International Consultants – Trafficking in Persons

United Nations - UN •United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Consultant Closes 08 Oct 2026 8 days left

Overview

Develop and finalize three studies on trafficking in persons, focusing on forced labour, nexus with other crimes, and sexual exploitation in travel and tourism.


Key Responsibilities
  • Develop a study on trafficking in persons for the purpose of forced labour in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, covering characteristics, legislation, victim referral, and recommendations.
  • Review and finalize the study on trafficking in persons for the purpose of forced labour.
  • Develop a study on trafficking in persons for the purpose of determining potential nexus(es) between trafficking in persons (TiP) and other crimes, covering elements of crime, distinctions, and recommendations.
  • Review and finalize the study on trafficking in persons for the purpose of determining potential nexus(es) between TiP and other crimes.
  • Develop a study on trafficking in persons for the purpose of sexual exploitation in travel and tourism, covering characteristics, distinctions, victim protection, and recommendations.
  • Review and finalize the study on trafficking in persons for the purpose of sexual exploitation in travel and tourism.
Required Experience
  • At least seven (7) years of professional experience in crime prevention, law enforcement, prosecution, criminal justice, international relations, international criminal law and/or related areas, is required.
  • Practical experience in conducting legal assessments and research in the area of trafficking in person and in the delivery of relevant training is required.
  • Knowledge of the legal framework concerning TiP, particularly the UNTOC and UN TiP Protocol, Islamic law, in addition to familiarity with the Arab regional anti-human trafficking instrument, is desirable.
  • Working experience in the GCC and/or MENA regions is desirable.
Qualifications

An Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the fields of law, criminology or other related social sciences is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields, in combination with additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.
Contract Duration
02.11 to 20.12.2026
Work Modality
Home-based
Remuneration
Not specified
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