International consultant (trade-based money laundering)

Result of ServicePeer-review, expert advice, and written inputs to the draft materials developed for the TBML risk assessment. 1. Conducting an in-depth desk review of the draft TBML risk assessment tool, including its structure, scope, risk factors, indicators, data requirements and scoring methodology. 2. Review and advise on the risk-scoring methodology, including weighting of factors, calibration, thresholds, stress-testing and sensitivity analysis, to ensure a defendable, transparent and operational approach. 3. Review and advise on analytical models and use cases, including assumptions, input variables, data sufficiency and quality, and proposed validation / back-testing arrangements. Work LocationHome-based Expected duration3 – 14 February 2026 Duties and ResponsibilitiesCorruption and Economic Branch – through its mandate for Corruption and Economic Branch – through its mandate for anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and counter-proliferation financing – is specifically authorised by the UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (1988), the United Nations General Assembly Special Session Political Declaration (A/RES/S-20/2 of 21 October 1998) and Measures for Countering Money Laundering (A/RES/S-20/4D of 21 October 1998), 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 the UN General Assembly Resolutions 66/181 (2011) and 66/177 (2011) to deliver technical assistance to Member States to strengthen capacity to combat ML/TF in accordance with these UN instruments and international standards. Under these mandates, CEB provides legal, policy, institutional and operational assistance to Member States to help them break the economic power of transnational criminal networks through closing money laundering channels, investigating financial crimes, and depriving criminals of the proceeds of illicit activities. Since 2019, CEB has been supporting Member States in building their capacities to prevent, detect, investigate and contribute to the prosecution of customs/revenue fraud and trade-based money laundering (TBML), by strengthening the capacities of customs officers, police officers, revenue officials, Financial Intelligence Units (FIU) analysts and investigators. To support this work, UNODC seeks highly specialized expertise in AML/CFT risk assessment methodologies and TBML, including experience in translating complex risk concepts into practical tools for operational agencies. Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, forensic accounting, or related fields of criminal justice, crime prevention and/or law enforcement is required. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognized national or international customs authority, police academy, or military-training institution, supplemented by specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention, or law enforcement, in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the first level university degree. At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, financial crime, corruption, asset recovery and/or related areas is required. Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation or peer-review of national, sectoral or thematic ML/TF risk assessments, including the development of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment tools and methodologies, is highly desirable. Experience in analysing and/or addressing trade-based money laundering risks and customs/revenue fraud, including familiarity with TBML typologies and indicators, is desirable. Experience providing policy and technical advice to governments, regulators and/or international organizations on AML/CFT risk-based approaches and financial sector regulation is desirable. Experience in academic research and publication and/or in delivering training on AML/CFT and financial crime issues is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations working 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.