Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption)

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Office of the Resident Coordinator in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The incumbent will report to the Representative of the Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF), Division for Operations (DO) and to the Chief of the Implementation Support Section (ISS) in the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. S/he will receive substantive and policy guidance from the Chief (ISS/CEB/DTA) and other senior staff of the Branch. In addition, for activities related to corruption prevention and environment, s/he will work in close consultation with the Programme Coordinator for Combating Wildlife and Forest Crime of UNODC, based in Gabon.

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Responsibilities The project “Strengthening anti-corruption frameworks and addressing corruption linked to biodiversity, climate change and peace and security in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes region” (“the Project”) aims to support the anti-corruption efforts of DRC and other countries of the Great Lakes region, in line with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). It focuses on the strengthening of institutional and legal frameworks of DRC, by: supporting technical capacity of national anti-corruption bodies and enhancing judicial integrity to prevent corruption in the justice sector (Component 1); and supporting the DRC and selected countries in the Great Lakes region in addressing corruption that may facilitate the loss of biodiversity and be linked to the drivers of climate change (Component 2). Within assigned authority, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption) will carry out a range of functions to coordinate and support the implementation of the Project. In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: - Participate in the coordination of the implementation of an anti-corruption project to strengthen national authorities in the DRC, in particular the main anti-corruption body, to prevent and combat corruption effectively and in line with UNCAC. - Support the development, implementation and evaluation of anti-corruption activities, projects and programmes for the benefit of Congolese authorities and other relevant stakeholders, including on judicial integrity, financial investigations, and corruption linked to biodiversity and climate change. •As appropriate and under the guidance of UNODC HQ, liaise with the DRC authorities on the completion of the country review processes of the Mechanism for the Review of Implementation of UNCAC. - Participate in large, complex field missions, including by providing guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries. - Support UNODC staff and international consultants in the provision of expert technical assistance on specific components of the anti-corruption project at the national or regional level, including on the linkages with biodiversity loss and climate change issues. - Contribute to the design, organization and conduct of training workshops and seminars; make presentations on assigned topics/activities. - Provide technical assistance and support to national authorities, to academia, the private sector and civil society as required, in efforts to prevent and combat corruption. - Monitor and evaluate project implementation; draft and review relevant documents, e.g. activity reports, project progress reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions. - Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources, including legal and regulatory frameworks on anti-corruption and the judicial sector. - Monitor and review best practices, methodologies and programmes in the area of anti-corruption. - Participate in joint planning, monitoring and reporting exercises in DRC, under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator and in collaboration with other members of the UN country team. - Liaise and develop strong partnerships with relevant bilateral and multilateral counterparts in the DRC. - Perform other work-related duties, as required.

Competencies - Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the area of corruption. Has knowledge of the work of the United Nations on crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular substantive knowledge of UNCAC. Has good knowledge of the legislative aspects of preventing and combating corruption, including their international dimensions. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research, data collection and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of 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.

  • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

    Education An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, preferably in international law or criminal law, social sciences or a related field 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.

    Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in one or several of the following areas is required: working within or providing advisory services to anti-corruption bodies; investigating and/or prosecuting corruption cases in an anti-corruption agency, law enforcement, prosecution services or the judiciary; anti-corruption and/or governance related work in international organizations or non-governmental organizations. Experience in developing, implementing or evaluating technical assistance programmes is required. Relevant working experience at the United Nations, including within UN country teams, or in similar international organizations in the area of technical assistance, strategic programme/project/partnership development, planning, management and administration is desirable. Working experience in the Central African region, in particular DRC, is desirable. Experience in addressing corruption related to crimes that have an impact on the environment is an advantage.

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

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

    Special Notice - This temporary position is temporarily available until 31 December 2021. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

  • Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

  • 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 and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

  • Kinshasa is classified in the "C" category and as 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.

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