AML/CFT Consultant

Result of ServiceThe purpose of the assignment will be to develop a framework and deliver a training session in Republic of Moldova on the detection and reporting of suspicious transactions activity by DNFBPs. Work LocationHome based with travel to Moldova (September 2025, 25-26 September) Expected duration1– 30 September 2025 Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe UNODC The Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and the financing of Terrorism (GPML) is an experienced global provider of anti-money-laundering (AML) training and technical assistance and, since September 2001, also counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) training and technical assistance. UNODC is mandated by the UN General Assembly Resolutions 66/181 (2011) and 66/177 (2011) to provide technical assistance to Member States to combat money-laundering and the financing of terrorism, in accordance with related United Nations instruments and internationally accepted standards, including, where applicable, recommendations of relevant intergovernmental bodies, inter alia, the Financial Action Task Force, and relevant initiatives of regional, interregional and multilateral organizations against money-laundering. In the case of countering the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destructions the related United Nations instruments are S/RES/1540 (2004) and its successors, S/RES/1718 (2006) as well as S/RES/2231 (2015). The related internationally accepted standards are the Financial Action Task Force Recommendations 1,2 and 7 as well as Immediate Outcome 11. In the contract period, GPML will implement AML technical assistance programme for Republic of Moldova, which has requested UNODC’s assistance to comply with the aforementioned United Nations instruments and internationally accepted standards. UNODC is seeking an AML practitioner/trainer to develop a framework on suspicious activity detection and reporting by Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) with use of goAML Interface. Qualifications/special skills- Advanced university degree in criminology, law, public policy, economics, finance, political science, criminal justice, or other relevant fields of study required; A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - A minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in a Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession sector such as legal services, accounting, trust and company services, real estate, or gaming with demonstrated expertise in compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), customer due diligence, or financial crime prevention is required. - Specialist knowledge in the detection of suspicious transactions and the identification of money laundering risks specific to DNFBPs transactions is required. - Experience in applying AML/CFT regulatory obligations in the DNFBPs context, including identifying beneficial ownership, high-risk transactions, and reporting obligations to the Financial Intelligence Unit, is required. - Experience in reporting suspicious activity/transactions via goAML interface is required. - Practical professional experience in developing and / or delivering mentoring or capacity-building sessions for DNFBPs professionals on AML/CFT topics is desirable. - Practical professional experience in providing and delivering technical assistance in international setting is desirable. Languages- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in oral and written English is required for the post advertised. Knowledge of another official United Nations Secretariat language is an advantage. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.