Result of Service

Design and develop five factsheets by crime type for four countries in the IOE region, reflective of the legislative gap assessment conducted in the four countries.

Work Location

Home based with travel

Expected duration

01 July– 14 Sep 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the National Programme Coordinator in Colombo, the consultant will create factsheets by crime type for four countries of the IOE region in consultation with the IOE team.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, common law jurisdiction, international law, law of the sea, maritime law 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. Minimum 7 years of experience in advising roles on transnational organized crime, maritime crime, law of the sea or similar fields is required. Proven experience in drafting legally focused reports, proposals, and training plans is required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated tact in inter-cultural communication is required. Proven experience in dealing with counterparts from various cultural backgrounds is desirable. Proven familiarity with the work of UNODC and/or UNODC’s Global Maritime Crime Programme is desirable. Legal analysis and report writing skills are desirable. Ability to build trust across cultural lines are desirable. Planning and organisation skills are desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English with special knowledge of legal English is required. Knowledge of a language spoken in South Asia (Hindi, Sinhala, Tamil, Dhivehi and/or Bangla) would be an asset.

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.