Adviser (Anti-Corruption)

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Org. Setting and Reporting These positions are located at several field duty stations operating under the Implementation Support Section (ISS) of the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Regional or Country Representative of the UNODC Regional or Country Office to which the incumbent will be assigned. The incumbent will also report to the Chief of ISS.

For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org.

Responsibilities The Anti-Corruption Global Programme is a technical assistance programme being offered by UNODC to provide capacity-building assistance to Member States to effectively implement the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). Within assigned authority and under substantive guidance of ISS/CEB/DTA, the Adviser (Anti-Corruption) is primarily responsible for the implementation of anti-corruption technical assistance activities (including policy advice, technical expertise and practical day-to-day support to anti-corruption bodies). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide expert advice and input to the development and implementation of a technical assistance programme in anti-corruption at the regional and/or national levels, in accordance with the UNODC overall strategy and as an integral element of the UNODC Regional or Country Programmes.
• Provide substantive support in the implementation of mandates received from the Conference of the States Parties and its Working Groups, particularly in relation to the prevention and investigation of corruption.
• Contribute to programme development and resource mobilization by establishing and maintaining close contacts with donors, partners countries and other partners under the guidance of DTA/CEB and relevant Field Representative.
• Provide advice and assistance, where necessary and required, to enhance and upgrade relevant legislative and other measures in conformity with UNCAC. Support the strengthening and capacity-building of the national anti-corruption agency/ies including development of its/their mandates, structures and operations. Provide advisory services and technical expertise to specialized anti-corruption bodies and units on preventing, detecting, investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption and related offences.
• Support States parties that participate in the implementation review mechanism of UNCAC and provide technical assistance based on the needs identified by such reviews.
• Gather and analyze information necessary do conceptualize and deliver local response to corruption. Conduct and/or follow-up on anti-corruption technical assistance needs assessments. Provide technical guidance and expertise to national counterparts and the UNODC field offices on anti-corruption.
• Foster contacts and, where appropriate, co-operation and partnerships with bodies and institutions at national, regional and global levels tasked with the prevention of and fight against corruption. Work with government counterparts to strengthen capacity to deal with proceeds of crime, mutual legal assistance and asset recovery, in particular with relevant government agencies, but also with the bodies/assemblies and the private sector, as appropriate.
• Assist in designing, developing and upgrading national anti-corruption strategies and anti-corruption campaigns in also by involving, as appropriate, the media, the business sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs). Develop and deliver targeted anti-corruption training courses based on needs analysis, especially for key personnel in the area of prevention, criminalization, enforcement, international cooperation and asset recovery.
• Coordinate activities with other Anti-Corruption Advisers and with local UNDP offices and where opportune, implement such activities jointly.
• Prepare and submit annual workplans, contribute to the reporting obligations of the relevant Regional or Country Office and the Global Anti-Corruption Programme.

• Perform other work-related duties as required.

  Competencies Professionalism: Has excellent knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to corruption, economic crimes related issues. Has knowledge of the normative and operational aspects of preventing and combating corruption, including their international dimensions. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and contribute to the resolution of problems/issues. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has knowledge of the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, as well as of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular substantive knowledge of the United Nations Convention against Corruption and familiarity with the other crime-related treaties supported by UNODC. Has ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given and ability to provide effective specialized advice. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, international relations, business management, public administration, political and social sciences or a related discipline is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in one or several of the following is required: working within or providing technical advisory services to anti-corruption bodies; investigating and prosecuting corruption cases in an anti-corruption agency, law enforcement, prosecution service or the judiciary; working as technical adviser on anti-corruption in an international organization or a non-governmental organization. Experience with mutual legal assistance, proceeds of crime and/or asset recovery legislation and casework and in designing national anti-corruption policies, strategies, and public campaigns, is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required. Depending on the post location, fluency in another of the six United Nations official languages may be required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice This is a generic job opening for purpose of creating a roster of qualified candidates for immediate and anticipated job openings in various duty stations. The United Nations Secretariat maintains rosters of qualified and available candidates to fill anticipated job openings in peacekeeping operations, special political missions and field operations in various duty stations. The purpose of this job opening is to generate a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in the roster. Roster membership does not guarantee selection.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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