ABA ROLI Consultant/Consultant Team: Design and Deliver Trainings on the Use of Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies in Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Cases for Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay
Paraguay
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Experienced
American Bar Association - Rule of Law Initiative
For over 30 years, and through operations in more than 100 countries, the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) has worked to strengthen legal institutions, support legal professionals, promote human rights, and enhance public understanding of the law and civil liberties. In collaboration with government agencies, the judiciary, lawyers, bar associations, legislatures, and civil society, ABA ROLI designs programs that address local needs and prioritize sustainable solutions to pressing rule of law challenges.
Established in 1990 as a public service project of the ABA, ABA ROLI has implemented legal reform programs in over 100 countries. Partnering with judges, prosecutors, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice, and civil society organizations, ABA ROLI tailors its initiatives to meet local needs and ensure sustainable solutions to legal and governance challenges.
Project Background
The Countering the Financing of Terrorism in South America Program aims to build the capacity of governments and financial sector stakeholders in the Tri-Border Area (Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay) to disrupt and degrade the financial networks of Hizballah and other terrorist groups. This program seeks to reduce these groups' ability to operate, raise, and transfer assets, ultimately limiting their capacity to carry out attacks both regionally and globally.
By working closely with central and local government agencies, financial institutions, and civil society, the program leverages specialized expertise to assist these three countries in fulfilling their obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolutions on countering the financing of terrorism.
Job Description
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks a highly skilled and experienced consulting team to design, develop, and deliver workshops addressing the practical implications of cryptocurrency assets on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) efforts. These workshops will focus on the growing use of cryptocurrencies in South America by terrorist organizations and transnational organized crime networks. The consulting team will collaborate with public institutions to provide customized, high-impact training sessions for public officials. This initiative builds on earlier research and outputs from Phase One, including a cryptocurrency guidebook and workshops for public sector stakeholders.
Training Location:
The training sessions are expected to take place virtually through webinar platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Product 1 - Training Curricula for Each Jurisdiction. Deadline: 30 days after contract signing.
To apply, please submit the following by January 31st:
For over 30 years, and through operations in more than 100 countries, the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) has worked to strengthen legal institutions, support legal professionals, promote human rights, and enhance public understanding of the law and civil liberties. In collaboration with government agencies, the judiciary, lawyers, bar associations, legislatures, and civil society, ABA ROLI designs programs that address local needs and prioritize sustainable solutions to pressing rule of law challenges.
Established in 1990 as a public service project of the ABA, ABA ROLI has implemented legal reform programs in over 100 countries. Partnering with judges, prosecutors, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice, and civil society organizations, ABA ROLI tailors its initiatives to meet local needs and ensure sustainable solutions to legal and governance challenges.
Project Background
The Countering the Financing of Terrorism in South America Program aims to build the capacity of governments and financial sector stakeholders in the Tri-Border Area (Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay) to disrupt and degrade the financial networks of Hizballah and other terrorist groups. This program seeks to reduce these groups' ability to operate, raise, and transfer assets, ultimately limiting their capacity to carry out attacks both regionally and globally.
By working closely with central and local government agencies, financial institutions, and civil society, the program leverages specialized expertise to assist these three countries in fulfilling their obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolutions on countering the financing of terrorism.
Job Description
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks a highly skilled and experienced consulting team to design, develop, and deliver workshops addressing the practical implications of cryptocurrency assets on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) efforts. These workshops will focus on the growing use of cryptocurrencies in South America by terrorist organizations and transnational organized crime networks. The consulting team will collaborate with public institutions to provide customized, high-impact training sessions for public officials. This initiative builds on earlier research and outputs from Phase One, including a cryptocurrency guidebook and workshops for public sector stakeholders.
Training Location:
The training sessions are expected to take place virtually through webinar platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive workshop materials covering topics such as:
- Cryptocurrency asset traceability
- Wallets, crypto ATMs, and exchanges
- Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
- Blockchain, smart contracts, and asset confiscation, storage, and forfeiture
- Provide practical demonstrations, case studies, and tools to enhance public officials' ability to investigate, seize, and forfeit crypto assets.
- Collaborate with ABA ROLI and public institutions in Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil to tailor content to local needs.
Minimum Requirements
- Proven expertise in cryptocurrency analytics, blockchain forensics, and tools for tracing and investigating crypto transactions.
- Extensive experience combating cybercrime and building capacity for prosecutors and law enforcement in handling cryptocurrency-related cases.
- Deep knowledge of AML/CFT practices, particularly in the context of cryptocurrency assets.
- At least 10 years of experience investigating money laundering and terrorism financing crimes, with a focus on cryptocurrency, supporting Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), specialized police units, or the judiciary sector.
- At least 10 years of experience delivering AML/CFT training to investigative units, FIUs, or prosecutors on crypto investigations, blockchain analytics, and combating cyber-enabled financial crimes.
- Fluency in Spanish and Portuguese.
- Advanced degrees in Law, Finance, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
- Certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or blockchain-specific credentials.
- Ability to offer demonstrations using blockchain analysis software, forensic investigation tools, and other software to investigate and trace crypto assets in AML/CFT related cases.
Product 1 - Training Curricula for Each Jurisdiction. Deadline: 30 days after contract signing.
- Design and deliver comprehensive training curricula tailored to the specific needs of institutions in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The curricula should include practical examples of using blockchain analysis software, forensic investigation tools, and other technologies to investigate and trace cryptocurrency assets in cases related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).
- Conduct a two-day training session focusing on practical, hands-on exercises involving cryptocurrency-related scenarios.
- Provide disaggregated data on participating institutions and individuals.
- Submit a report summarizing training outcomes, feedback, evaluation data, and strategic recommendations for enhancing AML/CFT measures related to cryptocurrency assets. Include insights gathered during workshops and detailed action plans for continued capacity building.
- Deliver a two-day comprehensive training session tailored to real-world challenges involving cryptocurrency assets.
- Deliver two one-day summarized training sessions tailored to real-world challenges involving cryptocurrency assets.
- Provide disaggregated data on participating institutions and individuals.
- Submit a report summarizing training outcomes, feedback, evaluation data, and strategic recommendations for enhancing AML/CFT measures related to cryptocurrency assets. Include insights gathered during workshops and detailed action plans for continued capacity building.
- Conduct a two-day training session focused on practical applications and case studies involving cryptocurrency assets.
- Provide disaggregated data on participating institutions and individuals.
- Submit a report summarizing training outcomes, feedback, evaluation data, and strategic recommendations for enhancing AML/CFT measures related to cryptocurrency assets. Include insights gathered during workshops and detailed action plans for continued capacity building.
To apply, please submit the following by January 31st:
- CVs of all consultant team members, highlighting:
- General work experience
- Specific expertise related to the topics outlined in this TOR
- A two-page maximum cover letter specifying the position and country in the subject line:
Subject: Short-Term Consultant to Design and Deliver Trainings on the Use of Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies in Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Cases for Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay - Proposed total fees for the assignment.
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