Terms of Reference CONSULTANT. United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT)

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1 Terms of Reference CONSULTANT United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) Developing national comprehensive and integrated counterterrorism strategies in support of the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Security Council resolutions 1963 (2010) 2129 (2013) and 2395 (2017) (Member State(s) will be determined) BACKGROUND 1. Pursuant to the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Security Council resolutions 1963 (2010), 2129 (2013) and 2395 (2018), the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) engage in dialogue with Member States and regional organizations with a view to advising them, as appropriate, on the development of comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism strategies. In doing so, UNOCT and CTED continue to cooperate closely within framework of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) Working Groups, notably as co-chairs of its Working Group on National and Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategies. 2. Based on assessment visits conducted by CTED on behalf of the Counter- Terrorism Committee, most national counter-terrorism strategies developed by Member States tend to focus narrowly on law enforcement measures. Although such strategies can be effective to a degree, they do not include the many other preventive measures necessary to address conditions conducive to terrorism. Terrorists are able to bypass law enforcement and employ other methods such as recruitment via the Internet and social media, which pose significant challenges to law enforcement and increases the overall threat. Therefore, national strategies should be comprehensive and integrated and seek to strengthen the resilience of the population through a balanced and multidisciplinary approach that integrates law enforcement measures and measures to address the socioeconomic, political, educational, developmental, human rights and rule of law dimensions. 3. Some Member States have indeed taken steps to develop these comprehensive counter-terrorism strategies and while they are in close contact with CTED for advice, it is always preferable for the government to take the lead in managing the process. Other Member States are willing to

2 develop comprehensive and integrated strategies but have not taken steps yet to introduce them and may therefore benefit from temporary on-site presence of a United Nations official/expert to advise them on the steps to be taken to develop a comprehensive and integrated strategy. 4. In order to facilitate for Member States the development of these national integrated and comprehensive counter-terrorism strategies, Member States are provided with a set of principles (the Bogota Principles ) for their consideration. The principles are non-binding but aim at, inter alia, providing substantive and procedural guidance for Member States. The principles are available at the following website: sm.ctitf/files/bogota_jan-feb2013.pdf 5. These principles were developed during an International Conference on National and Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategies on 31January and 1 February 2013, which was hosted by the Colombian Government in Bogota. The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) sponsored the organization of the conference and the organization thereof was carried out by the CTITF Working Group on National and Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategies, which is co-led by current Office on Counter-Terrorism and The Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 6. Under the supervision of the UNOCT and CTED, and within the framework of CTITF Working Group on National and Regional Strategies, the incumbent responsibilities will primarily include: 1. Drafting a roadmap for the Member State to follow to draft a comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism strategy that addresses all four pillars of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, in addition to other relevant components under Security Council resolutions 1963 (2010), 2129 (2013) and 2395 (2017). While doing so, the incumbent will have to identify what previously drafted or concluded strategies (e.g., law enforcement) were prepared by the Government, and the extent to which they could relate to the comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism strategies. 2. Identifying a national authority and/or structure with a relatively high rank status within the Governmental which would be in charge of coordinating the process of developing the comprehensive and integrated counterterrorism strategy. 3. Identifying, and in close consultations with CTED and UNOCT, the relevant focal point(s) within such structure. 4. Developing a time table with procedures to follow and consult national, regional and international stakeholders to in the process of developing the comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy in select countries and regions.

