Programme Associate (Security)

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.

Since 2011, UNODC has been providing support to the Nigerian Government and its various relevant ministries and agencies in effectively the 19 universal legal instruments against terrorism, along with the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions. The implementation of these conventions, protocols and resolutions is informed by the guidance provided by the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. UNODC works closely with the Nigerian government to strengthen rule of law-based criminal justice responses to terrorism. UNODC delivers capacity-building support to law enforcement officials, legal advisors, prosecutors, defence attorneys and judges; provides technical assistance to policy makers on the legal and policy framework related to terrorism, and works with local partners to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Working under the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative and under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer, the UN Volunteer will support the work of UNODC Country Office in Nigeria to strengthen the rule of law in Nigeria. He/she will specifically undertake the following tasks: • Assist in conducting research in the areas of security, rule of law, crime prevention, criminal justice and transnational organized crime, in support of the identification of threats, technical assistance needs and the design of possible technical assistance interventions; • Support in providing substantive input and coordination for the planning, preparation, organization and implementation of project activities, supporting the project manager to ensure that all administrative and logistics arrangements are in place. This will entail contributing to the preparation of draft letters, talking points, agendas, terms of references and other relevant working documents

• Support, as required, the implementation of UNODC’s project portfolio and related activities in Nigeria in the field of transnational organized crime and other areas related to the rule of law, crime prevention, criminal justice; • Participate in and report on meetings, workshops and other events organized by UNODC, other international development partners and national counterparts in the areas of security, crime prevention, criminal justice and transnational organized crime; • Liaise with UNODC headquarters and other regional/field offices to assist the preparation and conduct of project activities. • Supports the monitoring and evaluation of projects, programmes and activities of the office, collects and analyses data on project impact and results, and prepares and provides inputs to reports; • Supports the identification of funding opportunities, monitors donor priorities, helps to maintain donor relations and fundraising activities, and ensure timely, accurate and compelling donor reporting.

Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Ethics and Values Professionalism Respect for Diversity Integrity Working in teams

the area of rule of law, security, counter-terrorism, access to justice, crime prevention, criminal justice, organized crime; and/or experience in project management and/or monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, donor relations (preferably 1 year of experience)

With approximately 184 million inhabitants, Nigeria accounts for 47% of West Africa’s population, and has one of the largest populations of youth in the world. It is a political federation that consists of 36 autonomous states, and a multi-ethnic and culturally. diverse society. The country is viewed as a multinational state, as it is inhabited by over 500 ethnic groups, of which the three largest are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba; these ethnic groups speak over 500 different languages and are identified with wide variety of cultures. The official language is English.

Nigeria continues to face terrorist attacks in the northeast, a restive insurgency in the Delta region, and the perennial intercommunal violence across the middle belt. At the root of the security challenges are high levels of poverty, unemployment, growing numbers of frustrated youth, and the degradation of natural resources and climate stressors. General petty crime is prevalent in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), UN staff members are advised to stay only in assessed hotels and residential facilities. Assessed hotels list available with Agency Security Focal Points. The currency used in Nigeria is called Nigeria Naira (the currency code for Nai-ras is NGN, and the currency symbol is ₦).

There is a rich culture of hospitality and warmth by Nigerians complemented by an active social environment and diplomatic community that exists in the FCT with several shopping malls and restaurants to visit.