National Consultant_TiP e-modules trainer for NIJ

Job Description

Conduct trainings for four mixed groups (up to 20 training sessions in total) of specialized anti-trafficking prosecutors, judges and police officers, based on the content of the developed (on the platform of the National Institute of Justice) the learning modules on victim-centered trauma-informed investigation and prosecution of trafficking in persons cases for piloting the course.

        Project Context and Scope:

The project “Addressing Emerging Threats Related to Trafficking in Persons in the Republic of Moldova”, implemented by the International Organization for Migration, Mission to the Republic of Moldova, aims to address the emerging threats posed by technology enabling trafficking in persons (TiP) and connected crimes in the Republic of Moldova. The project will specifically focus on strengthening the capacity of investigation and prosecution actors, as well as raising awareness of preventing organized crime, particularly using information and communication technologies (ICT). 

The specialized anti-trafficking prosecutors are in need specialized capacity development support, which also takes into consideration the latest geopolitical shifts that lead to new or transformed risks and organized crime tactics. Building on the previously developed training curriculum for investigators and prosecutors on victim-centered trauma-informed TiP investigations, the current project focuses on the challenge of staff rotation within the GPO and specialized CT prosecutors.

In 2024, IOM commissioned and finalized a comprehensive study of 100 cases of human trafficking (TiP) and related cases based on the qualification assigned in the indictment in the pre-selected cases, to strengthen the capacities of the main anti-trafficking bodies, whenever a final court decision has been issued. The analysis aimed both to improve respect for the human rights of TiP victims, and serve as an additional tool for law enforcement and justice professionals. The specific objectives of the study were:

1.    Identifying the causes underlying a possible reclassification of trafficking cases to other crimes, such as pimping, organizing illegal migration, forced labour and illegal removal of children from the country.

2.    Examining the criteria used by law enforcement agencies and courts when referring trafficking and related cases to court, how law enforcement agencies and courts establish and interpret the means as an element of a TiP offense.

3.    Analysis of the complexity of cases from a criminological point of view, namely whether the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of organized crime groups, including through victimological analysis and trafficking networks.

4.    Determining the extent to which prosecuting bodies and courts respect the fundamental rights of trafficking victims (including the right to compensation), as well as the fundamental rights of accused persons in criminal proceedings.

5.    Identifying the problems encountered by law enforcement agencies in the procedures for the confiscation of illicit assets of traffickers.

6.    Identifying the element of corruption of TiP victims and state representatives as a factor that prevented the effective investigation and prosecution of human trafficking and related crimes.

7.    Determining the difficulties faced by criminal investigation bodies and courts in the context of adapting national legislation and practice to the requirements of international norms governing the criminalization, investigation, trial and sentencing of human trafficking and related crimes.

8.    Providing an empirical basis for the fundamental modification or development of a guide regarding the application of procedural legislation and/or the individualization of criminal punishments by the Supreme Court of Justice, as well as for the development of proposals for law modifications.

9.    Studying changes and identifying new forms of modus operandi of traffickers.

Based on the findings and recommendations of the afore-mentioned study, IOM supported the development of modules of online courses (contents) on victim-centered trauma-informed investigation and prosecution techniques, while taking into consideration international standards. 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:

Protection Unit of the IOM Moldova; PX.0418 - project “Addressing Emerging Threats Related to Trafficking in Persons in the Republic of Moldova”.

Responsibilities

By 31 November - A comprehensive report on conducting four trainings based on the e-learning modules, delivered to prosecutors and judges on the NIJ platform

        Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The performance of work will be evaluated based on the following indicators:

• Completion of tasks specified in ToR.
• Compliance with the established deadlines for submission of deliverables.
• Quality of work (consideration of international human rights standards, precision, comprehensiveness, accuracy). 

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• University degree in the field of Law, Criminal Justice, or other relevant fields;
• At least, 8 years of practical experience in legal profession (e.g. prosecution and/or criminal investigation fields);

EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience in working with specific human trafficking and/or other human rights violation cases, in particular in the context of the Republic of Moldova;
• Proven experience of involvement in teaching activities;
• Experience of work with international organizations, in particular the UN Agencies, would be an asset.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills;
• High responsibility, self-motivation and self-management, efficiency and tendency to the achievement of result;
• High level of discretion, integrity, and sensitivity and respect for diversity

LANGUAGES

For this position, fluent in Romanian, Russian.

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Required Skills

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