Overview
The consultant will review and update a comparative study of recommendations from UNCAC and MESICIC, incorporating recent developments and mapping FATF/GAFILAT/CFATF review processes and recommendations for Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Tasks Summary
- Prepare a first draft containing updated information of the comparative study of recommendations from UNCAC and MESICIC, including a preliminary mapping of relevant FATF/GAFILAT/CFATF review processes and recommendations.
- Prepare a final draft containing updated information of the comparative study of recommendations from UNCAC and MESICIC, including a finalized mapping and analysis of FATF/GAFILAT/CFATF review processes and recommendations, highlighting synergies with UNCAC and MESICIC standards.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and/or analysis of public policies related to the prevention of and fight against corruption is required.
- Proven experience in drafting technical, research and/or analytical documents in the area of corruption prevention and anti-corruption and demonstrable research skills and experience in preparing legal and analytical reports are required.
- General knowledge of international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks, including FATF standards are required.
- Familiarity with UNODC’s anti-corruption mandate and with the international and regional conventions on the prevention of and fight against corruption to which the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean are parties is desirable.
- Familiarity with FATF and/or GAFILAT/CFATF mutual evaluation processes, follow-up mechanisms and recommendations, including experience in mapping or analyzing AML/CFT frameworks, is desirable.
- Proven capacity to work independently and with minimal supervision is desirable.
Qualification Requirements
• An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, criminology or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields, combined with two additional years of qualifying professional experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
