Result of Service

Provide legal guidance and support to participants from the Indian Ocean East Region throughout the Prosecutors Network Forum in Seychelles, and facilitate the post-event feedback and analysis processes.

Report drafted and submitted detailing the contributions and observations.

Preliminary draft of Legislative Guide on marine pollution submitted to UNODC for inputs.

Production of the Issue Paper addressing the enforcement jurisdiction of the maritime law enforcement agencies for fishing trawlers in the Maldivian EEZ engaged in drug trafficking.

Facilitation and participation in the Maritime Law Enforcement Dialogue in Maldives.

Preparation and facilitation and participation in EGM based on initial inputs.

Revised draft of Legislative Guide submitted integrating relevant inputs received in EGM.

Final draft Legislative Guide submitted integrating all final UNODC inputs.

Work Location

Home-Based with frequent travel to Gulf of Guinea region, Seychelles and Maldives

Expected duration

23 September- 29 December 2023

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent to be engaged under this consultancy will develop a Legislative Guide on Marine Pollution, under the supervision of UNODC staff and in close coordination with other branches, offices and departments of UNODC as well as other regional and international organizations, when possible.

Moreover, the objective of this assignment is to generate an issue paper that conducts a thorough analysis of the legal framework governing the exercise of enforcement jurisdiction by maritime law enforcement agencies concerning fishing vessels within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in cases involving drug trafficking.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, police administration or a similar field, focused on international maritime affairs, international security policy, criminal justice and / or the application of the law is required. A first level university degree in similar fields with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

At least ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of countering maritime crime and implementing law of the sea is required;
Proven experience in legal research and analysis, proposals and training plans, and excellent drafting skills is required;
Experience in development work and legal systems in West, Central Africa and Asia is required;
Good communication and interpersonal skills are required;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated tact in inter-cultural communication is desirable;
Proven experience in dealing with national and regional counterparts from various cultural backgrounds is desirable;
Previous work experience with the UN or other International Organizations will be considered as desirable;

Languages

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