Result of Service
Delivery of assigned lectures and academic sessions in accordance with the agreed schedule.
Submission of complete lecture materials, including presentations and supporting content.
Development and submission of examination questions and/or assessment tools related to the assigned lectures.
Review, marking and evaluation of examination scripts and/or assignments, including submission of grades and feedback.
Work Location
Home-based with possible official travel
Riyadh, KSA
Expected duration
07.09 to 24.09.2026
Duties and Responsibilities
The three (3) consultants will work under the direct supervision of the OGCCR Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer deployed at the NAUSS Centre, and under the overall guidance of the Representative for the GCC Region. Each consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks:
1- Prepare and deliver specialized lectures and academic sessions under the Higher Diploma in Drug Control Strategies in the consultant’s area of expertise.
2- Develop and adapt lecture materials, presentations, and practical training content aligned with the programme curriculum and UNODC methodologies.
3- Provide technical input on the application of statistical methods in drug policy analysis, strategies evaluation, drug-related crimes conducted via online platforms, trends, risks, investigative approaches and evidence-based decision making.
4- Develop examination materials, including drafting questions and assessment tools related to the assigned lectures.
5- Review, assess, and mark examination scripts and/or assignments, and provide structured grading and feedback.
6- Contribute to the continuous improvement of course content based on delivery experience and participants’ feedback.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field, is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in drug control, criminal justice, law enforcement, or related fields, is required.
Experience in delivering academic or professional training, including curriculum development and lecture delivery is required.
Knowledge in the field of drug control, particularly the international regime on both drug control and crime prevention (conventions, standards and norms), is desirable.
Experience in delivering training and/or technical assistance in the GCC and or the MENA region is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.