ICITAP Administrative/Logistics Assistant-Maldives

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Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., Amentum employs more than 50,000 people on all seven continents.

Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP).  https://www.justice.gov/criminal-icitap.  

ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.  Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. 

Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as an Administrative and Logistics Assistant in support of the ICITAP Maldives mission. This position will be full-time in Maldives in close coordination with the in-country program staff to provide support on program implementation. These duties will mainly be performed in Male in addition to Maafushi and other locations as determined and with support from ICITAP in-country program staff.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A full-time Local National person to provide administrative, logistical and general support work to assist the Counterterrorism Finance Advisor and Corrections Advisor to implement respective projects.
• Provide general clerical support to fulfill the needs of the ICITAP advisors.
• Research and provide points of contact information for Maldives government agencies, commercial service providers and other local national entities in support of ICITAP advisor activities.
• Request and coordinate meetings with Maldives government agencies, commercial service providers and other local national entities in support of ICITAP advisor activities.
• Research and locate goods and services in support of ICITAP advisor activities.
• Maintain records and files to support the advisor’s missions.
• Provide information on Maldives laws, regulations and cultural matters as needed.
• Provide verbal and written translation as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent in English and Dhivehi languages.
• Ability to communicate clearly, politely and appropriately in social gatherings.
• Extensive knowledge and professional experience in office management techniques and clerical skills (Microsoft formats for Word, Excel and Power Point programs.
• Familiarity with the Maldives Government and inter-ministerial functions.
• Familiarity with the Maldives criminal justice system.
• Familiarity with email and social media formats.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of secondary level education. College degree preferred.
• Two years of direct experience in clerical duties and Microsoft Office applications.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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