International Consultant (Human Trafficking)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP) implements projects to combat transnational organized crime, including trafficking in persons (TIP) and smuggling of migrants (SOM). This role supports initiatives addressing the evolving threat of trafficking for forced criminality (TIP for FC) linked to scam operations, aiming to strengthen regional cooperation and criminal justice responses.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to provide high-quality technical expertise to support UNODC ROSEAP's implementation of TIP and SOM project activities. The consultant will contribute to the planning, oversight, and delivery of technical assistance, including workshops and capacity development initiatives. Key contributions include liaising with ASEAN bodies, supporting awareness-raising campaigns, drafting substantive reports and materials, and developing knowledge products related to TIP for FC. The role is crucial for strengthening regional cooperation and enhancing criminal justice responses to these crimes within the Southeast Asia and Pacific region.
Responsibilities
The consultant will contribute to the planning, oversight, implementation, and delivery of technical assistance for TIP and SOM project activities. This includes organizing and delivering workshops, forums, clinics, and trainings, and preparing substantive inputs for capacity development. The role involves liaising with and supporting activities of relevant ASEAN sectoral bodies on TIP, and developing regional cooperation and policy. The consultant will support the design, coordination, and implementation of awareness-raising campaigns, including developing innovative approaches and materials. Responsibilities also include drafting and reviewing high-quality reports, guidance materials, project documents, and concept notes, as well as supporting the design and development of knowledge projects and briefing materials related to TIP SOM, particularly TIP for FC.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of professional experience in project management, coordinating and organizing capacity building workshops and trainings, specifically in human trafficking, migrant smuggling, or transnational organized crime at national, regional, and international levels is required. Field experience in developing and implementing TIP and SOM projects in Southeast Asia and the Pacific is also required, along with experience engaging with ASEAN bodies and liaising with Southeast Asian government officials.
Skills
Project management, capacity building workshop coordination and organization, expertise in human trafficking and migrant smuggling, transnational organized crime knowledge, experience with ASEAN bodies, liaison with government officials, knowledge of trafficking for forced criminality in scam centres, excellent English drafting and communication skills.