https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/intermittent-legal-advisor-democratic-republic-congo
About the Office:
While this vacancy announcement expires on March 9, 2021, the announcement may be closed at any time if a selection is made. This assignment is for a period of at least 12 months, beginning on or about May 1, 2021, with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. Appointment to this position will be through a reimbursable detail.
Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, this position will be done remotely at the applicant’s current duty location. Based on OPDAT needs and the lifting of travel restrictions, the ILA will be expected to make several short-term travel assignments to the Democratic Republic of the Congo; occasional travel to Washington, D.C. may also be required.
The mission of the Criminal Division's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) is to develop and administer technical and developmental assistance designed to enhance the capabilities of foreign justice sector institutions and their law enforcement personnel. This assistance is administered in order to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively combat terrorism, transnational organized crime, corruption, financial crime and other types of crime in a manner consistent with the rule of law. The assistance is also administered to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively cooperate regionally and with the United States in combating such crime. http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/opdat.
Job Description:
The Intermittent Legal Advisor (ILA) will work under the auspices of the United States Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) representing the Department of Justice and OPDAT in the implementation of the OPDAT-DRC justice sector assistance program. This program will be implemented on a TDY basis, based out of the United State of America. The ILA will develop capacity building programs and mentor justice sector personnel with a focus on combating public corruption, particularly in connection with financial crimes, organized crime, money laundering, mutual legal assistance, and asset recovery. The ILA will work closely with the Congolese Agency for the Prevention and Fight Against Corruption (APLC), other partners working in this area, and host nation counterparts. The ILA will also develop tailored training curriculum, provide mentorship to APLC personnel, judges, and government stakeholders; facilitate information sharing; and coordinate interagency engagements. The ILA will be expected to provide analysis of and advice on legislation, procedures, and policies relating to corruption and financial crimes, with the goal of strengthening compliance with international standards and norms. The position will also involve coordination with other OPDAT assistance programs in the region.