Call for Experts Security and Stabilization

CRDF Global; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CRDF Global is looking for experienced security professionals to join their Global Network of Security Experts, providing support to partner nations in building resilient security capabilities. The ideal candidates will have extensive backgrounds in law enforcement, military, or security sectors, and be ready to deploy to areas experiencing instability. This role demands adaptability, cultural awareness, and the ability to produce high-quality reports. A strong command of the English language is essential, with bilingual abilities in French or Spanish being a plus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical expertise in law enforcement, military, and security.
• Experience in institutional capacity-building.
• Willingness to deploy to high-priority regions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to strengthen partner-led security capabilities.
• Help shape responsive security solutions.
• Support institutional development at multiple levels.

Skills

Context-driven, partner-centered approaches

Technical expertise

Institutional development

Effective security institutions

Writing high-quality reports

English language proficiency

Bilingual capabilities (English/French or English/Spanish)

Job description

Call for Experts Security and Stabilization - (931)

Job Title

Call for Experts Security and Stabilization

Location

Arlington - Arlington, VA 22201 US
Armenia (the Republic of) - AM
Central Asia Region - KZ
Costa Rica - CR
Jordan - Amman, JO (Primary)
Philippines - PH
Poland - Warsaw, PL
Ukraine - Kyiv, 30 UA
US
Western Balkans Region - AL

Job Type

Consultant

Category

Other

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Travel Required

50 - 75%

Job Description

CALL FOR SECURITY EXPERTS

Join Our Global Network of Security Experts

CRDF Global is expanding its Security Assistance international programming in support of partner nation efforts to strengthen civilian security and institutional resilience. Opportunities span across priority regions including the Middle East, Africa, Europe & Eurasia and WHA where we work alongside national counterparts to enhance their capacity to address evolving security needs.

We are seeking experienced law enforcement, military, and security professionals to provide technical advice and assistance that strengthens partner-led efforts to build resilient and self-sustaining security capabilities.

Specifically, CRDF Global seeks experts who:

• Understand the importance of context-driven, partner-centered approaches.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and hands‑on proficiency in their area of specialization, with a proven ability to advise, mentor, and support institutional development at multiple levels.
• Are committed to promoting effective, accountable, and trusted security institutions.
• Are ready to work alongside peers and partners to help shape responsive, capable, and enduring security solutions.

Areas of Expertise

• Forensic toxicology
• Forensic chemistry
• Forensic laboratory management
• Evidence handling and preservation
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal
• Post Blast Investigations
• Crime scene investigations
• Law enforcement interviewing
• Financial crimes investigations (Counter Terrorism Finance & Anti-Money Laundering investigations)
• AML/CFT Systems Strengthening and FATF Standards Implementation Support
• Counter Terrorism Financing
• Prosecutorial capacity development
• Cybercrime investigations
• Cybersecurity for maritime and critical infrastructure (IT/OT/ICS)
• Strategic Planning & Policy Development
• Competency-Based Training and Assessment
• Command and Leadership Development
• Institutional Development and Reform
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Digital Transformation
• Firearms tactical training & weapons management
• Border Security Operations and Cross-Border Threat Interdiction
• Illicit Cross-Border Network Disruption (Weapons, Explosives, Human Smuggling, and Terror Transit Routes)
• Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS)
• UAS Detection, Tracking, and Neutralization Capabilities
• UAS Surveillance Operations and Air Domain Awareness
• UAS Operational Integration for Security Forces
• Critical Infrastructure Protection (Energy, Transport, and Commercial Assets)
• Infrastructure investment, planning, and sustainability
• Energy Sector Security and Protection of Foreign Commercial Investments
• Sanctions, Terrorist Designation, and Legal Framework Development (FTO/SDGT Alignment)
• Transnational Criminal Organization Disruption with Terrorism Nexus (Cartels and Hybrid Networks)
• Regional Counterterrorism Legal Cooperation and Multi-Jurisdictional Coordination Mechanisms
• Egmont Group, FIU, and International Financial Intelligence Sharing Systems
• Supply chain and cargo security
• Vendor risk mitigation and trusted technology advisory, including Trusted Vendor Registries or decision-support tools
• Port operations, governance, and modernization
• Indo‑Pacific regional experience and public‑sector stakeholder engagement
• Strategic Trade Control
• Nuclear Security
• Aviation Security
• Maritime security

Who We’re Looking For

• Law enforcement, military, and security professionals with demonstrated technical expertise and experience leveraging that expertise in institutional capacity-building and field‑based advisory roles.
• Individuals with prior experience supporting partner‑led initiatives in complex or transitional security environments.
• Willingness to deploy to high‑priority regions, including areas experiencing instability or emerging from crisis.
• Professionals who demonstrate diplomacy, cultural awareness, adaptability, and teamwork.
• Individuals who take initiative, can navigate operational complexity with confidence, and contribute to mission goals with resilience and accountability.
• Proven ability to write high‑quality reports that connect program progress to strategic objectives, highlight key opportunities and challenges, and propose actionable, solution‑focused recommendations.
• A strong command of the English language is essential for all positions to ensure effective communication in international environments.
• We are also seeking experts with bilingual capabilities, specifically: English/French and English/Spanish.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, age, or disability status.