Consultant - Substantive and Organizational Support on Organized Fraud

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The organization aims to assist member states in their struggle against illicit drugs, crime, and terrorism. UNODC operates in over 150 countries and has a mission to promote health, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and justice by addressing the challenges posed by drugs and crime. With a diverse workforce of over 2,500 employees, UNODC works collaboratively with various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and international organizations, to implement effective strategies and policies.

Job Overview:
The Consultant position focuses on providing substantive and organizational support to the UNODC's efforts in combating organized fraud. The role involves contributing to the development of key documents such as a public-private partnership (PPP) toolkit and an issue paper on effective communication practices for fraud prevention. The consultant will also conduct research on normative, policy, and institutional responses to organized fraud, facilitating expert group meetings, and organizing events related to the UNODC-INTERPOL Global Fraud Summit. This position is crucial for enhancing the understanding of organized fraud as a global threat and for developing strategies to combat it effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including conducting research on organized crime and fraud, developing reports and issue papers, facilitating expert group meetings, and coordinating technical assistance activities. Specific duties include:

• Finalizing the PPP toolkit and issue paper on communication practices for fraud prevention.
• Conducting research on organized fraud and its responses.
• Organizing and facilitating the informal Expert Group Meeting.
• Contributing to the organization of the UNODC-INTERPOL Global Fraud Summit and related activities.
• Conducting bilateral consultations in English and Russian during relevant working groups.
• Delivering comprehensive reports and written inputs for key publications.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, international law, criminal law, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. A minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in research, particularly in organized crime or organized fraud, is required. Experience in international organizations and supporting intergovernmental processes is desirable, along with familiarity with website content management systems and technical assistance activities.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, international law, criminal law, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields, combined with two additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
The position requires at least one year of progressively responsible experience in research, preferably in organized crime or organized fraud. Previous work experience in international organizations and supporting intergovernmental processes is highly desirable. Experience with website content management systems and organizing technical assistance activities is also advantageous.

Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English and Russian is required for this position. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is considered an advantage, as English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Notes:
The position is home-based with some responsibilities at the UNODC Headquarters in Vienna. The expected duration of the assignment is from April 14, 2025, to March 31, 202

• The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, and it does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts.