Evaluation Consultant (AML/CFT policy expert)

Result of ServiceUnder the guidance and supervision of the Chief or the Deputy Chief of the UNODC Independent Evaluation Section at Headquarters (Vienna, Austria), the Substantive Expert, in close coordination and cooperation, will collaborate with the Evaluation Expert and the evaluation team throughout the entire evaluation process, and contribute to the following tasks: • Provide substantive inputs in relation to the area of expertise to the whole evaluation process and to all deliverables, and participate in kick-off meeting; • Contribute to a desk review of relevant documents, research products, etc.; • Contribute, in particular with expert knowledge, to the development of the evaluation design, in line with requirements of the Inception Report template, with detailed method, tools and techniques that are gender-inclusive and gender-sensitive, generating information from and about men, women and other marginalized groups, as well as key gender, disability inclusion and human rights issues; • Contribute to conducting a high-quality data collection phase, based on the approved Inception Report, by implementing all approved data collection tools and methods in an inclusive and participatory manner. Ensure that all requirements as per the approved Inception Report are met. • Contribute to conducting a high-quality data analysis, including using related tools and software (e.g. NVivo), and ensure that IES has access to all raw data at any given point in time. • Contribute to conducting a preliminary findings workshop for validation with project staff • Contribute to ensuring adherence to the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) Norms and Standards, UNODC evaluation norms, standards, guidelines and templates and the full evaluation terms of Reference (ToR) and participate in kick-off meeting; • Ensure that all deliverables mentioned in these terms of reference are submitted in a timely and satisfactory manner, and in line with the quality criteria checklist; • Contribute to various presentations/briefings throughout the evaluation process, as requested; Work LocationHome-based with travel to Vienna , Bangkok, Thailand and Manila, the Philippines Expected duration01.03 - 31.08.2026 Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and the Financing of Terrorism (GPML) is mandated by several United Nations instruments, including the UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (1988), the UN General Assembly Special Session Political Declaration and Action Plan against Money Laundering (1988), the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (1999), the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (2000), the UN Convention against Corruption (2003), and UN General Assembly Resolutions 66/181 and 66/177 (2011). Under these mandates, GPML delivers technical assistance to Member States to strengthen national capacities to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism (ML/TF) in line with international standards. GPML provides legal, policy, institutional, and operational support to assist Member States in disrupting the economic power of transnational criminal networks by closing money laundering channels, strengthening financial investigations, and depriving criminals of the proceeds of crime. In recent years, the Programme has supported an average of 70 Member States annually and trained over 4,000 AML/CFT professionals each year. As the second phase of the Programme (2018–2025) draws to a close, GPML will undergo an In-depth Independent Evaluation to assess its performance and ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness in addressing evolving and persistent ML and TF risks in the years ahead. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, or related field is required. A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) 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 7 (seven) years professional technical experience in anti-money laundering and/or countering the financing of terrorism policy building with a financial intelligence unit, regulatory body, central bank or AML/CFT committee is required; Experience in presenting and communicating complex evaluation or research results in a structured manner (in reports, briefs, presentations, etc.) is required; Experience in working in a team is required; Professional technical experience in the field of evaluation or related field, including a track record of conducting various types of evaluation at the international level, preferably with experience in conducting evaluations for the United Nations is desirable; Knowledge and experience of the UN System and in particular of UNODC is desirable; Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods is desirable; Experience in gender sensitive evaluation methodologies and analysis, and understanding of human rights, disability inclusion and ethical issues in relation to evaluation 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 official United Nations 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.