UNITED NATIONS
OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
TITLE
ANTICIPATED DURATION
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
DUTY STATION
ESTIMATED REMUNERATION*
15-CON-14
22 May 2014
International Consultant (illicit synthetic drugs research)
1 June to 31 December 2014 (85 working days within that period)
Laboratory and Scientific Section
Vienna
To be determined
* This assignment does not carry any entitlement to social benefits such as medical insurance, pension, sick leave, etc.
BACKGROUND:
UNODC’s mission is to contribute to the achievement of security and justice for all by making the world safer
from crime, drugs and terrorism.
The Global Synthetics Monitoring: Analyses, Reporting and Trends (SMART) Programme assists
Governments in enhancing their capacity to generate, manage, analyse, and report information on synthetic
drugs, in particular amphetamine-type stimulants (amphetamines, methamphetamines, ecstasy) and new
psychoactive substances.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the implementation of the Global SMART Programme, UNODC seeks the services of an international
consultant to conduct research on specific issues related to amphetamine-type stimulants and new
psychoactive substances and prepare drafts for relevant documents. Specifically, the consultant will conduct
research on health risks (pharmacology, toxicology), risk awareness and risk communication of new
psychoactive substance, draft and review analytical reports on synthetic drugs, review and analyse
information and identify relevant issues and trends, and monitor trends with respect to the illicit manufacture,
trafficking and abuse of synthetic drugs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced university degree in international relations, social affairs, economics or another relevant field;
minimum of one year experience with research and drafting analytical reports in a relevant field;
demonstrated capacity and substantial experience in preparing reports including proven record of
contributions to published material; experience in drafting analytical reports in the field of illicit drug
research; excellent organizational and analytical skills; computer literate, including Excel; cultural sensitivity,
sound professional judgment; sound advocacy, liaison skills and ability to interact and relate with people at
any level; professional fluency in English, including excellent drafting skills.
All applicants are requested to complete a United Nations Personal History form (P.11), available online
(www.unvienna.org/documents/P11.doc) or a CV. Due to the expected high volume of applications, only candidates under serious
consideration will be contacted. All applications should be sent to both consultants@unvienna.org and
applications.ocb@unodc.org by e-mail with PHP/P.11, or to fax No. : (+43-1) 26060-5886.
PLEASE REFER TO THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER IN ANY CORRESPONDENCE.
VA15-CON-14
HRMS/RPU/VP, 14.05.2014