| Fonctions | Autre, Coordination, Gestion de projet, Technicien spécialiste |
|---|---|
| Activités | Appui institutionnel, Décentralisation, Economie, Finance, Administration |
| Pays | Afrique |
| Contrat | CDD |
| Durée du contrat | Short term |
| Date limite | 30/09/2018 |
Description
This process aims to establish a pool of qualified experts who can be called upon on short notice to provide the specific consultancy services in relation to the upcoming project and the skills, qualifications and work experience mentioned below. Additional information on tasks and activities to be performed will be provided to selected candidates in a timely manner.
Project description:
The soon-to-be launched “Organised Crime: West African Response to Money laundering and the financing of terrorism” (OCWAR-M) project, financed under the 11th European Development Fund, will aim to the reduction of money laundering and the financing of terrorism in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Its specific objective is the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and ECOWAS member states to adopt and effectively implement international standards against money laundering and terrorist financing in order to improve the regional operational capacity.
Thus, this project is meant to strengthen the capacity of GIABA and its member states in the coordination of actions against money laundering and terrorist financing through:
- the provision of technical assistance for the conduct of national assessments of risks of money laundering and terrorist financing;
- mutual evaluations of member States to ascertain their technical compliance with international standards and the effectiveness of their AML/CFT systems; and
- the strengthening of cooperation, coordination and capacity building of national stakeholders involved in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Expériences / Formation du candidat
In the framework of the project formulation and its future implementation, Expertise France is looking for short term experts, on field mission, who meet the following criteria:
General and specific professional experience:
- At least 10 years of working experience in the field of AML/CFT
- At least 5 years of specific experience related to developing policies and programmes for combating money laundering and terrorist financing acquired in governments, consultancies and/or international organisations
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a FIU; experience working in collaboration with Ministries of Justice and Ministries of Finance
- Experience in advising or supporting administrations and providing technical assistance
- Experience in training, facilitating best practices sharing, establishing cross-sectoral institutional and private stakeholders’ networks (e.g. through workshops, study visits etc.)
- Proven experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
- A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in sub-Saharan Africa
Langues parlées
Fluency in English and French; knowledge of Portuguese would be an asset
Qualité du candidat
Qualifications and skills:
- University degree (BA or MA or equivalent) in economics, finance, business administration, law, public policy or any other relevant discipline
- Excellent understanding of global standards and framework on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)
- Excellent knowledge of the roles and operations of an FIU
- Good knowledge of FATF recommendations and methodology
- Capacity to develop long term strategic objectives and distinct steps to meet those objectives
- Demonstrated ability to exchange with all institutional levels/ high-ranking dialogue partners
- Ability to communicate effectively and to moderate seminars, lead trainings and share best practices
- Excellent reporting and writing skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Demonstrated negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills