Result of Service

3. Specific tasks performed by the consultant: The Ethics and Integrity Specialist will have worked under the overall supervision of the Regional AML/CFT and Anti-Corruption Adviser for West and Central Africa, the Anti-Corruption Adviser for Haiti and Anti-Corruption Adviser for Latin America and the Caribbean to develop the deliverables in line with the below schedule. The incumbent will have performed the following substantive duties and responsibilities: A. Developed a French training manual on ethics and integrity for staff of the Central African penitentiary service (DGSP) to support the delivery of cascaded training throughout the service; B. Delivered a regional ethics training for law enforcement in the Caribean countries; C. Delivered ethics and UNCAC training for CSOs in Haiti; D. Delivered ethics training for law enforcement in another Caribbean country.

Work Location

Home-based with mission to Haiti and another Caribbean country (9 December 2024, 10-14 February 2025, 16-21 March 2025)

Expected duration

5/12/2024-15/4/2025

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Background of the assignment: The Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB) of UNODC has established a leading global position in delivering support to countries to prevent and combat corruption. It is the guardian of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and it manages the UNODC Global Programme to Prevent and Combat Corruption through Effective Implementation of UNCAC in Support of Sustainable Development Goal 16. The far-reaching scope of UNCAC and the mandatory character of many of its provisions make it a unique tool for developing a comprehensive, national response to a global problem. Through the Mechanism for the Review of Implementation of UNCAC (the Mechanism), States self-identify gaps in the implementation of the Convention and, as part of the peer review process, are recommended to take specific steps to address these gaps in the four substantive areas of prevention, criminalization, international cooperation and asset recovery. While corruption exists in every country, developing countries and countries with economies in transition often require assistance in developing effective mechanisms to prevent and combat corruption. UNODC supports the implementation of corruption risk assessments, and the development and implementation of corruption risks mitigation plans in West and Central Africa. In this regard, and together with the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), UNODC is currently implementing a corruption risks assessment and mitigation project in the penitentiary service in Central African Republic (CAR). As part of the second phase of this joint project, the Corruption Risk Mitigation Plan for the Central African penitentiary service (DGSP) has been formally approved. The Plan prioritizes the training-of-trainers for prison staff on ethics, integrity, and deontology as a crucial measure to reduce identified corruption risks. This training was organized in September 2024. However, there is a need for additional guidance for trainers to facilitate the delivery of cascaded training throughout the service. In the Caribbean region, UNODC supported the establishment of a Regional Platform to Fast-Track UNCAC Implementation. In 2023, this Platform adopted a Roadmap covering a set of priority areas, including the development and strengthening of institutional integrity system. Within this framework, UNODC – from its Regional Anti-Corruption Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean, based in Mexico City – is providing technical assistance across the region to support States parties in advancing with these anti-corruption commitments. Moreover, UNODC Haiti Office is tasked with assisting the government in strengthening social cohesion in Haiti through operational accountability and transparency mechanisms, working closely with national institutions, civil society and academia to more effectively prevent and fight corruption. 2. Purpose of the assignment: Against this background, the Ethics and Integrity Specialist is to deliver one (1) training-of-trainers on ethics and integrity within the penitentiary sector in CAR followed by a pilot cascaded training, as well as to develop a training manual to facilitate future training on ethics and integrity. In the Caribbean region, the Ethics and Integrity Specialist will deliver two (2) ethics and integrity training for law enforcement officials – one (1) virtually and one (1) in-person – as well as one (1) in-person ethics training for CSOs in Haiti.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Criminal Justice, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field is required. A first level-university degree in similar fields in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. • At least ten (10) years of professional work experience in investigating or prosecuting transnational drug and/or serious and/or organised crime matters and/or corruption cases is required; • Work experience in anti-corruption and/or capacity development work, with a focus on integrity and ethics, is required; • Excellent drafting and analytical skills are required; • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required; • Ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural background with respect for diversity is required; • Excellent knowledge of computer software applications, MS Word, Excel, graphs and charts is required. • At least 3 years of experience in providing technical assistance or capacity-building advice in international settings is desirable; • Previous knowledge or work with the United Nations system and/or other international organisations is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in both English and French is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official 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.