International Consultant - Expert on Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Roster Call) The OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) adopts a comprehensive approach to security, addressing a wide array of concerns including arms control, confidence‑building, human rights, economic and environmental issues, and counter‑terrorism. The Transnational Threats Department (TNTD), particularly through its Action against Terrorism Unit (ATU), coordinates and facilitates the OSCE's counter‑terrorism activities, supporting member states and UN bodies.
The OSCE is seeking qualified experts to join its roster to support the TNTD/ATU in a number of key areas, including legislative review and drafting support, the adaptation and development of CFT training curricula, delivery of specialized CFT training courses with a focus on investigation and prosecution, public‑private partnerships, and the development of practical written guidance materials.
Duration of Assignment This is a roster call. The duration of the assignment depends on the tasks, deliverables, location, and modality of each specific consultancy assigned.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Support the development of needs assessments for training programmes related to CFT.
Develop, design, update or tailor training materials, slides, practical examples, demonstrations, case studies and exercises on CFT for training courses, roundtables and other OSCE events.
Explain CFT concepts in clear, simple and audience‑appropriate language for non‑technical or mixed groups such as law enforcement practitioners, policymakers, and civil society representatives.
Provide expert input on CFT for thematic briefs, guides, and other OSCE documents and publications.
Provide specialized operational assistance in the field of CFT to governmental agencies.
Support the mentoring and coaching of professionals in the field of CFT.
Support consultative processes and dialogues on CFT, including those related to the involvement of civil society actors.
Co‑operate with other experts, OSCE field operations, institutions and project partners as required, adapting content to regional or national contexts in Central Asia, South‑Eastern Europe or other OSCE areas.
Prepare brief written inputs, training summaries, lessons learned, technical notes or recommendations following activities, including observations on participants’ main questions, capacity needs and possible follow‑up work.
Necessary Qualifications
Advanced university degree in economics, finance, political science, law, security studies, international relations, or any other field related to counter‑terrorism and countering the financing of terrorism, or technical expertise gained through other types of education (e.g., relevant police, financial intelligence unit or security service education).
A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional (operational and/or policy) experience in one or more of the following areas:
Knowledge and understanding of good practices, current trends/typologies and risk factors in terrorism financing.
Experience developing needs and risk assessments related to countering the financing of terrorism.
Experience with supporting and strengthening judicial processes in relation to financial crimes, in particular terrorist financing.
Experience developing and giving trainings on one or more of the following topics:
The terrorist financing cycle and sources of financial information that can be used in counter terrorist operations.
Terrorist financing analysis.
Terrorist financing investigations, including across borders.
Terrorist financing disruption.
Terrorist financing sanctions against individuals and entities associated with terrorist groups.
Co‑operation with the private sector (financial and non‑financial) in the context of CFT.
Evolving technologies and terrorism financing and countering terrorist financing, including virtual assets, the use of AI in financial monitoring, gaming, etc.
Co‑operation with the non‑profit sector in CFT.
Implementation of Financial Action Task Force standards and recommendations.
Experience providing CFT‑related technical assistance to governmental agencies, international organisations, non‑profit organisations, etc.
Experience working with and engaging the private sector in CFT efforts.
Experience mentoring or coaching professionals in the field of countering the financing of terrorism.
Experience working on risk‑based supervision.
Understanding of human rights considerations and protection of non‑profit organisations when countering the financing of terrorism.
Knowledge of legal and policy frameworks related to CFT, including policies, strategies, laws and co‑operation mechanisms across borders.
Experience developing and implementing targeted financial sanctions.
Professional fluency in English with excellent writing skills; knowledge of Russian and other OSCE‑area languages will be considered a strong asset.
Flexibility and ability to work under time pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
Analytical skills to assess emerging threats and propose practical responses in both policy and implementation contexts.
Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.
Experience working with evolving technologies, including AI, to counter terrorist financing.
Willingness and ability to travel for specific assignments.
Knowledge of international human rights standards in the counter‑terrorism context and the ability to integrate these into own work, complying with a Do‑No‑Harm approach.
Geographical expertise in the OSCE area, in particular Central Asia and South‑Eastern Europe, would be an asset.
Professional experience working with or for international and/or regional organisations would be considered an asset.
Remuneration Package Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant’s/expert’s qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.
Self‑mandated compliance and obligations The OSCE retains the discretion to re‑advertise/re‑post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Recruitment stages Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.
Diversity and Inclusion The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.
Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.
Payment notice Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.
