Programme Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the Civil Society Unit (CSU) of the Office of the Director (OD), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief, CSU.

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

Responsibilities The Programme Officer will implement, monitor and evaluate the activities of the GLOU68 Programme “Partnership and Engagement with Non-Governmental Stakeholders on Anti-Corruption, Drugs, and Crime Prevention”. Within assigned authority, and in accordance with project documents, donor funding agreements, policies, financial rules and regulations, and costed work plans, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

• Participate in the development, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the crime prevention and drugs pillars of the programme;
• Plan, organize, and deliver workshops, trainings and online courses;
• Provide coordination support in cooperating with other branches, field offices and donors;
• Participate in coordinating stakeholder engagement in constructive dialogues with the United Nations Conventions on Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) Secretariat;
• Provide support with the coordination of national dialogues between governments and non-governmental stakeholders through pilot initiatives for the implementation of United Nations Conventions on Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) in close cooperation with interested State Parties with focus on West Africa;
• Participate in coordinating stakeholders engagement in UNTOC review processes at the regional level;
• Provide support in drafting new project proposals and concept notes;
• Participate in the development of the UNODC’s strategic engagement with non-governmental stakeholders in the field in close consultation with UNODC field offices, including the establishment and management of Civil Society Coordinators;
• Participate in the development of the youth mainstreaming pillar of GLOU68’s crime prevention work, in close cooperation with relevant UNODC offices;
• Prepare the overall communication on GLOU68, including the CSU Twitter account and the website;
• Prepare publications, background papers, research and analysis, sections of reports and studies, quarterly and annual project reports to donors;
• Conduct analysis to identify opportunities, gaps and risks and put contingency and mitigation measures in place;

• Perform other work related duties as assigned.

  Competencies Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of UNODC’s mandates, specifically crime prevention, the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Review Mechanism, and drug policy and; is able to define project success and sets a strategic vision and agenda to achieve it; is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plans own work and manages 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 resilience and persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender and youth perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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.

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.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, public or business administration, project management or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. International certification in training and workshop facilitation as well as certification in team and organizational development are desirable.

Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in project/programme management is required.

At least five years of experience related to crime prevention, drug policy and organized crime topics is required.

Work experience with non-governmental stakeholders (NGOs, academics and the private sector) is required.

Work experience in designing, planning, and facilitating trainings and workshops is required.

Work experience within the United Nations System and/or a similar International Organization is desirable.

Work experience in Information and Communication Technology, particularly in managing web platforms is also 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 French 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 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.

Vienna is classified in the H 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.

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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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