Civil Society Individual contractor

Contract

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Result of Service

• Civil society participation at the NGO Briefing on the margins of the IRG in September 2024 is facilitated; • Two multi-stakeholder workshops are undertaken; • Inputs to the organization of the TPB Youth-led Terrorism Prevention in-person event; • Preparation of documentation for Anti-Corruption Advocates Initiative is carried out.

Work Location

Vienna Headquarters

Expected duration

August-December 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

UNODC acknowledges the need to promote stronger partnerships with civil society organizations (CSOs) in dealing with the complex issues at global level. The active involvement of civil society is essential to help UNODC carry out its global mandates. The UNODC Civil Society Unit (CSU) manages the global GLOU68 programme “Partnership and Engagement with Non-Governmental Stakeholders on Anti-Corruption, Drugs, and Crime Prevention”. Within the framework of GLOU68, CSU facilitates the dialogue between civil society, Member States, and the private sector in the fight against corruption, drug abuse and other crimes. The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) is one of the governing body of UNODC that decide with the participation of civil society on drug policy. The anti-corruption module of the GLOU68 programme aims to strengthen the voice of civil society in the national and international fight against corruption by facilitating their participation in intergovernmental meetings, workshops on the Convention, roundtables and grant schemes. To implement anti-corruption activities, the UNODC CSU works closely with other substantive offices, such as the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB) in the Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) and engages with relevant NGOs through regular communication, e-platforms, social media and NGO Unit mailbox. Presently, the CSU is actively involved in enhancing civil society participation through several follow-up initiatives to COSP10 UNCAC. This involves facilitating civil society participation at the NGO Briefing on the margins of the resumed 15th session of the Implementation review Group (IRG) in September 2024. Simultaneously, the CSU is gearing up for the upcoming phase of the "Southeast Europe together against Corruption (SEE-TAC)" programme, as of July 2024. This endeavor is conducted in collaboration with RAI and is made possible through the support received from ADA. Moving forward, the CSU will also support the implementation of the TPB Youth-led Terrorism Prevention Programming, with the organization of an in-person event in October 2024. Under the supervision of the Associate Programme Officer and the overall guidance of the Chief of the Unit, the Contractor will: • Support the Team during the NGO Briefing on the margins of IRG in September 2024; • Provide support for the implementation of two multi-stakeholder workshops as part of the SEE-TAC programme; • Initiate the launch of the Anti-Corruption Advocates Initiative under the SEE-TAC programme; • Support the implementation of the Youth-led Action to Prevent and Respond to Terrorism.

Qualifications/special skills

High school diploma is required. A minimum 1 year of professional experience in an international environment covering the area of anticorruption or crime is required. Familiarity with the UN Convention against Corruption and its implementation in Southeast Europe is required. Knowledge and practical experience of UNODC rules of engagement with NGOs is desirable. Professionalism, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capacity to work in a team, planning and organizing skills is desirable.

Languages

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

Additional Information

Not available.

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.