RECRUITMENT OF AN EXPERT TO CARRY OUT A STUDY ON THE VULNERABILITIES OF CASINOS AND OTHER GAMES OF CHANCE TO ML/FT IN WEST AFRICA

JOB TITLE: SHORT TERM EXPERT (STE)– VULNERABILITY OF CASINOS AND GAMES OF CHANCE TO MONEY LAUNDERING AND THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM

INSTITUTIONS: GIABA/OCWAR-M PROJECT (EXPERTISE FRANCE)

SUPERVISION:  GIABA- Research & Planning / OCWAR-M team

DURATION: 40 DAYS

LOCATION: BENIN, CAP VERT, COTE D’IVOIRE, GHANA, NIGERIA, SENEGAL

CLOSING DATE:  15th of May, 2020

CONTENT OF THE MISSION

Refer to concept note.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The STE will work closely with the Principal officer of Research & Planning of GIABA and his team, and the Key experts of OCWAR-M Project.

ROLE

-          Study and analyze the documentation available worldwide on the subject (especially from FATF, other FATF type regional bodies)

-          Carry out 6 missions in key countries in order to meet:

• Managers of casinos and other gaming institutions
• Supervisory authorities of casinos and games, where they exist, otherwise the ministry in charge of this type of establishment
• The financial intelligence unit
• Any other person or institution relevant to the study

-          Carry out benchmarking study in contact with the French supervision authority of Casinos and games, and if possible with another foreign (English speaking country) authority of Casinos and games

-          Propose a methodology for the conduct of the study and have it validated by GIABA

-          Write as many interim reports as requested by GIABA/OCWAR-M

-          Present the draft report in a validating workshop

-          Write the final report of the study

 

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF RECRUITMENT

Short-term expert contract with Expertise France

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Management, Criminology, Law, Public Policy, the Social Sciences, banking and finance or any other related fields of the study.

Experience: The prospective candidate must have a relevant experience working in casinos and games, and a profound understanding of AML/FT mechanisms.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Deep knowledge of the casino sector
• Evidence of rich research and publication experience
• Good knowledge or familiarity with measures against economic and financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorist financing, particularly the FATF Recommendations and related matters;
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills;
• Effective interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective work relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
• Excellent computer skills;

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Applicants must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are required to forward their written applications to the following:

Stephanie.berthomeau@expertisefrance.fr

secretariat@giaba.org

Prospective candidates are required to submit the following along with their written applications:

• A motivation letter

•  A full Curriculum Vitae, containing full employment history, showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, and significant achievements relevant to this assignment.

• Technical proposal regarding the concept note
• Financial proposal.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview by VTC.

CLOSING DATE

The closing deadline for applications is of 00 h00 GMT, on the 15^th of May 2020.

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