Consultant Law Enforcement Expert (Focus on Counter Terrorism)

Consultant Crisis & Emergency Response

Overview

Provide expertise on counter terrorism efforts to strengthen legal and criminal justice systems.

You have:

• Advanced degree in the fields of Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related fields is required.
• A minimum of ten years of professional experience in the fields of criminal justice, preferably dealing with terrorism and related areas is required.
• At least seven years of experience as an investigator is required.
• Experience in working on criminal justice matters in Sahel/West and Central Africa regions is required.
• Knowledge of the UNODC mandates and activities in counter-terrorism area is highly desirable.
• Strong planning and organizational skills are required.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Experience in delivering technical assistance activities related to criminal justice in the UN organizations is highly desirable.
• Fluency in French with excellent drafting skills is required.
• Working knowledge of English is required.
• Knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

Contract

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Background

The Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) of UNODC is one of the United Nations key providers of counter-terrorism technical assistance in the legal, criminal justice and related areas. The objective of the technical assistance activities of the TPB is to strengthen the legal regime and criminal justice capacities to counter terrorism. It does this by providing legal advice to States to become parties to the universal legal instruments related to terrorism, by assisting States to incorporate their provisions into national legislations, and by providing capacity-building support to criminal justice system entities, especially training of criminal justice officials. The focus is increasingly on capacity building support. The purpose of this consultancy is to obtain specialized substantive expertise, especially on investigation techniques (special investigation techniques and analyzing intelligence), and international police cooperation matters, for implementing technical assistance initiatives, including specialized publications and training tools, for Sub-Saharan Africa, especially Sahel/West and Central African countries. This consultancy will contribute to strengthen criminal justice measures against terrorism and violent extremism compliant with the rule of law and human rights. In the context of the COVID-19 emergency, project work plans are being adapted to sustain much needed support to CT stakeholders through online means, to mitigate the impact of travel restrictions and other restrictions imposed by national governments in the region on gatherings of given numbers of people. Whilst one hopes that those restriction can be lifted soon one should bear in mind that restrictive measures can be strengthened by Governments on an ad hoc basis depending on developments of the health emergency. The narrative of certain terrorist groups and a number of high profile attacks that have taken place since the emergency situation has been affecting the West Africa region suggest that the terrorist threat is increasing in this uncertain period of time. Consequently the criminal justice stakeholders, in particular the specialized CT Poles and investigative units, cannot afford suspending their efforts to curb the terrorism threat. More than ever they need continued support in order to maintain ongoing investigations prosecutions and trials related to terrorism, and to initiate new ones, whilst taking into account the restrictive measures to counter the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the head of the Terrorism Prevention Unit in ROSEN and the supervision and substantive guidance of the responsible officers in ROSEN and TPB/ISSII, the consultant will: (i) Provide specialized substantive expertise, especially on investigation techniques (special investigation techniques and analyzing intelligence), and international police cooperation matters, for implementing technical assistance initiatives, including specialized publications and training tools, aimed at strengthening criminal justice measures against terrorism and violent extremism compliant with the rule of law and human rights; (ii) Contribute to the planning of, delivery of and reporting on technical assistance activities and related substantive tasks; (iii) Contribute to resource mobilization efforts, primarily by contributing to the elaboration of programme proposals tailored to the needs and specific situations of the Sub-Saharan African countries. At the end of the contract, as determined by specific assignments, the Consultant will have: (1) Successfully organized and/or substantively contributed to meetings and workshops with law enforcement component from the TPB work plan for West Africa; (2) Provided proper follow up pertaining to the meetings and workshops with internal and external counterparts; (3) Set up the range of activities identified for their implementation (4) Delivered substantive requested contributions (e.g. reports, contributions, briefing notes, etc.) (5) Performed other related tasks as relevant The consultant will perform the assigned functions under the overall guidance of the head of the Counter Terrorism Unit of ROSEN and the supervision and substantive guidance of the responsible officers in the ROSEN and ISSII/TPB. The consultant will be based in Dakar and work from the ROSEN Office in Dakar, depending on the requirements of the specific assignments. A monthly remuneration will be provided, as determined by the competent authorities from UNODC, taking into account the level of work to be carried out and the budgetary resources allocated. Developments towards lifting CIVID-19 related travel restrictions permitting, the consultant may be required to undertake official travel to SubSaharan African countries. For such travel, as authorized by UNODC, travel related expenses, including DSA, will be covered in addition to the contractual fees

Deliverables Details and ChronologyDeliverable A

Output

• Activity 1. Togo

Expert participation and presentations in a training on border security and management to counter terrorism

• Activity 2. Regional/Virtual

Expert participation in the GCTF East and West Africa joint intersessional meeting on border security management

• Activity 3. Togo

Expert participation and presentation in a webinar on the threats posed by terrorists acquiring weapons, explosives, chemical materials and other precursors

• Activity 4. Ghana?

