Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Project Coordinator)

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 Justice Section (JS), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will report directly to the Crime Prevention Criminal Justice Officer who acts as the Coordinator of the Global Programme to End Violence against Children (GLOZ43) and work under the overall supervision of the Chief of Section.

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Responsibilities Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the UNODC project "STRIVE Juvenile: Preventing and Responding to Violence against Children by Terrorist and Violent Extremist Groups", including the management of human and financial resources. In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Undertake strategic decision-making concerning the project, in collaboration with the Coordinator of the UNODC Global Programme to End Violence against Children, by defining the overall strategic objectives of STRIVE Juvenile, ensuring their evolution according to priorities at national and global level, and identifying opportunities for expansion and/or reformulation of project activities; Present UNODC’s work and the project’s results vis-à-vis key partners by conducting advocacy on behalf of the project, identifying possibilities for cooperation with key stakeholders and promoting strategic partnerships.

• In connection with the project represent UNODC vis-a-vis key national counterparts, donors and other partners, including by participation in missions, participation and organisation of meetings, visits to UNODC field offices as well as the UNODC Liaison Office in Brussels (BRULO) to facilitate and streamline implementation of the STRIVE component.

• Lead the conceptualization of activities at the global level and in beneficiary countries, ensuring a participatory approach and coherence with strategic objectives of the project, in collaboration and under the overall guidance of the Coordinator of the UNODC Global Programme to End Violence against Children. Manage the learning, research, monitoring and evaluation process of the STRIVE component; coordinate project activities; exercise quality control over outputs; identify, in partnership with thematic experts and national staff, ongoing problems and issues to be addressed; contribute to corrective actions and oversee tracking follow-up actions.

• Ensure the timely and qualitative delivery of project outputs and achievement of project results; coordinate and monitor the implementation of activities in the field; coordinate and prepare financial reporting to UNODC and overall reporting to donors.

• Ensure smooth coordination and cooperation among the team of staff and experts contributing to the project, as well as the co-implementing and associated project partners, by guaranteeing coherence and overall coordination of global and national components of the project; foster regular communication and coordination between team members, both at global and national levels.

• Establish a Project Steering Committee to foster ongoing cooperation with national counterparts and other partners and serving as the Secretariat of the Steering Committee; contribute to the substantive coordination of activities with other UNODC/UN entities, Member States, and external partner organizations, as necessary.

• Participate in the recruitment of project staff and experts, according to priorities and needs within the project.

• Coordinate the work of the project team including consultants, individual contractors and experts; ensure that the team works according to the project work plan and produces timely and qualitative outputs; participate in the performance assessment of the team’s work.

• Carry out financial and administrative duties necessary for the proper functioning of the STRIVE component, in consultation with the Crime Prevention Criminal Justice Officer who acts as the Coordinator of the Global Programme to End Violence against Children through preparation and monitoring of budget and expenses; contribute to financial progress reports, ensuring compliance with UN financial rules and regulations as well as applicable reporting requirements.

• Prepare and disseminate costed workplans, terms of reference and other related project documentation.

• Maintain close working relationships with relevant administrative and project counterparts in order to facilitate meeting of work plan, travel plan and procurement plan deadlines for delivery.

• Perform other work-related duties as required.

  Competencies - Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and expert knowledge in the area of crime prevention, criminal justice and counter-terrorism. Has expert knowledge of 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 expertise in programme formulation, coordination and management. Is able to formulate and coordinate complex policy and strategy papers and documents. Is able to monitor and guide project implementation in different field offices. Has excellent drafting and communications skills. Has ability to identify issues, analyse, evaluate and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. 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 the work of others and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and 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 equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; communicates clearly and effectively; listens to others and is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• 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 international law, criminal law, public or business administration, international relations, social sciences or related area is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice is required. Experience in the management and coordination of programmes/projects in an area relevant to UNODC’s mandates is required. Work experience related to counter-terrorism issues is required. Work experience in establishing and maintaining working relationships with civil society organizations is required. Work experience in evaluating and assessing grants proposals is required. Work experience in monitoring and coordinating field activities is required. Work experience in conducting and/or coordinating research in the area of counter-terrorism is desirable. Work experience in the development of training materials regarding counter-terrorism and child rights is desirable. Work experience in setting-up and coordinating information-sharing platforms 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 other United Nations official languages 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.

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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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