Result of Service

1. Carried out preparatory activities for the assessment missions in Central Asia; 2. Facilitated discussions during assessment missions in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and other countries as appropriate; 3. Produced draft analytical country reports on the counter RN trafficking systems of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and other countries as appropriate.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

2 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background of the assignment: The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organisations in formulating and implementing improved policies in crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI goals are: • to advance understanding of crime-related problems; • to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; • to support the respect of international instruments and other standards; • to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance. One of UNICRI’s strategic priorities is to support the development of an integrated CBRN approach that incorporates all international, regional, and national CBRN components into a common strategy. This entails the application of a holistic approach through which all stakeholders while operating autonomously, can establish common goals, identify and manage resources to achieve these goals, clearly allocate responsibilities and tasks, elaborate functioning channels of communication, create a security culture based on common learning, and ensure that lessons learnt are incorporated and absorbed throughout the whole system. In 2019, UNICRI launched the CONTACT Programme, aimed at building the capabilities of law enforcement and intelligence officers to plan and carry out intelligence and law enforcement operations to thwart radiological and nuclear (RN) trafficking attempts. Additionally, the initiative aims to foster regional cooperation and the exchange of information related to RN trafficking investigations in different regions. The CONTACT Programme is currently being implemented in Central Asia, in the Black Sea and the Southeast Asia regions. See more info on: www.unicri.org Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant: Under the supervision of the Associate Programme Officer, the consultant will perform the following tasks: * Carry out an assessment of partner countries’ gaps, capabilities and priorities in the area of countering RN trafficking; * Produce analytical country reports on their counter RN trafficking systems; * Facilitate discussion during national and regional workshops with RN experts; * Foster the exchange of experiences between countries and discuss how to improve regional cooperation and exchange of information mechanisms; * Perform other duties upon request.

Qualifications/special skills

An Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of law, criminology, law enforcement, criminal justice, nuclear physics, chemistry, or a similar field is required. A Bachelor’s degree in combination with 2 (two) additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree. At least ten (10) years of working experience in the field of nuclear security is required. At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in international projects that assist countries to improve their capabilities to prevent and combat trafficking of nuclear and radiological material is required. Relevant working experience in Central Asia in nuclear security is highly desirable. Prior working experience in the United Nations or similar international organisations is desirable.

Languages

Proficiency (i.e. oral and written fluency) in English and Russian is required.

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.