Current and desired CMS workflows are mapped, and roles (analysts, investigators, CRADIC, pilot units, GIOs, and vetted units) identify gaps and good practices, including how transnational organized crime and international cooperation elements are currently handled.
Responsibilities:
Within the framework of the GPCD, UNODC provides technical assistance to strengthen transnational investigations and criminal prosecution, the de-financing of criminal organizations, and international cooperation along illicit trafficking routes.
This is achieved by strengthening the capacities of different actors in the criminal justice system.
In this framework, GPCD is implementing the project LEGAL FAST in coordination with Belgian authorities.
The project aims to build seizure and investigation capacities, strengthen international cooperation, and foster sustainable law enforcement and criminal justice practices to combat organized crime and drug trafficking from Latin America to Belgium.
Under the Guatemala Case Management (CMS) project: Design and validate operational manuals that define the roles and functions of CMS analysts and investigators, and deliver advanced training on analytical products for homicide and extortion cases, including explicit modules on international and cross-border cooperation (GIOs, U.S. vetted units, and other partners).
Under the Legal Fast Project: Provide specialized legal and operational expertise to strengthen legal frameworks, post-seizure investigative capacities, and international cooperation between Belgium and LAC partner countries, including country assessments, training, legal technical assistance, and tailored guidance for cross-border investigations and prosecutions.
Requirements:
An advanced university degree (master's degree) in criminal justice, law, business administration, public administration, social sciences, international development, or a 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.
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.
Work experience related to the application of special investigative techniques.
At least 3 years of experience in providing technical assistance or capacity-building advice in international settings is desirable
Experience developing criminal justice training programs is desirable.
Excellent drafting and analytical skills are required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required .
Ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural background with respect for diversity is required
Excellent knowledge of computer software applications, MS Word, Excel, graphs and charts is required
Previous knowledge or work with the United Nations system and/or other international organisations is desirable.
