International Senior Drug Control Consultant

United Nations - UN United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Consultant Closes 21 May 2026 3 days left

Overview

The consultant will lead the conceptualization, development, and quality assurance of policy papers, studies, and guidance documents related to drug control. The role involves providing technical leadership and substantive direction for knowledge products and conducting a mid-term review of the GCC Drug Control Strategy.


Key Responsibilities
  • High-quality policy papers, studies, and guidance documents finalized in Arabic.
  • Academic materials developed and lectures delivered under the Higher Diploma.
  • Mid-term review report and updated recommendations for the implementation of the GCC Drug Control Strategy.
Required Experience
  • 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.
Qualifications

• 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.

Other Details
Languages Required
fluency in English and Arabic is required
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage
Contract Duration
20.06 to 15.12.2026
Work Modality
Home-based
Remuneration
Not specified
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