Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling)

Overview

Promote work against human trafficking and migrant smuggling.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, and/or related social science, international relations, political science, public administration or a related field is required.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience in crime prevention and criminal justice is required.
• Work experience in drafting analytical documents is required.
• Proven experience in contributing to the development of policies and standard setting tools is required.
• Work experience in engagement in intergovernmental processes is desirable.
• Proven experience in gender and/or human rights mainstreaming is desirable.
• Work experience with the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable.
• Proven experience in programme design and delivery is desirable.
• Proven experience on trafficking in persons and/or smuggling of migrants is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.

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

The salary for this job should be between 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS) of the Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB) of the Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and substantive guidance of the Team Leader, Knowledge Development and Innovation Team in the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section, and the overall guidance of the Chief of HTMSS.

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

Responsibilities The incumbent will perform the following specific duties: - Promote the work of UNODC against human trafficking and migrant smuggling within the overall framework of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (Trafficking in Persons Protocol) and the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air (Smuggling of Migrants Protocol), both supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC). - Provide substantive support in the implementation of mandates received from the Conference of the Parties and its working groups in relation to the mechanism for the review of UNTOC and the Protocols thereto. - Study and analyse the responses to the self-assessment questionnaires of the UNTOC Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants Protocols and relevant legislation, in one or more official UN languages if need be. - Organize and prepare written outputs, i.e., lists of observations and summaries generated from the reviews, to be considered in the framework of the relevant working groups of the Conference. - Develop, review and appraise best practices, methodologies and activities with regards to trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants and contribute to their promotion and dissemination, including through the development and use of UNODC knowledge portal. - Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies for HTMSS, including by identifying innovative practices and areas of potential intervention as well as for internal and external cooperation. - Coordinate and provide policy guidance to HTMSS, UNODC, governments, practitioners, and other relevant stakeholders, as necessary, e.g. substantive advisory service and guidance, facilitate expert consultations, development of policy papers etc., regarding the Trafficking in Persons Protocol, the Smuggling of Migrants Protocol, as well as the outcomes of review mechanism in regard to those Protocols, particularly to promote and increase the understanding of the Protocols as key international instruments to address trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants. - Attend and contribute to technical consultations and events on technical issues, policy matters or the review mechanism in relation to trafficking in persons and/or smuggling of migrants as well as to training of Member States, relevant international and regional bodies and organizations, NGOs, academia, and the private sector, as required. - Provide guidance and participate in the development of tools and training to promote a coherent and effective approach to addressing human trafficking and migrant smuggling and enable gender and human rights mainstreaming in UNODC’s projects, positions and actions. - Prepare a variety of written outputs, such as background papers, correspondence with governments, working papers, mission reports, analyses, briefings, presentations, policy proposals and documents, regular and ad hoc reports, studies, summary reports, manuals, modules, guides and toolkits. - Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Has in-depth knowledge of crime prevention and criminal justice issues, preferably in the area of human trafficking and/or migrant smuggling. Has knowledge of policies and practices in crime prevention and criminal justice, as well as of 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. 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.

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.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, and/or related social science, international relations, political science, public administration or a related field is required. A specialization in international law or criminal law is desirable.

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 relevant professional work experience in crime prevention and criminal justice is required.

Work experience in drafting analytical documents is required.

Proven experience in contributing to the development of policies and standard setting tools is required.

Work experience in engagement in intergovernmental processes is desirable.

Proven experience in gender and / or human rights mainstreaming is desirable.

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

Proven experience in programme design and delivery is desirable.

Proven experience on trafficking in persons and/or smuggling of migrants 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 desirable.

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.

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.

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.

The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance 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.

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