Special Counsel (Prosecutor Advisor) - Uganda

SPECIAL COUNSEL (Prosecutor Advisor) - UGANDA

ABOUT HTI

The Human Trafficking Institute (HTI) is reshaping the landscape in the fight against human trafficking, deploying a high-impact model that is stopping traffickers and protecting victims in record numbers. HTI has already made significant strides in decimating trafficking across the globe. As HTI embarks on a phase of sustainable growth, this position presents a unique opportunity for the right leader to play a pivotal role in driving historic impact, sustainable transformation, and changed lives in the battle against trafficking in Uganda

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Special Counsel will collaborate closely with investigators and prosecutors handling human trafficking cases across Uganda and serve as a key liaison between HTI, the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and the Uganda Police Force (UPF). This position offers the unique opportunity to use one's effective prosecution skills to make a meaningful impact on the fight against human trafficking on a global scale. This position is based full time in Kampala, Uganda and will require travel internationally (<5%) and in-country (<35%).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Expert Mentorship

• Assist and provide legal expertise to Ugandan police and prosecutors on human trafficking, child exploitation, and related investigations and prosecutions.
• Advise, support, and conduct legal research for specialized human trafficking investigation and prosecution teams.
• Identify barriers to effective investigation/prosecution/adjudication of human trafficking cases in Uganda and identify and execute strategies for overcoming those barriers.
• Maintain organized reports and detailed data regarding all human trafficking cases throughout Uganda.

Training

• Assist in the design and development of targeted, evidence-based training curricula and resources tailored to the unique needs of Ugandan police, prosecutors, and other criminal justice stakeholders.
• Assist in conducting knowledge, and skill-based trainings for identified audiences.
• Communicate HTI's vision and mission to government officials, practitioners, and criminal justice stakeholders.

Leadership

• Supervise HTI’s Regional Response Team (RRT) - Law Enforcement Coordinators to encourage accountability and best practices across the RRTs.
• Lead and motivate team by setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Host regular case meetings with RRTs to facilitate staff development and information sharing and to increase successful case outcomes.
• Participate as a member of HTI Uganda’s Leadership Team to ensure HTI’s Uganda program is strategically aligned with programmatic goals and impactful.
• throughout Uganda.

Cultivate Relationships

• Develop relationships with law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and other relevant government officials in Uganda.
• Facilitate coordination between investigators, prosecutors, and victim assistance coordinators within human trafficking cases.
• Coordinate and partner with other civil society organizations providing services to human trafficking victims.
• Represent HTI at meetings and workshops in Uganda, as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Juris Doctor required.
• At least eight (8) years prosecutorial experience required; specialization in human trafficking / child exploitation or similar crimes highly preferred.
• Experience training police and prosecutors on investigation and prosecution best practices related to human trafficking, crimes against children (online or otherwise), domestic violence, and related crimes highly preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a team to achieve ambitious objectives in challenging environments with excellent outcomes required; experience leading cross-cultural/international teams preferred.
• Advocacy and/or policy experience with key stakeholders including governments, cultural and religious leaders, non-governmental organizations, and multi-disciplinary teams preferred.

WHAT DRIVES SUCCESS

• Cultural competency for working with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Effective leadership abilities, including resiliency, efficient decision-making, trustworthiness, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Dynamic training and presentation skills.
• Ability to deliver high quality work quickly and independently.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Mission driven and proven ability to achieve significant outcomes.
• Prudent judgement.
• Growth mindset and ability to adapt to working and living in a new country.
• Maintains motivation, productivity, and composure during challenging situations or setbacks.
• Skilled in identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

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