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Established in 1999, the Africa Center is an academic institution within the U. S. Department of Defense that is funded by Congress for the study of security issues relating to Africa. The Africa Center serves as a forum for bilateral and multilateral research, communication, and exchange of ideas involving high-ranking military and civilian participants.
Learn more about this agency01/23/2019 to 02/13/2019
$113,132 - $139,900 per year
AD 2 - 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel 30% or more for this position.
No
Term
Full-Time
Excepted
4
No
No
NDU-19-05-10387025
522193500
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This poisition is open to all U.S. Citizens
Background or Security Investigation: This is a non-critical sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a non-critical sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.
Must be fluent in French, Portuguese or Arabic
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Education Requirement: An earned master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a national security affairs related or other appropriate discipline or field is required. Doctorate's degree preferred.
The Africa Center has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Africa Center employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.
Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the assessment questions to evaluate your qualifications for the position. The Africa Center uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions You must attach a separate document with answers to the questions listed below. The following questions will be reviewed by the Africa Center screening panel.
1. Please describe your university-level experience designing, leading, and managing an executive-level Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) and Counter-Terrorism (CT) Portfolio.
2. Please describe your experience working on the African continent, advising program participants and/or African leaders on key CVE/CT concepts and how to apply to problem-solving, policy development and institution strengthening in African countries and/or organizations.
3. Please describe your ability to develop and execute Africa-focused academic programs through curriculum development, research and preparing course materials.
4. Please describe your experience and ability to conduct scholarly and policy research and to publish scholarly articles relating to countering violent extremism, counter-terrorism, and contemporary and emerging African security issues.
5. Please describe your ability to build collaborative relationships across agencies/organizations and your ability to present on topics and engage in effective communicate to maintain professional networks.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Résumé: The latest resume submitted will be used to determine qualifications.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
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1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job. ALL eligible applicants will be referred to Africa Center which will convene a board to review all of the applicants. The Africa Center will contact the applicants directly they would like to interview. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/522193500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) is hiring an experienced faculty member to lead its work on countering violent extremism and terrorism by providing thought-leadership, organizing executive-styled academic programs for senior professionals, contributing to research and strategic thinking, and maintaining productive professional networks.