Expert participation and presentation in a webinar on the threats posed by terrorists acquiring weapons, explosives, chemical materials and other precursors

Preparation of activity reports, related follow-up materials and input to other substantive materials on the terrorist threat in the region, terrorist group and investigation of terrorism cases

Working Days: 21,75

To be accomplished by (date): December 31st 2021

Deliverable B

Output?

• Activity 5. Mali

Provide mentoring to the Special Judicial Brigade in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Brigade members

• Activity 6. Niger

Provide expert training on the use in investigations and prosecutions of information collected on the battlefield

• Activity 7. Mali?

Further develop and rollout online training courses on investigative and special investigative techniques to counter terrorism

• Activity 8. Mali?

Deliver training using those courses to project beneficiaries in Mali through online means (MS Teams)

Preparation of activity reports, related follow-up materials and input to other substantive materials on?the terrorist threat in the region, terrorist group and investigation of terrorism cases

Working Days: 21,75

To be?accomplished?by (date): January 31st 2021

Deliverable C

Output?

• Activity 9. Mali

Provide mentoring to the Special Judicial Brigade in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Brigade members

• Activity 10. Niger

Provide expert training on the use in investigations and prosecutions of information collected on the battlefield

Preparation of activity reports, related follow-up materials and input to other substantive materials on the terrorist threat in the region, terrorist group and investigation of terrorism cases. Expert participation in TPB other work plan meetings for West Africa – work plan to be further refined

Working Days: 21,75

To be accomplished by (date): February 28th 2021

Deliverable D

Output?

• Activity 11. Mali

Provide mentoring to the specialized judicial investigators in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Brigade members

• Activity 12. Niger

Provide expert training on the use in investigations and prosecutions of information collected on the battlefield

Preparation of activity reports, related follow-up materials and input to other substantive materials on the terrorist threat in the region, terrorist group and investigation of terrorism cases.? Expert participation in TPB other work plan meetings for West Africa – work plan to be further refined

Working Days: 21,75

To be?accomplished?by (date): March 31st 2021

Deliverable E

Output?

• Activity 13. Mali

Provide mentoring to the Special Judicial Brigade in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Brigade members

• Activity 14. Niger

Provide mentoring to the Special Judicial Brigade in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Brigade members

Preparation of activity reports, related follow-up materials and input to other substantive materials on the terrorist threat in the region, terrorist group and investigation of terrorism cases.? Expert participation in TPB other work plan meetings for West Africa – work plan to be further refined

Working Days: 21,75

To be?accomplished?by (date): April 30 2021

Deliverable F

Output?

• Activity 15. Niger

Provide mentoring to the Central Service in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Central Service investigators members

• Activity 16. Chad

Draft training modules for the G5 Sahel Regional Police Academy (ARP) as per the curriculum established by the G5 Sehel Executive Secretariat, in particular Module 1 on the leadership in law enforcement agencies

• Activity 17. Chad

Draft training modules for the G5 Sahel Regional Police Academy in particular Module 4 on the Terrorist Treat and counter Terrorism Strategies?

Preparation of activity reports, related follow-up materials and input to other substantive materials on the terrorist threat in the region, terrorist group and investigation of terrorism cases. Expert participation in TPB other work plan meetings for West Africa – work plan to be further refined

Working Days: 21,75

To be?accomplished?by (date): May 31st 2021

Deliverable G

Output?

• Activity 18. Niger

Provide mentoring to the Central Service in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Central Service members

• Activity 19. Niger

Participate in and provide substantive inputs to the study tour to the Diffa region on the screening, prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration (SPRR) of Boko Haram associated persons

Preparation of activity reports, related follow-up materials and input to other substantive materials on the terrorist threat in the region, terrorist group and investigation of terrorism cases. Expert participation in TPB other work plan meetings for West Africa – work plan to be further refined

Working Days: 21,75

To be?accomplished?by (date): June 30 2021

Deliverable H

Output?

