Result of Service

Getting the approval on the “Supporting the Iraqi Authorities in the Fight against Drug Production and Trafficking” project’s workplan from the Iraqi authorities to ensure the successful implementation, and contribute to a more effective fight against drug production and trafficking in Iraq. Establishing strong relationships among stakeholders, and increasing understanding of the project’s objectives. Also enhancing coordination, strategic planning, and institutional capacity in countering drug trafficking for Iraqi counternarcotic authorities.

Work Location

Duty Station (Baghdad), with travel within the MENA region as needed

Expected duration

20 September 2024 till 31 October 2024 (30 working days)

Duties and Responsibilities

Organize coordination meetings with relevant Iraqi authorities (within the Federal Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Government) in order to present the new project “Supporting the Iraqi Authorities in the Fight against Drug Production and Trafficking” funded by Canada and approve the implementation workplan.

Qualifications/special skills

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 ten years of professional experience is required in law enforcement complex criminal investigations with a special focus on control delivery mechanisms and the fight against national/transnational organized criminal networks investigations, from a law enforcement perspective, and related areas at national and international level; Specialist knowledge in control delivery mechanisms and governance is required; Development of standard operating procedures, guidelines and/or best practices required; Practical professional experience in the delivery of technical assistance and training required; Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required; experience in handling web-based management systems is required. Previous working experience in or in relation to MENA region is desirable. Work experience with the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English with excellent drafting skills is required. Working knowledge of Arabic would be desirable. 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.