Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Programme Office in El Salvador (POSLV) with duty station San Salvador, and operates under the Regional Office for Central America and the Caribbean (ROPAN) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Regional Representative of ROPAN, who will be the first reporting officer, and the substantive guidance of the Head of the Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and the Financing of Terrorism (GPML), who will be the second reporting officer, of the Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering Section (CMLS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of UNODC in Vienna. For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will perform the following specific duties: • Contribute to the development and delivery of technical assistance, mentoring and training to national agencies in areas of illicit financial flows and Anti-Money Laundering/ Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) capacity-building for financial intelligence units, law enforcement, judiciary, and relevant supervisory and regulatory authorities in Central America and the Caribbean, and other regions as required. • Draft, submit and present technical presentations for activities under the purview of the GPML focusing on illicit financial flows, including the abuse of Virtual Assets (VA) and Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs), international trade and trade transactions, and other thematic areas, with a view to contribute to the compliance of the impacted countries with the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) Recommendations, for review and finalization by senior management. • Support the delivery of technical assistance with a specific focus on AML/CFT legislative awareness, case management, prosecution and adjudication. • Assist in the coordination of project implementation and management with concerned staff and offices at HQ, regional and country level, as well as with partner entities. • Monitor and review best practices, methodologies and programmes related to illicit financial flows and AML/CFT and contribute to their promotion among Member States. • Participate in meetings of relevant FATF-Style Regional Bodies, as necessary. • Monitor, analyse and report on programme/project development and implementation. • Review, prepare and/or ensure timely preparation and submission of relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties, counterparts and stakeholders involved in the delivery or receipt of AML/CFT technical assistance; identify and track follow-up actions. • Assist in monitoring the expenditures and utilization of funds in the assigned areas of responsibility; and in drafting parts of or contribute to the preparation of the necessary programme or project documents and reports, such as progress reports, work plans, programme budget, funding proposals, and programme performance reports. • Contribute to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Assist in the coordination of the work of the team and delivery of AML/CFT activities/initiatives under the Regional Office for Central America and the Caribbean in Panama (ROPAN) and report against the ROPAN milestones. • Contribute substantively, in line with the area of expertise, to the overall functioning of the project and regional offices by participating in UN Country team initiatives (i.e. working group) and providing inputs including to briefing notes, regional and country analysis, speeches, and any other outputs required. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has understanding and knowledge of the problem of illicit financial flows from crime and terrorism, including related to the abuse of VA and VASPs; has knowledge of AML/CFT standards and the relevant international instruments and mandates of the UN and UNODC, and FATF; has knowledge of recommendations and the mutual evaluation process; and those of the FATF-style Regional Bodies; is able to assist in the development of professional training materials and the delivery of expert-level training courses; has knowledge of AML/CFT legislation and implementation capacities in general and is able to apply them to the situation of other countries; has ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues; has ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, as well as to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree of equivalent) in law, criminology, international security, business administration, or other related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible work experience in project management, project implementation or international cooperation, including to a large extent in technical assistance delivery in the area of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP)/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required. Work experience in contributing to the provision of technical assistance, including training and mentoring, on AML/CFT to Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), law enforcement authorities and the private sector is desirable. Work experience in delivering Virtual Assets/Virtual Assets Service Providers (VA/VASPs) related technical assistance is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organisation is desirable. Work experience in implementing technical assistance with counterparts in the field is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the official working language of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position. San Salvador is classified as a A and family duty station.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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