Consultant

Result of Service-Mapping and analysis of existing informal cooperation practices through desk research and stakeholder interviews to identify key themes, gaps, and successful models conducted. -Content of the Compendium of Good Practices for informal cooperation drafted and structured. Case examples, good practices, and practical guidance, followed by validation with key stakeholders for feedback and refinement, integrated. -Detailed concept notes outlining the objectives and expected outcomes of the Eleventh Steering Committee Meeting of the GlobE Network (scheduled for 14 December 2025, Doha, Qatar); conceptualized and developed; comprehensive discussion papers to guide the meeting’s agenda and facilitate informed deliberations prepared. -Support to the organization of the GlobE Day at CoSP11 provided by conducting background research and producing concept notes on the purpose and deliverables of the meeting sessions; annotated agenda for the sessions developed. -Outcome report of the eleventh meeting of the Steering Committee of the GlobE Network produced. -Conceptualization and development of concept notes on the purpose and deliverables of the twelfth meeting of the Steering Committee of the GlobE Network provided, and developing the discussion papers for the meeting undertaken. -Finalization and dissemination of the comprehensive Compendium of Good Practices for Informal Cooperation, incorporating feedback from Steering Committee meetings and stakeholder consultations ensured; coordination of follow-up activities to support implementation and knowledge sharing provided. Work LocationVienna Headquarters and home-based Expected duration16.9.2025-31.3.2026 Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground of the assignment One of the main purposes of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is to promote, facilitate and support international cooperation and technical assistance in the prevention of and the fight against corruption, including in asset recovery. The Conference of the States Parties to the Convention has repeatedly called for enhanced measures to further promote, facilitate and support international cooperation and technical assistance in the prevention of and fight against corruption, and has requested UNODC to provide, in its programmes of technical assistance, measures to enhance the effectiveness of international cooperation, including about offences covered by the Convention, before seeking mutual legal assistance. The Global Programme against Corruption is a technical assistance programme developed by UNODC to provide capacity-building assistance to Member States to effectively implement UNCAC. Within the framework of the Global Programme, UNODC has established the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (“the GlobE Network”) to facilitate informal transnational cooperation among practitioners of anti-corruption law enforcement authorities. The GlobE Network, officially launched in June 2021, aims to establish and enhance direct contact between anti-corruption law enforcement practitioners on cases, empower a wider range of countries to engage in informal transnational cooperation and complement other existing platforms for such cooperation. The consultant will support the work of the GlobE secretariat by conducting legal research and drafting, providing inputs, and developing knowledge products and tools to enhance practitioners’ capacities to combat corruption, as well as actively engaging GlobE Network Steering Committee and other stakeholders. Qualifications/special skills• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, international relations or related area is 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 2 years of professional experience in crime prevention and criminal justice area, with an emphasis on anti-corruption and asset recovery is required. • Knowledge of crime prevention and criminal justice issues; knowledge of and experience in anti-corruption and asset recovery analysis and issues, particularly related to the United Nations Convention against Corruption and its Conference of the States Parties; is required. • Experience in legal drafting and/or editing, development of knowledge products/tools and guides focused on anti-corruption and/or international cooperation, is desirable. • Experience with the work and priorities of the United Nations is desirable. Languages• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) 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.