International Expert on Drafting Typologies of Politically Exposed Persons, UNSCR, home based, PrishtinÃ, Kosovo (International Consultant) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Closing date: Thursday, 17 August 2017

International Expert on Drafting Typologies of Politically Exposed Persons, 
UNSCR, 
home based, 
PrishtinÃ, Kosovo 
(International Consultant)  
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 
Closing date: Thursday, 17 August 2017

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Background

The project Support to Anti-Corruption Efforts in Kosovo (SAEK II) is expected to have a positive impact on reducing the level of corruption in Kosovo by strengthening monitoring and oversight mechanisms of institutions to perform in an efficient, transparent, accountable, and gender sensitive manner.  Kosovo’s anti – corruption institutions, in particular corruption suppression bodies such as prosecution services, law enforcement agencies and the Financial Intelligence Unit, would benefit from increased capacities to detect, investigate and prosecute corruption offenses. The FIU relies on private sector reporting entities’ Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARS) to fulfil its mandate of gathering information on cases of money laundering and terrorist financing. to The project will expand its support to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) through support to activities pertaining to money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and corruption offenses, through sectoral risk assessments, capacity building and drafting of typologies. In 2014, the Kosovo FIU published a Typologies of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing report. Since this time, the Law on AML/CFT has been amended to include provisions on monitoring domestic Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), which is in accordance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations. Given the need to illustrate how the newly introduced compliance measures are functioning and uncovered alleged cases of corruption and money laundering, the project will support the development of the first ever Typologies of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) in Kosovo.   Objectives of Assignment To improve compliance measures and provide better information and evidence to investigators and oversight authorities regarding cases of money laundering and corruption involving Politically Exposed Persons.

Duties and Responsibilities

The international expert, under the direct supervision of the Project Manager will deliver the following:  Conduct a review of primary and secondary legislation; Conduct a review of redacted cases of alleged money laundering involving PEPs; Review information provided by the FIU to assess money laundering trends involving PEPs; Draft a PEPs Typologies report. Expected Results: Deliverables/Outputs Review legislation and background documents and hold meetings with FIU staff Estimated Duration to Complete 5 days Target Due Dates 22 September Review and Approvals Required  SAEK II Project Manager Deliverables/Outputs Submit first draft of PEPs typologies and trends to FIU and UNDP for comments Estimated Duration to Complete 10 days Target Due Dates 13 October Review and Approvals Required  SAEK II Project Manager Deliverables/Outputs Submit final PEPs typologies and trends report Estimated Duration to Complete 5 days Target Due Dates 10 November Review and Approvals Required  SAEK II Project Manager Deliverables/Outputs Preparation of presentations of the PEPs Typologies (one for law enforcement, and one for the private sector) Estimated Duration to Complete 1 day Target Due Dates 27 November Review and Approvals Required  SAEK II Project Manager Deliverables/Outputs Public presentation of the PEPs Typologies (one for law enforcement, and one for the private sector) Estimated Duration to Complete 2 days Target Due Dates 30 November Review and Approvals Required  SAEK II Project Manager Scope of price proposal and schedule of payments Recommended Presentation of Offer The following documents are requested: Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Offeror and at least three (3) professional references; Technical proposal indicating a methodological approach for collecting data, drafting the typologies and presenting findings. Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs.  If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution, and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must indicate at this point, and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP. Application Instructions: Click on the "Apply now" button; Input your information in the appropriate Sections: personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation; You can type in, or paste your short Resume into the last box; Upon completion of the first page, please hit "submit application" tab at the end of the page. On the next page, you will be asked to upload your Resume; System will only allow one attachment. All docs (CV; P11; financial offer; list of similar profiles should be included as one attachment). Please make sure to submit all the requested documents/information; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies  Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Treats all people fairly without favoritism Functional Competencies Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time. Ability to work independently and takes initiative in addressing problems encountered. Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment; supports effective and efficient team work.  Result oriented and constructive attitude. Analytical and strategic thinking / results oriented;  Ability to design and manage coordination processes, including with multiple stakeholders;   Good knowledge of organizational policies and procedures related to the position and ability to apply them consistently in work tasks;  Good knowledge of information technology and ability to apply it in work assignments;  Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s level degree in economics, finance, law or degree from a law enforcement academy.  Experience: At least 10 years of experience in anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism in a Financial Intelligence Unit, central bank (or other supervisory authority), law enforcement agency, judiciary, the private sector or international organization.  Language requirements: Fluency in both oral and written English.