Overview
The Research and Analysis Assistant (AML/CFT) will support the UNODC's AML/CFT portfolio, particularly activities related to Kyrgyzstan's mutual evaluation by the EAG. The role involves assisting in documentation review, preparing analytical notes, and supporting the organization of events.
Key Responsibilities
- Supports the day-to-day implementation of the Office's AML/CFT portfolio, in particular activities related to Kyrgyzstan's third-round mutual evaluation by the EAG
- Assists in compiling and reviewing documentation provided by national counterparts (legislation, regulations, statistics, case examples) against the FATF Recommendations and the FATF Methodology, and helps identify gaps and inconsistencies for follow-up
- As part of a team, contributes to the preparation of analytical notes, briefings, comparative overviews and summaries of good practices from other jurisdictions relevant to the assessment
- Supports the organization and delivery of workshops, mock-assessment ("dry run") sessions, training events and coordination meetings for national counterparts, including preparation of agendas, background materials and presentations
- Assists in preparing the on-site visit of the EAG assessment team, including scheduling of meetings, compilation of supporting documentation and substantive and logistical support during the mission
- Contributes to communication and coordination with national counterparts, the EAG Secretariat, partner agencies and international organizations, including drafting correspondence, meeting minutes and mission reports
- Assists in maintaining a tracking matrix of recommendations, action points and deadlines, and supports monitoring of the implementation of agreed follow-up measures
- Supports quality assurance and consistency of AML/CFT terminology in documents prepared in Russian and English
- Participates in relevant internal and inter-agency meetings, takes notes and follows up on action points
- Contributes to project reporting, including inputs to donor reports, progress updates and visibility materials
- Performs other related tasks as required
Required Experience
- 1 month
Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to two years) in:
- AML/CFT, financial monitoring, compliance, financial investigations, or a related area of financial regulation, law enforcement or the banking sector;
- legal or policy analysis, including assessment of national legislation against international standards, and drafting of analytical notes, briefings or reports;
- supporting the organization of workshops, training events, expert meetings or missions, preferably in an international, inter-agency or intergovernmental setting;
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Law, international law, economics, finance, banking, financial monitoring, criminal justice, criminology, public administration, international relations, science, or another relevant field. Specialization or coursework in AML/CFT, financial monitoring, compliance, financial investigations or economic security is an asset.
