United Nations Seeks Countering Terrorism Financing Expert: Remote UN Opportunity | Apply by 17 October 2026
Overview
The United Nations Volunteers and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism are offering a remote UN Volunteer assignment for a Countering the Financing of Terrorism Expert. The position supports a programme that helps Member States enhance their capacities to prevent and combat terrorist financing, specifically focusing on Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The work involves technical assistance, policy support, and capacity-building relating to operational, institutional, regulatory, and legal frameworks, with an emphasis on implementing FATF Recommendation 8 and safeguarding non-profit organisations from potential terrorist financing abuse.
Who can apply
Candidates must hold a Master degree in law, finance, economics, international relations, public policy, security studies, criminal justice, or another field directly related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Applicants need a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism, financial integrity, or related policy and regulatory frameworks. Essential qualifications include professional experience applying FATF standards, particularly Recommendation 8, alongside background in legal and regulatory analysis, terrorist financing risk assessments, and delivering technical assistance and capacity-building to government institutions. Fluency in both English and Russian is required, encompassing strong English drafting abilities and the capacity to conduct substantive professional discussions in Russian.
What you get
The selected volunteer receives a monthly living allowance with a global average of USD 1,200, though the exact figure is determined by the candidate location via the UNV Allowance Calculator. Additional provisions include an entry lump sum of USD 200, Cigna private medical and life insurance, and annual leave accrued at the rate of 2.5 days per calendar month. These provisions are designed to support a secure standard of living rather than serving as a salary or compensation.
Requirements
The role requires an individual who can combine technical proficiency with strong research, analytical, and communication skills to engage with government counterparts, subject-matter specialists, and non-profit sector representatives. Responsibilities include conducting substantive research on FATF Recommendation 8 and regional standards, providing technical inputs into terrorist financing risk assessments, and reviewing existing legal and institutional frameworks in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The expert will prepare technical products such as briefing notes, background papers, comparative analyses, presentations, and practical recommendations, as well as support consultations, technical meetings, workshops, and capacity-building activities by preparing training materials and co-facilitating substantive sessions.
How to apply
Interested and qualified professionals must submit their application through the official UN Volunteers application portal.
Key dates
The position was posted on 6 October 2026. The deadline for submitting applications is 17 October 2026.