About the Position

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide senior-level technical and operational expertise in law enforcement, border security, and interagency coordination to strengthen implementation of the Border, Security & Information Management Project. The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) will provide remote and occasional in-country support to Dexis’ project team in Guatemala. The consultant will ensure that project interventions are aligned with U.S. Government (USG) border security priorities, interagency coordination mechanisms, and the project’s overarching goal of reducing irregular migration and transnational crime while ensuring an America First agenda.

The Border, Security & Information Management Project (the Project) supports the Government of Guatemala (GoG) in improving border management, law enforcement capacity, and information sharing with U.S. agencies. Activities include enhancing anti-gang and anti-trafficking investigations, developing biometric systems, strengthening probity units, and promoting digital governance.

The STA will serve as the subject matter expert, facilitating interagency linkages, providing strategic guidance, and supporting quality control and technical direction across all law enforcement and security-related activities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Technical Guidance

• Advise on project implementation strategies related to law enforcement, border management, and transnational crime prevention.
• Provide subject matter expertise on interagency coordination, ensuring alignment with U.S. Department of State/INL, DHS, DOL, CBP, ICE/HSI, FBI, initiatives.
• Support the integration of U.S.-developed technologies and interoperability standards into Guatemalan systems (e.g., MIROS-GT).
• Provide policy and operational recommendations to improve GoG responses to human smuggling, trafficking, and corruption.

Programmatic and Operational Support

• Draft, review and advise on technical deliverables, including work plans and periodic reports, training curricula, investigative protocols, IT system architecture, and digital governance tools.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for interagency coordination between Guatemalan and U.S. law enforcement bodies.
• Mentor and provide remote technical guidance to project field staff and embedded advisors in Guatemala.
• Participate in technical working groups and project management meetings as requested.

Interagency Liaison and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support and facilitate coordination with INL, DHS, CBP, FBI, and other U.S. agencies.
• Support communication and coordination between the project team, the U.S. Embassy, and relevant U.S. and Guatemalan authorities.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and reports for high-level interagency meetings.
• Contribute to U.S. policy alignment discussions on migration management, anti-trafficking, and public integrity.

Qualifications 

• Fluency in English and Spanish (professional proficiency required).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in law enforcement, homeland security, or related sectors.
• Prior experience with Department of State/INL,  DHS, CBP, ICE/HSI, or FBI operations or coordination strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in international law enforcement capacity building and interagency collaboration.
• Experience in Central America or Latin America, particularly Guatemala, required.
• Strong understanding of migration, policing, biometrics, and investigative processes.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and advisory skills.