UNODC Lead Research Expert Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNODC Kenya looking for “Lead Research Expert”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 8th Oct 2021.
For two decades, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been helping make the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism. We are committed to achieving health, security and justice for all by tackling these threats and promoting peace and sustainable well-being as deterrents to them.
UNODC Lead Research Expert Jobs 2021
The UNODC has published a job vacancy announcement on 1st Oct 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Lead Research Expert to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime |
| Position | Lead Research Expert |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 8th Oct 2021 |
UNODC Job Vacancy 2021
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and conduct research, including through a desk review of relevant literature and reports, to collect further information as required, including through field research as required, and draft a prevalence study on the threat of transnational organized crime, illicit trafficking and the links to terrorism in the Horn of Africa. The prevalence study must reflect on 1) the prevalence, types, modus operandi, scope and trends of transnational organized crime, illicit trafficking and links to terrorism in the Horn of Africa; 2) threats posed by transnational organized crime, illicit trafficking and links to terrorism to peace, security and development in the Horn of Africa; and 3) recommendations to mitigate these threats, including through relevant policy options.
- Based on the finding and recommendation in the prevalence study, support a Scenario Expert (International Consultant) in the development of various scenarios to illustrate the impact of these threats and related policy decisions on peace, security and development in the Horn of Africa.
- Present the findings and recommendations of the prevalence study in context of the developed scenarios to Member States in the Horn of Africa.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Lead Research Expert (International Consultant)
- Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 30 September 2021 – 08 October 2021
- Job Opening Number: 21-United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime-165209-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in international relations, international law, criminal law, criminal justice, criminal investigation or similar subject 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.
Experience:
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience, including three years at the international level, preferably with a focus on criminal justice or security aspects of countering transnational organized crime, illicit trafficking, and terrorism prevention is required.
- Experience in conducting political, security and policy analysis, research and writing is required.
- Practical experience in conducting or facilitating criminal investigations including international cooperation in criminal matters related to organized crime, illicit trafficking or terrorism cases is desirable.
- Experience in providing policy advice, legislative advisory services and legal drafting support in the fields of criminal justice, arms control, organized crime, counter-terrorism or closely related fields is desirable.
- Previous experience in working for the United Nations and/or other international law enforcement organizations highly desirable;
- Experience working in the Horn of Africa region is desirable
How to Apply UNODC Lead Research Expert Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=165209
The Closing Date: 8th Oct 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unodc.org |
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