Associate Project Officer (Crimes that Affect the Environment (CAE))

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The salary for this job should be between 83,493 USD and 113,404 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Country Office in the Federal Republic of Brazil (COFRB) with duty station in Brasilia, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief, Environment Team, Crimes that Affect the Environment (CAE), and the Programme Coordinator of the Law Enforcement Assistance Programme to fight Illegal Deforestation (LEAP), Border Management Branch (BMB), Division for Operations (DO) based at headquarters Vienna, and under the overall supervision of the Representative, COFRB.

For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org.

Responsibilities Within assigned authority, the incumbent will perform the following specific tasks: - Assist in the development, organization, coordination and preparation of workshops, study visits, training courses and special events under the framework of the project Strengthening the Criminal Justice System Response to Illegal Deforestation and Timber Trafficking - from Crime Scene to Court in Brazil, as well as the Law Enforcement Assistance Programme to fight Illegal Deforestation (LEAP). - Liaise with counterparts within UNODC, both in Vienna and in the field and assist in building strategic partnerships; foster collaboration with relevant stakeholders in other parts of the United Nations, government officials, representatives of inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, and the private sector, to obtain and exchange relevant information. - Participate in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, with a specific view to provide support to other Border Management Branch (BMB) projects and programmes implementing activities and/or studies in Brazil, including the regional UNODC ECOS project, when required. - Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines including regular narrative and financial progress reports on the activities undertaken with project funds. - Ensure compliance with human rights vetting for project beneficiaries including units and individuals before any assistance, including training, is provided by the project. - Liaise with government counterparts including federal and state-level law enforcement authorities in order to ensure complementarity of UNODC BMB work with government priorities. - Lead the organization of events ensuring the procurement of services is completed in conformity with rules and regulations, manage the participation of delegates ( travel and logistics) and draft reports from events. - Assist in the identification of procurement needs, goods and services of the relevant forestry projects in Brazil and support the procurement process. - As required, guide, orient, and support junior staff members, project personnel, consultants and individual contractors, and interns in their work. - Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices and approaches relevant to areas related to crime prevention including environmental crime as well as to technical cooperation matters. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international crime prevention, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has knowledge of and specialization in substantive and functional areas with very good research and analytical skills. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Has knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Is able to apply judgment in the context of the 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.

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.

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 (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminology, social science, political science, international relations, security studies or other relevant disciplines, 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 professional work experience in the area of crime prevention and environmental crime or a related area 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.

Experience with technical assistance activities and experience in project management/development is desirable.

Experience in implementing technical assistance projects related to law enforcement authorities in the relevant region is desirable.

Experience related to supply chain security and container control is desirable.

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

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and Portuguese is required. Working knowledge of Spanish 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 is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment will be subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

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.

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.

Brasilia is classified in the A category and a 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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No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.