Detalle de la Oferta

Descripción de la Oferta

Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Organization: U.S. Mission in Tegucigalpa
Announcement Number: TEGUCIGALPA-2026-14T
Closing Date: 3/25/2026

Position Summary:
The Political Section Human Rights Senior Vetting Coordinator coordinates local and Leahy vetting procedures at Post. The incumbent coordinates the vetting process among requesting and vetting sections, uses the International Vetting Security Tracking - Cloud (INVESTc) system to clear and upload Leahy vetting requests, and maintains an internal database of units and individuals submitted for vetting. The incumbent researches derogatory information and manages information between the Department, vetting and requesting sections, and the Human Rights Officer.
The Senior Vetting Coordinator develops and maintains Post vetting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department guidelines, updates Standard Operating Procedures, provides training for rotating personnel, and prepares required reports. The incumbent directly supervises vetting staff and should have comprehensive understanding of Leahy Law requirements and the ability to establish close working relationships with U.S. military and law enforcement personnel, section chiefs, and Honduran contacts.

Required Qualifications:

Experience:
FSN-8/FP-6: A minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience in administration, policy, law, or data management is required.
FSN-7/FP-7: A minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience in administration, policy, law, or data management is required.

Education: A bachelor's degree in political science/government, international affairs, Law/law enforcement, economics, or security studies is required.

Languages:
English: Fluent (Reading/Writing/Speaking) – may be tested
Spanish: Good Working Knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) – may be tested

Job Knowledge:
• Must have a detailed and thorough understanding of the human rights situation in Honduras.
• Must have a thorough familiarity with Honduran law enforcement, military, and judicial actors and procedures, as well as credibility of various media outlets.
• Must have experience reviewing and interpreting Honduran legal statutes and court decisions.
Skills and Abilities:
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills; professional maturity; discretion; and ability to work under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to carefully evaluate information collected from law enforcement authorities and other sources to advise Human Rights Officer and vetting and requesting sections on potential derogatory information. (This may be tested.)
• Ability to interpret and apply complicated legal requirements and translate those requirements into policy and procedural guidelines is required. (This may be tested.)
• Must have strong drafting and briefing skills to train others and prepare a variety of reports and other documents as required by Congress and the Department of State. (This may be tested.)
• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, and Power Point are required. (This may be tested.)

Other Requirements:
Must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate
Subject to background investigation and possible pre-employment medical exam
Must be able to begin work within a reasonable time of agency authorization/clearance

How to Apply:
Apply via the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA):

Required Documents:
University Degree or documentation of the highest educational level you have completed
Proof of eligibility to work in Honduras
Additional documents may be required for eligible family members

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Experiencia Requerida

Educación Superior

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