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National Consultant on a desktop cross-sectional analytical paperEmployer UNODC |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 05.09.2024 - 23.09.2024 |
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Research projects / Consultant |
| Duties | I. Job Information Job Title: National Consultant on a desktop cross-sectional analytical paper within the framework of the Interregional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units (IREN) Level of consultancy: Senior Specialist level Project Title/Department: Passenger and Cargo Border Team/UNODC-WCO Global Container Control Programme UNODC Information Centre for researching and analyzing transnational threats related to drugs and crime Type of contract: Individual Contract Duration of the assignment: September – November 2024/ 40 working days Duty station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan II. Background 1. Passenger and Cargo Border Team (PCBT) and the Interregional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units (IREN) The Passenger and Cargo Border Team (PCBT) is the UNODC global programme, aimed at reinforcing security measures related to international passengers and the trade supply chain and empowering national border administrations to counter threats associated with air passengers, as well as sea, land and air cargo. It specifically focuses on combatting goods trafficking, organized crime, and the exploitation of passengers and containerized trade supply chains by organized criminal and terrorist groups, through the establishment of Joint Port and Airport Control Units comprising officers from different law enforcement agencies (Customs, Border services, Aviation Security, and Police) at selected ports and airports. The PCBT places emphasis on capacity building in targeting and profiling, risk management methodologies, physical inspections, support for backtracking investigations, inter-agency cooperation, private sector collaboration, operational support and specialized capacity development in areas such as countering drugs, strategic trade, precursors, cultural property, and environmental goods. Understanding that the border management efficiency and effectiveness demands regional cooperation and speedy information exchange on transnational cargo, on 22 May 2019, the Heads of Customs Authorities of Afghanistan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan committed to further foster practical cooperation by signing the Memorandum of Understanding on Inter-Regional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units (IREN), which represents a regular and direct information exchange mechanism among the above-listed PCBT participating countries. 2. The UNODC Information Centre for researching and analyzing transnational threats related to drugs and crime Through the Information Centre, UNODC provides integrated and impartial monitoring of the drugs and crime situation in Afghanistan and its impact on surrounding countries, making use of existing and newly developed data and information collection methodologies and capacities (combining official statistics, field research and surveys, scientific literature, remote sensing techniques, and event-based data with the purpose of maximizing timeliness, accuracy and coverage). The Center collects, analyzes, and uses unbiased data on drugs and crime to promote evidence-based policies on these issues, thereby enhancing the monitoring and research capabilities of Central Asian countries and the broader region. This assignment will work for the abovementioned projects and be performed in close coordination and supervision by relevant Programme Coordinators. III. Purpose of the assignment: The purpose of this consultancy is to support the development of a desktop cross-sectional analytical paper within the framework of the PCBT Interregional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units (IREN). IV. Scope of Work / Outputs The incumbent will carry-out the following tasks: 1. Collect relevant literature and available data of IREN member countries between 2021-2024 (first half) including on: · the dynamics and development trends of the main socio-economic and trade indicators in the IREN region · the logistical infrastructure and the transport and transit corridors dynamics in the IREN region · the current legislative and legal treaty frameworks aimed at trade facilitation in the IREN region · the dynamics of illicit drug manufacturing and trafficking in the IREN region 2. Analyze the literature and collected data to identify trends, patterns and routes of illicit drug manufacturing and trafficking to identify national and regional threats that may hamper trade facilitation in the IREN region. 3. Draft a desktop cross-sectional analytical paper within the framework of the PCBT Interregional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units using the outline provided by the PCBT and the UNODC Information Centre. 4. Adjust draft report following the guidance of the PCBT and the UNODC Information Centre and submit it for final review/s. The consultant will perform the assigned functions under the direct supervision of the UNODC ROCA SP5 Programme Officer and the UNODC PCBT IREN Programme Officer, and overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Programme Coordinator for Central Asia of the Passenger and Cargo Border Team, Performance indicators include: 1. Thorough compilation of relevant literature and data as requested in the scope of this work. 2. Accurate, reliable, high quality, and timely analysis. 3. Full coverage of the entire IREN region. 4. High quality draft of the desktop cross-sectional analytical paper within the framework of the PCBT Interregional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units (IREN) |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | n/a |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Uzbekistan |
| Education: | Higher |
| Professional requirements | The National Consultant on desktop cross-sectional analytical paper within the framework of the PCBT Interregional Network of Customs Authorities and Port Control Units (IREN) shall meet the following minimum requirements: Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international relations, economics, statistics, analysis, law, criminal justice, criminology or related areas. PhD is desirable. Experience: At least 15 years of relevant professional experience related to countering drug trafficking and organized crime, or other related law enforcement sector. Knowledge of the political, socio-economic, macroeconomic, and cultural dynamics of the countries within the IREN region. Languages: Fluency in English and Russian is required. Knowledge of other languages of the PCBT IREN member countries is highly desirable. |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Part-time |
| Salary offered | n/a |
| Additional information | |
| Additional information: | Deadline for submission is 23-Sep-24 @ 05:50 AM (New York time) Negotiation reference: UNDP-UZB-00918 https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=24615 To proceed to negotiation documents, please click consequently the links below https://undp.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Docs-Public/Ej0xTIhAuoZGr2MQnl3LcVMBYpIajxUk8mAyieFewxB7nQ?e=oK2ob7 https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-UZB-00918 Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration. |
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