Result of Service

Expected tangible and measurable output(s)/deliverable(s): Completion of training materials development and delivery of activities in coordination with relevant PCBT staff members Completion of evaluation reports including recommendations related to additional training is required. Completion of project reporting.

Work Location

Home based with travels to Cambodia, Thailand, Lao PDR and Vietnam

Expected duration

01.12.24-30.06.25 (tentatively)

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and World Customs Organization (WCO) joined forces in 2004 to launch the Global Container Control Programme (CCP). Today, the programme is also known as UNODC Passenger and Cargo Border Team (PCBT) The Programme was designed to assist member states to establish and build the capacity of Port Control Units (PCUs) and Air Cargo Control Units (ACCUs), to detect illicit trade within the containerised, air cargo, and air passenger supply chains, by training, equipping and coordinating frontline law enforcement units working in ports, airports and landborder. Initially the Programme was focused on narcotics in containers, but over the past two decades the programme has expanded significantly in geographic scope (currently operational in 86 countries) and thematic scope (dealing with all kinds of smuggling). Most member states have or are using border management methodology, or intelligence led profiling of shipments for physical examinations, but in many cases, officers at the front-line are unfamiliar with the identification of the commodities and the profiling working methodology, or they are ill-equipped to proactively profile the shipments at import, export or in transit. This assignment focuses on the advanced topic of illicit drug and tobacco smuggling issues. The specific training will be delivered and integrated into the units’ activities. The project will primarily target the PCUs and ACCUs in the Mekong region countries: Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam. The planned delivery includes several one-week national and regional training events, along with follow-up reports. These trainings will be scheduled based on the needs specified by the units or the donor, with a realistic frequency of approximately one training per month from December 2024 to March 2025. The purpose of the assignment is to support the implementation of PCBT Strengthening Cargo Borders in the Mekong project and envisages achievement of the following goals: – Firstly, to develop and deliver technical training workshops addressing illicit trafficking in Southeast Asia and Oceania, specifically focusing on narcotics and precursors,, as well as tobacco, air cargo, and mail security, and other relevant topics. The aim is to improve supply chain security and enhance trade facilitation, with a specific focus on preventing illicit goods from reaching Australasia. The training will be conducted in the countries mentioned in the work area above – Secondly, to provide support with reporting related to the delivered activities and assist with related assignments as needed. To work with UNODC programme manager and national counterparts to develop recommendations and proposals for future programme activities in support of implementation. Under the supervision the Regional Programme Manager, PCBT SEAP, the International Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: 1 Develop and Deliver in-person national and regional workshops related to combating illicit trafficking, with a focus on narcotics, precursors, and tobacco destined for Australia,; if travel is not possible, through online means. 2 Accompany other PCBT staff members, including the WCO staff members, on missions to recipient countries as required 3 Development of evaluation reports related to the training workshops, including recommendations for future training. 4 Attend other meetings related to PCBT training issues. 5 Assist with other implementation activities as a guest expert when needed. 6 Support the development of project reporting, specifically on the activities delivered by the international consultant and any issues encountered during activity delivery

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, crime prevention and/or law enforcement, law, political science, public administration, management or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognised national or international customs authority, police academy, or military-training institution, supplemented by specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention, or law enforcement, in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the first level university degree. Work experience At least 07 years of extensive practical experience in the fields of customs or other law-enforcement at the border, international trade practices, security, risk management, or another related area is required Demonstrated capacity to conduct research, analysis, and evaluation and proven ability to develop, organize and deliver seminars, training, exercises, and workshops is required Demonstrated capacity to analyse trade pattern, and identify risk indicators is desirable. Operational and training experience with cross-border cooperation, transit control measures, including prevention, detection and interdiction techniques, intelligence and information exchange, investigation and risk profiling techniques is desirable; Ability and willingness to work under pressure and within tight deadlines is desirable. Ability to work in a team, good training, interpersonal and communication skills are desirable. Work experience within the UN system or other international organizations is desirable;

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.