Senior Foreign Service National Investigator (Security Investigator) (Current Mission Employees) at U.S. Embassy January 2026

Senior Foreign Service National Investigator (Security Investigator) – U.S. Mission Tanzania

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Organization
U.S. Mission in Tanzania

Position
Senior Foreign Service National Investigator (Security Investigator)

Department
Regional Security Office (RSO)

Duty Station
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Employment Type
Permanent (Indefinite, subject to probation)

Hiring Path
Open to the public
Current Mission Employees

Grade
FP-5 (steps 5–14, salary set by Washington D.C.)

Security Clearance
Public Trust – Background Investigation

Supervisory Role
Yes

Travel
Occasional

Relocation
Not reimbursed

Job Summary

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is recruiting a Senior Foreign Service National Investigator to lead and supervise security investigations, serve as the primary liaison with host government security agencies, and advise the RSO and Chief of Mission on complex security matters. The role includes oversight of sensitive investigations, protection of U.S. personnel, and coordination of emergency preparedness and host-nation capacity building.

Key Duties

• Lead and supervise the FSNI Unit
• Conduct and oversee complex and sensitive investigations
• Liaise with host government law enforcement and security agencies
• Support protection of U.S. Mission personnel and visitors
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and security planning
• Provide strategic security advice to RSO and Mission leadership

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience (one option required):
• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years investigative experience, OR
• 2 years university + 7 years investigative experience, OR
• Secondary school + 8 years investigative experience

Languages
• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking, translation)
• Fluent Kiswahili (reading, writing, speaking, translation)

Key Skills

• Advanced investigative techniques
• Strong knowledge of local laws and security structures
• Ability to manage sensitive information
• Report writing in English and Kiswahili
• Leadership, supervision, and training skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Equal Employment Opportunity

The U.S. Mission provides equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, nationality, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

Apply online via the U.S. Mission recruitment portal before the closing date.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.