Anti-Corruption Expert (International Consultant - Investigations)

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, produce a training plan indicating specific modules, expertise needed and delivery methodology to build corruption investigative capacities of anti-corruption authorities and other law enforcement authorities through the following activities in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines:

• Philippines (2 Trainings, 20 Days in Total):

1 Training of Trainers on financial investigations, looking at accessing and analyzing banking documents, including KYC and CDD; understanding banking documents and terminology; tracing transactions through the SWIFT system; accessing and analyzing Suspicious Transaction Reports; understanding ownership and control structures of legal persons; the role of trusts and credit cards; developing money flow charts, linking suspects and money; new payment methods, cryptocurrency and methods of tracing transactions, and; methods for tracing transactions.

1 training on asset recovery, aimed at promoting an understanding of asset tracing, seizing, forfeiting and recovery; tools and best practices for identifying and tracking the proceeds of crime; seizing and confiscating criminal assets, and; non-conviction-based forfeiture.

• Indonesia (3 Trainings, 25 Days in Total):

3 trainings on asset recovery, spanning topics including the tracing, seizure, forfeiting and recovery of assets; tools and best practices for identifying and tracking the proceeds of crime; seizing and confiscating criminal assets, and; non-conviction-based-forfeiture.

• Thailand (1 Training,10 Days in Total):

1 training on asset recovery, revolving around asset tracing, seizing, forfeiting and recovery; tools and best practices for identifying and tracking the proceeds of crime; seizing and confiscating criminal assets, and; non-conviction-based forfeiture.

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 Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines; 2) Conduction of training and mentorship as needed in the three countries and production of knowledge assessments and follow up recommendations.

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

1. Development of the training plan and modules for three trainings on asset recovery in Indonesia and delivery of the trainings (20 Days/30 September 2022)

2. Development of the training plan and modules for one ToT on financial investigations and one training on asset recovery in the Philippines and delivery of the trainings (25 Days/ 30 October 2022)

3. Development of the training plan and modules for two trainings on asset recovery in Thailand and delivery of the training . (10 Days/ 31 December 2022)

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

Expected duration June – 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.