Consultant: Maritime Engineering Expert
2026-03-06T12:25:06+00:00
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Science & Engineering, Transportation & Logistics, Civil & Government, Protective Services, Social Services & Nonprofit
2026-03-13T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. UNODC's Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) works to support countries in the region to address these challenges. The Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) is a key initiative of UNODC that aims to combat maritime crime and enhance maritime security in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea region.
Responsibilities or duties
Under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative, ROEA, and under the direct supervision and regular liaison with the Programme Coordinator GMCP Gulf of Aden and Red Sea will ensure the experts will perform the following tasks:
- Coordinate with Gulf of Aden and Red Sea countries, as well as relevant agencies to identify areas of assistance needed.
- Prepare training materials specific to Maritime Engineering trainings (included but not limited to Maritime Engineering Basic and Advanced courses).
- Provide Maritime Engineering technical assistance as required according to the Implementation Matrix planning.
- Provide on-the-job training to relevant agencies.
- Elaborate End of Activity Report in the case of MLE trainings or mission reports for other MLE technical assistance required.
- Contribute newsletter inputs for GMCP updates.
- Support coordination of any UNODC GMCP activities in-country, as needed.
- Continue to identify training needs of the beneficiary country's MLE agencies/units and review operational and logistics.
- Complete all monitoring and evaluation requirements input, including individualized feedback and collection of participant data.
- Submit photos and written descriptions of capacity building activities for inclusion in programme visibility materials for the training activity conducted.
- Upload to Basecamp and SharePoint agenda, attendance sheets, action pictures, individualized feedback or surveys, contact details of the participants, and end-of-activity report.
Qualifications or requirements
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognised national or international customs authority, police academy, or military-training institution, supplemented by specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention, or law enforcement, in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the first level university degree. Basic IT skills are required.
Experience needed
At least 5 years of relevant working experience and expertise in a maritime technical environment is required. Proven experience working in a related field in a difficult/conflict environment is required. Experience as a police/defense forces trainer is desirable. Experience of training in an international environment is desirable. Display a willingness and ability to work with others and transfer skills is desirable.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Contract Type: Full time
Language skills: English
* Coordinate with Gulf of Aden and Red Sea countries, as well as relevant agencies to identify areas of assistance needed. * Prepare training materials specific to Maritime Engineering trainings (included but not limited to Maritime Engineering Basic and Advanced courses). * Provide Maritime Engineering technical assistance as required according to the Implementation Matrix planning. * Provide on-the-job training to relevant agencies. * Elaborate End of Activity Report in the case of MLE trainings or mission reports for other MLE technical assistance required. * Contribute newsletter inputs for GMCP updates. * Support coordination of any UNODC GMCP activities in-country, as needed. * Continue to identify training needs of the beneficiary country's MLE agencies/units and review operational and logistics. * Complete all monitoring and evaluation requirements input, including individualized feedback and collection of participant data. * Submit photos and written descriptions of capacity building activities for inclusion in programme visibility materials for the training activity conducted. * Upload to Basecamp and SharePoint agenda, attendance sheets, action pictures, individualized feedback or surveys, contact details of the participants, and end-of-activity report.
* Basic IT skills
* An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other related fields is required. * A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. * Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognised national or international customs authority, police academy, or military-training institution, supplemented by specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention, or law enforcement, in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the first level university degree. * At least 5 years of relevant working experience and expertise in a maritime technical environment is required * Proven experience working in a related field in a difficult/conflict environment is required * Experience as a police/defense forces trainer is desirable * Experience of training in an international environment is desirable * Display a willingness and ability to work with others and transfer skills is desirable.
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Vacancy title:
Consultant: Maritime Engineering Expert
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Transportation & Logistics, Civil & Government, Protective Services, Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 13 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. UNODC's Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) works to support countries in the region to address these challenges. The Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) is a key initiative of UNODC that aims to combat maritime crime and enhance maritime security in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea region.
Responsibilities or duties
Under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative, ROEA, and under the direct supervision and regular liaison with the Programme Coordinator GMCP Gulf of Aden and Red Sea will ensure the experts will perform the following tasks:
- Coordinate with Gulf of Aden and Red Sea countries, as well as relevant agencies to identify areas of assistance needed.
- Prepare training materials specific to Maritime Engineering trainings (included but not limited to Maritime Engineering Basic and Advanced courses).
- Provide Maritime Engineering technical assistance as required according to the Implementation Matrix planning.
- Provide on-the-job training to relevant agencies.
- Elaborate End of Activity Report in the case of MLE trainings or mission reports for other MLE technical assistance required.
- Contribute newsletter inputs for GMCP updates.
- Support coordination of any UNODC GMCP activities in-country, as needed.
- Continue to identify training needs of the beneficiary country's MLE agencies/units and review operational and logistics.
- Complete all monitoring and evaluation requirements input, including individualized feedback and collection of participant data.
- Submit photos and written descriptions of capacity building activities for inclusion in programme visibility materials for the training activity conducted.
- Upload to Basecamp and SharePoint agenda, attendance sheets, action pictures, individualized feedback or surveys, contact details of the participants, and end-of-activity report.
Qualifications or requirements
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognised national or international customs authority, police academy, or military-training institution, supplemented by specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention, or law enforcement, in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the first level university degree. Basic IT skills are required.
Experience needed
At least 5 years of relevant working experience and expertise in a maritime technical environment is required. Proven experience working in a related field in a difficult/conflict environment is required. Experience as a police/defense forces trainer is desirable. Experience of training in an international environment is desirable. Display a willingness and ability to work with others and transfer skills is desirable.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Contract Type: Full time
Language skills: English
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Apply by: Mar 13, 2026
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