Consultant: Maritime Law Enforcement Expert

Overview

The consultant will plan, coordinate, and conduct Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE) training and Qualification Training Courses (QTC) to support criminal justice systems in the Red Sea region.

Tasks Summary

• Coordinate with countries and agencies to identify assistance needs.
• Prepare MLE training materials.
• Provide MLE technical assistance.
• Provide on-the-job training.
• Elaborate end of activity or mission reports.
• Contribute newsletter inputs.
• Support coordination of UNODC GMCP activities.
• Identify training needs and review operational logistics.
• Complete monitoring and evaluation requirements.
• Submit photos and written descriptions of activities.
• Upload documents to Basecamp and SharePoint.

Experience Requirements

• At least 7 years’ experience as a police officer, member of a defense force, or a maritime security organization, with maritime law enforcement experience is required
• Experience in providing riverine and small craft training to police/defense forces is desirable
• Experience policing in post conflict conditions is desirable
• Experience as a police/defense forces trainer is desirable
• Experience of training in an international environment is desirable

Qualification Requirements

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognised national or international customs authority, police academy, or military-training institution, supplemented by specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention, or law enforcement, in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the first level 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: April- July 2026

Work Modality: Home-based with travel

Remuneration: