Consultant – Research and Analysis on Maritime Crime at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant:

Under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator for the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea, the consultant will complete the following tasks:

• Liaise with UNODC GMCP project team to develop an agreed research framework, including finalized research questions and scope.
• Conduct a desk review of relevant literature, policy documents, legal frameworks, and open‑source materials.
• Analyse available data related to maritime incidents, interdictions, seizures, and investigations.
• Review existing institutional arrangements and coordination mechanisms relevant to maritime and coastal security.
• Where appropriate, engage with key stakeholders through interviews or consultations.
• Synthesize findings into clear analytical outputs that highlight risks, trends, and priority areas for action.
• Submit three reports – inception report, draft analytical report and final report.
• Submit five end-of-month reports

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognised national or international customs authority, police academy, or military-training institution, supplemented by specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention, or law enforcement, in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the first level university degree.
• At least 7 years of experience in investigating maritime piracy and terrorism is required.
• Excellent skills in collection and presentation of data are required.
• Experience in writing publications is desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are desirable.