The Team Leader will be responsible for the strategic oversight and implementation of the project, ensuring its successful execution in alignment with the EU integration priorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Theme: EU Police Assistance for BiH
Apply before:28/03/2025
Consortium
The consortium, under the leadership of the Center for International Legal Cooperation (The Netherlands), the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (Germany), CIVIPOL (France), FIIAPP (Spain) and CPMA (Lithuania) started the implementation of the EU Grant Contract “EUPA4BiH – European Union Police Assistance for Bosnia and Herzegovina” on 02 September 2024. Due to the departure of the previous Team Leader, the consortium is looking for a competent and motivated candidate to lead the team in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The project
The global objective of this project is to improve the security of citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The specific objectives of the project are as follows:
- To enhance the effectiveness of institutions involved in the fight against transnational organised crime, corruption, drugs, money laundering, cybercrime, trafficking of human beings, terrorism, radicalisation, violent extremism, corruption and ensure better institutional interoperability,
- To further improve the collection and data exchange, and data protection according to the EU applicable standards and best practices,
- To improve governance standards, to embed stability and progress towards EU membership, better identify and responds to threats and strengthen capacities to prevent and fight crimes.
The project start date was 02 September 2024 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 54 months. The project consists of 10 component, which each have various outputs:
- Component 1: Fight against transnational organised/serious crime, THB, drugs, corruption and cybercrime
- Component 2: Prevention and Countering terrorism and violent extremism
- Component 3: Prevention and Countering Financial crime, Money Laundering
- Component 4: Support the enhancement of effective cooperation among law enforcement bodies and with prosecutors; and judges
- Component 5: Enhancing external cooperation and coordination, information exchange, as well as international cooperation and coordination with EUROPOL and Interpol
- Component 6: Support for drafting legislation, in line with EU acquis, European standards and best practices
- Component 7: Support to the criminal justice authorities in demonstrating progress towards establishing a track record of proactive investigations, confirmed indictments, prosecutions and final convictions against organised crime and corruption, including at high-level
- Component 8: Enhance border security, and fight cross border organised crime
- Component 9: Complementary assistance to procure required equipment to support better use of Special Investigative measures (SIMs), effective investigations, forensic capacities and specialised IT equipment that will enhance the capacity of the LEAs and further strengthening of data security and exchange
- Component 10: Communication and outreach to BiH citizens / EU Visibility.
The project
The Team Leader will be responsible for the strategic oversight and implementation of the project, ensuring its successful execution in alignment with the EU integration priorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The Team Leader (TL) will coordinate and manage a multidisciplinary team of 15 international and national experts and support staff to ensure the achievement of the project’s objectives. The TL will be based in Sarajevo, BiH, and will work on a full-time basis, and will report through the Project Director of CILC to the EUD and project consortium. The TL will work closely with five international long-term experts overseeing project clusters, and will collaborate with medium-term and short-term experts in specialized fields such as cybercrime, legislative drafting, data protection, etc. Furthermore, the TL will oversee the work of two local experts dedicated to procurement and outreach & visibility.
Qualifications and skills
- At least 20 years of professional experience in law enforcement, criminal justice.
- Extensive experience in international project management, particularly in EU-funded projects or EU missions.
- Proven knowledge of/experience in organized crime, countering terrorism, financial crime, cybercrime, etc.
- Previous experience in the Western Balkans region, particularly BiH, with a strong understanding of the institutional framework and security sector.
- Proficiency in English. Fluency in the local languages of BiH is considered an advantage.
- Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
- Experience in liaising with EU institutions, government agencies, and law enforcement bodies.
- Ability to oversee the strategic, operational, and administrative aspects of the project.
Special requirements
- Proven track record as a Team Leader in at least one major EU-funded projects or EU missions.
- Prior experience working with EU Member States’ police forces, ministries, and law enforcement agencies.
- Excellent reporting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team of long-term, mid-term, and short-term experts in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Ability to develop and oversee project activities, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Familiarity with the operational fragmentation challenges in BiH’s law enforcement agencies and the ability to address them effectively.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of project activities across five clusters, ensuring alignment with BiH’s EU integration goals.
- Manage and coordinate international and national long-term, mid-term, and short-term experts, along with project support staff.
- Guide the project’s activities, oversee planning and execution, and serve as an advisor for key outputs.
- Act as the primary liaison between the EUD, government bodies, law enforcement agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure the successful implementation of project components and work closely with the administration and procurement team.
- Oversee project performance, ensuring compliance with EU reporting requirements and best practices.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to project execution, including political, legal, and operational challenges.
- Periodic progress reports to the EUD and other stakeholders.
- Effective coordination mechanisms for international and local experts.
Selection procedure
Candidates interested in participating in the tender procedure are encouraged to hand in their letter of interest at canura@cilc.nl at the latest at 12.00 hrs. on 28 March 2025. The email must refer to the assignment title “EUPA4BiH Team Leader Application”, and must comprise:
- A motivation letter (1 page).
- A CV clearly indicating the required qualifications and experiences. References must be available upon request.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place in the week of 31 March.