacts / relationships within the Honduran security and law enforcement community, which may include but not limited to Honduran Armed Forces, National Police at local, municipal, regional, or national levels.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Law, Security Management, Social Science or any other related field of study relevant to the position is required.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Level IV (fluent) in English and Spanish is required. This may be tested.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures within the specializations of physical, information, and/or operational security, thus allowing the incumbent to complete complex work assignments with little guidance. Seeks to expand pertinent knowledge at every opportunity and proactively adapts to new practices and procedures. Shares job knowledge with others and shares knowledge for the benefit of others engaged in like functional operations. Professional knowledge of organizational administration, process re-engineering, operating within a regulatory environment, and customer service.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to think strategically to identify and frame problems, systematically collect data and perform analysis to arrive at actionable solutions – this may include quantitative/financial analysis. Must be able to manage stakeholder relationships and communicate clearly and effectively – this includes dealing tactfully with host country officials, institutional contractors and with Mission personnel. Must be technologically literate. Must be able to understand complex and detailed policies and procedures concerning the Government of Honduras laws. Must be energetic, eager to learn, and a team player.

Note: All our positions are of indistinct age and gender.

Offers must be sent to [email protected].

SUBMITTING AN OFFER

Offerors must follow these instructions when applying to USAID/Honduras’ vacant positions.

Interested offerors are required to complete and submit the following, all included in one single PDF file:

a) Cover Letter in English

b) A current resume or curriculum vitae in English;

c) Any other documentation such as diplomas or proof of the education requirement listed on Section II of this solicitation.

d) Copy of Honduran ID Card.

Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, Item 3, and submitted to:

[email protected] 

Offeror submissions must clearly reference in the e-mail Subject Line the following:

“Administrative Specialist (Partner Liaison Security) – SOL No. 72052224R10018”.

CLOSING DATE/TIME: July 5, 2024 (Midnight Local Time - Tegucigalpa, Honduras)

You can find instructions on how to apply and more information on the USAID/Honduras website: https://www.usaid.gov/honduras/work-with-us/careers