Proposal Summary:
The purpose of this project is to increase the Government of Liberia’s capacity to prevent, investigate, and prosecute corruption, including within the justice sector, and to educate the public regarding the fight against corruption in Liberia. This project will primarily provide technical assistance and support to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). In addition, it will also support the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) regarding coordination with the LACC, and civil society and media organizations engaged in anti-corruption initiatives. This is a 5 year program.
The purpose of this project is to increase the Government of Liberia’s capacity to prevent, investigate, and prosecute corruption, including within the justice sector, and to educate the public regarding the fight against corruption in Liberia. This project will primarily provide technical assistance and support to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). In addition, it will also support the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) regarding coordination with the LACC, and civil society and media organizations engaged in anti-corruption initiatives. This is a 5 year program.
Position Summary:
The Anti-Corruption Investigation Advisor will provide daily technical assistance and skills transfer to the Manager of the LACC Investigation Unit, his/her Deputies, and line staff on criminal investigation. S/he will assist the LACC Investigations Unit in conforming to international standards, and build their capacity to develop corruption case prosecutions that result in convictions.
The Anti-Corruption Investigation Advisor will provide daily technical assistance and skills transfer to the Manager of the LACC Investigation Unit, his/her Deputies, and line staff on criminal investigation. S/he will assist the LACC Investigations Unit in conforming to international standards, and build their capacity to develop corruption case prosecutions that result in convictions.
Responsibilities:
- Provide
technical assistance and training in investigative techniques such as
developing fact finding strategies and aiding in overall discovery and
development of evidence; identifying key witnesses; conducting interviews;
tracing, locating, and analyzing financial data; identifying accounting
issues; collecting, organizing, and analyzing data for evidence;
developing presentation skills necessary to aid in a successful
prosecution; developing strategies for the safe storage of evidence;
detecting and quantifying the scope of any fraudulent activities;
discovering and recovering hidden assets; and identifying forgery.
- Develop,
streamline, and amend standard operating procedures used to identify and
investigate potential cases of corruption.
- Develop
specialized training programs and linkages with the Liberia National
Police and the National Bureau of Investigations to strengthen the ability
to conduct effective corruption investigations.
- Identify
and propose revisions to close legal loopholes in Liberia’s criminal codes
and procedures that inhibit investigators and prosecutors from acting
against corruption-related crimes.
Qualifications:
- At
least 5 years’ experience doing similar work in support of government
agencies, including previous experience with criminal and anti-corruption
enforcement agencies. Skills areas may include inquiry, data collection
and analysis, search, inspection, surveillance techniques, record and
document examination and analysis, tracking of assets, tasks such as working
with appropriate agencies to freeze bank accounts, and custody or control
of a suspect under investigation.
- Candidates
that can demonstrate professional-level knowledge in multiple areas of
investigative techniques are preferred.
- Previous
work experience with high-level enforcement agencies, such as the Federal
Bureau of Investigation or a major metropolitan police department, is
highly desirable.
- Advanced
degree in law, criminal justice, or related field preferred.
- Experience
with USAID or other donors preferred.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will
be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
