Consultant on Virtual Assets Research

United Nations - UN United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Consultant Closes 07 Apr 2026 4 days left

Overview

The consultant will provide support to UNODC for developing a compilation of good practices on addressing crypto money laundering in corruption cases and a guideline for anti-corruption authorities on virtual assets.


Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare the draft outline of the APEC Good Practices Compilation on Addressing Crypto Money Laundering in Corruption Cases.
  • Prepare the draft APEC Good Practices Compilation on Addressing Crypto Money Laundering in Corruption Cases.
  • Present the draft of the Compilation at an ACTWG meeting in China in August 2026.
  • Finalize the Compilation based on the feedback received at the August ACTWG meeting.
  • Draft a comprehensive guideline for anti-corruption authorities with law enforcement powers on addressing challenges associated with virtual assets.
Required Experience

A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in law enforcement with emphasis on corruption crimes and complex financial and cyber investigations is required. Experience in legal writing is required. Work experience in crypto assets, including understanding of blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi), market analysis, and the regulatory landscape and relevant risk management is required.

Qualifications

A university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in accounting, law, forensics is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an advantage.
Contract Duration
1 May – 6 November 2026
Work Modality
Home-based with travel to China
Remuneration
Not specified
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