National Consultant (Supporting the Development of a National Strategy against Organized Crime)

Overview

Support the development of a national strategy against organized crime for Uganda, based on the UNODC Organized Crime Strategy Toolkit.

Tasks Summary

• Ensure strategic analysis of organized crime in Uganda is successfully conducted and completed in a timely manner (including methodology, desk research, stakeholder consultations).
• Ensure National workshops are successfully facilitated with all relevant national counterparts.
• Draft national strategy with objectives, sub-objectives and activities following the approach of UNODC Organized Crime Strategy Toolkit and based on national priorities.
• Integrate gender and human rights dimensions of organized crime and impacts of proposed interventions on women, men, youth, and children into all materials developed.

Experience Requirements

• At least 7 years of relevant demonstrated experience related to research and analysis, including specific experience in conducting research into organized crime and related crimes is required.
• Proven experience in conducting assessments/gap analysis on organized crime within Uganda or in Eastern Africa is required.
• Strong understanding of organized transnational crime, including its drivers, markets, vulnerabilities, solutions, key stakeholders’ roles, as well as emerging issues, policies, and strategies related to organized crime is desirable.
• Ability to interact with government agencies and other relevant stakeholders to operate effectively; establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminology, law, social sciences, business administration, or related discipline 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

Contract Duration: 1 April - 30 November 2026

Work Modality: Home-based with travel to Uganda

Remuneration: Travel costs and related daily subsistence allowance (DSA) are to be provided for each trip and in accordance with the UN travel rules and regulations.