Arabic-L:US Army Civilian Culture Specialist Job

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Date: 06 Dec 2006
From:ingrams at jdi.army.mil [mailto:ingrams at jdi.army.mil]
Subject:Culture Specialist Job

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I am currently looking for possible prospects to fill a civilian job for
the United States Army.

Title:  Cultural Religious Assessment Specialist

Qualifications

Level of Education:  MA/MS or PHD in History, Anthropology and Religion
with emphasis on Iraq, Middle Eastern, Afghanistan and Southwestern Asia
or related degree from US born applicant, or BA/BS equivalent from
Native-born or raised applicant.  Willing to accept someone in either
category who is working continuing education MA/MS or PHD level research
project.

Linguistic Skills:  Essential; English skills very good ability to
speak, read or write.  Desired but not required; Combination of Persian,
Arabic, Pashto or Farsi:  native levels and ability to speak, read or
write.

Theological Understanding (Islam)  Thoroughly versed and familiar with
the Qur'an, Sunni and Shi'a tenets, major fatwas influencing mainline
Sunni Islam and Salafist/Islamist fatwas and philosophy.  Thoroughly
familiar with the practice of Islam in the entire region including
similarities and differences.  Additionally, how the practice and tenets
of Islam in various regions affect interactions with non-Islamic peoples
and specifically U.S. forces.

Cultural Experience:  Comprehensive understanding of the Regions culture
and religious factions.  Ability to conceptualize and verbalize the
cultural and religious norms.  Capable of advising the United States
Army on ways to leverage cultural and religious awareness to our
advantage.

Applicants must be U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization. Top Secret
Clearance or ability to qualify for one.

Other:  Proficient on computer and ability to use current software and
programs. Must be able to build a team of individuals to work with, be
able to train and teach religion on Iraq, Middle Eastern, Afghanistan
and Southwestern Asia.


Point of Contact for those who would like to apply are Master Sergeant
Shelby Ingram at 910-243-5275 or Chaplain (LTC) Tom Solhjem at
910-243-1224 email solhjemt at jdi.army.mil . Once applicants have
contacted us, we will mail out additional information and set up the
interview process.

Please feel free to forward to people who you think might be interested
and are qualified.

Thank you for your help.


MSG Shelby Ingram
United States Army
910-243-5275
Nipr:  ingrams at jdi.army.mil

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