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International Cooperation on Financial Crimes in Paraguay Takes Center Stage

In a significant move towards strengthening international cooperation on financial crimes, the government of Paraguay is set to implement a comprehensive project aimed at combating organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. The project, dubbed “EUPA4Paraguay,” will be led by a consortium of international organizations, including the European Union Police Assistance for Paraguay.

Project Objectives

The primary objective of the EUPA4Paraguay project is to enhance the effectiveness of institutions involved in fighting transnational organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. Specifically, the project aims to:

  • Enhance institutional interoperability among law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges
  • Improve data collection and exchange practices according to EU standards and best practices
  • Strengthen governance standards to ensure stability and progress towards international cooperation

Components of the Project

The EUPA4Paraguay project will consist of 10 components, each focusing on a specific aspect of combating financial crimes. These include:

Component 1: Fighting Transnational Organized/Serious Crime, Human Trafficking, Drugs, Corruption, and Cybercrime

Component 2: Prevention and Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism

Component 3: Prevention and Countering Financial Crime and Money Laundering

Component 4: Enhancing Cooperation among Law Enforcement Bodies and with Prosecutors and Judges

Component 5: External Cooperation and Coordination, Information Exchange, and International Cooperation with EUROPOL and Interpol

Component 6: Support for Drafting Legislation in Line with International 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 Organized Crime and Corruption

Component 8: Enhancing Border Security and Fighting Cross-Border Organized Crime

Component 9: Complementary Assistance to Procure Required Equipment to Support Better Use of Special Investigative Measures (SIMs), Effective Investigations, Forensic Capacities, and Specialized IT Equipment that Will Enhance the Capacity of Law Enforcement Agencies

Component 10: Communication and Outreach to Paraguayan Citizens/EU Visibility

National Long-Term Expert for Internal and External Cooperation

The consortium is seeking a National Long-Term Expert for Internal and External Cooperation who will support both International LTEs in implementing project components related to fostering cooperation among different authorities within Paraguay as well as between Paraguay and international agencies. The expert will be responsible for:

  • Providing translation during working meetings when the interpreter/translator is not available
  • Supporting the International LTEs in managing and coordinating team activities
  • Analyzing procedural delays in criminal cases in Paraguay
  • Developing action plans and SOPs
  • Legislative drafting and promotion of legislative changes in Paraguay

Requirements and Qualifications

The National LTE position is only open to nationals of Paraguay. The candidate must have:

  • A university degree in law or a related field
  • Proficient command of written and spoken English, computer literacy
  • Pro-active personality with outstanding communication skills and ability to build trust with various actors in the justice chain
  • Very good reporting and analytical capacity
  • Previous experience as an expert in EU or other donor-funded projects, preferably in IPA

Procedure

Candidates interested in participating in the tender procedure are encouraged to hand in their letter of interest at canura@cilc.nl by 15 August 2024, 12:00 CET. The email subject must refer to the assignment title EUPA4Paraguay – followed by the exact expert position, and must comprise a motivation letter (1 page) and CV that clearly indicates the required qualifications and experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.