Makwa Global, LLC is actively recruiting qualified personnel to support the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/T/ATA) Rural Border Patrol Operations (RBPO) program in Togo, Africa.

Project Dates: August 7 - September 26, 2026

General Responsibilities:

• Mentor and develop host nation security force personnel and instructors
• Deliver tactical, technical, sustainment, refresher, and instructor development training programs related to rural border patrol operations, small unit tactics, tactical movement, interdiction operations, tracking, patrol procedures, firearms, tactical medical care, and operational planning
• Develop sustainable organizational capabilities and support unit operational readiness
• · Support host nation sustainment capability through instructor mentorship, operational coaching, and scenario-based field training
• Advise U.S. Embassy leadership, Regional Security Officers (RSOs), and DS/T/ATA personnel on operational and training matters
• Support DS/T/ATA operational missions and in-country program objectives
• Assist with operational planning, sustainment schedules, reporting, equipment accountability, and program documentation
• Coordinate effectively with U.S. Embassy personnel, partner nation officials, and other stakeholders
• Prepare written reports, operational assessments, and leadership briefings
• Monitor sustainment training activities and support compliance with applicable U.S. and host nation policies
• Support contingency planning and operational coordination in austere and high-threat environments as required

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in law enforcement, military, border patrol, tactical operations, training development, protective operations, or related security operations
• Minimum seven (7) years of instructional, instructor development, mentoring, or sustainment training experience
• Minimum three (3) years tactical team, special operations, SWAT/SRT, SOF, or equivalent operational experience
• Experience developing and delivering tactical, technical, sustainment, and refresher training programs
• Experience mentoring instructors and utilizing adult learning concepts and instructional methodologies
• Experience interacting professionally with foreign nationals, partner security forces, or international stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in rural border security operations, interdiction operations, reconnaissance, tracking/sign cutting, patrol operations, or border surveillance activities
• Experience conducting mounted and dismounted patrol operations in austere or remote environments
• Experience with land navigation, small unit tactics, and rural operational planning
• Demonstrated experience advising leadership personnel and supporting operational missions in austere or high-threat environments
• BORTAC or equivalent military/law enforcement border operations training required
• Tactical medical certification such as TCCC, TEMS, Tactical First Aid, FRO, or equivalent preferred
• Strong written communication, reporting, briefing, and administrative skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
• Prior DS/T/ATA experience preferred
• Prior overseas operational or embassy support experience preferred

Core Operational Competencies

• Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desired:
• Rural border patrol operations
• Tactical interdiction operations
• Tracking/sign cutting
• Mounted and dismounted patrol operations
• Small unit tactics
• Land navigation
• Tactical operations planning
• Counter-smuggling or counterterrorism operations
• Tactical firearms instruction
• Tactical combat casualty care (TCCC)
• Instructor development and sustainment training
• Operations in austere or high-threat environments

Minimum General Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Secret clearance
• Strong mentoring, instructional, and leadership background
• Experience interacting professionally with foreign nationals and partner forces
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in international environments
• Ability to deploy overseas and operate effectively in austere and high-threat environments
• Ability to operate for extended periods in remote or austere field environments under physically demanding conditions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as mission requirements dictate
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet operational safety requirements
• Ability to maintain firearms proficiency and operate vehicles in overseas environments as required

  Resume Submission Requirements

At the top of the resume include:

POSITION APPLYING FOR (PRIMARY):
ADDITIONAL QUALIFIED DISCIPLINES:
SECURITY CLEARANCE STATUS:

Example:

POSITION APPLYING FOR (PRIMARY): RBPO Course Mentor
SECURITY CLEARANCE STATUS: Active Secret Clearance

RESUME INFO (Please Include)

· Professional experience

· Tactical/specialized experience

· Leadership experience

· Instructor development experience

· International/foreign partner experience

· Certifications

· Specialized schools/training

· Foreign language proficiency

· Additional ATA or DS experience

Application File Format

Save resumes as:

Last Name, First Name – RBPO Mentor – Application Date.pdf

Example:

Smith, John – RBPO Mentor – 04APR2026.pdf

Work Environment 

Personnel should expect:

· Frequent overseas travel

· High-threat operational environments

· Extended work hours

· Requirement to wear PPE

· Potential firearms qualification requirements

· Potential armored vehicle operations

Extended field operations in austere or remote environments