National Programme Officer (Anti- Corruption) - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Contract

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Background

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime, including corruption. It is a leading provider of specialized assistance to governments for addressing the legal, criminal justice and rule of law aspects to counter corruption, narcotics, crime prevention and terrorism. It operates in all regions of the world through an extensive network of field offices.

The UNODC Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP), based in Bangkok, is seeking to recruit a National Programme Officer (Anti-Corruption) (NPO) who will support the implementation of activities in Papua New Guinea under the Preventing and Countering Corruption in Papua New Guinea (PNG Anti-Corruption Project). The PNG Anti-Corruption Project is jointly implemented by UNODC andthe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and seeks to provide technical assistance to the Government of Papua New Guinea and non-State actors to strengthen their commitment and capacities toaddress corruption in line with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). This, in turn,seeks to more effectively progress the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals for the benefit of all Papua New Guineans.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will fulfill the functions of National Programe Officer for UNODC in Port Moresby and provide support, as needed, to the PNG Anti-Corruption Project and the ROSEAP Regional Programme. More specifically, the incumbent will fulfill the following tasks:

• Support UNODC Management liaising with, and mobilizing, the relevant local authorities to maintain and expand the partnerships with UNODC and to ensure their contribution/engagement towards the PNG Anti-Corruption Project and related projects
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, management and delivery of technical assistance activities in the area of addressing corruption, in accordance with the overall UNODC strategies and priorities, and in close collaboration with the local counterparts (government and civil society)
• Conduct regular dialogues and discussions with the local authorities and direct beneficiaries of the PNG Anti-Corruption Project to integrate feedback into future UNODC activities and to identify new possible areas of collaboration.
• Participate in needs assessment missions and in substantive discussions with the local authorities, and contribute to the drafting of mission reports as well as to the development of technical assistance proposals.
• Keep abreast with latest national and local developments in Papua New Guinea in relation anticorruption reforms and criminal justice systems.
• Contribute to a visible and identifiable UNODC presence in Papua New Guinea, including by representing UNODC at relevant local/national events.
• Technical inputs into conferences, meetings, seminars, training and workshops primarily in Port Moresby, but also elsewhere in the country, and travel to the events' location if needed.
• Contribute to drafting and/or reviewing substantive documents such as policy and research papers, draft laws, guidelines, training manuals, project documents and other knowledge products;
• Prepare terms of reference/requirements for consultants, sub-contractors and vendors to ensure qualitative and objective procurement of services, and support the identification of suppliers and their contracting.
• Prepare budgets, work plans, inventory lists, checklists, notes to the file, etc. and ensure proper filing to facilitate the implementation and monitoring of activities.
• Provide support to UNODC initiatives on aspects related to expenditures and the preparation of payment requests in UNODC administrative systems.
• Undertake communication and visibility activities (donor reports and other reports, web stories, press releases, social media, etc.);
• Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal justice, with a primary focus on anti-corruption. Has knowledge of policies and practices in the area of criminal justice, as well as of the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has very good research and analytical skills. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work 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.

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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Papua New Guinean national with a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree, in international relations, law, security studies, criminology, international development or a related field is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of eleven (11) years of work experience for bachelor’s degree or a minimum of nine (9) years of work experience for master’s degree of progressively responsible experience in criminal-justice related work at the national and/or international level is required.
• Past or recent experience in implementing technical assistance projects having a focus on criminal justice systems is required.
• Direct, hands-on experience with project beneficiaries and national government authorities and experience in programme monitoring and reporting is required.
• Knowledge of government procedures linked to combating corruption and upholding the rule of law is required.
• Past or recent experience in liaising with mid- to high-level government officials is desirable.
• Previous work experience with the United Nations or similar international organizations is also desirable.
• Knowledge of UN/UNODC rules and procedures in relation to programme implementation, administration and reporting is desirable.

Language Requirments:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Tok Pisin or any other language of Papua New Guinea is an advantage.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Others:

• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel,etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages is required.
• Experience in handling web-based management systems is desirable.