Assistant Programme Officer (Justice and Security)

Overview

Support justice and citizen security initiatives in the Andean Region.

You have:

• An advanced university degree in Psychology or Social-Sciences related fields.
• For applicants who have a first level university degree, two years of relevant qualifying work experience are required. The minimum years of work experience is reduced to 0 for applicants with an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in developing strategies, plans, and projects in juvenile justice, access to justice and citizen security is desirable.
• Prior experience coordinating small to medium-sized teams is desirable.
• Work experience in planning and public policies is desirable.
• Work experience with UN regulations, standards, procedures, policies, and strategies is desirable.
• Experience in data analysis or related areas is desirable.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Contract

This is a NO-A contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 1 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 4,102 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Regional Office for the Andean Region and the Southern Cone (ROCOL), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), duty station in Bogota, Colombia. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the Senior Programme Officer and direct supervision of the Programme Officer (PROJUST area, Vulnerable Populations).

Responsibilities

Assist with technical and financial projects along with local, national, and regional counterparts on issues related to justice and citizen security, specifically addressing access to justice, transitional justice, juvenile justice and other justice systems, citizen security and penitentiary reform in order to ensure proper enforcement. Support the technical support to the governments of the nations that comprise the Office for the Andean Region and the Southern Cone in order to improve their ability to respond to access to justice, transitional justice, juvenile justice and other justice systems, citizen security and penitentiary reform in order to ensure that the agreements and protocols on these subjects are appropriately implemented. Draft and review documents, tools, handouts, or material for the provision of specialized technical assistance, information sessions, presentations, and technical proposals for the implementation of actions in the countries of the region. Contribute to dialogue spaces with new regional, national, and local donors and counterparts, as well as with UNODC global programs to strengthen projects related to access to justice, justice systems, citizen security and penitentiary reform, the generation of new agreements, and the ongoing improvement of their methodologies. Advise the work teams located in the Andean Region and the Southern Cone in close contact with the coordination of the national offices to ensure the proper implementation of justice and citizen security programs. Collaborate, follow up and report the component projects, based on the indicators of the project documents and the obligations and deadlines, in total coordination with the support areas to ensure compliance. Support new interinstitutional alliances with public or private players focused on generating synergies to strengthen justice and security projects. Support the staff of the component by means of providing guidance, training, and information about their duties according to their individual work plan and strategic planning objectives. Advise project leaders to foster:(1) the feasibility of independence in projects within territories; (2) follow-up of the public policy cycle; (3) community engagement; (4) the influence on regulatory reforms; (5) knowledge management; and (6) the creation of new tools and methodologies associated with the Component. Attend meetings about the topics that are part of the component with governments and advisory entities in the region. Carry out other work-related tasks when necessary.

Competencies

Professionalism: Has knowledge of access to justice, juvenile justice, justice systems and citizen security as penitentiary reform, regulatory frameworks, national and international policies, and strategies. Has troubleshooting skills within the parameters of agreements and protocols of the aforementioned topics. Has experience in public policies and planning, as well as in the application of strategies, programmes, and projects to tackle access to justice and citizen security. Has negotiation skills and the ability to reach agreements with counterparts and donors. Is able to analyze and interpret data to support decision-making and transmit the resulting information to management. 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. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within the prescribed time, cost, and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight, and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. 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.

Education

An advanced university degree in Psychology or Social-Sciences related fields. 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.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

For applicants who have a first level university degree, two years of relevant qualifying work experience are required. The minimum years of work experience is reduced to 0 for applicants with an advanced university degree. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in developing strategies, plans, and projects in juvenile justice, access to justice and citizen security is desirable. Prior experience coordinating small to medium-sized teams is desirable. Work experience in planning and public policies is desirable. Work experience with UN regulations, standards, procedures, policies and strategies is desirable. Experience in data analysis or related areas is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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