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Consultant: MLE Planning Expert

LocationHome-based with travel (Gulf of Aden and Red Sea region)
LevelSenior
Posted1d ago
Apply by2026-07-21
Programs & Operations

Quick answer

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring a home-based Consultant: MLE Planning Expert (with travel) to provide maritime law enforcement training and coordination in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea region.

Role
Consultant: MLE Planning Expert
Organization
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Location
Home-based with travel (Gulf of Aden and Red Sea region)
Level
Senior
Category
Programs & Operations
Apply by
2026-07-21

The role

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking a Consultant: MLE Planning Expert to support the Maritime Crime Programme in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea region. The role involves coordinating training, developing materials, and providing technical assistance for maritime law enforcement agencies. The position is home-based with travel required.

What you'll do

  • Coordinate with regional countries and agencies to identify assistance needs
  • Prepare specialized training materials for Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE)
  • Provide technical assistance according to Implementation Matrix planning
  • Develop curriculum and facilitate training sessions in various locations
  • Manage reporting, data collection, and documentation of activities
  • Support coordination of UNODC GMCP activities in-country

What it takes

  • Advanced university degree or equivalent in criminal justice, law, or related fields
  • At least 7 years experience as a police officer or member of defense force with maritime enforcement experience
  • Experience providing training to police/defense forces is desirable
  • Experience in post-conflict conditions and international environments
  • Fluency in English (oral and written)
  • Basic IT skills

What you'll bring

Maritime Law EnforcementTraining Material DevelopmentSecurity CoordinationTechnical AssistanceReport WritingInformation Management

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The position is home-based with travel required across the Gulf of Aden and research region.

What is the compensation for this role?

The compensation is not specified in the posting.

10. What are the key qualifications required?

Candidates must have an advanced degree or equivalent, at least 7 years of maritime law enforcement experience, and proficiency in English.

How long does it take to apply?

The application deadline is July 21st.

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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