Programme 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 126,175 USD and 162,677 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with duty station in Tashkent (Uzbekistan). The Programme Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative for Central Asia, based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org

Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the full cycle of planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNODC technical assistance programmes in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice within Central Asia and the Southern Caucasus. Within assigned authority, the Programme Coordinator will perform the following specific tasks:

• Facilitate the provision of technical and substantive expertise in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular within the framework of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia.
• Provide advice and support to the Regional Representative for Central Asia on strategies aimed at strengthening the rule of law by promoting evidence-based crime prevention and criminal justice reforms.
• Analyse the impact of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia and prepare project proposals and/or project ideas for possible further UNODC activities in light of experience gained, lessons learnt, and results achieved under the Programme.
• Lead and/or participate in needs assessment, programming, and other technical missions, to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance projects, programmes and activities in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to national and regional counterparts, field offices and staff in the implementation of technical assistance projects, programmes and activities aimed at establishing effective, fair and humane criminal justice systems in the Central Asia and the Southern Caucasus region.
• Liaise closely with senior government officials and other relevant international and national counterparts, including civil society, in order to ensure regular policy consultations, coordination and technical expert meetings.
• Supervise and monitor activities in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice and ensure efficient, effective and sustainable delivery of UNODC’s crime prevention and criminal justice portfolio in the Central Asian and the Southern Caucasus region.
• Develop, disseminate and promote the use of UNODC tools, including handbooks and training curricula, in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice, including the supervision of the work of consultants and other staff as required.
• Participate as a resource person in workshops, seminars, training courses and meetings.
• Supervise and coordinate the preparation of substantive and technical inputs, reports and other documentation required from UNODC HQ, donors and other stakeholders.
• Manage overall operational, procurement, financial tracking and monitoring of the crime prevention and criminal justice portfolio in the region including certification.
• Lead and ensure timely submission of all project revisions, budget revisions, reporting (internal and external), evaluations and country briefing notes.
• Supervise programme/project staff.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate evaluation exercises.

• Perform other work-related duties as required.

  Competencies - Professionalism: Has in-depth knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to crime prevention and criminal justice, including the mandates of UNODC. Has knowledge of policies and processes related to programme/project development, implementation, administration and evaluation as well as technical cooperation programming and budgeting. Has very good research, analytical and evaluative skills. Is able to identify issues and to analyze and provide solutions to problems/issues. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan and coordinate the work of teams 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.

• Planning and 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.

• Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

  Education An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, international relations, social sciences or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience, including at the international level, in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice is required.

  Field-based work experience in building the capacities of government officials and other counterparts in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice is required.

  Experience in technical cooperation, programme/project implementation and fundraising is desirable.

  Experience of living and working conditions in Central Asian region 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 Russian is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

  Assessment Evaluation of qualified applicants may include a written 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.

Tashkent is classified a B duty and a 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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