International Drug Control Consultant

• Developed and submitted (in Arabic) policy papers, studies, and a guidance document on drug strategies and drug control in the Arab region. • Developed academic and training materials and delivered lectures under the Higher Diploma in Drug Control. • Contributions to the development of advanced academic content and programme components. • Contributions to the mid-term review report and updated recommendations for the implementation of the GCC Drug Control Strategy.

Home-based

18.06 to 15.12.2026

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the OGCCR Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer deployed at the NAUSS Centre and the Project Coordinator at OGCCR, and under the overall guidance of the Representative for the GCC Region. The consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks: • Conduct desk research and compile relevant sources, data, and references to support the development of policy papers, studies, and guidance documents. • Draft policy papers, studies, and technical documents in Arabic under the guidance of UNODC and designated experts. • Support referencing, formatting, version control, and incorporation of comments from UNODC and partners. • Contribute to the development of strategic and analytical content related to drug control trends, prevention, and demand reduction. • Support the development and implementation of lectures and training materials under the Higher Diploma in Drug Control. • Contribute to the development of advanced academic content and programme components in support of the planned upgrade of the diploma programme. • Contribute technical and substantive expertise in the conduct of the mid-term review of the implementation of the GCC Drug Control Strategy and formulation of implementable recommendations.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, criminology, or other related social sciences is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • At least ten (10) years of professional experience in drug control, criminal justice, law enforcement, crime and justice prevention and/or related areas, is required. • Practical experience in conducting research and capacity-building (training, mentoring, etc.) in the field of drug control is required. • Knowledge in the field of drug control, particularly the international regime on both drug control and crime prevention (conventions, standards and norms), is desirable. • Experience in delivering training and/or technical assistance in the GCC and or the MENA region is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Not available.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.