Countering Organised Crime and Terrorism

Peace operations in post-conflict areas are regularly confronted with a large number of illegal activities that can be attributed to organised crime. This can include human trafficking, arms and drug trafficking, illegal trade in natural resources, for example, or the smuggling of migrants. These problem areas are managed through police operations, promotion of rule of law and the protection of civilians. Peace operations also make a civilian and police contribution to combating violent extremism.

You can expect to be involved in the following tasks:

• Providing advice to governments on implementing counter-terrorism strategies in national legislation;
• Strengthening national capacities through technical consulting and training, e.g. in the areas of small arms control, protection of critical infrastructure and forgery-proof identification documents;
• Advising on the establishment and development of counter-terrorism authorities;
• Providing support to the development of national and regional security strategies;
• Providing technical support to combating organised crime;
• Providing support for national actors in the fight against people smuggling;
• Strengthening framework conditions for the prosecution of people smuggling;
• Providing support for security forces in operational and strategic planning;
• Advising on harmonising national legislation against organised crime with international standards.