Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Law Enforcement)

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 106,300 USD and 139,192 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Programme Office in Benin (POBEN), Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) based in Cotonou, Benin. The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Law Enforcement) works under the overall guidance of the Programme Officer (Law Enforcement) coordinating the CRIMJUST Global Programme of the Implementation Support Section (ISS) of the Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) based in Vienna, and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Law Enforcement and Head of Programme Office) based in Cote d’Ivoire and administratively to the Representative of the Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN), Division for Operations (DO) in Senegal.

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Responsibilities The incumbent will support the implementation of the CRIMJUST Global Programme in Africa and be the focal point of the project “CRIMJUST - Strengthening Criminal Justice Responses to Illicit Trafficking and Related Transnational Organized Crime in Coastal Francophone Countries in West Africa” in both Benin and Togo. The position will also support implementation of this project in Cote d’Ivoire. Within assigned authority, the incumbent will carry out the following specific tasks: - Support the overall aims and objectives of CRIMJUST with a focus on providing specialised support to investigators to fully implement/use the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its related Protocols (UNTOC Convention). Support and promote criminal justice cooperation between prosecutors/magistrates/judges and investigators in Africa, Europe and South America involved in cross-border drug trafficking, money laundering, proceeds of crime and related organized crime. - Contribute to providing expert law enforcement advice and technical assistance in the areas of criminal intelligence collection, analysis and reporting, financial crime investigation, criminal investigation, prosecution, ethics and integrity, transnational criminal justice cooperation, human rights standards, management of covert human intelligence sources, operational tasking and coordination, and other issues. - Facilitate assessment of training needs and priority operational asset needs assessments for the dedicated investigative units in both Benin and Togo with a focus on criminal intelligence analysis and financial and criminal investigation needs. - Facilitate the capacity development of dedicated law enforcement units in Benin and Togo through long-term mentoring of these units, working directly within these units. - Provide substantive input for managing and implementing the specified project activities in accordance with project logical framework and annual work plans; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; ensure follow-up actions. - Liaise and manage relationships with national counterparts from beneficiary institutions and other stakeholders including international organizations in Benin and Togo. - Support regional training needs assessment, leading the assessment in Benin and Togo. - Support the development and delivery of a variety of specialized regional criminal investigation, intelligence analysis, financial investigation and ethics and integrity capacity building training initiatives. - Support the implementation of regional and inter-regional investigative forums on illicit trafficking and organized crime focusing on changes in the criminal environment of illicit trafficking and organized crime and case studies of good practice in response; promote regional and inter-regional post-seizure criminal justice cooperation and actions to identify, investigate and prosecute the organizers of such illicit trafficking. - Support the planning, implementation and coordination of regional joint operational activities targeting illicit trafficking and/or related transnational organised crime activity including the development of operational planning and reporting documents. - Continuously monitor and report on the developments related to organized crime and illicit trafficking in Benin and Togo as well as related activities throughout West Africa. - Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation tools to measure and report on the effectiveness of implementation. - Prepare and deliver all necessary financial and operational revisions and reports, including work plans, in a timely manner. - Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Competencies - Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, approaches and international legal instruments relevant to the control and prevention of organized crime, drug and/or terrorism related areas. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention, as well as the mandates, major developments and challenges in functional and substantive areas covered by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Demonstrates ability to provide advice and coordination in the planning, development and management of operations. Demonstrates ability to apply good judgment, to identify key issues and make sound recommendations. Is able to prepare legal reviews, reports and papers and to review and edit the work of others. Is able to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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.

• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

  Education An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, political or social science, criminal justice, international relations, public/private administration or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  Work Experience At least five years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience in law enforcement and investigation of illicit trafficking and/or organized crime, intelligence, etc. is required.

  Practical work experience in law enforcement crime units at the national and/or international level is required.

  Work experience in drug trafficking and organized crime, working closely with police, prosecutors, judges, customs personnel, financial crime professionals and other relevant disciplines involved in the criminal justice system is required.

  Experience in working with criminal intelligence software is required.

  Work experience in mentoring, training and supporting national law enforcement agencies in relation to illicit trafficking and countering organized crime is desirable.

  Work experience in West African francophone countries in the field of law enforcement is desirable.

  Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and working knowledge of French is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is an asset.

  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.

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.

Cotonou is classified in the B 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.

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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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