International lte external cooperation

The consortium, under the leadership of the Center for International Legal Cooperation (The Netherlands),further consisting of the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (Germany), CIVIPOL (France), FIIAPP (Spain) and CPMA (Lithuania), will start the implementation of theEU Grant Contract “EUPA4BiH – European Union Police Assistance for Bosnia and Herzegovina”on 2 September 2024and is therefore looking for candidates for National and International Long-Term Expert positions based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The project

The specific objectives of the project are as follows:

• To enhance the effectiveness of institutions involved in the fight against transnational organised crime, corruption, drugs, money laundering, cybercrime, trafficking of human beings, terrorism, radicalisation, violent extremism, corruption and ensure better institutional interoperability,
• To further improve the collection and data exchange, and data protection according to the EU applicable standards and best practices,
• To improve governance standards to embed stability and progress towards EU membership, better identify and responds to threats and strengthen capacities to prevent and fight crimes.

The project start date is 2 September 2024, and the contract's implementation period is 52 months from this date. The expert team will be gradually built up.

The project will consist of 10 components, each has various outputs:

Component 1: Fight against transnational organised/serious crime, Trafficking of Human Beings (THB), drugs, corruption and cybercrime

Component 2: Prevention and Countering terrorism and violent extremism

Component 4: Support the enhancement of effective cooperation among law enforcement bodies and with prosecutors and judges

Component 5: Enhancing external cooperation and coordination, information exchange, as well as international cooperation and coordination with EUROPOL and Interpol

Component 6: Support for drafting legislation in line with EU acquis, European standards and best practices

Component 7: Support to the criminal justice authorities in demonstrating progress towards establishing a track record of proactive investigations, confirmed indictments, prosecutions and final convictions against organised crime and corruption, including at high-level

Component 8: Enhance border security and fight cross - border organised crime

Component 9: Complementary assistance to procure required equipment to support better use of Special Investigative measures (SIMs), effective investigations, forensic capacities and specialised IT equipment to enhance the LEAs' capacity and further strengthen data security and exchange.

The consortium will select the candidates and present them to the Contracting Authority (EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina) for formal approval.

International LTE External Cooperation

The International LTE External Cooperation will be mainly engaged in component 5 of the project with respect to the external cooperation between LEAs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and relevant external/international police agencies. In the function of LTE, he/she will take responsibility for a cluster of activities. Besides providing professional expertise to achieve the project results, he/she will guide the involvement of additional international and local experts. He/she will report to the Team Leader and the respective consortium partner. The assignment will be full-time for a duration of 52 months. It is foreseen to be carried out fully in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Qualifications and skills

• University degree in law or another relevant discipline/higher education and training as a senior police officer;
• Proficient command of written and spoken English, computer literacy;
• Pro-active personality with outstanding communication skills and ability to build trust with various different actors in the justice chain;
• Knowledge of the Western Balkans, especially of Bosnia and Herzegovina´s inter-cultural specificities and the local language, would be an asset;
• Proven knowledge of project management, including project management techniques and tools, would be an advantage;

General professional experience

• Detailed understanding and at least 10 years of practical experience in all aspects of cooperation between national police authorities and international police agencies and relevant structures. Experience in working with LEAs, PPOs and courts in fighting organized crime, preferably in Bosnia and Herzegovina ;
• Experience in managing and leading a cluster team, ideally a multi-disciplinary and/or multi-national team;
• Proven professional experience in the field of external/international police cooperation not limited to, among others; cooperation between national police authorities and EUROPOL, INTERPOL, SELEC and PCC SEE; use of SIENA and participation in EUROPOL Analytical projects; elaboration of TNA, development of training programs and cooperation with CEPOL; FAST/ENFAST; cooperation with FRONTEX.

Specific professional experience

• Previous experience as an expert in EU or other donor - funded projects, preferably in IPA countries;
• Experience with and sound understanding of the various relevant institutions, law enforcement agencies, PPOs and courts in the complex context of BiH or a neighboring country would be an asset;
• Previous experience in a public institution of a (former) EU Member state or an EU agency/institution would be an asset;
• Training/advisory experience would be desirable.

Procedure

Candidates interested in participating in the tender procedure are encouraged to hand in their letter of interest at the latest at 12.00 hrs. on 15 July 2024.

The email must refer to the assignment title “EUPA4BiH followed by the exact expert positionand must comprise:

• a motivationletter (1 page)

a CV clearly indicates the required qualifications and experiences. References must be available upon request.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place in the week of 22 July.