National Consultant (Policy and SOP Development Expert Consultant for Wildlife and Timber Trafficking)

Expected tangible and measurable output(s)/deliverable(s): Task 1: Conduct a stakeholder mapping/assessment to identify all relevant agencies and their roles in transnational wildlife and timber trafficking case management Objective: To develop a comprehensive understanding of the institutional landscape involved in transnational wildlife and timber trafficking case management, including mandates, roles, capacities, coordination mechanisms, and potential gaps or overlaps among relevant agencies. Activities: • Review existing policies, legal frameworks, and institutional mandates related to transnational wildlife and timber trafficking prevention, enforcement, and case handling. • Identify and list all agencies involved across the wildlife and forest enforcement chain (prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution, rehabilitation, etc.). • Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improved interagency collaboration. • Develop a stakeholder mapping report summarizing findings and recommendations. Target: A completed stakeholder mapping report that clearly outlines all relevant agencies, their roles and responsibilities in transnational wildlife and timber trafficking case management, current coordination mechanisms, and key gaps and opportunities to inform the development of the interagency SOP. Task 2: Facilitate inter agency dialogues to map and clarify agency roles, responsibilities, and existing coordination mechanisms related to transnational wildlife and timber trafficking case management Objective: To build a shared understanding among agencies of their respective mandates and operational roles in transnational wildlife and timber trafficking case management, and to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improved coordination and cooperation. Activities: • Organize an inter agency dialogue sessions with key stakeholders involved in transnational wildlife and timber trafficking enforcement, investigation, prosecution, and rehabilitation. • Present findings from the stakeholder mapping to initiate joint discussions on roles, responsibilities, and coordination needs. • Facilitate structured discussions to identify overlaps, gaps, and bottlenecks in current wildlife and forest crime case handling workflows. Target: A consolidated set of validated agency roles, responsibilities, and coordination mechanisms agreed upon by participating institutions, serving as a foundation for the development of the interagency SOP. Task 3: Develop a draft SOP outlining interagency cooperation mechanisms for the management of transnational wildlife and timber trafficking cases, including procedures for coordination, communication, and information sharing. Objective: To produce a clear, practical, and comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that defines interagency cooperation mechanisms for transnational wildlife and timber trafficking case management, ensuring streamlined coordination, effective communication, and consistent information sharing practices across relevant agencies. Activities: • Review findings from the stakeholder mapping and inter agency dialogues to inform the SOP structure and content. • Develop a detailed SOP framework covering key stages of transnational wildlife and timber trafficking case management (e.g., detection, reporting, investigation, seizure handling, prosecution, rehabilitation). • Draft operational workflows and decision making processes to clarify how agencies collaborate at each stage of a case. • Integrate relevant legal and policy requirements into the SOP to ensure compliance with national frameworks. • Prepare a complete draft SOP document for circulation to all participating agencies for initial feedback. Target: A comprehensive draft interagency SOP on transnational wildlife and timber trafficking case management that clearly outlines coordination mechanisms, communication protocols, and information sharing procedures, ready for validation through the interagency workshop. Task 4: Facilitate an interagency workshop to review, validate, and refine the draft SOP Objective: To engage relevant agencies in a structured review of the draft SOP, gather technical and operational feedback, and build consensus on the procedures, roles, and coordination mechanisms outlined in the document. Activities: • Organize and prepare materials for a multi agency validation workshop, including the draft SOP, presentation slides, and discussion guides. • Present the draft SOP to participating agencies, walking through key sections such as coordination procedures, communication flows, and information sharing mechanisms. • Facilitate group discussions, breakout sessions, and feedback exercises to identify gaps, clarify procedures, and refine roles and responsibilities. • Capture feedback, recommendations, and proposed revisions from participants in a structured format. • Prepare a workshop report summarizing key inputs, decisions, and next steps. Target: An agreed and refined version of the draft interagency SOP, incorporating stakeholder feedback and ready for testing through the exercise programme. Task 5: Design an exercise programme and facilitate a training exercise to test and finalize the SOP Objective: To assess the practicality, clarity, and effectiveness of the drafted interagency SOP through a structured simulation or table top exercise, and to gather operational feedback for final refinement and adoption. Activities: • Develop an exercise programme, including objectives, scenarios, injects, evaluation criteria, and facilitation materials aligned with the SOP’s procedures. • Conduct a training session to familiarize participants with the SOP and prepare them for the exercise. • Facilitate the exercise (e.g., table top simulation, scenario-based drill), guiding participants through the SOP’s coordination, communication, and decision making procedures. • Observe and document agency interactions, challenges, procedural gaps, and areas requiring clarification or strengthening. • Revise and finalize the SOP based on exercise results and stakeholder validation. Target: A fully tested and finalized interagency SOP on transnational wildlife and timber trafficking case management, reflecting practical feedback from agencies and ready for institutional adoption and implementation.

Home-based

19/06-31/12/2026

Specific tasks to be performed by the Consultant: Under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator for the UNODC Environment Team in Asia-Pacific, the consultant will undertake the following tasks: 1. Conduct a stakeholder mapping/assessment to identify all relevant agencies and their roles in transnational wildlife and timber trafficking case management. 2. Facilitate inter agency dialogues to map and clarify agency roles, responsibilities, and existing coordination mechanisms related to transnational wildlife and timber trafficking case management. 3. Develop a draft SOP outlining interagency cooperation mechanisms for the management of transnational wildlife and timber trafficking cases, including procedures for coordination, communication, and information sharing. 4. Facilitate an interagency workshop to review, validate, and refine the draft SOP with key stakeholders. 5. Design an exercise programme and facilitate a training/tabletop exercise to test the SOP’s effectiveness, gather feedback, and finalize the document for adoption. Based on the above tasks, the expected outcomes are: 1. The stakeholders relevant to the illegal wildlife and timber case management in Indonesia is assessed and mapped out. 2. Interagency dialogue to discuss agencies roles on illegal wildlife and timber case management and how to enhance interagency cooperation is conducted. 3. SOP on interagency cooperation on illegal wildlife and timber case management is developed. 4. Training exercise to review and refine the draft SOP is conducted.

Academic qualifications: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social science, criminology, law, criminal justice or conservation-related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience on wildlife and/or forest crime is required. Experience in conducting stakeholder mapping and institutional assessments, preferably within environmental protection, law enforcement, natural resource management, or related governance sectors is required. Proven ability to facilitate multi‑agency consultations, discussion, and coordination meetings is required. Demonstrated experience in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, or policy documents, particularly in areas involving interagency cooperation, case management, or enforcement workflows is required. Hands‑on experience in designing and facilitating capacity‑building activities is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage. Oral and written proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is desirable.

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