Especialista en Investigación de Lavado de Activos/Financiamiento al Terrorismo

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Bolivia aims to strengthen the country's capacity to prevent crime and respond to interconnected threats of drugs, organized crime, and corruption. Operating under the UNODC Country Programme for Bolivia 2023-2027, the office focuses on combating transnational organized crime and economic crimes. A key project, supported by the EU, works with various entities to enhance Bolivia's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) regime, aligning with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.

Job Purpose

This role supports the UNODC project aimed at enhancing Bolivia's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) regime, in line with FATF recommendations and Bolivia's action plan to exit the grey list. The volunteer will contribute to strengthening prevention, compliance, and technical capacities for investigating and prosecuting these crimes, as well as asset recovery. The assignment focuses on immediate results related to policy, coordination, international cooperation, supervision, preventive measures, legal entities, financial intelligence, investigation, prosecution, and asset forfeiture, directly supporting the project's objectives to improve AML/CTF systems and investigative tools.

Responsibilities

The UN Volunteer will develop and implement improved investigation and prosecution techniques, tools, and methods to combat criminal organizations and disrupt their finances. This includes technically and administratively implementing project activities for strengthening AML/CTF investigations, coordinating with government counterparts and UNODC at local, regional, and headquarters levels. The role involves implementing legal activities related to the recovery of assets derived from AML/CTF offenses, preparing Terms of Reference, coordinating procurements, and reviewing consultancy products. The volunteer will also conduct and review technical reports, identify additional technical assistance needs for investigating AML/CTF and predicate offenses, and advise UNODC on legal matters concerning international conventions and standards. Monitoring regulatory trends and proposing corrective actions for project implementation challenges are also key duties.

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of general work experience in money laundering, terrorist financing (ML/TF), or criminal organization investigations is required. Six months of experience working with international organizations or in designing, executing, or implementing externally funded cooperation projects is desirable.

Skills

Key competencies include professionalism, integrity, teamwork, respect for diversity, commitment to continuous learning, planning, organization, and communication. Expertise in legal affairs, project management, program development, and strategy is also required.

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