International Consultant (Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)

Overview

Deliver AML/CFT expertise and guidance through training and policy support

You have:

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, public administration, political science, international relations or related fields of criminal justice, crime prevention and/or law enforcement is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of extensive relevant professional experience in the field of countering the financing of terrorism, anti-money laundering and/or the fight against other financial crime and transnational organized crime is required.
• Specialized knowledge and skills in at least one, preferably several, of the related key thematic areas and functions, as international cooperation in criminal matters, gender dimensions in countering terrorism, human rights, and rule of law safeguards while countering terrorism is required.
• Fluency in English with excellent drafting and communication skills is required.
• Working knowledge of another language in the Southeast Asia region is desirable.
• Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Result of Service Delivering specialized expertise in a broad-range of AML/CFT-related thematic areas including:

• Provide expert input for the preparation of nationally and regionally tailored inter-disciplinary and inter-agency training activities and materials related to AML/CFT.
• Provide technical expertise to support the development of training manuals and technical tools such as Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs), implementation guidelines etc.
• Participate in inter-disciplinary and inter-agency training activities and workshops for government officials, aimed at enhancing expertise and inter-agency collaboration related to AML/CFT.
• Conduct policy analysis and provide advisory service in enhancing institutional capacities to implement AML/CFT-related frameworks at national, regional, and international levels, in accordance with the UN requirements and other international standards/recommendations including from FATF.
• Prepare and deliver Basic and Advanced courses in Financial Investigations within the context of Professional Development System;
• Draft and produce documents related to technical assistance services such as concept notes, agendas, analytical reports, mission reports, etc; and,

• Under the supervision of David Frend, GPML Mekong Region AML/CFT Mentor and Advisor, the Consultant will advise, guide and mentor the Cambodian MOI and other relevant authorities in the planning and conduct of a review of its NPO sector with a view to identifying and mitigating its risk to terrorist financing exploitation.

  Work Location Home based with travel to countries in Southeast Asia

  Expected duration From 10 January to 31 July 2022 (with a possibility of an extension which is subject to the availability of funds) with eighty-seven (87) working days

  Duties and Responsibilities UNODC has long been implementing assistance programmes in Southeast Asian countries, including on anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT). The consultant will work under direct supervision of UNODC-ROSEAP Regional Coordinator of the Terrorism Prevention Programme, Regional AML Adviser, and GPML Mekong Region AML/CFT Mentor and Advisor, under overall supervision of the Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Through ROSEAP’s Terrorism Prevention Programme, ROSEAP’s Anti-Money Laundering Programme and GPML’s AML/CFT programme, UNODC aims to enable countries in the region to:

(i) enhance AML/ CFT policy and legal frameworks in accordance with international instruments and good practices; (ii) improve capacity of law enforcement and criminal justice officials to implement human rights compliant and rule of law-based AML/CFT measures; and (iii) undertake transnational/regional cooperation on AML/CFT.

Assistance delivery is undertaken through country-specific and regional level activities and advisory services, which are being developed and implemented in close collaboration with the respective national officials. They address complex thematic and functional areas covered through the different UN treaties and Security Council resolutions as well as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations.

The purpose of the assignment is to provide expertise on AML/CFT for the delivery of technical assistance, covering capacity building, mentoring and advisory services to both operational and policy levels of national government. The consultancy inputs will cover all the functional areas of AML/CFT covered by the relevant UN Conventions, Security Council resolutions, and FATF recommendations. Within this broad coverage, specific areas identified as requiring specialized expertise for capacity-building and technical advisory initiatives include, but are not limited to, the following: - information gathering and analysis and the role, nature and cycle of intelligence in pre-emptive investigations; - investigative principles and techniques to investigate and prosecute AML/CFT related cases, as well as first response and crime scene management and the collection and management of (forensic) evidence relating to financial crime types; - effective collaboration between (financial) intelligence services, law enforcement, prosecutors and other sectors, including the private and non-profit sectors; - presentation of financial evidence within the court room; and, - provide advice, guidance and mentoring to assist the relevant authority undertake a review of the country’s Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) sector and assess its vulnerability to being exploited for terrorist financing.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, public administration, political science, international relations or related fields of criminal justice, crime prevention and/or law enforcement is required.

A first-level university degree and/or equivalent academic education, professional training with certification from a recognized international/national police, customs or other staff training institution, with specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention, criminal investigation, law enforcement, border management, and/or other related areas, in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: - A minimum of 10 years of extensive relevant professional experience in the field of countering the financing of terrorism, anti-money laundering and/or the fight against other financial crime and transnational organized crime is required. - Specialized knowledge and skills in at least one, preferably several, of the related key thematic areas and functions, as international cooperation in criminal matters, gender dimensions in countering terrorism, human rights, and rule of law safeguards while countering terrorism is required. - Experience in areas of providing advisory services to government entities and/or training to criminal justice officials and institutions on intelligence gathering, investigation and/or prosecution in relation to counter-financing of terrorism is desirable. - Working experience with international organisations and national authorities in Southeast Asia and the Pacific 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. Working knowledge of another language in the Southeast Asia region is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

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.

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