Individual Contractor - Project Management Assistant
Assist with project management and reporting for the Global Firearms Programme.
This opening expired 3 years ago.
Do not try to apply for this job.
Overview
Assist with project management and reporting for the Global Firearms Programme.
You have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A first level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in relevant fields is desirable.
- A minimum of one year of relevant working experience in international relations, legal affairs, or Human Rights is required.
- Experience working in an international environment is required.
- Experience in supporting the implementation of technical assistance projects is desirable.
- Work experience in the field of security, organized crime, firearms trafficking, and related matters is desirable.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Result of Service Assist the Chief of Section in the regular the management, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Section’s Global Firearms Programme activities and projects.
Assist in the development of a UNODC Illicit Firearms Strategy and related consultation processes, and contribute to the drafting of related policy and strategic documents.
Assist in the planning and organization of fundraising and consultative missions and events with partners and national stakeholders; keeps the Section’s project portfolio updated; supports preparation of project proposals and other fundraising material; develops and maintains donor’s profiles and a database of contact details.
Coordinate the timely submission and updating of project workplans and the regular monitoring, recording and measuring of progress in project implementation against established baselines and targets; support the section in the daily task related with project management, including updating monitoring tools, events tracking and gender breakdowns.
Support the Section in fulfilling its reporting obligations, by keeping track of and coordinating with project managers the timely and qualitative submission of periodic project progress reports, and other donors reports, as well as other reporting requirements, as well as supporting the drafting, coordination and consolidation of relevant inputs from the other members of the section. Conducts substantive research on specific issues related to illicit firearms trafficking and related crimes, gender and other cross cutting issues, to support the knowledge management and strategic research work of the Section, such as the development of specialised issue papers and studies, development of tools etc.
Contribute to the gender and Human Rights mainstreaming work of the Section, in cooperation with designated staff.
Support the organization of briefing sessions with Member States and donors and other visibility events, including, implementation of project activities and events, as required.
Contribute to regular communication and advocacy materials (Newsletter, Brochures, news events etc.).
Work Location Vienna
Expected duration 01.04-30.09.2023
Duties and Responsibilities 1. Background of the assignment:
In 2011, UNODC launched the Global Firearms Programme to assist Member States in preventing and countering transnational illicit trafficking in firearms through the ratification and implementation of the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition (FP), supplementing the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC). The Programme develops around different complementary clusters, which include advocacy and awareness raising; legislative and policy development; technical assistance and capacity building; technical support in firearms control; international cooperation; and research and analysis.
As part of this integrated approach, the Global Firearms Programme is developing a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening the criminal justice response to the problem of illicit firearms trafficking and their illicit access in particular by organized crime and terrorist groups.
The Global Firearms Programme consists of five main pillars and includes the following: Pillar 1: Policy and Legislative Development Pillar 2: Implementation of Comprehensive Firearms Control and Regulatory Frameworks Pillar 3: Effective Criminal Justice Responses to Illicit Trafficking and Related Crimes Pillar 4: Broad International Cooperation and Regular Exchanges of Information and Expertise through Communities of Practitioners Pillar 5: Focused research and Analysis to Enhance Knowledge and Intelligence on Firearms Trafficking 2. Purpose of the assignment: The purpose of the assignment is to:
i) To support the overall implementation of the project, as well as support on the outreach products and support the Programme Officers in its tasks related to the project management, reporting and monitoring and evaluation.
Qualifications/special skills High school diploma or equivalent is required. A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Law, Political Sciences and/or Social Sciences or related field is desirable. A minimum of one year of relevant working experience in the field of international relations, legal affairs, including international and criminal law and/or Human Rights is required. Experience working in an international environment is required. Experience in supporting the implementation of technical assistance projects is desirable. Work experience in the field of security, organized crime, firearms trafficking and related matters is desirable.
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you share a time when you managed a project from start to finish? | The interviewer wants to understand your project management experience and approach. | Describe the project scope, your role, and how you ensured successful completion. |
| How would you handle a situation where project deadlines are at risk? | This question assesses your problem-solving and time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience where you had to work with diverse stakeholders. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to maintain organized project documentation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach research for policy development in a complex field? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 3 years ago
-
Updated 1 year ago
-
Source:
careers.un.org
Recent jobs in Programme & Policy in Vienna
7 days left
8 days left
