Programme Associate

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Chief of the Secretariat to the Governing Bodies, the International UN Youth Volunteer will:

• Assist in the substantive preparation, organization and servicing of the sessions and intersessional work of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) and the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), including its subsidiary bodies, as well as the work of the Extended Bureau of the Commissions, the standing open-ended intergovernmental working group on improving the governance and financial situation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and other intergovernmental UNODC meetings, and the United Nations Congresses on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice;
• Assist in the conduct of meetings in a virtual or hybrid format by assisting with the registration and admission of participants, administration of presentations and videos, preparing invitations and other elements as required;
• Prepare written and audio-visual materials promoting the work of the CND and the CCPCJ for print and online publication, including contributions to presentations, e-learning formats, flyers, banners, videos, webinars;
• Assist in the posting of information on the websites and social media accounts maintained by the Secretariat;
• Conduct the translation of documents, websites and tools from English into French;
• Draft correspondence in French;
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Educational additional comments

Advanced higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant area, e.g. law, international law, political science, international relations, humanities, cultural studies, economics or other relevant fields; a first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree;

Experience remark

At least 1 year of professional work experience at the national and/or international level related in a relevant occupational group is required;

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise details

• Proficient computer skills, use of relevant word processing, spreadsheets, databases is required. Experience in multimedia software for the creation of graphics, layouts, photos and videos is highly desirable.
• Experience of organizing and servicing of meetings and research, analysis of data and preparation of reports is a highly desirable;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Have affinity with or interest in intergovernmental work and the UN System.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French is required.

Competencies and values:

• Professionalism: Has knowledge of concepts and approaches of crime prevention and criminal justice, as well as drug-related issues, that are relevant to UNODC mandates. Has knowledge of United Nations practices and standards with respect to substantive servicing of parliamentary meetings. Is able to research and prepare reports in support of deliberations of the governing bodies and participate in arranging meetings, including in a virtual format. Has initiative, planning & organizational skills. Has a high sense of judgement as well as political and diplomatic skill. Is able to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has good technological skills related to working with multimedia software to prepare presentations and promotional material. 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: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

• 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; Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNODC’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Competencies values

Communication, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure

• Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call for to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 07-09-2021