Application Deadline : 24-Aug-21 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left : 14d 7h 52m
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Sep-2021
Duration of Initial Contract : Sept 21- Dec 22 (267 working days)
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Background
UNODC is seeking for 01 International Consultant for research on illicit financial flows in Mekong Sub-region (267 working days).
The overall objective of the consultancy service is to better understand how illicit financial flows in the Mekong Sub-Region (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar) are moved and laundered, and those flows connect to major financial hubs and destinations outside the region.
The selection will be on a competitive basis and will comply with UNDP procurement regulations.
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BU Code: VNM10
Event ID number: A-210801
Deadline for Submission: Tuesday 24 August 2021
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Duties and Responsibilities
Task 1: Produce a literature review on illicit financial flows and their movement, and deliver a preliminary analysis for further research.
Task 2: Deliver a refined analysis on how illicit financial flows are moved and laundered, based on interviews and field research missions
Task 3: Deliver detailed findings for each of the countries researched (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar)
Task 4: Produce a final report for submission to UNODC
Competencies
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in areas directly connected peace/security, law enforcement, prosecution, criminal justice, including in their cross-border aspects.
Experience in investigative field research and analysis in relation to organized crime, illicit financial flows and/or corruption.
Experience in conducting field research on the above-mentioned topics in the Asia-Pacific region.
Experience as a published author or acknowledged contributor to publications.
Experience with secured web-based information management systems.
Fluency in English. Working knowledge of (an)other UN language(s)
Required Skills and Experience
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, social sciences, international relations, security studies, criminology or closely related fields.
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