Project Expert

UNODC KGZ organization mission TBD

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs, transnational organized crime, terrorism and corruption, and is the guardian of most of the related conventions, particularly:
-The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its three protocols (against trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants and trafficking in firearms)
-The United Nations Convention against Corruption
-The international drug control conventions UNODC was established in 1997 as a result of the merging of the United Nations Centre for International Crime Prevention and the United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP). It was established by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to enable the Organization to focus and enhance its capacity to address the interrelated issues of drug control, crime and international terrorism in all its forms. The Programme for Central Asia outlines the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) initiatives from 2022 to 2025, led by the Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) in Tashkent. This programme leverages the expertise and infrastructure of UNODC offices across Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan) and headquarters in Vienna. It aligns with the global UNODC Strategy 2021-2025, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and national priorities.

Task Description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the UNODC Programme Office in the Kyrgyz Republic / International Programme Coordinator, or their designated representative, the UN Volunteer will support the effective management and coordination of projects under Sub-Programme 1 – Preventing and Countering Transnational Organized Crime of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia 2022–2025.

The UN Volunteer will provide technical expertise and implementation support to project initiatives addressing illicit drug trafficking and Anti-Money Laundering / Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).

Key Functions

1. Project Management and Coordination

o Support the achievement of project objectives and day-to-day implementation in line with approved work plans and budgets.
o Contribute to project monitoring, reporting, and evaluation by tracking progress and preparing progress reports.
o Assist in drafting terms of reference (TORs) and specifications for consultants and service providers.
o Provide guidance and support to short-term consultants and implementing partners.

2. Technical and Organizational Support
o Organize and facilitate project activities such as training sessions, workshops, meetings, and public events.
o Prepare related documentation, including minutes, press releases, and correspondence.
o Maintain proper filing and documentation of all project activities.

3. Administrative and Programmatic Assistance
o Provide administrative, logistical, and programmatic support to the Sub-Programme 1 team.
o Contribute to coordination and communication across project stakeholders.
o Perform other related duties as required.