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

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Result of Service Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant/scope of work:

Under the supervision of the GPML Mekong Region AML/CFT Advisor, David Frend, the consultant will be responsible for:

A. Foundation Course on criminal investigation, crime scene preservation, continuity of evidence, case planning and preparation and the prosecution and adjudication of Custom related crimes (21 working days) a. Scenario materials created in Word/Excel format (not pdf) to allow extraction of data; b. Trainer solutions to all group exercises drafted and finalized in agreement with GPML; c. Delivery of 4-day training course (5-hours tuition / activities per day); d. The above topics may be amended with mutual agreement of the consultant and GPML; and, e. Handover of tuition materials to participants.

B. Basic criminal investigation training course (21 working days) a. Scenario materials created in Word/Excel format (not pdf) to allow extraction of data; b. Trainer solutions to all group exercises drafted and finalized in agreement with GPML; c. Delivery of 4-day training course (5-hours tuition / activities per day); d. The above topics may be amended with mutual agreement of the consultant and GPML; and, e. Handover of tuition materials to participants.

C. Cash courier and cash disruption training course (21 working days) a. Scenario materials created in Word/Excel format (not pdf) to allow extraction of data; b. Trainer solutions to all group exercises drafted and finalized in agreement with GPML; c. Delivery of 4-day training course (5-hours tuition / activities per day); d. The above topics may be amended with mutual agreement of the consultant and GPML; and, e. Handover of tuition materials to participants.

D. Controlled delivery and undercover/covert operations training course (21 working days) a. Scenario materials created in Word/Excel format (not pdf) to allow extraction of data; b. Trainer solutions to all group exercises drafted and finalized in agreement with GPML; c. Delivery of 4-day training course (5-hours tuition / activities per day); d. The above topics may be amended with mutual agreement of the consultant and GPML; and, e. Handover of tuition materials to participants.

E. Intelligence development and risk assessments training course (21 working days) a. Scenario materials created in Word/Excel format (not pdf) to allow extraction of data; b. Trainer solutions to all group exercises drafted and finalized in agreement with GPML; c. Delivery of 4-day training course (5-hours tuition / activities per day); d. The above topics may be amended with mutual agreement of the consultant and GPML; and, e. Handover of tuition materials to participants.

F. Mentorship, advice and development of operational guidelines (21 working days) a. Operational guidelines created in Word/Excel format (not pdf) to allow extraction of data; b. Mentorship and advice provided to the Customs Department on the conduct of financial investigations, including intelligence collection and analysis, investigation case management, prosecution case development and post-conviction enforcement procedures; c. The above topics may be amended with mutual agreement of the consultant and GPML; and, d. Handover of operational guidelines to GPML.

Work Location Vientiane, Lao PDR

Expected duration 1 May-31 Oct 2023

Duties and Responsibilities 1. Background of the assignment:

UNODC is one of the most experienced global providers of anti-money-laundering (AML) training and technical assistance and, since September 2001, counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) training and technical assistance. UNODC is specifically mandated by UN General Assembly Resolutions 66/181 (2011) and 66/177 (2011) to deliver technical assistance to Member States to strengthen capacity to combat ML/TF in accordance with these UN instruments and international standards. Under this mandate, UNODC provides legal, policy, institutional and operational assistance to Member States to help them break the economic power of transnational criminal networks through closing money laundering channels, investigating financial crimes, and depriving criminals of the proceeds of illicit activities.

UNODC Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime, and the Financing of Terrorism (GPML) has long been implementing AML/CFT assistance programmes in Southeast Asian countries, in particular on anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT). The consultant will work under direct supervision of the GPML Mekong Region AML/CFT Mentor and Advisor, under overall supervision of the Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Through GPML’s Mekong Region AML/CFT programme, UNODC GPML 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.

UNODC has been requested by the Government of Lao PDR to provide technical assistance and training in building the AML/CFT capacities of its Customs Department and AML/CFT authorities to:

(1) to implement the provisions of the revised Customs Law as it relates to the additional powers and responsibility of investigation and prosecution; and, (2) increase the ability of Lao Customs to protect the borders from transnational organized crime including money laundering, the smuggling of people, currency, drugs, firearms and the illicit trade in wildlife.

To achieve the above deliverables, the consultant will prepare and deliver workshops on (i) money laundering foundational course; (ii) criminal investigation; (iii) cash courier and cash disruption training; (iv); controlled delivering and covert operations; (v) intelligence development; and (vi) provide ongoing mentorship and advise with respect to AML/CFT investigations undertaken by Lao Customs which will include the development of operations guidelines.

Qualifications/special skills Education - An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognised national or international customs authority, police academy, or military-training institution, supplemented by specialisation in criminal justice, crime prevention, or law enforcement, in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the first level university degree. - A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the fight against terrorism financing, financial crime, money laundering, combating the cross-border smuggling of cash and bearer negotiable instruments and other related crimes is required; - Experience in delivering training on financial investigations or financial intelligence is required; - Relevant experience in a field environment in Asia and/or the Pacific is desirable. - Work experience with international organisations is desirable.

Languages Languages - 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 official United Nations 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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