Result of Service

The incumbent will have to: (i) Support and contribute to technical assistance-related missions and implementation of capacity building activities, including: 1. National Workshop – Thailand; 2. National Workshop – Philippines; 3. Public-Private Partnership Dialogue – Malaysia; 4. Expert Group Meeting – Japan. (ii) Develop a model standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the entire asset recovery process in relation to proceeds from cyber-scams, casinos, illegal gambling suitable for publication; and (iii) Conduct or provide substantive expertise for the above-mentioned activities and prepare respective outcomes documents and mission reports.

Work Location

Homebased

Expected duration

1 Aug 26-15 Mar 27

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the UNODC Programme Officer, the consultant will work in coordination with other UNODC staff and consultants and shall have a critical role in driving the development of SOP and coordination of the delivery of activities. The consultant will perform the following tasks:

Provide technical and coordination support for the implementation of the following project activities: o two (2) targeted, in-country technical mentorship missions to specialized financial crime units and law enforcement in the Philippines and Thailand, directly supporting approximately sixty (60) competent authorities to support the development of complex cases and the implementation of risk-based supervisory strategies for CPF-led activities, as well as other CPF related publicly available data; o one (1) public-private partnership (PPP) dialogue, engaging approximately 60 representatives from financial institutions, virtual asset service providers (VASPs), and government agencies across the region to strengthen detection and reporting. The PPP shall focus on strengthening collaboration to counter sanctions evasion and will specifically address challenges related to the risk-based supervision of VASPs and blockchain technology; o one (1) regional EGM.
Development of a model standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the entire asset recovery process in relation to proceeds from cyber scam hubs/cyber-scams/casinos/illegal gambling – covering identification, tracing, seizure, management, confiscation, and return – aligned with international standards. This is developed through a desk-based research and review of relevant national legislation, FATF standards, UN conventions and international good practices;
Other corresponding tasks include: o Draft agendas, concept notes, speaking points, briefing notes, workshop materials, participant information packages, and other activity-related documentation as required; o Liaise with beneficiary countries, participating agencies, experts, speakers, and other stakeholders regarding activity planning and implementation; o Draft and support the issuance of official correspondence, invitation letters, nomination requests, emails, and other communications related to project implementation; o Assist in the collection, consolidation, and review of participant nominations and activity documentation; o Prepare activity reports, meeting summaries, recommendations, and follow-up action matrices; o Provide any other technical, coordination, and administrative support required for the successful implementation of project activities.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, criminal justice, public administration, international relations, finance, economics, or closely related fields 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. A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in the field of anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, financial crime, transnational organized crime, counter-proliferation financing, or related areas of transnational crime is required. Experience in programme management, leading, and spearheading technical assistance projects, workshops, trainings, or capacity-building initiatives involving South-East Asia and the Pacific government agencies is required. Previous work experience in international organizations and familiarity with United Nations system is required.

Languages

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

International Consultant (Asset Recovery and AML/CFT Project Coordination Support in South-East Asia)