Result of Service

2. Purpose of the assignment: Research and map thematic reports on UNCAC and for ASEAN-PAC, plus draft presentations on ASEAN plus Timor-Leste’s implementation of UNCAC and cross-cutting themes e.g. gender. 3. Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant: Under the direct supervision of the UNODC Anti-Corruption Adviser for Southeast Asia, the consultant will be responsible for:  Review and finalize a paper on non-conviction based forfeiture implementation in ASEAN, Timor-Leste and Mongolia.  Review and finalize a short paper (5-10 pages) on Liability of Legal Person, with a specific focus on Malaysia.  Collate and map the initial findings of ASEAN’s implementation (of the UNCAC review that have been completed in the region) of UNCAC Chapters II. Preventive measures and V. Asset recovery (UNCAC review cycle 2) for ASEAN.  Research, collate and draft the baseline document for a possible ASEAN-PAC roadmap (2025-2028).  Analyze and draft a report on ASEAN’s implementation of UNCAC Chapter II. Preventive measures (with completed ASEAN reviews from UNCAC cycle 2).  Draft and deliver a presentation on Beneficial Ownership Transparency.  Analyze and draft a report on ASEAN’s implementation of UNCAC Chapter V. Asset recovery (with completed ASEAN reviews from UNCAC cycle 2).  Conduct research and draft a background paper on gender and corruption/ sexual corruption, including the preparation of a roundtable on this topic and drafting of the outcomes document.  Map and draft preparatory work, and outcome documents for (1) the IPEF Conference on Foreign Bribery, (2) the IPEF Conference on Public Procurement and (3) IPEF Conference on Asset Recovery.  Based on the ASEAN-PAC meetings and consultations, draft the ASEAN-PAC roadmap.  Preparatory work including PowerPoint presentations and speaking points for at least three events that UNODC is involved in e.g. Ombudsman Forum, ARIN-AP, SeaJust. The Consultant will be required to liaise closely with the UNODC Anti-Corruption Adviser for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and relevant national counterparts in SEA carrying out the tasks.

Work Location

Home based with travel

Expected duration

21/06/2024-16/12/24

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Background of the assignment: Corruption remains a significant obstacle to development globally and throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific (SEAP) region. Corruption is cross-cutting numerous illegal activities, from the process of harvesting and manufacturing illegal wood-based products, migrant smuggling and human trafficking to terrorism financing. Corruption of public officials is perceived as an enabler of serious and organized crimes that are undermining the countries` abilities to deliver the development agenda. The UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) provides a comprehensive framework to strengthen anti-corruption frameworks in the region. As all SEAP countries have ratified this universal and the only globally binding treaty, they have also successfully completed the UNCAC compliance review mechanism related to criminal enforcement and international cooperation capacity. They are all currently undergoing the second review cycle, which will, in the coming years, provide reports on their compliance to a wider range of preventive measures and recovery of assets. The outcome of the UNCAC review process provides a solid basis for formulating anti-corruption technical assistance programmes, the process helps countries to identify gaps in anti-corruption policies and frameworks as well as technical assistance needs. UNODC provides technical support to countries so that they can translate the gap analysis into effective legal and policy frameworks and sustainable anti-corruption strategies. Effective anti-corruption efforts require a whole-of-government and society approach, including different sectors and branches of the government, civil society groups and the private sector. Public engagement often makes a real difference. Ongoing support to developing national and regional capacities to prevent and effectively address corruption remains an important priority for UNODC. UNODC works with Member States to enhance the capacities of their national anti-corruption bodies through the provision of technical assistance as well as the organisation of training programmes. In addition, in order to facilitate the coordination of international anti-corruption efforts and peer to peer technical assistance the UNODC provides a framework for regional and bilateral support. Support is offered to:  Strengthen anti-corruption policies, legislation and strategies;  Strengthen institutional frameworks and capacities for control of corruption;  Development of regional anti-corruption forums, networks and institutions;  Enhanced capacity of the private sector, civil society groups, academia and the media to promote and implement anti-corruption strategies. UNODC’s ROSEAP Regional Programme, Sub Component 2 on Anti-Corruption and Global Anti-Corruption Programme and Global Anti-Corruption Programme have been designed to provide a comprehensive technical assistance to the States Parties to UNCAC, offering the specialized expertise, knowledge tools and sharing of experience and good practice examples in preventing and fighting corruption, enhancing the international cooperation and recovery of assets. Activities are aimed at assisting national authorities, in public, private and civil sectors, and conducting training and workshops events at national, regional and international levels.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, public international law, business administration, public policy or a 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 minimum of 5 years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience in the legal/ policy fields at national, regional/sub-regional and/or international levels is required. Knowledge of systems and processes impacting crime from a multidisciplinary perspective, including the commercial / private and public sectors is required. Experience and knowledge of criminal justice systems and the prevention of different types of crime is required. Experience in researching, drafting, developing and producing high quality, accurate and professional written products (such as reports and discussion papers) for a variety of stakeholders, including experience and ability in interpreting complex legal information to produce such written products Experience in Southeast Asia working on anti-corruption is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language or Southeast Asian language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.