Consultant (Precursor Industrial mapping - Lao PDR)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks a consultant to map industries in Lao PDR relevant to illicit drug manufacture. This role supports the "Southeast Asia Precursor Control and Border Management Project," aiming to enhance institutional capacity in detecting and identifying illicit trafficking of drugs and precursor chemicals within ASEAN Member States.
Job Purpose
The consultant will conduct a comprehensive mapping of industries in Lao PDR involved in the manufacturing or trading of precursor chemicals, including those used in illicit drug production. This involves identifying relevant government stakeholders and facilitating national coordination meetings. The assignment aims to strengthen capacities for drug and precursor control, aligning with UNODC's mandate to combat drug trafficking and secure the rule of law in Southeast Asia. The consultant will utilize INCB's methodology to ensure comparability of findings and contribute to establishing a mechanism for government and industry cooperation in preventing chemical diversion.
Responsibilities
Conduct a country-wide mapping of industries manufacturing or trading internationally scheduled and non-scheduled precursor chemicals, including pre-precursors and those involved in contract synthesis. Identify and engage relevant government stakeholders beyond narcotics regulation, covering licensing, environmental aspects, and trade. Facilitate national coordination meetings with stakeholders, including industry representatives, as required. Support UNODC's "Southeast Asia Precursor Control and Border Management Project" by contributing to capacity-building efforts in drug and precursor control. Ensure the mapping exercise aligns with INCB's methodology for precursor chemical control and contributes to developing a framework for government-industry cooperation.
Work Experience
At least 10 years of experience in national and international drug and precursor control, policy formulation, or advisory functions is required. Experience working with law enforcement (police, customs, prosecution) in investigating organized crime, particularly drug and precursor-related crime, is essential. Experience with the pharmaceutical/chemical industry, especially in Lao PDR, and in developing public-private partnerships is desirable.
Skills
Expertise in precursor chemicals and knowledge of the chemical/pharmaceutical industry in Lao PDR. Excellent knowledge of drug control theory and best practices. Experience in policy formulation and advisory functions. Experience in law enforcement collaboration and investigation of organized crime. Experience in developing public-private partnerships. Capacity building and training skills. Fluency in English and Lao.