Result of Service

2. Purpose of the assignment: The objective of the consultancy is to support the research, data collection and analysis which will inform development of the technical policy brief on cyberfraud, high-tech money laundering and transnational organized crime in Southeast Asia. 3. Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant: The consultancy is situated under the supervision of the Programme Officer, and under the overall supervision of the Representative of the Regional Office of UNODC. The consultant will undertake the following substantive duties: • In coordination with regional research analysts and relevant officers at ROSEAP, support the formulation of a preliminary research outline and methodology for the technical policy brief • Collect and analyze open-source data and other relevant information (i.e. corporate records, court filings, briefings by law enforcement, related case documents and public disclosure) related to enforcement action targeting casinos, cyberfraud, trafficking for forced criminality, and organized crime required to draft the content of the technical policy brief and related emerging trends. • In coordination with the regional research analysts and relevant officers at ROSEAP, draft and review the technical policy brief ahead of its publication. • Set up media monitoring on corruption topics in collaboration with Journalist against Corruption (JAC), a network of investigative journalists established with UNODC support

Work Location

Home-based, no travel

Expected duration

05/08/2024-01/02/25

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Background of the assignment: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP) is tasked with assisting the region through its Regional Programme (RP) 2022 – 2026, including through transnational organized crime analysis and research. Under the Regional Research Hub, ROSEAP requires the services of an international research consultant to support the development of a technical policy brief and threat analysis on cyberfraud, high-tech money laundering and transnational organized crime in Southeast Asia. The consultant will work in collaboration with analysts in the Regional Research Hub and report to the Lead Analysts and Research Hub Coordinator based in Bangkok, Thailand throughout the consultancy.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public administration, governance, management, development cooperation, international relations, international law or any related field is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in areas related to international human rights, development, transnational organized crime, corporate and financial accountability, and/or research in East and Southeast Asia is required. Previous experience in conducting field research on topics involving government-related stakeholders, social and economic development, organized crime, as well as familiarity with related editorial processes is required. Previous experience in copy and substantive editing in English – either for analytical work or thematic reviews related to the United Nations or other international organizations – is desirable. A demonstrated interest in regional development and/or security issues, especially those related to thematic areas within UNODC’s mandate, is desirable. Experience with digital research and investigative software tools and techniques is desirable. Previous experience with a UN agency or other international organizations is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency of English with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

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.