Job Details
Issued by: OSCE Secretariat
Requisition ID: SEC001048
Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant
Grade: No grade
Job Type: Consultant
Number of posts: Multiple
Issue Date: Jul 9, 2026
Closing Date: Aug 6, 2026
Education Level: Master's Degree (Second-level university degree or equivalent)
Job Field: Rule of Law
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The OSCE is seeking qualified experts to join its roster to support the TNTD/ATU in a number of key areas, including legislative review and drafting support, the adaptation and development of CFT training curricula, delivery of specialized CFT training courses with a focus on investigation and prosecution, public‑private partnerships, and the development of practical written guidance materials.
Duration of Assignment This is a roster call. The duration of the assignment depends on the tasks, deliverables, location, and modality of each specific consultancy assigned.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Support the development of needs assessments for training programmes related to CFT.
Develop, design, update or tailor training materials, slides, practical examples, demonstrations, case studies and exercises on CFT for training courses, roundtables and other OSCE events.
Explain CFT concepts in clear, simple and audience‑appropriate language for non‑technical or mixed groups such as law enforcement practitioners, policymakers, and civil society representatives.
Provide expert input on CFT for thematic briefs, guides, and other OSCE documents and publications.
Provide specialized operational assistance in the field of CFT to governmental agencies.
Support the mentoring and coaching of professionals in the field of CFT.
Support consultative processes and dialogues on CFT, including those related to the involvement of civil society actors.
Co‑operate with other experts, OSCE field operations, institutions and project partners as required, adapting content to regional or national contexts in Central Asia, South‑Eastern Europe or other OSCE areas.
Prepare brief written inputs, training summaries, lessons learned, technical notes or recommendations following activities, including observations on participants’ main questions, capacity needs and possible follow‑up work.
Necessary Qualifications
Advanced university degree in economics, finance, political science, law, security studies, international relations, or any other field related to counter‑terrorism and countering the financing of terrorism, or technical expertise gained through other types of education (e.g., relevant police, financial intelligence unit or security service education).
A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional (operational and/or policy) experience in one or more of the following areas:
Knowledge and understanding of good practices, current trends/typologies and risk factors in terrorism financing.
Experience developing needs and risk assessments related to countering the financing of terrorism.
Experience with supporting and strengthening judicial processes in relation to financial crimes, in particular terrorist financing.
Experience developing and giving trainings on one or more of the following topics:
The terrorist financing cycle and sources of financial information that can be used in counter terrorist operations.
Terrorist financing analysis.
Terrorist financing investigations, including across borders.
Terrorist financing disruption.
Terrorist financing sanctions against individuals and entities associated with terrorist groups.
Co‑operation with the private sector (financial and non‑financial) in the context of CFT.
Evolving technologies and terrorism financing and countering terrorist financing, including virtual assets, the use of AI in financial monitoring, gaming, etc.
Co‑operation with the non‑profit sector in CFT.
Implementation of Financial Action Task Force standards and recommendations.
Experience providing CFT‑related technical assistance to governmental agencies, international organisations, non‑profit organisations, etc.
Experience working with and engaging the private sector in CFT efforts.
Experience mentoring or coaching professionals in the field of countering the financing of terrorism.
Experience working on risk‑based supervision.
Understanding of human rights considerations and protection of non‑profit organisations when countering the financing of terrorism.
Knowledge of legal and policy frameworks related to CFT, including policies, strategies, laws and co‑operation mechanisms across borders.
Experience developing and implementing targeted financial sanctions.
Professional fluency in English with excellent writing skills; knowledge of Russian and other OSCE‑area languages will be considered a strong asset.
Flexibility and ability to work under time pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
Analytical skills to assess emerging threats and propose practical responses in both policy and implementation contexts.
Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.
Experience working with evolving technologies, including AI, to counter terrorist financing.
Willingness and ability to travel for specific assignments.
Knowledge of international human rights standards in the counter‑terrorism context and the ability to integrate these into own work, complying with a Do‑No‑Harm approach.
Geographical expertise in the OSCE area, in particular Central Asia and South‑Eastern Europe, would be an asset.
Professional experience working with or for international and/or regional organisations would be considered an asset.
Remuneration Package Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant’s/expert’s qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.
Self‑mandated compliance and obligations The OSCE retains the discretion to re‑advertise/re‑post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Recruitment stages Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.
Diversity and Inclusion The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.
Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.
Payment notice Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.
Job Details
Issued by: OSCE Secretariat
Requisition ID: SEC001048
Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant
Grade: No grade
Job Type: Consultant
Number of posts: Multiple
Issue Date: Jul 9, 2026
Closing Date: Aug 6, 2026
Education Level: Master's Degree (Second-level university degree or equivalent)
Job Field: Rule of Law
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Global Counter-Terrorism Financing Expert & Trainer Arbeitgeber: Osce
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