International Individual Contractor

As an active member of the UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme, provide efficient, timely, responsive, and high-quality programme, technical, and administrative support to GMCP activities, while also supporting the broader priorities of the Border Management Branch Africa Regional Coordinator, including.

• Programme implementation is effectively supported through coordination with national counterparts, planning and logistical support for activities, assistance in the delivery of technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives, support to field missions, and the conduct of research and analysis related to maritime crime and border management trends in the region.
• Programme management is supported through effective internal coordination and communication with UNODC colleagues and consultants, preparation and monitoring of work plans and budgets, support to procurement and administrative processes, financial tracking, and regular monitoring and reporting on project implementation progress.
• Programme development and policy support are strengthened through monitoring emerging trends and technical assistance needs, preparation of briefing materials and analytical outputs, drafting of project proposals and concept notes, and support to outreach, coordination, and engagement with national, regional, and international partners and stakeholders.

Nairobi, Kenya with possible travel to Comoros, Djibouti, DRC, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, and Tanzania

10 November 2026- 9 December 2026

The UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP), under the Border Management Branch (BMB), supports Member States in strengthening criminal justice and maritime security responses to transnational organized crime and other maritime threats across the Indian Ocean region. Through training, technical assistance, mentoring, and operational support, the programme works with maritime law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, judges, prison services, and other criminal justice actors to enhance capacities to prevent, detect, investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate piracy and broader maritime crime. In parallel, the Border Management Branch supports Member States in strengthening integrated border management, regional cooperation, information-sharing, and cross-border law enforcement coordination to address evolving security threats affecting the region. This position is located within the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Team of the UNODC Border Management Branch’s Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP). The team falls under the UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), based in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will perform their duties and responsibilities under the direct supervision of the Associate Programme Officer for the Western Indian Ocean of the UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme, based in Nairobi, supporting maritime capacity-building and border management initiatives in Comoros, Djibouti, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, and Tanzania. 2. Purpose of the assignment: The individual contractor will provide programme management support to the GMCP-WIO Regional Programme Coordinator and the Associate Programme Officer covering capacity building for maritime law enforcement and border management activities in the region. 3. Specific tasks to be performed by the Individual Contractor: Under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative, ROEA, and under the direct supervision and regular liaison with the Associate Programme Officer, GMCP Western Indian Ocean (WIO), the individual contractor will perform the following tasks:

• Support the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of activities under GMCP-WIO, while also providing support to the Border Management Branch Africa Regional Coordinator, with approximately 80% of functions dedicated to GMCP activities and 20% supporting broader Border Management Branch regional priorities;
• Support the identification of technical assistance and capacity-building needs and contributes to the development of sustainable strategies to strengthen the capacities of maritime law enforcement and criminal justice authorities in the region;
• Assist in the review and implementation of projects/programmes and budgets, including the preparation and dissemination of costed work plans, terms of reference, and other programme-related documentation;
• Contribute to policy coordination, research, and evaluation functions, including analysis of emerging trends and issues related to maritime crime and border management in the region;
• Support the preparation of written outputs, including background papers, briefing notes, analytical reports, studies, presentations, and contributions to publications;
• Provide administrative and technical support for consultative meetings, workshops, conferences, and other programme activities, including coordination of agendas, participants, logistics, and background documentation;
• Support administrative and procurement-related processes, including preparation and follow-up of purchase requests, consultant contracts, payment requests, and related administrative actions in line with UN financial rules and procedures;
• Support field missions and programme implementation activities across the region, including through logistical coordination, administrative support, data collection, and liaison with counterparts and partners.

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in programme or project support and coordination, maritime affairs, port and shipping operations, logistics, research and analysis, or other related fields is required.
• Experience working in the Western Indian Ocean region or familiarity with regional maritime and security dynamics is desirable.
• Experience within the United Nations system or other international organizations is desirable.
• Global and internationally acquired working experience and expertise in project support and coordination, maritime affairs, ports, logistics, research and analysis, or other related fields is required

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, 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.