UNDP Jobs - 90252- International Consultant to carry out research on

International Consultant to carry out research on economic crimes in South Sudan

Location :

Home Base

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2020

Application Deadline :

25-Feb-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

76 working days

Languages Required :

Expected Duration of Assignment :

11 Weeks

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) are engaged in a 24 months project led by UNICEF and implemented in Aweil, Bentiu, Bor/Pibor and Juba (South Sudan). The project seeks to benefit target communities, especially children and youth, through improved security, strengthened dialogue and trust building mechanisms and through accountable justice structures – at national, state and local levels.

The project was developed to empower target communities, especially children and youth, to define peaceful alternatives to violence and conflict. By effectively, efficiently and fairly addressing grievances stemming from local level conflicts, the local community (particularly children and youth) will benefit from improved security, strengthened peace mechanisms and accountable governance at national, state and local levels.

Specifically, since independence South Sudan - including the political class - has allegedly engaged in a vicious power and profit scramble and competition that continues to define the country’s current social, economic and political challenges. Therefore, economic crime represents a significant threat to South Sudan’s peace, security and stability, as violent conflict is exploited by an elite class who capitalize on ethnic divide and ongoing conflict to profiteer, acquire, maintain and control power and patronage.

Duties and Responsibilities

The services required to be provided under this contract will be linked to establishing baseline data and information to inform and carry out project activities. In fact, by documenting and investigating economic crimes, the data will bring valuable information and understanding to contribute to the ongoing peace dialogue process.?

Carry out research on economic crimes in South Sudan to address the root causes of ongoing violence and conflict in target project areas. The information will be crucial to understand the motivations and support received by perpetrators, with special focus on armed youth, who commit violent acts and human rights violations. The research will also contribute to strengthen accountability mechanisms in the country, further supporting the peace process. The Consultant will:

Document and investigate serious economic crimes;
Undertake international police cooperative investigations of a financial nature;
Conduct financial profiling of high net worth individuals who may have been involved in economic crimes, with link to gross human rights violations and abuses and related crimes, with a view towards accountability measures for such crimes;
Provide expert analysis on the interrelated nature of financial, economic and social cultural aspects and impacts of such crimes on the wider South Sudan’s economy and its capacity to provide services to its people, as well as contribute to the broader understanding of how economic crimes present various forms of risks and security threats to South Sudan and contribute to human rights violations and other international crimes;
Any other duties commensurate with this role and in line with OHCHR’s mandate.

Methodology

All project/research documents and materials should be treated as confidential;
Implementation of the contract must adhere to the principles of respect for human rights, including the human rights of people of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity, and reflect the diversity of this population;
A risk assessment, with mitigation measures, must be developed by the Service Provider to prevent risks to participants and others in the course of implementation of this contract. The Service Provider must act with due diligence in the elaboration and implementation of risk mitigation measures.?

Competencies

Core values:

Integrity;
Professionalism;
Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Contextualization of Human Rights Violations in conflict, Abuses and Related Crimes in South Sudan, a Post conflict Context, or Similar Setting.
Accountability;
Creative Problem Solving;
Effective Communication;
Inclusive Collaboration;
Stakeholder Engagement;
Leading by Example

Required Skills and Experience

Education

The Consultant must have an advanced University Degree (master’s or equivalent) preferably in financial law, financial administration, public policy, political science, or international relations. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience

At least 7 years of experience in investigation of, research on, and analysis of economic, financial, transnational crimes is required. ?Previous experience as an economic crimes’ expert, financial investigator demonstrating knowledge of relevant legislation, powers and processes within the sphere of law enforcement investigations for financial crime in conflict or post conflict setting is highly desirable.

Language

Fluency in English is required.