Country: United States of America
Closing date: 08 Oct 2018
Overview: IBTCI is seeking a Mid-Level Facilitator/Speaker to perform a variety of functions for an anticipated support services contract for the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DCSA). The Facilitator/Speaker will provide research services, develop content, and manage seminars and workshops for ACSS. This position is contingent upon award.
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
· Provide adjunct faculty-level support to research and develop content in support of ACSS.
· Manage academic seminars, programs, workshops, etc.
· Develop curriculum, concept papers, syllabi and other academic documents to support ACSS programs and/or products.
· Research, identify and secure the services of subject matter experts who will provide subject matter expertise (backgrounds in government military, academics, civil society or other areas as directed) to direct seminars, provide expertise during curriculum development workshops, author papers or speak at ACSS functions.
· Participate in orientation or evaluation sessions prior to and after seminars as well as other events.
· Other duties as assigned.
RequiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Demonstrated experience creating seminar/curriculum content.
· Strict attention to detail.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability and willingness to work with all levels of the organization.
Minimum Requirements:
· More than five years’ experience teaching and facilitating courses at the graduate level and a demonstrated track record in developing and leading academic programs relevant to the area of experience.
· U.S. Government experience with issues related to African and U.S. foreign policy issues is preferred.
Education: Must possess a Master’s Degree in a relevant field; a PhD is preferable.
Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment.
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: International travel may be required.
No phone calls please. All candidates will be acknowledged, but only final candidates for particular activities will be contacted.
IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.
How to apply:
https://hire.withgoogle.com/public/jobs/ibtcicom/view/P_AAAAAAEAADKBjw4-PSGRem