Consultant (AML/CFT)
Quick answer
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a home-based Consultant to provide technical AML/CFT capacity-building and regulatory support to criminal justice institutions in Eastern Africa.
- Role
- Consultant (AML/CFT)
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya (Home-based with travel)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-10
The role
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking a consultant to provide technical assistance for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) efforts in Eastern Africa. The role involves facilitating capacity-building workshops, developing regulatory guidance documents, and mentoring national criminal justice and regulatory bodies. The consultant will conduct risk assessments, draft research papers, and support the implementation of project action plans. This position is home-based with required travel.
What you'll do
- Facilitate AML/CFT capacity-building activities and national task forces.
- Develop monitoring frameworks and regulatory guidance for NPOs and accounting sectors.
- Conduct risk assessments and validation workshops for sectoral compliance.
- Draft research papers, concept notes, and project funding proposals.
- Provide technical training and mentorship on financial investigations to law enforcement.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in law, criminology, political science, or related field.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience in project management or legal technical assistance.
- Fluency in oral and written English.
- Proven experience in conducting research on crime prevention and criminal justice.
- Certified Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification is highly desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is home-based, though it requires travel as part of the project activities.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
When is the application deadline?
The application must be submitted by July 10th.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience in project management or legal technical assistance.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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