International Consultant – Prison and Penal Reform

About the role

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) seeks an experienced International Consultant to support prison and penal reform initiatives in Fiji and Nigeria. The role is home‑based with required travel to conduct field assessments, stakeholder consultations and workshops.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare inception and mission preparation notes outlining assessment methods and research questions.
• Contribute substantively to regional workshops in Fiji and develop workshop outcome documents.
• Produce assessment reports on the Fiji Correctional Service and on selected custodial centres in Nigeria, including analysis of infrastructure, policy gaps and recommendations.
• Draft project concepts on prison reform for Fiji based on assessment findings.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations, technical field assessments and validation meetings with UNODC and national correctional services.
• Deliver final feasibility and viability assessment reports and present key findings.

Required profile

• Proven experience in prison, penal or criminal‑justice reform projects.
• Familiarity with international standards and good practices in corrections.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing abilities.
• Ability to travel to Fiji and Nigeria and work independently.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Required skills