Partner Liaison Security Offices

Functional Series 500 – Management Services

New Edition Date: 12/14/2017
Responsible Office: SEC
File Name: 573_121417

Overview

USAID is increasingly being called upon to implement stabilization, development, and reconstruction programs in countries and regions identified by the Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) as High Threat Posts (HTPs), as well as other countries and regions with challenging operating environments. In these areas, the need for a consistent and appropriate level of safety and security support for the Agency’s Implementing Partners (IPs) is critical. To address this need, USAID Missions, in consultation with Chiefs of Missions, should consider the establishment of a Partner Liaison Security Office (PLSO).