United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Southern Africa (UNODC)

Opportunities and Consultancies

Employment opportunities and consultancies at UNODC generally work on a project-by-project basis. As and when positions arise, UNODC Southern Africa will post these below and invite suitable applicants to apply. All vacancies are also advertised in the national and local newspapers of the applicable country/ies.

Unfortunately due to the nature of each project being highly different, as well as sporadic implementation dates, UNODC Southern Africa cannot accept unsolicited CV's.

General UN opportunities can be viewed through the global portal by going to UNODC Careers page

National Programme Officer (Lusaka, Zambia)

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision and the substantive guidance of the Regional Project Coordinator on Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, based in Pretoria, South Africa. This position is located in UNODC Zambia Project Office. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is one of the most experienced global providers of asset forfeiture, anti-money-laundering (AML), counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) training and technical assistance. Terms of Reference CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 October 2023

National Consultant for the development of a value chain analysis for the fisheries sector in South Africa, GLOZ31

UNODC Environment Team is seeking an expert consultant to carry out the necessary research, consultations and drafting of the value chain analysis for the fisheries sector in South Africa. The analysis will be validated at a multi-agency workshop that will be facilitated by the consultant and UNODC staff. The consultant will  be responsible for the drafting and finalizing of the analysis report. Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 September 2023

Individual Consultant (TIP/SOM)

The purpose of the assignment is to assist with the implementation of activities to counter Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in South Africa and the overall framework of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children and the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, both supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 July 2023

Individual Consultant (TIP/SOM)

The purpose of the assignment is to assist with the implementation of activities to counter Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in South Africa and the overall framework of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children and the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, both supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 May 2023

IC - National Programme Officer (NPO) for Zambia

Research Consultant (Anti-Corruption)

The purpose of this assignment is to conduct research on behalf of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC) on the different anti-corruption institutional models that could potentially be established in South Africa and to map out existing agencies and institutions in South Africa outlining the legislative powers and functions, budget allocation and human resource capacity, amongst other matters. Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 June 2023

National Project Assistant: Knowledge Management

The position is located at the UNODC Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) in Pretoria, South Africa. Under the overall guidance of UNODC Regional Representative and direct supervision of the National Project Officer, the Programme Assistant provides a comprehensive range of inter-related but distinct administrative support services in support of UNODC ROSAF’s projects and programme implementation.  Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 May 2023

Programme and Administrative Associate

The post is located in the UNODC Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) in Pretoria. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the ROSAF Regional Representative and the under direct supervision of the Programme Officer responsible for the relevant Programmes on Countering Terrorism and Violent extremism in Mozambique and Southern Africa (‘the Programmes’), and in close cooperation with the Project Team and the Programme Management Unit. Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 May 2023

Communications and Visibility Expert TIP/SOM

Member States require enhanced support in ensuring communication and visibility work for TIP and SOM in the Southern Africa Region. This will include World TIP Day activities in Mozambique and in South Africa. The candidate will also support the implementation of Communication elements in all Southern African countries with a focus on Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, Eswatini, Angola and South Africa. Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 May 2023

National Project Officer (Anti-Corruption) (Pool recruitment)

This position is located in UNODC office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) in Pretoria, SA. The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative for UNODC ROSAF and under direct supervision of a Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer based in Pretoria. S/he will be stationed at the UNODC Regional Office for Southern Africa in Pretoria, SA. S/he will receive further substantive and policy guidance from the Chief, Field Support Section (ISS), Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) and other senior staff of the Branch located at UNODC Headquarters in Vienna. Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 04 June 2023

Project Assistant: Website and e-Learning Administration, Monitoring and Reporting

Under the overall supervision of Regional Representative and direct supervision of the Money Laundering Project Coordinator, the incumbent will provide administrative assistance for Project GLOU40, “Global Programme Against Money-Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and the Financing of Terrorism (GPML)”. The Project Assistant: Website and e-Learning Administration, Monitoring and Reporting will also work in close cooperation with other ROSAF staff, mentors and consultants. Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 May 2023

