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Mission and objectives
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Context
The UNODC Programme Office in the Kyrgyz Republic supports national authorities in strengthening criminal justice and anti-crime capacities, including in the area of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), in line with the UNODC Regional Programme for Central Asia and relevant international standards.
Kyrgyzstan is currently undergoing the third round of mutual evaluation of its national AML/CFT system by the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG), a FATF-style regional body. The on-site visit of the EAG assessment team is scheduled for late September – early October 2026 and will be followed by an intensive period of drafting, discussion and adoption of the Mutual Evaluation Report. The outcome of the evaluation has direct consequences for the country: identified deficiencies may result in enhanced monitoring, affecting correspondent banking relationships, cross-border payments and remittance flows that play a significant role in the national economy.
Against this background, UNODC provides technical assistance to national counterparts – including the financial intelligence unit, law enforcement agencies, supervisory and regulatory bodies – in preparing for the evaluation and in addressing its outcomes, in close coordination with the EAG Secretariat and partner institutions in the region.
The UN Volunteer will join a small multidisciplinary team in Bishkek and will support the Office's AML/CFT portfolio during the most intensive phase of the evaluation cycle. The assignment offers first-hand exposure to the practical application of the FATF Standards, to the work of a FATF-style regional body, and to the delivery of United Nations technical assistance in a dynamic inter-agency environment, with regular interaction with national authorities, international partners and donors.
Kyrgyzstan is currently undergoing the third round of mutual evaluation of its national AML/CFT system by the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG), a FATF-style regional body. The on-site visit of the EAG assessment team is scheduled for late September – early October 2026 and will be followed by an intensive period of drafting, discussion and adoption of the Mutual Evaluation Report. The outcome of the evaluation has direct consequences for the country: identified deficiencies may result in enhanced monitoring, affecting correspondent banking relationships, cross-border payments and remittance flows that play a significant role in the national economy.
Against this background, UNODC provides technical assistance to national counterparts – including the financial intelligence unit, law enforcement agencies, supervisory and regulatory bodies – in preparing for the evaluation and in addressing its outcomes, in close coordination with the EAG Secretariat and partner institutions in the region.
The UN Volunteer will join a small multidisciplinary team in Bishkek and will support the Office's AML/CFT portfolio during the most intensive phase of the evaluation cycle. The assignment offers first-hand exposure to the practical application of the FATF Standards, to the work of a FATF-style regional body, and to the delivery of United Nations technical assistance in a dynamic inter-agency environment, with regular interaction with national authorities, international partners and donors.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Head of the UNODC Programme Office in the Kyrgyz Republic / Programme Officer (AML/CFT, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Supports the day-to-day implementation of the Office's AML/CFT portfolio, in particu-lar activities related to Kyrgyzstan's third-round mutual evaluation by the EAG
• Assists in compiling and reviewing documentation provided by national counterparts (legislation, regulations, statistics, case examples) against the FATF Recommenda-tions and the FATF Methodology, and helps identify gaps and inconsistencies for fol-low-up
• As part of a team, contributes to the preparation of analytical notes, briefings, com-parative overviews and summaries of good practices from other jurisdictions relevant to the assessment
• Supports the organization and delivery of workshops, mock-assessment ("dry run") sessions, training events and coordination meetings for national counterparts, includ-ing preparation of agendas, background materials and presentations
• Assists in preparing the on-site visit of the EAG assessment team, including schedul-ing of meetings, compilation of supporting documentation and substantive and logisti-cal support during the mission
• Contributes to communication and coordination with national counterparts, the EAG Secretariat, partner agencies and international organizations, including drafting corre-spondence, meeting minutes and mission reports
• Assists in maintaining a tracking matrix of recommendations, action points and dead-lines, and supports monitoring of the implementation of agreed follow-up measures
• Supports quality assurance and consistency of AML/CFT terminology in documents prepared in Russian and English
• Participates in relevant internal and inter-agency meetings, takes notes and follows up on action points
• Contributes to project reporting, including inputs to donor reports, progress updates and visibility materials
• Performs other related tasks as required
During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback.
• Supports the day-to-day implementation of the Office's AML/CFT portfolio, in particu-lar activities related to Kyrgyzstan's third-round mutual evaluation by the EAG
• Assists in compiling and reviewing documentation provided by national counterparts (legislation, regulations, statistics, case examples) against the FATF Recommenda-tions and the FATF Methodology, and helps identify gaps and inconsistencies for fol-low-up
• As part of a team, contributes to the preparation of analytical notes, briefings, com-parative overviews and summaries of good practices from other jurisdictions relevant to the assessment
• Supports the organization and delivery of workshops, mock-assessment ("dry run") sessions, training events and coordination meetings for national counterparts, includ-ing preparation of agendas, background materials and presentations
• Assists in preparing the on-site visit of the EAG assessment team, including schedul-ing of meetings, compilation of supporting documentation and substantive and logisti-cal support during the mission
• Contributes to communication and coordination with national counterparts, the EAG Secretariat, partner agencies and international organizations, including drafting corre-spondence, meeting minutes and mission reports
• Assists in maintaining a tracking matrix of recommendations, action points and dead-lines, and supports monitoring of the implementation of agreed follow-up measures
• Supports quality assurance and consistency of AML/CFT terminology in documents prepared in Russian and English
• Participates in relevant internal and inter-agency meetings, takes notes and follows up on action points
• Contributes to project reporting, including inputs to donor reports, progress updates and visibility materials
• Performs other related tasks as required
During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback.
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