Result of Service

• Assisted in course development, including preparation of curriculum and course material for activities in Pakistan and Bahrain to efficiently support programme implementation. • Supported a two-week CIED VBSS training course in Karachi, Pakistan. • Supported a two-week international VBSS training course for the ANF, PCG, PMSA, and the Pakistan Customs at regional training locations, alongside the host nation’s counterparts. • Supported two iterations of four-week QTCs such as the BCOX, BTM, or BCM for the ANF, PCG, PMSA, and Customs – based on their consent as per respective priorities. • Supported two two-week international Advanced VBSS training course for prior graduates of international VBSS training or the QTC series from the ANF, PCG, PMSA, and the Pakistan Customs at regional training locations, alongside the host nation’s counterparts. • Liaised with other international maritime law enforcement experts working in Pakistan harmonized and supported the delivery of training. • Submitted photos and written descriptions of capacity-building activities for inclusion in programme visibility materials, when applicable

Work Location

Home based with mission to Pakistan and Bahrain

Expected duration

26.11.2024- 25.03 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Background of the assignment: UNODC’s Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) continues to support the criminal justice systems of states in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) by dealing with issues of maritime crime. This support has included the entire justice chain involved in this work, including the maritime law enforcement agencies (MLEAs), customs, police, prosecutors, judges and prison staff of these states. The Programme has expanded its work to focus on capacity-building of Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE) authorities in Pakistan under the second phase of the Maritime Security Project for the country, being implemented by UNODC GMCP in collaboration with COPAK 2. Purpose of the assignment: The Individual Contractor will deliver Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) and Bulk Carrier Search training courses in Pakistan and Bahrain. 3. Specific tasks to be performed by the Individual Contractor: Under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative, Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), and the direct supervision and regular liaison with the Programme Coordinator GMCP Western Indian Ocean, the individual contractor will perform the following tasks: • Assist in the training course development, including preparation of curriculum and course material for activities in Pakistan and Bahrain to efficiently support programme implementation. • Support a two-week Countering Improvised Explosive Devices (CIED) VBSS training course in Karachi, Pakistan • Support a two-week international VBSS training course for the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG), Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), and the Pakistan Customs at regional training locations, alongside the host nation’s counterparts. • Support two iterations of four-week Qualification Training Courses (QTCs) such as the Boat Coxswain (BCOX), Boarding Team Member (BTM), or Boat Crew Member (BCM) for the ANF, PCG, PMSA, and Customs – based on their consent as per respective priorities. • Support two two-week international Advanced VBSS training course for prior graduates of international VBSS training or the QTC series from the ANF, PCG, PMSA, and the Pakistan Customs at regional training locations, alongside the host nation’s counterparts. • . • Support coordination of any UNODC GMCP activities in-country, as needed. • Submit photos and written descriptions of capacity-building activities for inclusion in programme visibility materials, when applicable. • Submit 5 end-of-activity reports.

Qualifications/special skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. • At least 7 years experience as a security officer or facilitator for courses related to maritime security with relevance to the maritime environment and a security organization, with maritime law enforcement experience is required.

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 Secretariat language is an advantage.