Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Health)

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Implementation Support Section (ISS) of the Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer, coordinating the Global Programme for Strengthening the Capacities of Member States to Prevent and Combat Organized and Serious Crime (GPTOC).

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

Responsibilities The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will support the implementation of the Global Programme for Strengthening the Capacities of Member States to Prevent and Combat Organized and Serious Crime (GPTOC), with a focus on the development and coordination of an integrated multi-faceted strategy to prevent and address the manufacture and trafficking of falsified medical products, including the drafting of programme and related documents, coordinating and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, supporting the development of partnerships, and developing and supporting the production of advocacy materials, on the manufacture and trafficking of falsified medical products and supporting the implementation of activities in this area along with related activities of the programme.

Within assigned authority, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will perform the following specific duties: - Participate in the formulation, development, coordination, and implementation of assigned technical assistance activities of the project, particularly related to the manufacture and trafficking of falsified medical product related crime. - Participate specifically in the formulation, development, coordination of technical assistance activities in connection with the West African Network of Central Authorities and Prosecutors against Organized Crime (WACAP) related to the fight against the trafficking of falsified medical product related crime in West Africa to be implemented in a French-speaking African country part of the network; - Support the necessary programmatic and administrative tasks in support of the development and implementation of the project, and particularly a strategic programme to prevent and combat the trafficking of falsified medical products, including the preparation of programme documents in French and in English, the drafting of project progress reports in French and in English, and the preparation of related documents in a timely and efficient manner. - Liaise with the counterparts including the beneficiary countries, relevant UNODC projects/programmes/sections, regional and international organizations, public and private sector organizations, the donors and potential donors, , the WHO, Interpol, the WCO, among other relevant stakeholders. - Support the development of advocacy and informational materials in French and in English (information, videos, brochures, press-releases, fact sheets, social media, etc..) and keep the UNODC webpage on the Strategy and other progamme work constantly updated. - Review, monitor and analyze health, social, economic and political developments and trends (including gender related dimensions) related to organized crime and particularly the trafficking of falsified medical products and their impact at the national, regional and/or global levels, on an ongoing basis. - Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Has knowledge of the policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches particularly relevant to crime prevention, illicit trafficking and combating transnational organized crime. Has knowledge and understanding of the legislative and substantive aspects of illicit trafficking and preventing and combating transnational organized crime and the existing international legal regime on, in particular, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Is aware of cross-cutting themes such as health, human rights, peace and development, gender inter alia. Has proven research and analytical skills. Has knowledge and understanding of the situation of illicit trafficking in falsified medical products. 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

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.

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 law, health, criminology, international studies, or related 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.

Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in relevant criminal justice issues is required.

Experience in planning, organization, and provision of capacity building training is required.

Working experience in health, law or law enforcement system is desirable.

Experience in development of contents of communication/outreach strategies, communication items (ex. brochures, newsletters and press-releases) is desirable.

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

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

Special Notice This position is temporarily available for 12 months. 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.

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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