Consultant to support implementation of a UNODC “Clean Sheet: A Guide to Enhancing Financial Integrity in European Football and Beyond”

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), within its Programme on Safeguarding Sport from Corruption and Economic Crime, is implementing the "Clean Sheet" initiative. This action, co-funded by UNODC and the European Commission, aims to enhance financial integrity in European football. The role supports the development of a key publication to assist football clubs and agents in complying with new EU anti-money laundering regulations.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNODC in developing a crucial publication, "Clean Sheet: A Guide to Enhancing Financial Integrity in European Football and Beyond." This guide will equip professional football clubs and agents with practical tools and knowledge to comply with EU Regulation (EU) 2024/1624, a new anti-money laundering framework. The role involves researching, drafting, and refining the publication, ensuring it addresses specific money-laundering typologies, due diligence requirements, and cooperation mechanisms between financial intelligence units and the football sector. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness and strengthen preventative measures against financial crime within European football.

Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for developing a comprehensive guide on financial integrity in European football. Key duties include mapping relevant stakeholders such as football clubs, agents, Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), and regulators to create a contact database. The consultant will draft a 40-page publication, including a glossary, table of contents, and references in UN format. This involves preparing for and actively participating in an expert group meeting to review the draft. Subsequently, the consultant will revise the publication based on feedback from UNODC, the European Commission, and experts, producing a final draft ready for language editing and layout. The role requires ensuring all deliverables meet UNODC's standards for timeliness, quality, and technical competence.

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), financial crime, or financial regulation/compliance is highly desirable. Experience advising Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), financial regulators, or obliged entities on AML/CFT compliance is required. Familiarity with EU AML regulations and the professional sport sector, particularly football, is highly desirable.

Skills

Expert knowledge of corruption and financial crime in sport, specifically money laundering. Experience in drafting technical publications and guidance materials. Familiarity with EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (EU) 2024/1624. Experience working with or advising FIUs, financial regulators, or obliged entities. Understanding of professional sport organizations, football governing bodies, clubs, or agents.

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