Result of Service

In accordance with stated deliverables, indicators and timelines, the results of this service will be accomplished through organization and delivery of; • Proposed agenda aligned with training outcomes, • Associated training materials including presentation slides & pre/post test questions, • Regional training on supervisory and regulatory best practices in relation to cryptocurrency to government and law enforcement participants. • Activity and assessment report following delivery of training course, encompassing a needs assessment of participants and proposed regulatory and supervisory recommendations. Timely organization and delivery of planned activities, in accordance with deliverables, indicators, and timelines. A. Design training materials including, agenda, presentation slides for regional training course/ 5 working days/ 08 July 2024 B. Deliver National Training in Fiji on Supervisory Best Practices and prepare activity report in line with designed training materials/ 5 working days/ 08 August 2024

Work Location

Home based with travel Estimated Travel Dates: Fiji – 05 – 06 August 2024

Expected duration

1 July – 8 August 24

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Programme on Cybercrime (GLOX76) supports countries in strengthening capacities to prevent and combat cybercrime and has a particular focus on capacities in the areas of cybercrime and abuse prevention, cybercrime investigations and electronic evidence, and international cooperation in criminal matters involving electronic evidence crime and recover the proceeds of crime. Under the supervision of the Regional Counter-Cybercrime Coordinator and coordinating with Associate Cybercrime Programme Officer, the consultant will provide the delivery of training for government officials including law enforcement, prosecution, financial intelligence units (FIU), anti-money laundering and central banks, according to the project framework, on regulation and supervision of cryptocurrencies. The incumbent shall finalize the training reports based on the agreed timeline. Under supervision of the UNODC Regional Counter-Cybercrime Coordinator based in Bangkok and working in close consultation with UNODC staff, in particular cybercrime, anti-money laundering, law enforcement and regulatory experts, the incumbent will coordinate selected activities according to the above-mentioned background of assignment. The incumbent will be responsible for the design of the training plan, agenda, training materials, and pre and post-test questionnaire at least 20 days before the delivery of the activity. All the training materials and course design notes should be handed over to UNODC along with mission reports. The course should cover, but not be limited to; o Overview and introduction to Blockchain technology o Development and approaches to Virtual asset service providers globally, including case studies o Decentralized finance / DeFI and the evolving ecosystem. o Cryptocurrency issues and challenges o Introduction to stablecoins o Regulation and supervision best practice and recommendations.

Qualifications/special skills

– An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in law, business administration, criminology, political science, philosophy, criminal justice, economics, or sciences related is required. – A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with (2) two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience – A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the field of providing expert advice in various aspects of cryptocurrencies for private (business development) and public sectors (fair and adequate supervision and regulation in line, inter alia, with the AML/CFT requirements) is required. – Experience of designing, organizing, planning, and implementing training sessions on regulation/supervision is required. – Experience in implementation of project activities and preparing the draft communication and visibility plan is desirable. – Knowledge of international anti-money laundering and cryptocurrency standards is desirable. – Experience gained from working for the United Nations and/or other international law enforcement organizations is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required. 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.