• Activity 20. Niger

Provide mentoring to the Central Service in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Central Service members

• Activity 21. Mali

Provide mentoring to the Special Judicial Brigade in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Brigade members

Preparation of activity reports, related follow-up materials and input to other substantive materials on the terrorist threat in the region, terrorist group and investigation of terrorism cases.? Expert participation in TPB other work plan meetings for West Africa – work plan to be further refined

Working Days: 21,75

To be?accomplished?by (date): July?31st 2021

Deliverable I

Output?

• Activity 22. Niger

Provide mentoring to the Central Service in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Service members

• Activity 23. Mali

Provide mentoring to the Special Judicial Brigade in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Brigade members

Preparation of activity reports, related follow-up materials and input to other substantive materials on the terrorist threat in the region, terrorist group and investigation of terrorism cases. Expert participation in TPB other work plan meetings for West Africa – work plan to be further refined

Working Days: 21,75

To be?accomplished?by (date): August 31st 2021

Deliverable J

Output?

• Activity 24. Niger

Provide mentoring to the Central Service in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Central Service members

• Activity 25. Mali

Provide mentoring to the Special Judicial Brigade in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Brigade members

• Activity 26. Regional/virtual tbc

Provide expert participation and presentation in a regional workshop on international cooperation in SPRR matters

Preparation of activity reports, related follow-up materials and input to other substantive materials on the terrorist threat in the region, terrorist group and investigation of terrorism cases.? Expert participation in TPB other work plan meetings for West Africa – work plan to be further refined

Working Days: 21,75

To be?accomplished?by (date): September 31st 2021

Deliverable K

Output?

• Activity 27. Niger

Provide mentoring to the Central Service in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Central Service members

• Activity 28. Mali

Provide mentoring to the Special Judicial Brigade in charge of counter terrorism, to include preparatory work, substantive support to reinforce capacity of the Brigade members

?Preparation of activity reports, related follow-up materials and input to other substantive materials on the terrorist threat in the region, terrorist group and investigation of terrorism cases.? Expert participation in TPB other work plan meetings for West Africa – work plan to be further refined

Working Days: 21,75

To be?accomplished?by (date): October 31st 2021

Competencies

Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;

Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNODC; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; 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 communication effectively orally

Required Skills and Experience

Academic requirements:

• Advanced degree in the fields of Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related fields 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 ten years of professional experience in the fields of criminal justice, preferably dealing with terrorism, terrorist groups, serious organized crime or closely related areas such as money laundering corruption financing o terrorism mutual legal assistance and extradition, including at least seven years of experience as a investigator, is required;
• Experience in working on criminal justice matters in Sahel/West and Central Africa regions is required;
• Knowledge of the UNODC mandates and activities in counter terrorism area is highly desirable;
• Strong planning and organizational skills are required;
• Strong communication skills are required;
• Experience in delivering technical assistance activities related to criminal?justice in the United Nations System organizations is highly desirable

Languages

• Fluency in French with excellent drafting skills is required;
• Working knowledge of English is required;
• Knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.

Payments

Payments will be made upon satisfactory completion and/or submission of outputs/deliverables.

All the outputs should meet the satisfaction of the TPB/Rosen Chief of Section, the TPB Section for Africa as well as the UNODC ROSEN Deputy Regional Director, according to the following criteria:

• Quality and quantity of the outputs submitted
• Technical competence
• Timeliness and efficiency of the delivery

Criteria for selection

Advanced degree in the fields of Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology, or related fields 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 :15%

A minimum of ten years of professional experience in the fields of criminal justice, preferably dealing with terrorism, terrorist groups, serious organized crime or closely related areas such as money laundering corruption financing of terrorism mutual legal assistance and extradition, including at least seven years of experience as a investigator;40%

Experience in working on criminal justice matters in Sahel/West and Central Africa regions; Knowledge of the UNODC mandates and activities in counter terrorism area; Strong planning and organizational skills; Strong communication skills; Experience in delivering?technical assistance activities related to criminal justice in the United Nations System organizations; 35%

Fluency in French with excellent drafting skills is required; Working knowledge of English is required; Knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset; 10%

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 December 25, 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: [email protected]

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