Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer

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Org. Setting and Reporting The post is located in the Conference Support Section (CSS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent reports directly to the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer responsible for the Ad hoc Committee, and to the Chief of the Section, as second reporting officer.

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Responsibilities The work of the Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will be focused on the planning of and support to the Ad hoc Committee, to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes, as established by the General Assembly (GA) through its resolution 74/247, for which UNODC serves as the Secretariat.

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

  • Assist in providing substantive and organizational secretarial support to the Ad hoc Committee, such as legal advice on matters related to the work of the Committee;

  • Support the drafting of documentation for Ad hoc Committee meetings, such as agendas, background papers and reports, as well as speaking notes;

  • Contribute in providing support during Committee meetings, including on-screen editing of rolling texts of meeting documents and liaising, as appropriate, with relevant counterparts; support the Committee in providing advice;

  • Support informal negotiations/consultations and compile inputs and comments provided by Member States during the negotiation processes;

  • Support the Chair of the Ad hoc Committee in the fulfillment of their mandates;

  • Support the Officers of the Ad hoc Committee, as required ;

  • Assist in drafting a variety of written outputs, such as correspondence with governments, working papers, presentations and briefing notes for relevant counterparts;

  • Assist with Ad hoc Committee related communications and oversee the dedicated email account of the Committee; update relevant websites;

  • Perform other work-related duties, as required.

    Competencies Professionalism: Has substantive knowledge and understanding of international law, policies, legislative measures and practices in crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular, preventing and combatting transnational organized crime and/or cybercrime, as well as, the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; has knowledge of the work of intergovernmental bodies, processes, procedures and rules; is able to identify and analyse a diverse range of required substantive and procedural issues and challenges and recommend innovative and creative solutions; is able to expeditiously prepare comprehensive analysis, reports and summaries; has excellent writing skills;; 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.

Teamwork: works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, international relations, political science or related field. 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.

A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).

Work Experience A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in crime prevention and criminal justice matters, including on organized crime and/or cybercrime, or the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP)/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P), is required.

Experience in substantively supporting intergovernmental bodies, is required

Experience in substantively working on negotiations and/or implementation of criminal law treaties and international cooperation in criminal matters, is desirable.

Experience in conducting research on organized crime, cybercrime or similar legal matters, is desirable.

Experience within the United Nations System and/or similar international organization, is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, is 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 temporary position is available until 31 December 2021. Filling of this temporary vacancy and actual duration is subject to availability of the post and funding.

  • If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

  • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

  • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

  • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

  • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

  • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

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. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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.

Vienna is classified as a H and family duty station.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side 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.

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