HNP - Logistics- Inventory Management EUM/United States Liaison

Description

BlueForce Inc. is seeking Logistics – Inventory Management EUM/United States Liaison to support the US Department of State (DoS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Program in the advancement of professionalization of the Haitian National Police (HNP) and its various sub-divisions in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

The advisor shall advice and provide sound management guidance to INL Port-au-Prince, as well as to the head of the HNP Logistics, the Management of the HNP Central Garage and the HNP leadership in ten (10) administrative departments.

**Position is subject to contract award**

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist/mentor the HNP Logistics Director and HNP Garage staff in developing procedures, logistics and procurement policies, guidelines, regulations, policies, directives, and plans to facilitate sustainable HNP operations.
• Provide assistance in updating the SOPs and management controls to reflect best practices and enhance efficiency and accountability.
• Assist/mentor HNP Logistics and Garage staff to develop effective methods of accountability, security, and maintenance of HNP assets.
• Assist/mentor HNP Logistics and Garage staff to institutionalize an effective, sustainable inventory control and management system; and complete a 100% inventory of all HNP assets.
• Assist/mentor HNP staff to schedule and prioritize logistics tasks, including subcontractor management and deliveries.
• Create or install a new inventory management system to keep track of all items (including those assigned to personnel) and stored at the HNP Warehouses.
• Work with INL Haiti and the GOH to identify assistance projects relating to the overall management of the HNP vehicle fleet with the goal of having as many vehicles in operation as possible.
• Keep accurate records and prepare concise reports and keeps INL Haiti regularly informed of programmatic and political developments.
• Assist HNP leadership to design and implement standard operating procedures and management controls.
• Facilitate communication and direct interface between the Central Garage, the ten (10) Departments and the U. S. Embassy, in coordination with the COR.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of Central Garage operations.
• Provide programmatic guidance and analysis of developments with HNP Logistics and how it relates to the HNP Central Garage to the U.S. Embassy.
• Continue the development of practical training courses to improve the vehicle operator skills of the cadets during their training and HNP Officers that operate vehicles. By improving the operational skills of the drivers, the incidence of vehicle breakdown and repair will be greatly reduced.
• Assist the U. S. Embassy in identifying and monitoring vehicle and vehicle parts donations to the HNP.
• Advise and mentor the HNP on how to deploy and manage the roadside assistance vehicle effectively.

Qualifications

General Qualifications

• For a position in the U.S., candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident. Secret or Top Secret security clearance or Modern Risk Public Trust certification will be required.
• For a position outside the U.S., any citizenship (U.S., Third Country National (TCN), and Local National (LN)) is allowable. Security clearance or public trust certification will be required for US nationals and RSO vetting for TCN and LN.
• Must pass a physical, medical, and psychological tests; nine-panel drug test and a background check.
• Valid passport and driver’s license and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle.
• FSI level 3/3 (professional working proficiency) in English.
• FSI Level 3/3 (professional working proficiency) in French and/or Haitian Creole is preferred.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a developing country environment.
• At least ten (10) years of logistics and fleet management experience including resource management and planning.
• Possess demonstrated knowledge of the principles and methodologies of logistical support, and associated standardized business processes, including project assessment and evaluation.
• Ability to build and maintain key relationships in a culturally diverse environment and negotiate the resolution of conflicting views to enable project implementation.
• Strong demonstrated analytical skills and hands-on experience in vehicle fleet management.
• Willingness and capability to work in a fluid environment, and under challenging circumstances.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience using Internet resources to conduct research.