Consultant (Expert Public Prosecutor on Corruption & Money Laundering)

Result of ServiceThe consultant will work in close collaboration with the relevant UNODC project staff to undertake work which will be carried out in consultation and coordination with the UNODC staff, national authorities and other consultants engaged by UNODC for complementary activities; and in a manner that respects and upholds the independence and proper functions of the United Nations and the national agencies of PNG responsible for prosecuting corrupt conduct. Specific tasks will involve: - Developing a prosecution guideline on when to charge for money laundering based on reported judgements. - Conducting a comprehensive review of the Proceeds of Crimes Act (POCA), highlighting evidential and legal issues and recommendations for the OPP - Updating the POCA manual developed by the OPP - Developing a prosecution guideline on asset recovery for the OPP and conducting a virtual training session on prosecution/ litigation of ML and asset recovery and related corruption cases. - Design and develop flowcharts on the Proceeds of Crimes Act (POCA) for the OPP and consolidate feedback from interviews with stakeholders to finalise the flowcharts, and conduct structured mentoring programme with the OPP - Design and implement a training programme on prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases, and on using the POCA guide and flowcharts, including developing the PPTs, exercises and training plans and conduct an in-person training with the OPP and the RPNGC. The assignment will be conducted virtually and in-country with travel required, and the consultant is expected to consult with the A/Public Prosecutor and management team, POCA and SCAD Units and UNODC team, throughout the assignment. Work LocationHome-based with travel Expected duration1/08/25-19/12/25 Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground of the assignment: The UNODC is currently implementing the PNG Project on Preventing and Countering Corruption, providing technical assistance to support the establishment and institutional strengthening of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and to build the capacities of key institutional anti-corruption partners to fight against corruption enhanced, namely the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC), National Fraud and Anti-Corruption Office (NFACD), Provisional Fraud and Anti-Corruption Units (PFACU), the Office of the Public Prosecutor (OPP) and relevant agencies. The UNODC is also implementing the PNG Fairness and Accountability Now bilong Gutpla Sindaun (FANGS) Project, to support efforts to combat transnational crime and to strengthen the rule of law by detecting, disrupting, and successfully prosecuting corruption, money laundering and related offences, such as bribery of PNG officials. These efforts aim to substantially reduce corruption and support the PNG Government, key national institutions, civil society and communities to strengthen their commitment and capacities to address corruption in line with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The projects contribute to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16, the National Anti-Corruption Plan of Action (NACPA) 2020-2025 to implement the PNG National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2010-2030 and is aligned to PNG's Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) III and MTDP IV, to promote good governance, the rule of law and reduce corruption. The UNODC’s Global Programme on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) and Anti-Corruption Programme (AC), under the Corruption and Economics Crime Branch, have mobilized to provide technical assistance to strategic actions to address deficiencies identified in the Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Measures for Papua New Guinea (PNG), released in 2024 by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the field of law, criminal justice, criminology, international relations, political science, economics, finance, business, management or related field 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 10 years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience in the field of prosecution of criminal offences is required. • Experience in providing training/mentoring to junior prosecutors in anti-corruption matters and experience supporting the administrative and operational processes of a prosecution office is required. • Experience in the area of operating in the Pacific with existing regional anti-corruption networks is desirable. • Knowledge and experience of the UN System and in particular of UNODC is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English 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.