The Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is tasked with assisting Governments in its region with building capacity in the areas of drug control, crime prevention and criminal justice. Activities are implemented through regional and thematic programmatic frameworks.
ROSEN Law Enforcement Section supports the implementation and monitoring of ongoing projects at national and regional level to counter drug trafficking, illicit trafficking, human trafficking and smuggling of migrants, organized crime, trafficking in firearms, money laundering, wildlife trafficking and maritime crime, as well as the development of new project proposals. It also ensures that UNODC’s law enforcement projects and initiatives are aligned with UNODC Regional Programme for West Africa.
ROSEN requires the services of a consultant (Law Enforcement Programme Assistance) to produce a series of products in support of the implementation of the project under the Law Enforcement Section.
The Consultant will support the implementation of the Law Enforcement Section projects, particularly the Assistance to ECOWAS and to Member States in West and Central Africa for the Development and Implementation of Drug Control and Crime Prevention Strategies (XAMU50) project, by conducting basic analysis and formulating draft documents on their implementation.
In addition, the Consultant will contribute to the preparation of events and missions supporting the efforts to enhance project implementation and fundraising opportunities in the area of organized crime and illicit trafficking.
The consultant will also, as required, provide support to field offices implementing U50 project, and assist in the daily implementation and exchange of information between the Regional Office for West and Central Africa and field offices.
Under the direct supervision of UNODC Senior Regional Law Enforcement Advisor, based at ROSEN in Dakar, Senegal, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
Indicators to evaluate the consultant’s performance
All the outputs should meet the satisfaction of the UNODC ROSEN Regional Representative based in Dakar, according to the following criteria:
Deliverable Output To be accomplished by (date) Amount
A.Drafting of status, quarterly and semi-annual progress reports for U50 implementation in beneficiary countries, including results and follow up actions (30 September 2020) USD 4,000
B.Coordination and implementation of specialized training and other project activities in U50 beneficiary countries (31 October 2020) USD 4,000
C.Revision of work-plan, budget and monitoring plan for U50 project activities jointly with partners and national authorities in beneficiary countries (30 November 2020) USD 4,000
D.Development of draft concept notes and funding proposals outlining potential areas for UNODC assistance in countering organized crime and illicit trafficking. (31 December 2020) USD 4,000
E.Drafting of annual progress reports for U50 implementation in beneficiary countries, including results and follow up actions (31 January 2021) USD 4,000
F.Coordination and implementation of specialized training and other project activities in U50 beneficiary countries (28 February 2021) USD 4,000
Corporate Competencies:
Functional Competencies:
Professionalism: Substantive expertise in UNODC’s regional and integrated programming approach. Has knowledge of substantive and functional areas with very good research and analytical skills. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance.
Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and communicate effectively orally.
Academic requirements:
Advanced university-level degree in international relations, law, political or social sciences, public administration or equivalent (relevant professional experience may substitute for university degree).
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience required. Working experience with the United Nations system is an advantage, as is experience in Africa. Knowledge / experience in UNODC’s regional and integrated programming approach is desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English and French is essential.
Criteria for selection
Advanced university-level degree in international relations, law, political or social sciences, public administration or equivalent Degrees in criminology, public administration or related field can be considered relevant in combination with relevant work experience 20%
A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience at national or international levels; 30%
Work experience in the United nations or other relevant international organisation; Work experience in Africa in law enforcement, preferably in West and Central Africa is an advantage; Demonstrated drafting skills; Excellent communication skills 30%
Fluency in English with proven drafting and communication skills 20%
TOTAL 100%
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROPRIETARY INTERESTS
The Individual Consultant shall not either during the term or after termination of the assignment, disclose any proprietary or confidential information related to the consultancy service without prior written consent. Proprietary interests on all materials and documents prepared by the consultants under the assignment shall become and remain properties of UNDP.
The term “All inclusive” implies that all costs (professional fees, travel costs, living allowances, communications, consummables, etc.) that could possibly be incurred by the Contractor are already factored into the final amounts submitted in the proposal
Applicants are invited to apply online at the following address http://jobs.undp.org, no later than July 24, 2020. NB: The system does not allow to join several files at the same time, the technical offer and the financial offer must be sent to the following address: senegal.procurement@undp.org
This vacancy is archived.