Adviser (Prosecution of Organized/Forestry Related Crime)

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Global Programme to Support the Capacity of States to Prevent and Combat (transnational) Organized and Serious Crime (GPTOC), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

The Adviser (Prosecution of Organized/Forestry Related Crime) will be located in Jakarta, the UNODC Programme Office in Indonesia (POIDN) operating under the Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP) in Bangkok, Thailand. He/she will be responsible for developing and implementing activities of the project entitled “Law Enforcement Assistance Programme to reduce tropical deforestation” (LEAP project) in Southeast Asia in coordination with the relevant UNODC Offices and programmes.

The Adviser will report to the Head, Global Programme against (transnational) Organized and Serious Crime, and, additionally, to the UNODC Country Manager for Indonesia (POIDN). S/he will also work under the overall guidance of the Regional Representative, ROSEAP. The work of the Adviser will be planned in consultation with the UNODC Regional Representative (or his/her designee), the UNODC Programme Coordinator (Country Manager) in Indonesia and with other project LEAP partners

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Responsibilities Within delegated authority the incumbent will perform the following specific duties:

•Support the activities relating to the investigation/prosecution of organized/serious crime related to trafficking in forestry/timber in Indonesia and South East Asia, including support to develop and implement national strategies and coordination mechanisms pertaining to the investigation and prosecution of organized forestry related crime; •Collect and assess information on the challenges and good practices in the investigation and prosecution of organized/forestry related crime in Indonesia and South East Asia, including on its corruption/financial crime/criminal proceeds aspects and on regional and international cooperation; •Identify the shortcomings in the investigation and prosecution processes of crimes related to deforestation at the local and regional levels; •Provide advice, mentoring and training to support the prosecution of forestry related crime, which may include: the prosecution of complex/financial crime, corruption, money laundering, use of conspiracy, drafting effective mutual legal assistance requests; and the use of relevant criminal law and forestry crime related legislation to prosecutors, law enforcement, environmental/forestry officials or other relevant officials, as required; •Support the development of and provide advice, mentoring and training to forestry crime inter-agency task forces; •Provide support, advice and training to the central and competent authority for mutual legal assistance for organized and forestry related crime and facilitate cooperation between central and competent authorities of different jurisdictions and share information with networks for judicial and law enforcement cooperation; •In collaboration with national and LEAP project partners, provide advice, mentoring and training for prosecutor and other practitioners on the freezing and confiscation of criminal assets; •In collaboration with national and LEAP project partners, provide advice, information and support as required to non-governmental, regional and international organizations working on deforestation/forestry/environmental crime; •Contribute to the implementation of the UNODC country programme and support delivery of other UNODC projects related to prosecution of complex serious crime; •Perform other work-related duties as may be required.

Competencies •Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and practices relevant to combating crime including forestry crime, illicit trafficking, prosecution of organized crime and other related issues. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct needs assessment in the relevant field. Is able to provide expert advice in the substantive area, deliver presentations and training and mobilize external partners and stakeholders. Demonstrates ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. Is able to produce legal reviews, reports and papers on integrated programmatic issues and to review and edit the work of others. Is able to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Demonstrates sensitivity to the diverse needs of those in a multi-cultural environment. Is able to work with a small team of professional staff and with a flexible approach. Is willing to assist with a variety of other tasks. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

•Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

•Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of relevant progressively responsible professional work experience in prosecutions/investigations, a substantial portion of which related to complex organized/serious crime and money laundering, is required. Experience in providing advice, mentoring and operational support to law enforcement officers and prosecutors in money laundering and asset forfeiture cases is required. Experience in designing and providing training to law enforcement, prosecutors and judges is required. Experience in technical cooperation projects is required. Experience advising or working with customs, police, prosecutors, financial intelligence and other relevant disciplines involved in investigation of complex organized/serious crime and the seizure/forfeiture of criminal assets is desirable. Experience with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations is desirable. Experience in reviewing, providing advice or drafting laws/or model laws on money laundering or asset forfeiture or related legislation is desirable. Experience with investigation or prosecution of environmental and particularly forestry related crime is desirable. Experience in providing advice or mentoring on international cooperation in criminal matters, investigations, intelligence including seizure/forfeiture of criminal assets and preparation of cases for trial is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice This temporary position is currently available until 31 December 2021. Actual filling of this position and actual duration of the assignment is subject to availability of funding. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member of the United Nations Secretariat, the selection may be administered as a temporary assignment.

While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Jakarta is classified in the A category (family duty station).

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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