Consultant - Adjudication Technical Expert

IOM, in partnership with NAPTIP within the context of the Project - Strengthening Prosecutorial and Protection Responses to Combat Trafficking in Nigeria, implemented with funding from the Swiss government, aims to train and empower criminal justice officials to investigate better and prosecute human trafficking cases. The project interventions include developing and revising contextualised training manuals on a victim-centered investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of trafficking cases and sentencing guidelines, conducting workshops, facilitating knowledge exchange exercises between Nigerian and European officials and developing practice direction for High Court and Federal High Court Judges adjudicating TIP cases. This intervention aligns with the National Plan of Action on Human Trafficking 2022-2026, focusing on improving the capacities of prosecutors, enhancing judges' knowledge, and strengthening collaboration among prosecutors and investigators.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing 

Organizational Department / Unit: Protection Division - Migrant Protection Unit 
Project type: PX - Protection and Assistance to Migrants in vulnerable situations
Project Name - Strengthening Prosecutorial and Protection Responses to Combat Trafficking in Nigeria.
Project Code - PX. 0506

The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, Policy, Governance, Liaison and Support Department to develop/revise the training manual on a victim-centered adjudication of trafficking in person cases and deliver training to judges for the duration of 10 months

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

 Education, Experience and/or skills required.

i.    Advanced University law degree from an accredited academic institution with certification to practice in Nigeria. 
ii.    Twenty years of experience (Fifteen years for candidates holding a first level university degree) in the field of criminal justice. 
iii.    Specific experience working on cases of trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants is an added advantage. 
iv.    Demonstrated experience in the development of training manuals and execution of trainings. 
v.    Demonstrated experience in developing sentencing guidelines, practice directions and other adjudication resources.
vi.    Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Judicial system in Nigeria and working with judicial officers and authorities in Nigeria.
vii.    Knowledge of the dynamics of trafficking in person and smuggling of migrants in Nigeria and understanding of national, regional and global issues. 
viii.    Demonstrated experience in the coordination of complex programmes implying multiple partners and stakeholders. 
ix.    Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other international/national institutions and bodies
x.    Proven facilitation skills highly desirable.
xi.    Proven ability to meet deadlines.
xii.    Excellent Microsoft Word skills and ability to take notes/drafts and produce high-quality written reports.
xiii.    Motivated, committed, responsible, and able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
xiv.    Other desirable qualifications. Required Competencies

Travel required.
The consultant will be required to travel on a needs basis.

Competencies 
VALUES 
i.    Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. 
ii.    Integrity and transparency: Maintain high ethical standards and act consistently with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
iii.    Professionalism demonstrates the ability to work composedly, competently, and committedly and exercise careful judgment when meeting daily challenges.

CORE COMPETENCIES
i.    Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimise results.
ii.     Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. 
iii.    Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. 
iv.    Accountability: takes ownership of achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work. 
v.    Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.