Programme Officer

Contract

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Salary

The salary for this job should be between 116,826 USD and 152,974 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting The post is located in the Programme Office in Gabon (POGAB) in Libreville (Gabon), operating under the UNODC Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN) located in Dakar, Senegal, with extensive and frequent travels to multiple locations in the region. The Programme Officer will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC Representative for West and Central Africa and the strategic and technical guidance of the Vienna-based Senior Programme Coordinator heading the Global Programme for Combating Wildlife and Forest Crime, which coordinates UNODC’s work on crimes that affect the environment and climate.

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Responsibilities The focus of this position is to provide substantive support to the implementation of the UNODC Global Programme for Combating Wildlife and Forest Crime and through it, UNODC’s work on crimes that affect the environment and climate, with particular focus on crimes that affect the environment and climate in Central Africa with the funding contributions from the EU, France, USA and other donors.

Within assigned authority and in full coherence with the other projects/programmes implemented in the region, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

• Support the implementation of UNODC Global Programme for Combating Wildlife and Forest Crime with a special focus on crimes that affect the environment and climate, in particular the EU grant for Central Africa, and strengthen the implementation in Central African region by building partnerships, implementing workplans and ensuring achievement of targets and programme results.

• Provide substantive and technical support, coordination and oversight for the implementation of activities on natural resource-related crimes in the Central African region. Ensure the continued development, preparation, coordination and execution of the country workplans and roadmaps, identification of experts to support the programme implementation. Support budget tracking and monitoring, ensure deadlines, standards and targets are met.

• Coordinate and liaise with Government counterparts, donors and other stakeholders for the implementation of the Global Programme. Enhance the collaboration with other international, bilateral and non-governmental organizations active in the area of preventing and addressing crimes that affect the environment and climate in the region.

• Support effective financial tracking and monitoring in line with UNODC and EU requirements, including reporting obligations. Provide substantive support to the programme development, identify further funding opportunities and develop quality proposals in consultation with ROSEN and the Senior Programme Coordinator heading the Global Programme. Work closely with ROSEN and other organizational entities of UNODC on the identification of funding needs, priorities and sources to ensure coherence and be part in the development of a comprehensive programme for the region. Prepare materials and participate in donor meetings and fund-raising missions and activities, as required.

• Coordinate and support the efforts and contributions of consultants, project personnel, donors, institutions and counterparts in the region towards the achievement of programme objectives.

• Keep abreast of social, economic and political developments in the regions involved in natural resource related crimes.

• Undertake technical missions to assess needs, evaluate capabilities and elaborate recommendations or assistance proposals relating to serious and organized crime and criminal justice reform.

• Organize and support training courses, seminars, workshops, working groups, surveys and study tours, ensure timely selection of candidates and submissions of reports from participants upon completion of related activities.

• Identify new issues and areas for programme development and draft programme concept notes and ideas and programme documents as required. Prepare briefing papers and presentations concerning the Programme’s work for the Executive Director, managers, donors and others as required.

• Participate in the recruitment of and supervise the work of national project staff and consultants. Assess consultancy needs and prepare background work for hiring of consultants.

• Perform other work-related duties as required.

  Competencies Professionalism: Has good knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the control and prevention of crime, drug and/or terrorism related issues. Has knowledge of major international challenges, policies and practices in the area of illicit trafficking in natural resources, crime prevention, criminal justice, organized crime, money laundering, as well as the UNODC mandates and policies. Is able to demonstrate good research, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Has very good legal drafting and analytical skills. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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.

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.

Education An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social affairs, law, economics 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 five years of progressively responsible relevant professional work experience, in one or more areas of law enforcement/organized crime fields in an operational capacity at the national or international level is required.

Work experience in the development and management of large-scale training programmes is required.

Work experience in technical assistance activities related to crimes that affect the environment, such as wildlife trafficking, forest crime, crimes in the fisheries sector, illegal mining, trafficking in precious metals and/or waste, is desirable.

Work experience in legal drafting and legislative review in the area of transnational organized crime and/or corruption is desirable.

Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organizations is desirable.

Work experience in a field environment is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and French, is required. Knowledge of Portuguese is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available for a period of six months. Actual filling of this position and actual duration of the assignment is subject to availability of funding. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member of the United Nations Secretariat, the selection may be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

• 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.

• Libreville is classified in the A category (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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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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.