Country Director

South Africa
Job Description | December 2022

Institute’s Mission

The Human Trafficking Institute (HTI) exists to decimate modern slavery at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to stop traffickers. Working inside criminal justice systems, the Institute provides the embedded experts, world-class training, investigative resources, and evidence-based research necessary to free victims.

General Description

The Country Director will play a significant role in the development and growth of the Human Trafficking Institute within their designated Host Country assignment.  This position will develop and maintain governmental partnerships and will lead HTI’s staff, operations, and projects in furtherance of HTI’s model in the assigned Host Country, establishing and supporting specialized units, conducting country HT assessments, and providing training and day to day mentorship.  The Country Director will recruit, retain, and lead a specialized team of both Expatriates and Country National Employees.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain relationships with law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and other relevant local and national government officials in Host Country
• Communicate HTI’s vision and mission to government officials, practitioners, and other stakeholders
• Working with HTI’s Leadership and Advancement Teams to maintain/expand donor relations and fundraising to provide resources to support HTI
• Host Country (including engagement with international donors)
• Develop and manage the budget for HTI Host Country Program
• Oversee security and daily operations for HTI’s programs and in-country team
• Recruit, train, develop, and lead a motivated and professional in-country team
• Ensure HTI operates within Host Country laws and regulations and HTI’s values, standards, and policies
• Assist and provide legal expertise to ODPP prosecutors and UPF investigators on human trafficking prosecutions
• Advise, support, and conduct legal research for the specialized human trafficking investigation and prosecution units/personnel and the courts that hear human trafficking cases
• Maintain organized reports and detailed data regarding all human trafficking cases throughout Host Country
• Facilitate coordination between investigators, prosecutors, and victim assistance coordinators in human trafficking cases
• Coordinate and partner with other civil society organizations that provide services to human trafficking victims and on other issues related to human trafficking
• Identify barriers to effective investigation/prosecution/adjudication of human trafficking cases in Host Country and identify and execute strategies for overcoming those barriers
• Assist in preparing for and conducting human trafficking knowledge- and skills-based trainings for a variety of audiences
• Execute on all programmatic and grant-funded project goals and KPIs, whilst ensuring grant/financial compliance and overall management of HTI
• Host Country’s budget
• Represent HTI at various meetings and workshops in Host Country, as required
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
• Attend meetings, retreats and other HTI events, as required
• Generate new and innovative ideas to advance HTI’s mission and model
• Carry out additional assignments at the CEO’s and Leadership Team’s request

Skills and Experience

• Juris Doctor or equivalent
• Subject matter expertise in human trafficking
• Prosecutorial experience required; specialization in human trafficking prosecution highly preferred
• Experience successfully leading cross-cultural/international teams to achieve ambitious objectives in challenging environments with excellent outcomes
• Demonstrated experience with organizational capacity strengthening and partnership building
• Advocacy and/or policy experience with key stakeholders including governments, cultural and religious leaders, institutional donors, civil society organizations and other partners
• Proven ability to set and achieve significant outcomes and impact
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to quickly and independently produce a professional work product
• Assist in recruiting experienced HT professionals to serve as embedded experts within specialized units in Host Countries
• Participate from time to time in the Institute’s development and fundraising efforts.
• Establish and maintain a positive public relations image
• Assist in the overall organizational development of the Human Trafficking Institute
• Generate new and innovative ideas to advance the Human Trafficking Institute’s mission
• Experience working as a team and managing multiple tasks

Critical Qualities

• Exemplary leadership skills: ability to winsomely lead others
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Organized, meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated and articulate
• Ability to adapt to living in a new country
• Disciplined with priorities
• Personable
• Mature judgment
• Works well under stress
• Strong ethic of service
• Sustained positive attitude
• Passion for HTI’s model and goals

To Apply

This is a full-time, field-based position with benefits. It is based in Kampala, Uganda, Belize or South Africa. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resumé, and three references to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. These positions are based on grant funding.

Special Counsel

South Africa
Job Description | December 2022

Institute’s Mission

The Human Trafficking Institute (HTI) exists to decimate modern slavery at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to stop traffickers. Working inside criminal justice systems, the Institute provides the embedded experts, world-class training, investigative resources, and evidence-based research necessary to free victims.

