Research and Awareness Specialist, Dakar

Description du poste

General

Description of assignment title: Research and Awareness Specialist

Assignment country: Senegal

Duty stations: Dakar

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 11/09/2026

Duration: 6 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Host entity: UNODC

Modality: Onsite

Type: National

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• The United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was established in 1997 and in Vienna, Austria. UNODC is s a world leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. It operates through 54 regional offices, covering more than 150 countries. Its regional office for Western and Central Africa (ROSEN) is located in Dakar, Senegal and has been active in the region for more than 20 years. Currently ROSEN covers 22 countries and has established 13 field offices.

Context:

• The Research and Awareness Unit produces evidence-based analysis on drugs and crime in West and Central Africa to inform policy making. Ongoing research projects include reports on trafficking in medical products, crimes in the fishery sector, drug trafficking, trafficking in cultural property and violent extremism in prisons. The Unit also works with member states to develop their capacity to produce, collect, share and analyze drugs and crime related data.

Task description:

• Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Research and Awareness Unit and the Specialist Research Officer, the Research and Awareness a national Speicalist UNV will undertake the following tasks:
• Project development and implementation:

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