International Consultant to support the development and implementation of legal aspects of Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants initiatives in Southern Africa Region - supporting

Result of Service a) Assist UNODC ROSAF TIP and SOM project with the implementation of the SAMM project 2022/3 workplan including on harmonization and tracking of implementation progress. b) Support the design of project implementation at sub-activity level including through research on and analysis on proposed interventions (sub-activities) in line with the Project Document Work-plan. c) Technical support to the RECs and Member states to to develop: i. Proposed activities for combatting Trafficking in Persons. ii. Roadmap for implimenting the TIP and SOM National Ation Plan. iii. Roadmap for development of legislation on Smuggling of Migrants. iv. Support coordination of TIP and SOM activities in harmonizing workplans, budgets and activities.

d) Prepare operational guidelines, as and when required, for enhanced programme planning and coordination. e) Provide technical input in the UNODC SAMM project in support towards development of Smuggling of Migrant Policy/Legislation. f) Provide technical support on the implementation of the various TIP Act including on the technical support towards the establishment and operationalization of the TIP Secretariat- where applicable. g) Provide regular technical advice on operational matters relating to implementation of TIP and SOM activities in Southern Africa and the RECs for the SAMM project. h) Prepare progress reports, support development of financial documents and other support documents for the implementation of the SAMM Southern Africa TIP and SOM activities.

Work Location Pretoria with travel to the Southern African Region if required.

Expected duration 1.08-30.12.2023

Duties and Responsibilities The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative for Southern Africa and the direct supervision of the UNODC ROSAF Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer and in close technical cooperation with the SAMM project Agencies.

The consultant will perform the following substantive duties and responsibilities:

a) Assist UNODC ROSAF TIP and SOM project with the implementation of the SAMM project 2022/3 workplan including on harmonization and tracking of implementation progress. b) Support the design of project implementation at sub-activity level including through research on and analysis on proposed interventions (sub-activities) in line with the Project Document Work-plan. c) Technical support to the RECs and Member states to to develop: i. Proposed activities for combatting Trafficking in Persons. ii. Roadmap for implimenting the TIP and SOM National Ation Plan. iii. Roadmap for development of legislation on Smuggling of Migrants. iv. Support coordination of TIP and SOM activities in harmonizing workplans, budgets and activities.

d) Prepare operational guidelines, as and when required, for enhanced programme planning and coordination. e) Provide technical input in the UNODC SAMM project in support towards development of Smuggling of Migrant Policy/Legislation. f) Provide technical support on the implementation of the various TIP Act including on the technical support towards the establishment and operationalization of the TIP Secretariat- where applicable. g) Provide regular technical advice on operational matters relating to implementation of TIP and SOM activities in Southern Africa and the RECs for the SAMM project. h) Prepare progress reports, support development of financial documents and other support documents for the implementation of the SAMM Southern Africa TIP and SOM activities.

Qualifications/special skills- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, business administration, social sciences or other relevant discipline 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; - A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in policy development or research in the area of serious and organized crime, human rights law or criminal law, including through direct work with multi-stakeholders bodies at national level is required; - Proven experience in delivering workshops to develop legislation, policy, national strategies and action plans, as well as facilitation of high-level multi-stakeholder processes is desirable; - Previous experience working with UN and/or Government entities is desirable; - Very strong knowledge of local, regional and global human trafficking developments is desirable; - Strong research, drafting strategic planning, and presentation skills is required;

Languages- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations Secretariat 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.