Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Human-rights based and gender-sensitive police reform)

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 90,970 USD and 117,287 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section (CPCJS), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section.

For more information, please visit www.unodc.org

Responsibilities Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

• Provide advice and substantive guidance to senior managers, supervisors, field colleagues and Member States on a range of access to justice issues, including: e-justice and the human rights implications of new technologies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice; human rights-based and gender-sensitive policing; and addressing discrimination in the criminal justice system.

• Act as substantive focal point for human rights-based and gender-sensitive police reform (within the thematic area of access to justice), keeping track of developments as regards international and regional standards, academic research and policy in that area and providing detailed substantive advice to colleagues and counterparts.

• Prepare a variety of written outputs that relate to the implementation of the Global programme, such as background papers, progress reports, evaluation reports, mission reports, briefings and presentations; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions;

• Review legislation, carry out legal research and analysis for use at the policy level and prepare legal documentation and provide specialized legal advice/support and technical input on complex legal issues/aspects. Advise and interact with governments on issues related to legislation and policy.

• Coordinate and provide expert oversight for the development and implementation of technical assistance programmes in beneficiary countries in close coordination with the UNODC Field Offices; undertake needs assessment and technical assistance missions; identify technical assistance needs; directly implement project activities, as required.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to national and regional counterparts, including policy-makers, crime prevention practitioners, criminal justice officials and other relevant actors in the implementation of the activities related to the Global Programme.

• Review and appraise best practices and programmes with regard to Member States efforts to implement human rights-based and gender-sensitive criminal justice reform, including police reform, and promote these approaches among relevant stakeholders, non-governmental organizations and civil society in general.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to relevant Member States’ authorities on human rights-based and gender sensitive police reform (as a key component of access to justice).

• Provide technical expertise on evidence-based capacity building, training, research, and human rights-based initiatives in criminal justice reform, in particular in access to justice, e-justice, and police reform.

• Contribute to mobilizing policy and funding support for the programme of work, including extra-budgetary voluntary contributions and building support for cost-sharing contributions from Governments and identifying other funding sources for the global programme.

• Coordinate and liaise with UNODC field offices and relevant units at UNODC Headquarters (HQ) as well as other relevant international and regional actors in order to facilitate quality programme implementation and create synergies in this regard.

• Liaise with donors, development partners and other stakeholders and make programme achievements known.

• Establish and maintain solid partnerships, undertake negotiations and consultations and liaise on substantive issues with counterparts in the UN and UNODC, both at HQs and in the Field, as well as Member States, donors, international organizations and institutions, entities, governments and representations, inter-governmental organizations, private sector, non-governmental organizations, media representatives, academia, civil society and other stakeholders, develop synergy, promote and facilitate operational partnerships and collaborative undertakings.

• Initiate and coordinate advocacy activities; prepare technical presentations on the programme and on relevant thematic areas at related regional/international criminal justice and/or other events; make presentations on assigned topics/activities.

• Supervise project/programme staff in HQ and the field offices, national and international consultants and experts, associate experts and interns; guide trainers, consultants, resource personnel, officials and experts in their preparations for participation in project activities, and perform other duties to support programme implementation, as required.

• Perform any other work-related duties as required/assigned.

  Competencies Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to police reform (access to justice). Has knowledge of the mandates of UNODC as well as specific technical knowledge relevant to human rights-based and gender-sensitive police reform (access to justice). Has demonstrated knowledge of policies, procedures, and best practices as they relate to the criminal justice system. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work, coordinate and supervise the work of others 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.

Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, political/social sciences or 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.

A PhD in law, criminology or related area is an advantage.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of access to justice and human rights-based and gender-sensitive police reform is required.

Experience in project formulation, implementation and monitoring, and experience in international development cooperation is required.

Work experience with the United Nations system or similar international organization in the area of police reform (access to justice) is desirable.

Experience working in and with developing, transitional or post-conflict countries in matters related to criminal justice is desirable.

Experience in applying human-rights based and gender-sensitive approaches to police reform and mainstreaming gender and human rights in programme development is desirable.

Experience developing and providing technical tools, education materials and capacity-building programmes for law enforcement and/or police institutions is desirable.

Experience in conducting research and analysing extensive substantive documentation to provide high level advice on good practices in the field of access to justice and/or policing, is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English 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 is 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.

Vienna is classified in the H 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.

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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