General Description – Uganda, Belize or South Africa

HTI seeks applicants with prosecution experience for a Special Counsel position, which will be positioned within Uganda, Belize or South Africa’s criminal justice system. The selected Special Counsel will work in the Office of Public Prosecution and collaborate closely with investigators and prosecutors handling human trafficking cases throughout Uganda, Belize or South Africa. This position reports directly to HTI’s Country Director in Uganda, Belize or South Africa. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Assist and provide legal expertise to ODPP Prosecutors on human trafficking prosecutions
• Advise, support, and conduct legal research for the specialized human trafficking investigation and prosecution units/personnel and the courts that hear human trafficking cases
• Maintain organized reports and detailed data regarding all human trafficking cases throughout Uganda, Belize or South Africa, including the full utilization of HTI’s TIPMAP program
• Develop relationships with law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and other relevant criminal justice stakeholders
• Facilitate coordination between investigators, prosecutors, and victim witness coordinators in human trafficking cases
• Coordinate and partner with other civil society organizations that provide services to human trafficking victims and on other issues related to human trafficking
• Identify barriers to effective prosecution of human trafficking cases in Uganda, Belize or South Africa and identify and execute strategies for overcoming those barriers
• Assist in preparing for and conducting human trafficking knowledge- and skills-based trainings for a variety of audiences
• Assist in the recruitment and training of future HTI personnel in Uganda, Belize or South Africa
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
• Attend meetings, retreats and other HTI events, as required
• Carry out additional assignments at the Country Director’s or Leadership Team’s request

Skills and Experience

• Juris Doctor or equivalent
• Subject matter expertise in human trafficking required
• Prosecutorial experience required, specialization in human trafficking highly preferred
• Extensive experience training criminal justice stakeholders on human trafficking and investigative and prosecution strategies and accepted best practices
• Experience operating in an international context highly preferred
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to quickly and independently produce a professional work product
• Experience working as a team and managing multiple tasks
• Organized, meticulous attention to detail

Critical Qualities

• Self-motivated and hard working
• Ability to adapt to living in a new country
• Ability to winsomely lead others
• Disciplined with priorities
• Personable
• Mature judgment
• Professional presentation in demeanor, written and oral communication
• Works well under stress
• Strong ethic of service
• Sustained positive attitude
• Passion for the HTI’s model and goals

To Apply

This is a full-time, field-based position with benefits. It is based in Kampala, Uganda, Belize or South Africa. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resumé, and three references to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. These positions are based on grant funding.

Summer Legal Intern 2023

Job Description | January 2023

Institute’s Mission

The Human Trafficking Institute exists to decimate human trafficking at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to stop traffickers. Working inside criminal justice systems, the Institute provides the embedded experts, world-class training, investigative resources, and evidence-based research necessary to assist victims and survivors.

General Description

The Legal Intern position requires a minimum 10-hour-per-week commitment beginning in May 2023 and ending in August 2023. This is an unpaid position; Applicants are encouraged to seek funding or academic credit from their respective university. The Legal Intern will report directly to the Senior Legal Counsel.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Author content for HTI’s legal blog, Trafficking Matters
• Perform legal research and writing on domestic and comparative human trafficking issues to inform ongoing prosecutions in HTI partner countries
• Perform legislative research to inform HTI’s advocacy initiatives and policy priorities
• Provide research and Bluebooking support to HTI attorneys producing scholarship
• Contribute to the development and publication of the 2022 Federal Human Trafficking Report, including detailed data collection and review
• Prepare HTI attorneys for external engagements by drafting talking points and PowerPoint presentations
• Attend and take notes at webinars/ virtual conferences in the anti-trafficking space
• Other administrative or program support tasks as needed

Skills and Experience

• 1L (rising 2L by the start date) with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-trafficking movement or access to justice issues
• Strong legal research and writing ability
• Professionalism, including time management, communication, and attention to detail
• Ability to produce a professional work product efficiently and independently
• Team player with a sustained positive attitude
• Prior experience with Westlaw or Lexis

To Apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial law school transcript, writing sample, and contact info for three references to [email protected] no later than March 17, 2023. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.