Anti-Corruption Expert (International Consultant)

Result of Service Purpose of the assignment:

The main purpose of the assignment is for the consultant to provide training and mentorship to build the capacity for the investigation and prosecution of corruption cases in Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Lao PDR and Vietnam. As part of this work, the consultant will design and implement capacity development activities for anti-corruption agencies and provide specialized trainings to investigators. Involvement of prosecutors and judges may also be proposed.

Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant:

• On the bases of the work already conducted by the UNODC, the consultant will conduct consultation with the Anti-Corruption Authorities in Lao PDR, Cambodia and Timor-Leste to produce a training plan indicating specific modules, expertise needed and delivery methodology to build corruption investigative capacities of anti corruption authorities as needed.
• Mentor investigators of the target agencies identified in the 3 countries as planned;
• Develop and implement a training workshops on corruption investigations and prosecutions in the 3 countries
• Produce a knowledge assessments for all the groups of trainees involved in the programme as well as recommendations for follow up training initiatives.

Expected tangible and measurable output(s)/deliverable(s):

Under the guidance of UNODC Anti-Corruption Adviser at the Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and of other UNODC staff in the target countries as applicable, the consultant is expected to produce following outputs and deliverables:

1) Training plan for corruption investigation authorities in Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Lao PDR; 2) Conduction of training and mentorship as needed in the seven countries and production of knowledge assessments and follow up recommendations; 3) Support the organization of a regional training on investigation of corruption

Deliverable / Output / Working Days / To be accomplished by (date)

1. Development of the training plan and modules for the corruption investigation authorities in Cambodia, Timor-Leste and Lao PDR (15 Days/30 July 2022) 2. Conduction of training and mentorship as needed (30 Days/ 31 December 2022) 3. Produce a report including gaps in the capacity to the target agencies and proposed follow up training plan. (10 Days/ 31 December 2022)

Work Location Home based, with travel to countries in Southeast Asia

Expected duration May – December 2022 (55 working days)

Duties and Responsibilities UNODC’s Sub-Programme on Anti-Corruption of the Regional Programme for Southeast Asia provides support to State Parties to the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in the region to more effectively prevent, raise awareness of, detect, investigate and prosecute corruption. The Sub-Programme works with Member States in the region to enhance the capacities of their national anti-corruption bodies through the provision of technical assistance and training programmes. It covers 11 countries in the region including 10 ASEAN countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), as well as Timor-Leste.

UNODC has conducted corruption investigation training already in several countries of the region. The results have highlighted that anti-corruption authorities and other law enforcement authorities in Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Lao PDR need to build their systems for case management and strengthen their capacities in applying investigation strategies and using different investigation techniques. In addition specialized anti-corruption authorities expressed the need to enhance their capacity to analyze electronic evidence and investigated new payment methods such as cryptocurrencies. Similarly to investigators, judges and prosecutors need to be trained at the evidential requirements for different corruption and corruption-related crimes and at assessing different forms of evidences, including financial evidence for example.

UNODC is working in collaboration with the national agencies to design and implement a series of capacity building initiatives. Based on the review reports and assessments conducted by UNODC, training programmes for investigators and prosecutors/judges should be developed and implemented in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Timor-Leste. In addition, support should be provided to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and coordination among national authorities in the area of corruption investigations.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, or social science (international relations, management, public administration, political science or economics, social anthropology, etc.) or in a subject closely related/relevant to programme development/management, 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. Experience: - A minimum of 15 years of work experience in the field of law enforcement, anti-corruption investigation or prosecution is required. Professional experience in Southeast Asia would be desirable; - Experience in the area of conducting capacity development and training needs assessments is desirable; - Experience in the area of developing training programmes and providing training on anti-corruption to law enforcement authorities assessments is desirable - Experience in the area of assessing and developing public reporting systems assessments is desirable - Familiarity with UNCAC and other international, regional, and national anti-corruption frameworks is desirable; - Previous professional experience with the United Nations or other International Organizations is desirable; - Well-informed on advanced instructional approaches and techniques is desirable; Language: 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. Proficiency of any government-used language of Southeast Asia is desirable.

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.