Consultant

Result of Service Within the frameworks of UNICRI's CONTACT programme aimed at building capabilities of law enforcement and intelligence officers to plan and carry out intelligence and law enforcement operations to thwart radiological and nuclear (RN) trafficking attempts, the consultant will contribute to the implementation of project activities by providing specialized subject-matter expertise on nuclear security.

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration 36 working days within the period October 2021 - January 2022

Duties and Responsibilities 1. Background of the assignment: The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI' s goals are:

• to advance understanding of crime-related problems;
• to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems;
• to support the respect of international instruments and other standards;
• to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance.

One of the strategic priorities of UNICRI is to support the development of an integrated CBRN approach that incorporates all international, regional and national CBRN components into a common strategy. This entails the application of a holistic approach through which all stakeholders, while operating autonomously, can establish common goals, identify and manage resources to achieve these goals, clearly allocate responsibilities and tasks, elaborate functioning channels of communication, create a security culture based on common learning, and ensure that lessons learnt are incorporated and absorbed throughout the whole system.

In 2019, UNICRI launched the CONTACT Programme, aimed at building capabilities of law enforcement and intelligence officers to plan and carry out intelligence and law enforcement operations to thwart radiological and nuclear (RN) trafficking attempts. Additionally, the initiative aims at fostering regional cooperation and exchange of information related to RN trafficking investigations in different regions. The CONTACT Programme is currently being implemented in the Middle East, in the Black Sea and in the Southeast Asia regions.

2. Purpose of the assignment: With specific reference to the CONTACT Programme, the consultant will contribute to the implementation of project activities by providing specialized subject-matter expertise on nuclear security.

3. Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant. Under the supervision of the Programme Officer, the consultant will perform the following tasks: - Carry out assessment of partner countries’ gaps, capabilities and priorities in the area of countering RN trafficking; - Produce analytical reports on countries’ counter RN trafficking systems; - Facilitate discussion during national and regional workshops with RN experts; - Foster the exchange of experiences between countries and to discuss how to improve regional cooperation and exchange of information mechanisms; - Perform other duties upon request.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: An Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of law, criminology, law enforcement, criminal justice, nuclear physics, chemistry, education, or similar field is required. A Bachelor degree in combination with 2 (two) additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree. Experience: At least ten (10) years of working experience in the field of nuclear security is required, including at least 7 years of relevant experience in international projects that assist countries to improve their capabilities to prevent and combat trafficking of nuclear and radiological material. Relevant working experience in Southeast Asia is highly desirable. Prior working experience in the United Nations or similar international organizations is desirable. Language: Proficiency (i.e. oral and written fluency) in English is required. Fluency in another UN official language 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.