Drugs' expert in the Arab region - Consultant

Result of Service• Inception Report: Outlining the consultant’s understanding of the task, proposed methodology, and work plan. • Stakeholder Engagement Exercise and Summary Report: Consultation with UN agencies to identify key partners and attribute potential roles • Feasibility Study Report: A report analyzing the feasibility of implementing joint UN initiatives, including country prioritization based on political and institutional readiness. • Finalization of full compendium • Joint UN Programme Proposals: A series of proposals based on a joint programming approach which includes evidence-based interventions aligned with the common position, with a focus on health, rights, gender, youth and sustainable development. • Implementation and donor mapping plan: A report outlining steps to operationalize new proposals which highlights approaches in resource mobilization • WHO EMRO Flagship Initiative and enhanced UNODC collaboration: supporting and facilitating increased opportunities for partnership with UNODC and development of joint concept notes and proposals with WHO and other UN agencies in selected countries • Strategic positioning paper and policy brief on Syria: outlining UNODC’s role, priorities, and comparative advantage within the UNCT and Syria’s transitional context for key stakeholders. • Document outlining key counterparts and donor mapping, with recommendations for engagement strategies. • Drafting, coordinating, consolidating and incorporating inputs: for UNCT strategic frameworks or coordination platforms (e.g., UN Cooperation Framework annexes, joint planning matrices). • Project proposal, programmes and concept note development: A minimum of 4 project proposals (both joint and standalone) developed in collaboration with relevant partners or as standalone UNODC initiatives. • Final report: consolidates key findings, deliverables, and lessons learned to inform UNODC engagement in Syria, strengthen institutional memory, and support strategic planning and resource mobilization. Work LocationUNODC ROMENA Office in Cairo, Egypt Expected duration73 working days Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Deputy Regional Representative, UNODC ROMENA, the consultant will be responsible for: Policy, Programming and Technical Components • Analysis, identification and showcasing of current UNODC programmes and proposing policy approaches and technical strategies that prioritize health, human rights, and development in line with the UN common position on drugs. • Identify existing and new strategies to address the root causes of drug-related issues, promoting comprehensive solutions that balance law enforcement with health and welfare considerations. Stakeholder Assessment • Conduct country level stakeholder mapping exercises, identifying key UN agencies, government actors, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders involved in drug policy. • Lead a stakeholder engagement exercise with UNODC ROMENA and Headquarters staff, UN agencies and civil society to map existing provision, reflect current programming and inform new priorities and new programming and which includes the perspectives of women, young people, and people who use drugs. Feasibility Study and Country Prioritization • Carry out a feasibility study to assess the political and institutional readiness of target countries for implementing joint initiatives in line with the common position. • Propose a prioritization plan for countries based on factors such as national needs, political will, and the flexibility of international drug conventions to support country-specific policies. Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Public Policy, Drug Policy, Law, Criminal Justice or related fields is required. • At least 10 years of experience in drug policy, human rights, or public health-related fields is required. • Demonstrated experience in conducting stakeholder assessments, feasibility studies, developing strategic frameworks is required. • Strong and demonstrable understanding of drug control, the UN common position on drugs, international human rights treaties, and the Sustainable Development Goals is required. • Excellent analytical, communication, consultation, needs assessment, and report writing skills is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English with excellent drafting skills is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official 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.