International Consultant

United Nations - UN | Consultant | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Closing: 08 Jan 2026 1 days remaining
Location: Vienna, Austria

Overview

Support the development of the GPCAE workplan for 2026 in Eastern Africa and coordinate the implementation of the FishNET II project in Africa.


Tasks Summary
  • Support the development of the GPCAE workplan for 2026 in Eastern Africa
  • Coordinate the implementation of the FishNET II project in Africa
  • Liaise with government counterparts to coordinate GPCAE implementation in Eastern Africa
  • Coordinate and organize a Fisheries Value Chain Analysis related activity in Kenya
  • Support the drafting of the FishNET II annual report
  • Contribute to resource mobilization efforts
  • Support the implementation of Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment in Eastern Africa
  • Support communication with CSOs involved in project GUARD Wildlife in East Africa
  • Support the implementation of activities of the ‘Combating Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Uganda through the Criminal Justice System’
  • Coordinate anti-corruption activity within the context of combating crimes that affect the environment
  • Coordinate and organize a workshop for the development of a CAE-specialized legislation in Kenya
  • Lead effective reporting of achievement and success stories to the donor and UNODC

Experience Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in programme/project development, coordination, execution and implementation, at the international level, in wildlife, forestry, and other crimes that affect the environment is required
  • Experience working with the international organization is required
  • Field experience in Sub Saharan Africa is required
  • Previous experience working with Government institutions within the Eastern African region is desirable
  • Experience and knowledge on UNODC’s mandate and approach related to crimes that affect the environment, corruption prevention, institutional strengthening, and criminal justice responses is desirable
  • Experience in project implementation in the field of combating fisheries crime required

Qualification Requirements

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, law, business administration, economics or public administration or 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.

Other Details

Languages Required: fluency in oral and written English is required

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. Knowledge of Kiswahili is desirable.

Contract Duration: 3/2/2026-31/8/2026

Work Modality: Nairobi, Kenya

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