3 5. Engaging at the behest of the partner Member State with the relevant experts from non-governmental bodies, such as civil society academia, think tanks and the private sector in developing the comprehensive strategy. 6. If applicable, and in close coordination with CTED and UNOTC, engaging with the relevant international and or sub-regional organisations. 7. In close coordination with CTED and UNOCT, engagement with the relevant United Nations Office or mission, as applicable, in the partner Member State. 8. Preparing a draft action plan of the implementing mechanisms which takes into account the structures and mechanisms identified by CTED during its assessment of the relevant Member State. 9. Seeking agreement by the relevant authorities on a follow-up mechanism following the conclusions of the initial onsite advice mission. 10. Ensure that the above activities are conducted and the above outcomes are delivered in a manner consistent with the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and its subsequent review resolutions, as well as with the relevant Security Council resolutions. 11. Further activities to be determined in the course of taking stock of progress made in the undertaking the above responsibilities. Workplan Phase I - one week in New York 1. Meeting with UNOCT and CTED to discuss the findings and assessment of the CTC visit which led to the identification of the need to develop a comprehensive and integrated strategy. 2. Getting acquainted with the terms of reference agreed upon between the UNOCT and CTC/CTED and the Member States, including the relevant United Nations Office in the field, where applicable, for advising the Member States on the development of a comprehensive and integrated counterterrorism strategy. 3. CTED linking the UN consultant with the national counterpart in the capital within the relevant designated national authority or structure which was identified during the CTC assessment visit to be the main interlocutor with whom the UN consultant will be initially working on development a comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism strategy. 4. Designing a roadmap for the Member State to follow to draft a comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism strategy that addresses all relevant components of terrorism in accordance with the United Nations Global Strategy and Security Council resolutions 1963 (2010), 2129 (2013) and 2395 (2007). 5. Liaise directly with CTED and UNOCT on its assessment and findings, and identify areas in which UNOCT and CTED can politically support.

4 6. Take stock of progress made under phase I and report to CTED and UNOCT accordingly. Phase II - Two weeks in the CTC visited Member 1. Working onsite with the designated national authority or structure for two weeks to assist in finalizing the design of the roadmap for developing a comprehensive and integrated strategy in light of the Bogota Principles. 2. Agreeing with the authorities on a time table with procedures to follow and national, regional and international stakeholders to consult in the process of developing the comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy. 3. Convene regular meetings with the designated national authority and/or structure in light of the aforementioned timetable for consultation so as to ensure monitoring progress made and identify challenges, if any, with a view to addressing them onsite and/or in close consultations with CTED and UNOCT. 4. Ensure the engagement of the non-governmental bodies, and other relevant sectors with the governmental counter-terrorism agencies in developing the comprehensive integrated counter-terrorism strategy. 5. Producing an initial draft action plan, in close consultation with the Member States, for the implementation of the comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy and with the designated roles of the relevant stakeholders, including timetables for implementation and review. Phase III - Four weeks follow up from the consultant s domicile 6. Follow up with Member States progress made on the finalization of the comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy. 7. Follow with Member States on the draft action plan for the implementation of the comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy and with the designated roles of the relevant stakeholders, including timetables for implementation and review. 8. Ensure the finalization of 6 and 7 above. 9. Liaising with CTED and OCT to keep them abreast of progress made and inform them of any contingencies faced with a view to enabling the HQs based address those matters, especially in light of the commitments made by the Member States during the CTC visit to the Member State. Phase IV- Launch event in the visited Member State upon completion of the above 10. Launch event to be hosted by the Member State to launch both the comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism strategy and the implementation action plan. The event shall be organized by the consultant and attended by CTED and OCT.

5 QUALIFICATIONS Education: Advanced university degree in political science, international law, international relations or other relevant field. Counterterrorism related knowledge and experience at the international level is required. Experience: 5 to 7 years of work experience in counter-terrorism including with regard to national and regional counter-terrorism strategies and assessments; proven experience in drafting policy papers, reports and summaries on counter-terrorism or political matters, as well as proven experience in working with various Governmental officials and other relevant stakeholder, ability to resolve political and technical complex questions arising from the work on counterterrorism, including comprehensive and integrated counterterrorism strategies, and ability to conduct research and provide timely input on policy questions. Experience with the relevant Security Council resolutions and the various Pillars of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, and familiarity in participation at professional workshops/conferences, are further assets. Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required. CORE COMPETENCIES Professionalism: Accumulated professional competency in project management and the development/review of national and regional counter-terrorism strategies; Excellent ability to organize, plan, coordinate and implement, to juggle competing demands and work under tight deadlines; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of counter-terrorism capacity building; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

6 Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages; from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format; to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information; and keeping people informed. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be clients and seeks to see things from clients point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. STARTING DATE: 1 June May 2018 DURATION: Initial period 8 months DUTY STATION: Baghdad/Iraq United Nations Considerations The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. As per UN policy, Consultants and Individual Contractors may not apply for or be appointed to any position in the Professional or above categories and for positions at the FS-6 and FS-7 levels in the Field Service category within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. This restriction does not apply to associate experts (Junior Professional Officers) appointed under the Staff Rules. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.