Vacancy title:
Consultant – DCI Training & SOP Development

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Category: Education, Legal, Protective Services, Civil & Government, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
International Development Law Organization

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, June 25 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Overview & Responsibilities

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a standardized Training Curriculum, Manual, Facilitator's Guide, and Procedure Manual for the Uganda Police Force (UPF) Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID). Building on IDLO's previous institutional support standardizing training for the Child and Family Protection (2024) and Forensics (2025) directorates, this assignment aims to complete the justice chain by standardizing investigative standards across all UPF training schools. The selected consultant will equip investigators, supervisors, and trainers with the skills to conduct objective, evidence-led investigations that map legal provisions, protect the innocent, and seamlessly integrate forensic and victim-centered methodologies to strengthen prosecution outcomes for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).

SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the supervision of UPF and in coordination with IDLO, the consultant will be responsible for undertaking the following specific tasks:

• Conduct a desk study including a literature review on existing materials on criminal investigations, collect data, and generate relevant information for the development of resource materials or tools.
• Identify the key individuals and institutions to participate in consultations to develop resource materials or tools.
• Analyze the data and content collected from the field in accordance with the legal framework and develop a standardized Criminal Investigations manual and trainer`s guide to assist in training the Uganda Police Force and other justice system actors.
• Develop a comprehensive, standardized Criminal Investigations Training Curriculum, Manual, Trainer`s Guide, and Standard Operating Procedures to build the capacity of the Uganda Police Force and other actors in the justice system.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Policing, Law, Human Rights, Gender, International Relations, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• At least a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in developing facilitator’s guides and training manuals.
• Experience working with the Ugandan justice system would be an asset.
• Experience training members of the justice system, particularly police officers, would be an asset.

Languages

• Outstanding written and verbal skills in English.

Terms & Conditions

The assignment duration is 5 months, with an expected start date of 1 July 2026.

Applications will be screened on a regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of the sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Applications will be screened on a regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of the sexual nature, or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

Application deadline: 25 June 2026 (23:59hrs Rome Time).

Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now

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