Result of Service

Expected tangible and measurable output(s):
A. Gap Analysis conducted and recommendations provided regarding DNFBP supervision in the five countries
B. Technical assistance provided to supervisors and reporting entities as per the menu of tasks above in a timely and satisfactory manner in coordination with the project team and following the agreed plan of action.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

04/09-29/12/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the project team and upon conclusion of the gap analysis conducted in the beneficiary countries, the assignment will include carrying out one or several of the below technical assistance tasks in the beneficiary countries, as agreed with the project manager and up to 60 working days.

i. Support the regulator/supervisor in understanding and developing principles and framework for risk-based supervision for DNFBPs and NPOs (non-profit organisations)

ii. Support DNFBP supervisor/s in developing a Supervisory Strategy

iii. Provide technical assistance on the implementation of the Supervisory framework:
A. Advise on the process to conduct on Off-Site Monitoring and On-Site Inspections and corrective measures
B. Developing a sector specific risk-based supervisory manual including off-site monitoring, on-site inspection procedures and corrective measures
C. Developing and delivery of training to compliance staff on risk based supervisory procedures

iv. Support reporting entities by:
A. Developing an awareness strategy and organizing a validation workshop
B. Developing AML/CFT Guidance for DNFBPs such as Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones

v. Provide support on gathering and collecting sector specific risk data by:

A. Developing a sector specific statistical questionnaire
B. Developing a sector specific risk matrix

Qualifications/special skills

(a) An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognized national or international customs authority, police academy, or military-training institution, supplemented by specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention, or law enforcement, in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the first level university degree.
At least five (5) years of professional experience in anti- money laundering, AML/CFT supervision of a financial institution or designated non-financial business and profession and related areas is required.
Previous work experience in providing technical assistance in an international setting is required.
(c) Work experience in providing technical advice on risk-based supervision, working with AML/CFT supervisors, designated non-financial businesses and professions or FIUs is required

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in French is required. Working knowledge in English is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

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.