Academic Unit: Judicial Expert Trainer

ABOUT THE IIJ 

The International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ), located in Malta, has a mission to deliver innovative and sustainable capacity-building through the implementation of counter-terrorism-related, rule of law-based good practices developed by the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) and other international and regional fora. 

Since its inauguration in 2014, the IIJ has trained more than 8,500 criminal justice practitioners through its interactive capacity-building workshops – in Malta and abroad – that enhance the competencies of parliamentarians, judges, prosecutors, police, prison and other criminal justice practitioners to address terrorism and related transnational criminal activities within a rule of law framework. The IIJ delivers capacity-building training tailored to the needs of the regions it serves, including North, West and East Africa; the Middle East; and select engagement in the Balkans, and Central, South and Southeast Asia. For more information on the IIJ, please visit the IIJ’s website at http://www.theiij.org.

In 2020, the IIJ launched an Academic Unit to provide in-depth courses to criminal justice practitioners aimed at filling critical knowledge gaps necessary for successfully countering terrorism and transnational crime.

CONSULTANCY POSITION

The IIJ is seeking applications from qualified English-speaking judges or senior prosecutors/lawyers to support the development and delivery of an innovative and ground-breaking new Financial Counter-Terrorism Academic Curriculum course (FIN E/CTAC) for judges from Southeast Asia.  

The FIN E/CTAC course will be offered to judges from jurisdictions in Southeast Asia including Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. 

The course will consist of two components:

1. An online component (FIN TJ eCTAC), consisting of self-study modules, tutorials and practical exercises delivered over approximately five weeks in May 2025.
2. An in-person component (FIN TJ CTAC) consisting of five days intensive face-to-face training delivered in September 2025.  Participation in the in person/FIN TJ CTAC will be dependent on successful completion of the online/FIN TJ eCTAC course.

The course will cover key aspects of terrorism and terrorist financing cases including:

1. Roles, responsibilities and coordination throughout the criminal justice process.
2. Evidence management, weight and admissibility   
3. International Judicial Cooperation.

By the end of the course, participants will have enhanced knowledge to effectively manage and adjudicate terrorism/terrorism financing cases in their respective jurisdictions. 

Key tasks and deliverables (Maximum 7 days)

The IIJ has established English language courses for investigators and prosecutors on counter terrorism and financing of terrorism.  Some modules of the existing courses are equally relevant to judges while some modules need amendment or replacement.   

The Consultant will be required to complete the following tasks:

1. Work in coordination with the IIJ’s Resident Fellows, Senior Advisor and the Director of the Academic Unit to review the existing materials for investigators and prosecutors and determine what material should be kept, adapted or replaced to ensure that the course is tailored to meet the needs of the judiciary.  
2. Peer review and provide feedback on two modules drafted by the Resident Fellow.
3. Draft one module including:
   1. Read the existing modules and familiarise his/herself with the E/CTAC course content and style.
   2. Develop and agree an outline plan for the new module in consultation with the Resident Fellow and Director of the Academic Unit.
   3. Draft a workbook and accompanying PowerPoint presentation for the new module.
   4. Video record one lecture that can be viewed online by participants.
   5. Develop a six-question quiz to test participants’ knowledge following completion of the module developed by the Consultant.
4. Draft one written exercise that can be used as the basis for a tutorial during the online course.

Timeframe for delivery

• Review existing materials and proposed course outline by 21 February 2025.
• Participate in a meeting to discuss and advise on the course content by 28 February 2025 (online or in person).
• Peer review two modules developed by the Resident Fellow and provide feedback by 15 April 2025.
• Develop one module on a topic to be agreed with the Director and Resident Fellow by 15 April 2025 including addressing any comments provided by the Resident Fellow and/or Director.
• Draft one written exercise that can be used as the basis for an online tutorial discussion by 15 April 2025.

CONSULTANT CRITERIA & QUALIFICATIONS

The consultant will have the following qualifications: 

• At least 20 years’ experience in criminal justice as a lawyer, prosecutor or judge including significant experience in terrorism/financing of terrorism.
• Knowledge of international best practices on anti-money laundering and terrorist financing combined with practical experience as a prosecutor, lawyer or judge dealing with such cases.
• Experience in the delivery of courses on criminal justice, whether that be developing a whole programme of work or shaping existing programmes – preferably terrorism-related but may include other complex, transnational crimes.
• Experience of working internationally with other law enforcement/security organisations. Experience in Southeast Asia is an advantage.
• Experience of delivering capacity building projects overseas.
• Advanced degree in International/European Law, Law, Political Sciences, International Relations, Public Affairs/Public Administration, Development Studies or any related field.
• Professional fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Excellent drafting skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong conceptual thinking and analytical skills
• Successful proven organisational and prioritisation skills 
• Energetic and adaptable in her/his approach with the ability to work individually and/or as part of a team 
• The ability to exercise good judgement and discretion at all times; and 
• Efficient in observing deadlines and achieving results in accordance with qualitative and quantitative parameters.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

All interested applicants meeting the qualifications below are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to the IIJ Executive Secretariat at HR@THEIIJ.ORG and MENSII@THEIIJ.ORG by no later than 14 February 2025 with “AU_Judicial Expert Trainer 2025” in the subject line.