International Individual Contractor for Maritime Crime Programme

About the role

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks an International Individual Contractor to support the Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) in the Western Indian Ocean region. The role provides programme, technical and administrative assistance to GMCP activities and broader Border Management Branch priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation, coordination and evaluation of GMCP‑WIO activities, including logistics, field missions and stakeholder liaison.
• Assist in identifying technical assistance needs, preparing costed work plans, terms of reference and budget monitoring.
• Conduct research, analysis and preparation of briefing papers, analytical reports and other written outputs on maritime crime and border management trends.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, workshops and conferences, including agenda coordination and documentation.
• Handle procurement‑related processes such as purchase requests, consultant contracts and payment requests in line with UN financial rules.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in programme or project support, maritime affairs, logistics, research or related fields.
• Familiarity with the Western Indian Ocean region and its maritime security dynamics is desirable.
• Experience within the United Nations system or other international organisations is an advantage.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); knowledge of French is beneficial.

Required skills

• Programme and project coordination.
• Logistical planning and support.
• Research, data collection and analytical reporting.
• Administrative and procurement procedures following UN guidelines.