Mission and objectives

UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs, crime and terrorism. UNODC operates in all regions of the world through an extensive network of field offices to assist Member States. UNODC relies on voluntary contributions, mainly from Governments, for 90 per cent of its budget. UNODC intends to support Angola to develop an effective criminal justice system to counter illicit financial flows including money laundering, the financing of terrorism, and enhance the forfeiture of assets. With funding from the European Union, UNODC will strengthen the capacities of relevant national authorities through legislative as well as technical assistance to criminal justice and law enforcement institutions, including through the promotion of regional cooperation. UNODC support to Angola will focus on three inter-linked areas Strengthening the national asset forfeiture system and supporting its implementation. Enhancing Angola’s ability to effectively counter illicit financial flows and money laundering. Enhancing the capacity of law enforcement and justice professionals, including investigators, prosecutors and the judiciary, working on illicit financial flows in Angola.

Context

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in providing technical assistance on money laundering, terrorism financing, and illicit financial flows and the UNODC Global Programme against Money Laundering (GPML) works with States – via their legal, financial, law enforcement, and judicial authorities – to develop effective and comprehensive domestic Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) legal and regulatory frameworks, as well as the institutional infrastructures and practitioner skills needed to implement them, in accordance with United Nations instruments and international standards. UNODC is an important partner and active member in asset recovery networks. It has expertise and provides training to relevant law enforcement practitioners and justice professionals and can also provide operational facilitation for cooperation between CARIN and ARINSA countries. Building on ongoing technical assistance and strong partnerships with ARINSA and CARIN, this initiative aims to enhance Sub-Saharan countries’ effectiveness in countering and preventing illicit financial flows, organized crime, and other profit-driven illegal activities such as trafficking, tax fraud, and smuggling by fostering cross-border cooperation and partnerships between the two networks. With funding from the US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). UNODC will specifically assist ARINSA countries, including Angola, in targeting Sustainable Development Goal 16.4, which aims to significantly reduce illicit financial flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets, and combat all forms of organized crime by 2030. The objective of this initiative is to support ARINSA countries in enhancing their efforts in combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and economic crime through international cooperation, partnerships and information sharing. Additionally, this project aims to foster a community of practice among law enforcement and judicial practitioners to enhance skills and expertise.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator in Angola and the overall guidance of the Regional Representative for Southern Africa, the incumbent, will perform the following substantive duties: a) Support the preparation, organization, implementation and follow-up of illicit financial flows, asset confiscation, AML/CFT training courses, mentoring activities and events; b) Prepare or assist in the preparation of draft background papers, reports, studies and concept notes in the field of asset confiscation, anti-money laundering terrorism financing, proliferation financing and related matters. c) Undertake research work in the field of illicit financial flows, asset forfeiture, money laundering, terrorist financing, and other relevant topics, as required d) Carry out various tasks related to communication, training and partnerships related to the project activities and ARINSA. e) Coordinate and prepare various written outputs, such as translations from Portuguese into English and from English into Portuguese of documents related to ARINSA activities. f) Collate and analyze information on ongoing activities and provide to GPML for reporting to donors and project partners on the progress of GPML’s efforts in delivering technical assistance on asset forfeiture and AML/CFT. g) Support the engagement of UNODC with other relevant stakeholders to explore possible synergies with ARINSA countries and CARIN countries, as well as other stakeholders and international organizations. h) Perform other duties as required.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service. UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to: – Introductory briefings about the organisation and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment; – Support with arrival administration and official processes; – Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear workplan and performance appraisal; – Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address; – Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning; – Any necessary security measures, ensuring that UN Volunteers are covered by the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) in line with the UNDSS Security Policy Manual; – Leave management; – DSA for official travel, when applicable; – All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme. Entitlements at the duty station can be checked at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos