International Investigative Training Specialist

Consultant Human Rights

Overview

Produce training modules and deliver trainings for Haitian justice actors.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Social Science, Human Rights, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in donor relations, partnerships, programme coordination, external liaison, or reporting in Haiti.
• Proven experience providing training to justice and law-enforcement actors in Haiti.
• Experience with UN, OHCHR, or multilateral institutions in Haiti.
• Fluency in spoken and written French is required. Knowledge of English is an advantage.
• SSAFE Training.

Contract

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Result of Service

The Consultant will: Produce validated investigative training modules aligned with international human rights standards; Deliver high-quality in-person and online training for Haitian justice actors; Strengthen operational investigative capacity of Haitian justice actors; Provide technical recommendations supporting improved investigations and judicial processing.

Work Location

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Expected duration

110 days

Duties and Responsibilities

The Consultant contributes to OHCHR’s mandate to: Strengthen the capacities of national justice and law-enforcement institutions Improve investigative standards for cases involving mass violence, gang-related crimes, and human rights violations - Deliver high-quality training aligned with international human rights norms Capacity Development & Training Develop and deliver specialized training on investigative techniques tailored to Haitian investigators, magistrates, prosecutors, and specialized police units. Adapt international standards to the operational realities of Haiti, including mass-violence, sexual violence, abductions, and Crimes committed by organized armed groups. Facilitate in-person sessions with support from HRS’ Capacity Building Unit Technical Expertise & Advisory Support Provide hands-on technical guidance to the relevant national institutions. Review investigative documents, assess evidence-collection practices, and provide recommendations. Participate in meetings with donors, national authorities, and UN partners. Training Materials & Methodology Produce context-appropriate training modules (case studies, facilitator guides, exercises). Conduct needs assessments and propose training strategies. Prepare TORs and reports for validation workshops. Other Duties Carry out any additional tasks as required by the HRS leadership and OHCHR Haiti.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Social Science, Human Rights, or related field. First-level degree with additional years of experience may be accepted. Minimum 2 years of experience in donor relations, partnerships, programme coordination, external liaison, or reporting in Haiti Proven experience providing training to justice and law-enforcement actors in Haiti Experience with UN, OHCHR, or multilateral institutions in Haiti SSAFE Training.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fo this position, fluency in spoken and written French is required. Knowledge of English is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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