Ref.
2026/SILFFICOCA/14770
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Activity sectors
Justice
Deadline date
2026/02/28 16:44
Duration of the assignment
Short term
Contract
Freelancer
Duration
18 days
STE Int - Legal framework: financial investigations & confiscation of criminal assets (M/W)
Département Gouvernance - GOUV > Pôle Justice
Published on : 2026/02/09
CONTINENTAL EUROPE
ALBANIA
TO BE CONFIRMED
Mission description
The overall objective is to assess WB6 national regulatory frameworks on financial investigations & confiscation of criminal assets for effective anti-trafficking response in light of EU standards.
Result(s) of the activity:
o By the end of the mission, a comprehensive analysis on WB6 national regulatory frameworks on financial investigations & confiscation of criminal assets in light of EU standards will be presented to the beneficiaries.
o A final report summarizing findings, recommendations, and proposed measures will be shared with all consortium partners and beneficiaries to ensure alignment and follow-up planning.
Elaboration:
o Planning and preparation of the activity
o Recruitment and mobilization of 6 national short-term experts and 1 international short-term expert
o Coordination among EU4FAST components
Implementation:
o Analysis of WB6 national regulatory frameworks on financial investigations & confiscation of criminal assets in light of EU standards
o Expert recommendations to strengthen WB6 national regulatory frameworks on financial investigations & confiscation of criminal assets for effective anti-trafficking response in light of EU standards
o Submission of report, including recommendations
Deliverables
o One Formal report per expert (observation - analysis - proposals)
Project or context description
Work package 1.1 – Policy strategy and legislation: informing and supporting the administrative and legislative strategy on THB and migrant smuggling.
Based on assessment reports, notably formulated by the European Commission in the framework of the pre-accession process (chapter 24), activities of the work package aim at identifying and bridging gaps in the legislative framework for LEAs and LEA cooperation at national and regional level related to THB and migrant smuggling. It aims to harmonise the legislative and regulatory frameworks and align them with EU acquis and policies. It also aims to facilitate regional cooperation. Building on the existing reports, support to the integration of the proposed recommendations by the beneficiaries is provided, as well as technical assistance to prioritise and implement them.
Desired outcomes of the action:
o Analysis of WB6 national regulatory frameworks on financial investigations & confiscation of criminal assets in light of EU standards
o Expert recommendations to strengthen WB6 related regulatory framework for effective anti-trafficking response in light of EU standards
Required profile
Qualifications
- A master’s or equivalent degree in a relevant field such as Law, Human Rights, Public Administration, European legislation or a related discipline.
- Specialized certifications in areas such as: financial investigations, confiscation of criminal assets and human trafficking & victim support
Specific competencies
- Proven experience in analysing national laws and regulatory frameworks
- Comprehensive understanding of financial investigations and confiscation of criminal assets
- Proven experience in analysing EU standards, Directives and regulatory frameworks
- Strong analytical skills to assess gaps and propose solutions in existing frameworks.
- Proven experience in drafting recommendations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate cooperation between multinational teams.
General work experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in government institutions, prosecution office, law firm, university, law enforcement, NGOs, international organization, or related fields
- Experience in the field of international cooperation tools
- Experience working in multi-agency or international environments.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within teams
Specific professional experience related to the mission
- Experience working with government institutions, prosecution office, law firm, university, law enforcement, NGOs or international organizations on regulatory frameworks related to financial investigations and confiscation of criminal assets and related EU standards is highly desirable.
Knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of EU standards, Directives and regulatory framework on financial investigations and confiscation of criminal assets.
Languages
- Excellent written English for delivering report.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s skills linked with the expert mission
Deadline for application : 2026/02/28 16:44
File(s) attached : TOR65 activity n 1.1.7-1 - Expert analysis FinInv and Confisc.pdf
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