Result of Service

­ A guide on ML/TF risks arising from DNFBPs in Algeria is developed and delivered, ­ A workshop on the effective implementation of the guide on ML/TF risks arising from DNFBPs in Algeria is delivered, ­ A workshop on strategic and operational analysis and on cooperation, public relations and communications is delivered, ­ An academic study on illicit financial transactions arising from trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants for Moroccan FIU and financial institutions is developed and delivered, ­ A workshop on the effective implementation of the academic study guide on illicit financial transactions arising from trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants for Moroccan FIU and financial institutions is delivered, ­ A regional workshop on financial investigation in cryptocurrency for North African competent authorities is delivered. ­ Technical assistance is provided to Moroccan authorities in conducting VA and VASPs risk assessments ­ Two workshops are delivered for Moroccan officials on tracing, investigating, seizing and managing VA. ­ One workshop is delivered on targeted financial sanctions for Algerian officials. ­ An accredited program on targeted financial sanctions is developed.

Work Location

Home-based with travels to North African Countries

Expected duration

June 2- 29 October 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

The Consultant will provide substantive support in the following areas: ­- Develop the guide on ML/TF risks arising from DNFBPs in Algeria, ­- Deliver a 2-day workshop on the effective implementation of the guide on ML/TF risks arising from DNFBPs in Algeria, ­- Deliver a 3-day workshop on strategic and operational analysis and on cooperation, public relations and communications, ­- Develop an academic study on illicit financial transactions arising from trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants for Moroccan FIU and financial institutions, ­- Deliver a 2-day workshop on the effective implementation of the academic study guide on illicit financial transactions arising from trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants for Moroccan FIU and financial institutions, ­- Deliver a regional 3-day workshop on financial investigation in cryptocurrency for North African competent authorities. ­- Provide technical assistance to Moroccan authorities in conducting VA and VASPs risk assessments ­- Deliver one workshop for Moroccan officials on tracing and investigating VA. ­- Deliver one workshop for Moroccan officials on seizing and managing VA. ­- Deliver a workshop on targeted financial sanctions (TFS) for Algerian officials. ­- Develop content materials for an accredited program on targeted financial sanctions, including proliferation financing and virtual assets dealings

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management, or other related fields 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 recognised 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 seven (7) years of professional experience in the fight against financial crime, money laundering, and terrorist financing is required. Specialist knowledge in financial investigation of financial and economic crimes is desirable. Practical professional experience in the delivery of technical assistance and training techniques is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE 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.