Associate Programme Officer (Terrorism Prevention)

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer heading the Transnational Organized Crime, Illicit Trafficking, and Terrorism Prevention Programme for Eastern Africa, the overall guidance of the UNODC Representative for Eastern Africa (ROEA), and the substantive guidance of the Chief of the Implementation Support Section (ISS) II, Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) at UNODC headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

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Responsibilities Within the assigned authority, and in the framework of the UNODC Regional Programme for Eastern Africa (2016-2022) and its sub-programme for Terrorism Prevention, the incumbent will support the coordination and assist in the implementation of capacity building projects within the framework of UNODC technical assistance aimed at strengthening the capacities of criminal justice and law enforcement officers to prevent and counter terrorism, violent extremism and the nexus with transnational organized crime in Eastern Africa. The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: - Assist with conceptualizing, planning, organizing and implementing technical and capacity building assistance activities for Eastern Africa, aimed at strengthening the capacities of criminal justice practitioners to prevent and counter terrorism. - Contribute to the overall programme coordination and management of capacity building projects; assist with the preparation or revision of programme or project documents, budget, work plans and reports, including project activity reports and project evaluation reports; assist with monitoring and analyzing specific aspects of programme; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and recommend corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions. - Assist with the substantive development of threat analysis and training needs assessments, including thematic research papers on relevant terrorism-related trends and related criminal justice challenges in Eastern Africa, at the regional and national levels, to enable a better understanding of the nature of the current terrorism threat and targeted areas of assistance. - Support the development of project proposals for the countries under his/her purview, including consultations with relevant international regional and national stakeholders, entities and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and ensuring that each proposal is based on the stated needs of the beneficiary countries, and contributing to the preparation of project proposal narratives and budgets. - Support cooperation and coordination with headquarters, other field offices and other relevant entities on implementation arrangements, potential partners and detailed specifications for programme activities on preventing and countering terrorism, including the nexus with transnational organized crime. - Contribute to the preparation of various substantive written outputs, including background papers, briefing material/notes, analytical notes, reports and studies, inputs to publications and, as required, official correspondence of the Office. Make presentations, as needed, on assigned topics. - Contribute to programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Office, such as coordination of the preparation of the workplans, programme monitoring and programme reporting on the work of the Office. - Undertake travel as it may be required. - Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Has knowledge of policies and practices in crime prevention and criminal justice as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has knowledge of programme and project management in the field of criminal justice responses to terrorism. Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism, including gender dimensions of criminal justice responses to terrorism and its links with transnational organized crime. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, using various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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.

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.

Education An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international law, or related fields 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. 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 relevant progressively responsible professional experience in programme management relevant to crime prevention and criminal justice issues OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required.

Work experience in assisting in the implementation of technical assistance projects is required.

One year of professional work experience in programme formulation and implementation of capacity building projects on criminal justice responses to terrorism, including their gender dimensions, is desirable.

Work experience in organizing meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, webinars, including their substantive, logistic, communication and administrative aspects, is desirable.

Work experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization is desirable.

Work experience in the Eastern Africa region is desirable

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

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

Special Notice This is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be until 31 December 2022. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

If the selected candidate is an internal staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection may 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.

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 in its staff.

Nairobi is classified in the B category (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.

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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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