International Consultant (Maritime Law Enforcement Advisor)
Provide advisory support for maritime crime investigations and prosecutions.
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Overview
Provide advisory support for maritime crime investigations and prosecutions.
You have:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, police administration, with specialization in international maritime affairs, international security policy, criminal justice, or similar fields is required.
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of countering maritime crime and implementing law of the sea is required.
- Proven experience in legal research and analysis, proposals and training plans, and excellent drafting skills is required.
- Experience in development work and legal systems in non-WEOG contexts is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated tact in intercultural communication is required.
- Previous work experience with the UN or other international organizations is desirable.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Result of Service Deliverable A; - Develop drug trafficking by sea scenario and investigation package to be used for Sri Lanka simulated trial. - Submit report after completion of simulated trial.
Deliverable B; - Develop fisheries crime scenario and investigation package to be used for Sri Lanka simulated trial. - Submit report after completion of simulated trial.
Deliverable C; - Develop smuggling of migrants by sea scenario and investigation package to be used for Sri Lanka simulated trial. - Submit report after completion of simulated trial.
Deliverable D; - Develop maritime pollution scenario and investigation package to be used for Sri Lanka simulated trial. - Submit report after completion of simulated trial.
Deliverable E; - Develop drug trafficking by sea scenario and investigation package to be used for Maldives simulated trial. - Submit report after completion of simulated trial.
Deliverable F; - Develop drug trafficking by sea scenario and investigation package to be used for Bangladesh simulated trial. - Submit report after completion of simulated trial
Deliverable G; - Develop smuggling of migrants by sea scenario and investigation package to be used for Bangladesh simulated trial. - Submit report after completion of simulated trial.
Deliverable H; - Develop maritime pollution scenario and investigation package to be used for Maldives simulated trial. - Submit report after completion of simulated trial.
Deliverable I; - Develop fisheries crime scenario and investigation package to be used for Maldives simulated trial. - Submit report after completion of simulated trial.
Work Location Home-based
Expected duration 24 Apr – 29 Dec 2023
Duties and Responsibilities The consultant will provide advisory support for simulated trials planned for Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka, assisting them in putting the necessary jurisdictional and criminal laws in place to effectively investigate and prosecute drug trafficking, smuggling of migrants and/or other maritime crime cases.
Qualifications/special skills - An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, police administration, with specialization in international maritime affairs, international security policy, criminal justice, or similar 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.
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of countering maritime crime and implementing law of the sea is required;
- Proven experience in legal research and analysis, proposals and training plans, and excellent drafting skills is required;
- Experience in development work and legal systems in non-WEOG contexts is desirable;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are desirable;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated tact in intercultural communication is required;
- Proven experience in dealing with national and regional counterparts from various cultural backgrounds is desirable;
Previous work experience with the UN or other international organizations is desirable.
Languages - English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging legal research project you handled and what the outcome was? | This question assesses your research skills and ability to handle pressure. | Discuss a specific project, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them. |
| Tell me about a time you had to communicate complex legal information to a non-legal audience. | The interviewer wants to gauge your communication skills and ability to simplify information. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to manage multiple international projects simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in maritime law enforcement, particularly in a consulting role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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