Consultant (Anti-Corruption & beneficial ownership)

The purpose of this assignment is to support the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) in mapping positions that are vulnerable to corruption in the Public Service and updating the toolkit and innovative tools on beneficial ownership and Politically Exposed Persons. Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 April 2023

Programme and Administrative Associate

The post is located in the UNODC Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) in Pretoria. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the ROSAF Regional Representative and the under direct supervision of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer in ROSAF and in close cooperation with the Project Team and the Programme Management Unit. Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 March 2023

Project Assistant: Website and e-Learning Administration, Monitoring and Reporting

Under the overall supervision of Regional Representative and direct supervision of the Money Laundering Project Coordinator, the incumbent will provide administrative assistance for Project GLOU40, “Global Programme Against Money-Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and the Financing of Terrorism (GPML)”. The Project Assistant: Website and e-Learning Administration, Monitoring and Reporting will also work in close cooperation with other ROSAF staff, mentors and consultants. Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 March 2023

National Programme Officer (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling)

The post is located in the Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Pretoria, South Africa. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and substantive guidance of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer, and the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative for Southern Africa. Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 February 2023

Programme and Administrative Associate

The post is located in the UNODC Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) in Pretoria. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the ROSAF Regional Representative and the under direct supervision of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer in ROSAF and in close cooperation with the Project Team and the Programme Management Unit. Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 February 2023

National Consultant - Drug Use Prevention and HIV

This position is situated in the framework of UNODC global project GLOK32 – Partnerships for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders including the UNODC-WHO programme on Drug Dependence Treatment and Care – and the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Southern African segment of GLOK32 in close coordination with UNODC ROSAF and UNODC PTRS. Initially activities will have a focus on quality assurance for treatment of drug use disorder services and systems.

Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 January 2023

Project Assistant - Maputo Mozambique

National Programme Officer

This position is located in the UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP), for the Indian Ocean West (IOW) Programme, Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF), in Cape Town, South Africa. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the ROSAF Regional Representative and the under direct supervision of the Project Coordinator (Indian Ocean West - ROSAF) and in close coordination with the Global Maritime Crime Programme team (Indian Ocean West). Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 January 2023

Consultant Environmental Management Inspector

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide subject matter expertise on EMI investigative case docket management  to support the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), environmental management inspectorate (EMI) section to capacitate, and upskill the EMI designated investigators in their role of investigating biodiversity crime in South Africa; update, upgrade and integrate the  learning management system into its existing e-learning platform to enable it to increase its capability to develop more training curricula for EMIs and reach more students through an expanded effort. 

Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 06 January 2023

Consultant Biodiversity Crime

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide subject-matter expertise on EMI investigative case docket management,   and  to support the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), environmental management inspectorate (EMI) section to capacitate and/or upskill the EMI designated investigators in their role of investigating biodiversity crime in South Africa; update, upgrade and integrate the  learning management system into its existing e-learning platform to enable it to increase its capability to develop more training curricula for EMIs and reach more students through an expanded effort; and  to assist  NPA  prosecutors (through specialized training) in upskilling  their prosecution skills when prosecuting organized biodiversity crimes.

Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 January 2023

Consultant Biodiversity Crime

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide subject-matter expertise on EMI investigative case docket management,   and  to support the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), environmental management inspectorate (EMI) section to capacitate and/or upskill the EMI designated investigators in their role of investigating biodiversity crime in South Africa; update, upgrade and integrate the  learning management system into its existing e-learning platform to enable it to increase its capability to develop more training curricula for EMIs and reach more students through an expanded effort; and  to assist  NPA  prosecutors (through specialized training) in upskilling  their prosecution skills when prosecuting organized biodiversity crimes.

Terms of Reference  P11 form.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 January 2023

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