Result of Service

Analyzed reporting requirements for UNHQ events within UNODCs mandates;

• Revised templates and mechanisms to share such reports with UNODC HQ and, as applicable, field offices; and
• Foresaw model for UNODC NYLO, anticipated expected reports on intergovernmental meetings;
• Drafted and compiled monthly reports on intergovernmental and/or interagency meetings related to UNODCs mandates, in particular on the UN reform.

Work Location

New York

Expected duration

13 April to 11 December 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer, the consultant will:

• Attend official and informal meetings of intergovernmental bodies and inter-agency mechanisms;
• Draft reports on meetings taking place at UNHQ related to UNODCs mandates, in particular those on the UN reform;
• Support the organization of UNODC meetings and events;
• Develop an analysis of reporting requirements for UNHQ events within UNODCs mandates;
• Develop a foresight model for UNODC NYLO to anticipate expected reports on intergovernmental meetings;
• Revise templates and mechanisms to share such reports with UNODC HQ and, as applicable, field offices, including newsletters; and
• Draft reports on intergovernmental and/or interagency meetings related to UNODCs mandates.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in law, social science, political science, international relations, criminology or a related field 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. Some working experience on policy and legal frameworks related drug control, crime prevention and criminal justice is required. Some working experience in drafting analytical reports is required. Some working experience in intergovernmental meetings, such as in the provision of secretariat services or negotiations, is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages 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.