Location: Anywhere
Job Description
IDS International is a fast growing national security government services firm and the leader in “soft power” training and support. IDS combines expertise in defense, diplomacy, and development to solve training and operational challenges of contemporary conflict, including counterinsurgency, stability operations, and disaster relief.
Role: We are currently seeking professionals with recent experience working in Iraq, Afghanistan, and/or Africa to work as trainers on a consultancy basis at training centers throughout North America and in Europe. Trainers participate in a number of activities, including but not limited to classroom briefings, roleplaying, and scenario and exercise design. Advanced degree and ability to obtain and maintain a US granted personnel security clearance are preferred, but not required (foreign nationals with extensive experience will be considered for certain assignments). Trainers may be based anywhere in the US, as travel to and accommodation at training center locations is provided for the assignment period (typically 1-3 weeks).
Specific areas of work experience (gained in-country in Iraq, Afghanistan, and/or Africa):
USAID, Department of State, or USDA
Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs), District Stabilization Teams (DSTs), Agribusiness Development Teams (ADTs), or Human Terrain Teams (HTTs)
UN system organizations
International NGOs
Agriculture sector support work
Infrastructure development work
Host-country government advisory or capacity building work; governance issues, elections support
Experience working with international or host-country security forces
Gender advisors
Linguists and cultural experts
How to Apply
Please send your detailed CV, and a cover letter stating your US security clearance status or eligibility and succinctly summarizing your experience in one or more of the areas listed above to careers@idsinternational.com
Job Description
IDS International is a fast growing national security government services firm and the leader in “soft power” training and support. IDS combines expertise in defense, diplomacy, and development to solve training and operational challenges of contemporary conflict, including counterinsurgency, stability operations, and disaster relief.
Role: We are currently seeking professionals with recent experience working in Iraq, Afghanistan, and/or Africa to work as trainers on a consultancy basis at training centers throughout North America and in Europe. Trainers participate in a number of activities, including but not limited to classroom briefings, roleplaying, and scenario and exercise design. Advanced degree and ability to obtain and maintain a US granted personnel security clearance are preferred, but not required (foreign nationals with extensive experience will be considered for certain assignments). Trainers may be based anywhere in the US, as travel to and accommodation at training center locations is provided for the assignment period (typically 1-3 weeks).
Specific areas of work experience (gained in-country in Iraq, Afghanistan, and/or Africa):
USAID, Department of State, or USDA
Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs), District Stabilization Teams (DSTs), Agribusiness Development Teams (ADTs), or Human Terrain Teams (HTTs)
UN system organizations
International NGOs
Agriculture sector support work
Infrastructure development work
Host-country government advisory or capacity building work; governance issues, elections support
Experience working with international or host-country security forces
Gender advisors
Linguists and cultural experts
How to Apply
Please send your detailed CV, and a cover letter stating your US security clearance status or eligibility and succinctly summarizing your experience in one or more of the areas listed above to careers@idsinternational.com
