March 27 2023
Call for Experts for the project “Advancing Reforms in the Justice Sector, Georgia”
The European Public Law Organization (EPLO) has been shortlisted for the EU-funded project: “Advancing Reforms in the Justice Sector, Georgia”- (NEAR/TBS/2023/EA-RP/0028)
The overall objective of the project is to: «to support Georgia in advancing reforms in the justice sector with a particular focus on the implementation of EU related commitments, notably the EU-Georgia Association Agreement/Association Agenda».
The indicative start date is in October 2023 and the planned project duration is 36 months.
In this framework, the EPLO is seeking qualified candidates for 2 Key Experts' positions described below.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV in EuropeAid format, specifying the position, as soon as possible to info@eplo.int
Key expert 1: Team leader (approx. 450 working days)
Qualifications and skills
- At least Master or equivalent university degree in law or criminology, or equivalent relevant professional experience of a minimum of 5 years, in addition to the general professional experience required;
- Fluent written and oral communication in English.
General professional experience (gained within last 15 years)
- Minimum 8 years working experience on criminal justice reform;
- Asset: At least one year of cumulative working experience in Georgia and/or other Eastern Partnership and/or IPA II countries.
Specific professional experience (gained within last 15 years)
- At least 5 years cumulative working experience with EU Member State criminal justice sector institutions at a Ministry of Justice and/or law enforcement and/or penitentiary/probation system and/or prosecutorial system;
- At least 2 years of international consultant experience working on aligning criminal justice systems with European standards
- Experience in working with principles related to gender equality and the rights-based approach
- At least 350 working days of experience as a team leader in at least one donor-funded project in the criminal justice sector.
- Asset: at least 3 years experience in delivering trainings on criminal justice matters
Key expert 2: Deputy Team Leader/Law Enforcement and Prosecutorial Expert (minimum 400 working days)
Qualifications and skills
- At least Master degree in subject area related to the tender or equivalent relevant professional experience of a minimum of 5 years in addition to the general professional experience;
- Fluent written and oral communication in English;
General professional experience (gained within last 15 years)
- Minimum 8 years working experience on criminal justice reform;
- Asset: At least one year of cumulative working experience in Georgia and/or other Eastern Partnership and/or IPA II countries
Specific professional experience (gained within last 15 years)
- At least 4 years as a crime investigator in an EU member state;
- At least 3 years as an international consultant with focus on police reforms and/or prosecution system reform in Eastern Partnership and/or IPA II Countries;
- Asset: at least 1 year as a consultant in Georgia on police reforms and/or prosecution system reforms;
Asset: at least 3 years’ investigative experience with specialisation in cybercrime and/or electronic evidence.