Overview
Consultant to provide technical assistance to strengthen transnational investigations, criminal prosecution, and international cooperation in combating organized crime and drug trafficking.
Key Responsibilities
- Map current and desired CMS workflows and roles, identify gaps and good practices.
- Develop one (1) Manual on the roles and functions of analysts in the CMS.
- Develop one (1) Manual on the roles and functions of investigators in the CMS.
- Develop curriculum and materials on analytical products.
- Deliver five (5) 2-day ToT training sessions.
- Conduct detailed assessments in Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica and other focus countries.
- Deliver Five (5) 2-day specialized trainings and paired mentoring.
- Provide targeted legal technical assistance to LAC governments.
- Develop country tailored guidance documents on best practices for cross border investigations and prosecutions.
Required Experience
- At least ten (10) years of professional work experience in the area of International Cooperation, criminology and/or investigating or prosecuting transnational drug and/or serious and/or organised crime matters and/or crimes that affects the environment and/or corruption cases is required;
- Work experience related to International Cooperation on Transnational Organized Crime cases is required;
- Work experience related to the application of special investigative techniques are required;
- At least 3 years of experience in providing technical assistance or capacity-building advice in international settings is desirable;
- Experience developing criminal justice training programmes is desirable;
- Previous knowledge or work with the United Nations system and/or other international organisations is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced University degree (Master's degree) in Criminal Justice, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field is required. A first level-university degree in similar fields in combination with 2 years of additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
