United States Department of State (USA)

Counter Narcotics Strategic Advisor

Last update: May 5, 2026 Last update: May 5, 2026

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Location:Guatemala
Guatemala
Category:Consulting services
Status:Closed
Sectors:Security & Peacebuilding, Law
Languages:English
Contracting authority type:Development Institution
Eligibility:Individual
Budget:N/A
Date posted: May 5, 2026

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Objectives: Provide a Counter Narcotics Strategic Advisor (PSC) based at U.S. Embassy Guatemala City to integra...
Eligibility criteria: Eligibility is limited to individual U.S. citizens (not organizations) able to work in Guatemala City, Guatemala, with travel throughout Guatemala. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of State Secret security clearance (Top Secret upgrade may be required), plus medical clearance a...

Description

Counter Narcotics Strategic Advisor Contract Opportunity Notice ID: PSC-26-029-INL Related Notice: Department/Ind. Agency: STATE, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier: STATE, DEPARTMENT OF Office: ACQUISITIONS - INL General Information: Contract Opportunity Type: Combi
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About the Funding Agency

The U.S. Department of State is the federal executive body under the US government that advises the President and maintains international relations, serving as the Department of Foreign Affairs. It was formed in 1789 in Washington, DC, USA and guides America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy and assistance, supporting citizens' interests, security and economic prosperity.

The responsibilities of the Department of State include implementing U.S. foreign policy, managing the country's diplomatic missions overseas, negotiating treaties and agreements with foreign organizations and representing the United States at the United Nations. It is also responsible for working with non-profit organizations and foundations that represent social and political programs in other countries. In addition to managing the Department, the Secretary of State serves as the country's chief diplomat and representative abroad. The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, a division of the U.S. Department of State, publishes annual reports on global human rights and U.S. contributions to the advancement of freedom and democracy. The Foreign Service Institute, which is also a division of the Department of State, is responsible for training diplomatic personnel. The director of the institute has the rank of Assistant Secretary of State of the United States. The Office of Digital Diplomacy deals with digital projects such as Diplopedia.

U.S. Department of State key sectors: Public & Foreign Affairs, International Relations, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Socio-Economic Development, Democracy, Human Rights, Programme Management, etc.

About the Sectors

Security & Peacebuilding

Focuses on strengthening safety and security systems while supporting conflict prevention, stabilization, and long-term peacebuilding efforts.


Key areas:
  • Security sector support and oversight mechanisms
  • Protection systems, surveillance, and access control
  • Risk reduction programs
  • Conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding initiatives

Law

Covers initiatives that strengthen legal systems, support justice sector reforms, and promote the rule of law at national and international levels.


Key areas:
  • Legal and judicial reform
  • Regulatory and legislative development
  • Justice sector and court system strengthening
  • Public safety, police, and penitentiary reform

Locations

Guatemala

Guatemala focuses on highway rehabilitation, port expansion, airport upgrades, and energy infrastructure to strengthen trade and regional connectivity. Infrastructure financing combines national budgets, multilateral development banks, and private investment. Projects aim to improve logistics efficiency for agricultural and manufacturing exports. Governance challenges, fiscal constraints, and disaster vulnerability affect implementation capacity.

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Nr. of donors: 482
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