Consultant, Human Trafficking Assessment Tool (Mexico)
The ABA Rule of Law Initiative is seeking a consultant to serve as the lead country assessor for the ABA’s Human Trafficking Assessment Tool (HTAT) report in Mexico. Using the HTAT methodology, the assessor will spend 8 weeks conducting research and interviews in Mexico, and will then draft the country assessment, including both de jure and de facto analysis. The assessor will receive an 11 week contract for all phases of the project plus travel expenses. The Human Trafficking Assessment Tool measures a country’s de jure and de facto compliance with the UN Trafficking Protocol by analyzing national anti-trafficking laws and government efforts to combat trafficking. In addition to international standards, the HTAT references existing regional instruments to combat trafficking, highlights NGO best practices, and includes pertinent compliance and non-compliance examples from around the world. Requirements: The HTAT assessor must have at least 5 years of legal experience dealing with issues pertaining to combating trafficking in persons. The assessor must also be fluent in Spanish and have excellent writing, analytical and interpersonal skills. A comparative legal background and prior experience conducting country assessments is strongly preferred.How to Apply:
To apply please send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and contact information for three references to jobs[at]staff.abanet.org. Please write “Consultant, HTAT” in the subject line. Please note that only complete applications will be taken into consideration. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as received, and will be kept on file for future HTAT assessments. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information please visit our website at www.abarol.org.
