The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub. Chief among the U.S. Mission’s goals are fostering the development of a sound Kenyan economy, strengthening the institutions of Kenyan democracy, helping to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, and promoting U.S./Kenyan business ties.

equirements:

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years of experience within the law enforcement and investigative work is required. Experience to include investigations and the criminal justice system, a deep understanding of police/law enforcement culture, gaps in capabilities within the National Police Service/law enforcement, and how to best manage capacity building resources is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the National Police Service and the organizational and command structure is required.
• Knowledge of basic police tactics as applied to the response to a terrorist incident to include incident response, command and control, and jurisdictional authority is required.
• Knowledge of the terrorist threat and broad-spectrum solutions from response measures to preventative measures is required.
• Knowledge of tactical policing to include firearms and related equipment is required.
• Detailed knowledge of the external and internal structure of Kenyan law enforcement and security agencies is required.