Background

The European Union (EU) and the Government of Nigeria have given to UNODC the responsibility to implement Project NGAV16 - Response to Drugs and Related Organized Crime in Nigeria (FED/2012/306-744) (NGAV 16). The project supports Nigeria’s efforts in fighting drug production, trafficking and use, and in curbing related organized crime. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is the United Nations agency entrusted with the mandate to assist Member States in their efforts against corruption, illicit drugs, crime and terrorism.

Of the numerous challenges emerging economies like Nigeria face, drug production, trafficking and use, and related organised crime are among the most threatening. This is particularly true in an environment with a rapidly growing young population, paired with a complex law enforcement setting. The potential impact of drugs and related organized crime on Nigeria’s society and economy could be devastating, as it affects the Government’s ability to provide public security, rule of law and basic services, and also directly affects the well-being of the population and its ability to rise out of poverty.

UNODC is well placed to support Nigeria in more effectively combating the production, trafficking and consumption of drugs, and organised crime, based on its mandates, relevant conventions and treaties, and its direct expertise and experience in-country, in the region and world-wide as well as its strong working relationship with national and international counterparts in Nigeria.

Given this existing experience, the European Union (EU) and the Government of Nigeria have given to UNODC the responsibility to implement Project NGAV16 - Response to Drugs and Related Organized Crime in Nigeria. The project supports Nigeria’s efforts in fighting drug production, trafficking and use, and in curbing related organised crime including counterfeit narcotics and psychotropic substances. The project aims: i) to support evidence-based policy formulation, and improve legislation and coordination; ii) to improve law enforcement and regulatory capacity in drug control and tackling organised drug-related crime; and iii) to enhance drug prevention, treatment and care services, adapted to Nigerian conditions. The project focuses on where drugs and organised crime interlock, in line with relevant international conventions and with a balanced, human-rights-based approach rooted in international best practice and a quest for public health enhancement. National capacity to tackle drug-related challenges will be strengthened by a multi-component approach.

To face the drug issue in a comprehensive manner, the Government of Nigeria has formulated and adopted a National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP) 2008-2011, extended to 2013, to address the

increase and proliferation of illicit drug production, trafficking, abuse as well as related criminal activity in Nigeria. The Master Plan responded to the heightened risks that drug trafficking and abuse and their related criminality posed to the country’s social and economic stability through a comprehensive strategic approach. The Master Plan has been implemented with some progress but also challenges, and the Inter-ministerial Committee is determined to formulate a new master plan covering the period 2014-2018, based on a review of the previous one, and a large stock-taking exercise across the country.

Purpose of the assignment

The consultancy pertains to supporting the Inter-Ministerial Committee in the development of the National Drug Control Master Plan (2014-2018) for Nigeria. The national consultant will work in consultation with an international consultant.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Project NGAV16 - Response to Drugs and Related Organized Crime in Nigeria and in direct collaboration with the Secretariat of the Inter-ministerial Drug Control  Committee (IMC) and in consultation with an international consultant, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Support the Secretariat of the Inter-Ministerial Committee in a bottom-up consultative process to garner input into the development of the new master plan from all Nigerian geo-political zones involving community, non-government organizations, ministerial, department and agency stakeholders through town hall style meetings;
• Facilitate up to 11 meetings to be held across Nigeria in February, March and April 2014. Preparation of report consolidating findings and key messages from meetings, within 2 weeks of final meeting. (27 days in total, comprising: 2 days preparation of outline and questionnaires for meetings, 22 days involved in convening meetings and summarizing individual meetings, 3 days drawing together aggregated insights from meetings and preparation of report).

In conjunction with UNODC, the IMC Secretariat and the international consultant engage with senior representatives from key Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Abuja or Lagos in March or April 2014 to obtain insights and guidance on contents of the NDCMP 2014-2018. (5 days):

• In conjunction with international consultant, substantively prepare and facilitate a 2 day consultative workshop of the Inter-Ministerial Committee aimed at reporting the findings from the town hall style meetings and incorporate these into the development of the 2014-2018 Master Plan (2 days preparation, 2 days workshop in May 2014)
• In conjunction with international consultant, draft the NDCMP 2014-2018 (10 days home- based in May and June 2014);
• In conjunction with international consultant, meet with Secretariat of the Inter-Ministerial Committee to present and discuss the draft NDCMP 2014-2018 (1 day preparation and 1 day meeting in June 2014)
• In conjunction with international consultant substantively prepare and facilitate a 3 day consultative workshop of the Inter-Ministerial Committee aimed at reviewing the draft 2014-2018 Master Plan (2 days preparation, 3 day workshop in June 2014);
• In conjunction with international consultant, finalize draft the NDCMP 2014-2018 (10 days home-based in June and July 2014);
• Present finalized NDCMP 2014-2018 to IMC. (1 day preparation and 1 day at meeting in July 2014).

At all times, the consultant shall provide to UNODC access to intermediate products of the consultancy. In addition to submission of the work products, as described in the contract, the consultant will report by e-mail on a weekly basis to the UNODC Project Coordinator on the status of works.

Expected tangible and measurable outputs:

• The questionnaire and guidelines to be used during the town hall style meetings;
• A report encompassing findings and insights from the town hall style meetings within 2 weeks of final meeting;
• Draft NDCMP 2014-2018;
• The final output will be a high-quality and comprehensive National Drug Control Master Plan 2014-2018 for Nigeria in a professional and acceptable format. The final report will contain monitoring and evaluation systems and a clear and costed implementation strategy.

Sixty five (65) working days from March to July 2014.

The selected consultant will be remunerated per working day. The consultant will be remunerated in the following manner:

• 30% payment on commencement on submission of guidelines and questionnaire to be used at town hall style meetings;
• 20% payment upon delivery of the of the report from the town hall meetings to UNODC;
• 20% payment upon delivery of draft NDCMP 2014-2018 to UNODC;
• 30% payment on delivery of final NDCMP 2014-2018 to UNODC.

Travel deemed necessary for the conduct of the consultancy will need to be approved in advance by UNODC and related costs will be covered according to the prevailing rules and regulations of the United Nations.

• Substantive and linguistic quality of the documents prepared;
• Timely and quality delivery of outputs;
• Acceptance of the required outputs by UNODC.

Further, both UNODC and the consultant fully and unconditionally subscribe to the following principles for ethical research:

• The consultant will ensure that stakeholders are shielded from needless risk of harm or embarrassment and proceed with their willing and informed cooperation;
• Proper presentation of the consultant should be provided, including his/or her name, as well as the sponsoring role of UNODC and the project context;
• The consultant should maintain objectivity and exercise professional integrity.
  

Competencies

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills;
• Excellent knowledge of computer software applications, MS Word, Excel, graphs and charts;
• Previous knowledge or work with the United Nations system and/or other international organizations an advantage.
  

Required Skills and Experience

 Education:

• Master Degree in social science, development studies, law, or other related field of studies.

Experience:

• Previous experience with drug control master plan formulation, particularly in the context of Nigeria;
• Good knowledge and understanding of drug control, including drug demand reduction;
• Excellent knowledge of the social, political and economic situation of Nigeria; 
• 10 years knowledge and experience on social research or drug control (drug supply reduction, drug demand reduction, drug control surveys.