Overview: This position is located in the Office of Program Management - Ministry of Interior (OPM-MOI) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Ministry of Interior (MOI), General Directorate for Civil Defense (GDCD), and the United States Department of State (Department of State) will build an advisory and mentoring program with the goal of developing capacity for various civil defense missions in Saudi Arabia. The project will provide services through advice and mentorship regarding the inculcation of methodologies and best practices in the areas of fire and rescue operations, emergency management, training and curriculum development, planning, safety and prevention, and information-technology and automation. The project will assist the GDCD (also referred to as "the Sector"), to apply for accreditation in order to award internationally recognized certifications to qualifying personnel. The objective of this project is to deliver advisors and instructors capable of providing guidance to the sector on how to develop an accredited fire service operations certification system. Once accredited, the sector will provide graduates of GDCD's Civil Defense Institute internationally recognized certifications acknowledging their professionalism in fire service operations while improving the overall effectiveness of Civil Defense in Saudi Arabia. Primary Responsibilities: The incumbent will serve as the Civil Defense Project Manager to both side of the bilateral program and is the senior member and leader of the in country team. As such, the applicant is the senior representative for all project, administrative, and personnel issues to the Department of State. Provides team oversight in all areas of preparation, planning, development, execution, and accountability of the civil defense project. Provides authoritative technical guidance to team members, represents the team in coordinating activities of mutual interest with other Department of State entities. Responsible for execution of the Project Management Plan (PMP) and for submitting required project reports including a full detailed Assessment and Improvement Report (AIR) to OPM-MOI-US Program Director or their designee. Actively participates in and/or coordinates efforts and meetings between US-bases Training Delivery Coordinator, OPM-MOI, potential implementing agencies, universities, and centers of excellence that will assist MOI with further project planning and execution efforts. Establishes a mutually beneficial networking and relationship-building rapport with host country officials and sector personnel to encourage support of the project and assist in achieving sustainability. Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory duties. Education and/or Experience: Minimum of 20 years' experience in fire service operations, public safety, or emergency management. An experienced project manager with over 20 years in firefighting, search and rescue or emergency management operations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of emergency preparedness, crisis management, and fire service training. Knowledge and experience in administration of training programs. Knowledge of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). Experience in instruction and application of the Incident Command System (ICS) and/or the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to the government and private sector. Experience in multi-discipline crisis response to include command operations. Experience as a senior member or a career fire protection service provider and/or subject matter expert in emergency management and fire administration. Experience in living and/or working in a multi-cultural environment abroad. Cross-cultural sensitivity is crucial with flexibility and patience as strong character traits. Ability to lead, plan, and organize team activities, prioritize and schedule work, efficiently allocate assigned resources, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and achieve desired results. Ability to identify project requirements, establish objectives, develop alternate course of action, present policy options, and coordinate execution of policy decisions. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language orally and in writing, defend recommendations, negotiate solutions, and represent OPM-MOI in a variety of fora. Knowledge and expertise in curriculum development, facilitation, and instruction of Critical Incident Management (CIM), Emergency Management/Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Ability to assess host nation in EOC Management, data collection and metric development for creation of detailed government or business-wide preparedness & continuity plans. Working knowledge of MS Office applications (eg, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A Security Clearance: SECRET Level Required Must have a current US Government SECRET Personnel Security Clearance or be able to successfully complete a US government administered Investigation. Must be a US Citizen. Must also be able to maintain a US Government SECRET clearance. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; operate vehicles or office equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by the job include close vision and distance vision. Travel: The potential for domestic and international travel may be required based on mission requirements and business demands. A current valid US Passport may be required. Work Environment: General office environment, with some hands on, practical training. The primary place of performance is Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.