International Anticorruption Consultant

Result of ServiceUnder the overall supervision of the Chief of CEB and under the direct supervision of the Anti-corruption Regional Adviser of the Corruption and Economic Crime Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean, and in coordination with other UNODC officers and personnel as necessary, the consultant will perform the following deliverables: Deliverable A: First draft containing updated information of the comparative study of the recommendations resulting from the Implementation Review Mechanism of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the Follow-Up Mechanism for the Implementation of the Inter-American Convention against Corruption (MESICIC), including a preliminary mapping of relevant FATF/GAFILAT/CFATF review processes and recommendations for the countries covered. Deliverable B: Final draft containing updated information of the comparative study of the recommendations resulting from the Implementation Review Mechanism of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the Follow-Up Mechanism for the Implementation of the Inter-American Convention against Corruption (MESICIC), including a finalized mapping and analysis of FATF/GAFILAT/CFATF review processes and recommendations, highlighting synergies with UNCAC and MESICIC standards. Work LocationHome-based Expected durationMarch to May 2026 Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground of the assignment: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has established a leading global position in delivering support to countries to prevent and combat corruption, serving as the guardian of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). Within UNODC, the overall substantive and implementation responsibilities and functions relating to UNCAC are vested with the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB). To bring its anti-corruption services closer to the beneficiary countries, CEB has established a Regional Corruption and Economic Crime Hub for Latin American and the Caribbean. In 2022, UNODC prepared a document summarizing and comparing the recommendations issued under the Implementation Review Mechanism of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the Follow-Up Mechanism for the Implementation of the Inter-American Convention against Corruption (MESICIC) for Latin America and the Caribbean. In this context, the purpose of the consultancy is to review and update the document developed by UNODC, incorporating recent developments and changes in the area of corruption prevention and the fight against corruption across the 33 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition, the consultancy will support the mapping and systematization of the review processes and recommendations issued under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and its relevant FATF-Style Regional Bodies, including the Financial Action Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT) and the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), as published for each country in the Latin American and Caribbean region. This work will aim to identify synergies, complementarities and areas of convergence between anti-corruption and anti-money laundering standards. Qualifications/special skills• An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, criminology or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields, combined with two additional years of qualifying professional experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and/or analysis of public policies related to the prevention of and fight against corruption is required. • Proven experience in drafting technical, research and/or analytical documents in the area of corruption prevention and anti-corruption and demonstrable research skills and experience in preparing legal and analytical reports are required. • General knowledge of international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks, including FATF standards as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. • Familiarity with UNODC’s anti-corruption mandate and with the international and regional conventions on the prevention of and fight against corruption to which the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean are parties is desirable. • Familiarity with FATF and/or GAFILAT/CFATF mutual evaluation processes, follow-up mechanisms and recommendations, including experience in mapping or analyzing AML/CFT frameworks, is desirable. • Proven capacity to work independently and with minimal supervision is desirable. Languages• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish and French is desirable. 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.