Financing of Terrorism Expert Trainer

• Position: FINANCING OF TERRORISM EXPERT TRAINER
• Reports To: Resident Fellow and Programme Manager
• Location: Laos/home based
• Employment Type: Consultancy

About the IIJ: The International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) is an organisation located in Malta with 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 10,000 criminal justice practitioners through its interactive capacity-building workshops – in Malta and abroad – that enhance the competencies of 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 East and West Africa; North Africa and the Middle East; Central and Southeast Asia. For more information on the IIJ, please visit the IIJ’s website: www.theiij.org 

Job Overview: 

The IIJ is seeking applications from qualified English-speaking criminal justice practitioners (prosecutor or investigator) to support the delivery of the Financial Counter-Terrorism Academic Curriculum course (FIN CTAC).  

The FIN CTAC course will be offered to mid and senior-level investigators and prosecutors from jurisdictions in Southeast Asia including Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam from 15 to 19 June 2026 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. 

The FIN CTAC course will cover key aspects of terrorist financing investigations including:

1. Regional context and trends in the financing of terrorism
2. Emerging technologies, cryptocurrencies and new payment methods
3. Parallel and standalone investigations and prosecutions
4. Sanctions
5. Asset Recovery
6. Effective case management and decision making for successful prosecutions
7. Sharing information and working with the private sector

By the end of the course, participants will have enhanced knowledge for the successful investigation and prosecution of counter terrorism financing cases in their respective jurisdictions. 

Key tasks and deliverables 

The consultant is expected to develop and deliver interactive sessions as part of the FIN CTAC course, focusing on key aspects of counter terrorist financing investigations.  This will include working with the IIJ team to develop exercises and case studies that can be used during the course on topics including witness protection and seizure and confiscation.

The consultant is also expected to actively participate in course sessions, engaging in discussions, sharing expert feedback, and providing insights based on their professional experience to enrich the learning process for participants. 

Timeframe for product delivery

• Initial meeting to agree outline plan for the course by 15 May 2026 (remote).
• Case studies and exercises to be finalised in consultation with the IIJ team by 12 June 2026 (remote).
• Facilitation of training from 15 to 19 June 2026 (in person).
• Final post course report to be submitted by 3 July 2026 (remote).

Requirements:

The consultant will have the following qualifications: 

• At least 20 years’ experience in criminal justice as a law enforcement officer/investigator or prosecutor including at least five years specialising in counterterrorism and significant experience in countering the financing of terrorism.
• 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.
• Professional fluency in English.
• 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.
• Efficient in observing deadlines and achieving results in accordance with qualitative and quantitative parameters.

How to Apply:

All interested applicants meeting the above qualifications and criteria are invited to submit a short cover letter (maximum one page) and CV to mensii@theiij.org and hr@theiij.org  by no later than 6 May 2015 “AU FIN CTAC Consultant” in the subject line.

Deadline: 

6 May 2026.

The IIJ is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status.