Consultant: MLE Planning Expert
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
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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