Result of ServiceThe consultants will produce the following outputs/deliverables: • Updated training materials and field guides on transnational organized crime investigations and interdiction, to be utilized by the University of Internal Affairs and the National Police Agency (NPA) of Mongolia. • Advanced-level UNODC-developed curricula for transnational organized crime investigations and interdiction, designed in alignment with international standards and best practices. • Training manual on specialized techniques for investigating and interdicting serious and organized crimes, ensuring relevance to the operational needs of frontline officers • A cadre of trained national trainers equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively deliver the UNODC-developed curricula. • Specialized training courses on addressing serious crimes, along with the delivery of targeted training sessions on select topics for investigators within the NPA and other relevant institutions, if applicable. The expected timeline for completion and submission of deliverables will be agreed upon in consultation with the consultants and the UNODC Programme Manager. Outputs will be delivered under the following guidelines: Document Design: A centralized report design process is used for all documentation, including defined templates and formats. All materials must be submitted for review, adaptation and approval. Monitoring and evaluation: UNODC has a standardized approach for monitoring and evaluation. This includes pre-post testing, ongoing and dynamic activity monitoring via online application and tool, which allows management to have a complete overview of the status of planned activities. All reports provided will be evaluated on the basis of the monitoring approach. Work LocationHome-based with travel to Mongolia Expected duration8 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in and coordinate the delivery of law enforcement capacity building initiatives as well as technical assistance under the scope of regional deliverables. Under the supervision of the Programme Manager of Mongolia Law Enforcement Training (M-LET) – Nguyen Duc Long based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the expert will contribute to the delivery of a wide range of activities. In particular, the expert will: 1. Update existing training materials, field guides: Undertake a review and update of UNODC’s current training resources and field guides related to transnational organized crime. This process will identify content gaps and incorporate necessary updates to ensure the materials remain effective and relevant. 2. Develop training curricula for the UIA: Collaborate with UNODC subject matter experts to design advanced-level curricula for the UIA, aimed at equipping future law enforcement officers with high-level knowledge and skills to address transnational organized crime and interdiction. Ensure the content aligns with international standards and incorporates practical, scenario-based learning. 3. Develop specialized training manual for the National Police Agency (NPA): Work with UNODC experts and national counterparts to develop targeted training manual for NPA investigators. The manual will focus on specialized techniques for investigating and interdicting serious and organized crimes, ensuring relevance to the operational needs of frontline officers. 4. Deliver capacity building for national trainers: Design and deliver a dedicated Training-of-Trainers (ToT) programme for national trainers from the UIA to ensure they are well-acquainted with the newly developed curricula and provided equipment. This initiative aims to strengthen their capacity to deliver the training effectively and independently to their cadets. 5. Deliver specialized training courses: Develop and deliver specialized training courses to strengthen investigators' capacity within the NPA and other relevant institutions, if applicable, to address serious and complex crimes. Qualifications/special skillsAn 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 recognised 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. - A minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience working with law enforcement agencies or other institutions within the criminal justice system is required. - At least five (5) years of proven experience in the development and delivery of training materials for law enforcement officers, preferably within the Southeast Asian context, is desirable. - Comprehensive knowledge of crime prevention and criminal justice issues, with a strong understanding of illicit trafficking and transnational organized crime, is required. - Experience in providing technical assistance to support Member States in implementing international and regional treaties and commitments related to organized crime, such as the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), and relevant ASEAN instruments, is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency of English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.