Senior Fellow - Training methodology

Contract

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Result of Service

Under the supervision of the Programme Officer, the Senior Fellow will perform the following tasks:

• Review train-the-trainers (TTT) material prepared by the CONTACT project team; • Provide methodological support and advice on the preparation and implementation of the TTT curriculum and national training sessions; • Deliver train-the-trainers sessions on training skills and methodology to intelligence and law enforcement officers from the CONTACT partner countries.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

February-April 2024 3 months (19 working days each month); with a possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funds

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI' s goals are:

• to advance understanding of crime-related problems; • to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; • to support the respect of international instruments and other standards; • to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance.

One of the strategic priorities of UNICRI is to support the development of an integrated CBRN approach that incorporates all international, regional, and national CBRN components into a common strategy. This entails the application of a holistic approach through which all stakeholders while operating autonomously, can establish common goals, identify and manage resources to achieve these goals, clearly allocate responsibilities and tasks, elaborate functioning channels of communication, create a security culture based on common learning, and ensure that lessons learned are incorporated and absorbed throughout the whole system.

In 2019, UNICRI launched the CONTACT Programme, aimed at building the capabilities of law enforcement and intelligence officers to plan and carry out intelligence and law enforcement operations to thwart radiological and nuclear (RN) trafficking attempts. Additionally, the initiative aims to foster regional cooperation and the exchange of information related to RN trafficking investigations in different regions. The CONTACT Programme is currently being implemented in the Middle East, in the Black Sea, and in the Southeast Asia regions.

With specific reference to the CONTACT Programme, the Senior Fellow will contribute to implementing project activities by developing and reviewing training materials prepared by the CONTACT team and by partner countries, delivering train-the-trainers sessions and coaching sessions for national experts.

Qualifications/special skills

An Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of law, criminology, law enforcement, criminal justice, social sciences, journalism, or similar field is required. At least ten (10) years of working experience in the organization and delivery of training courses in one or more of the following areas is required: crime prevention and criminal justice, human rights, international security, conflict resolution, peace education. Working experience in devising, organizing, and delivering Train-the-trainers’ courses, including preparation of training curricula and training manuals, is required. Previous working experience in one of the CONTACT – Black Sea project partner countries (i.e., Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine) is desirable.

Languages

Proficiency (i.e., oral and written fluency) in English is required. Knowledge of one or more official languages of the CONTACT – Black Sea project partner countries (i.e., Georgian, Romanian, and Ukrainian) is desirable. Fluency in another official language of the United Nations is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.