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 103,090 USD and 134,989 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the UNODC Programme Office in Tunisia (POTUN) with duty station Tunis, operating under the Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) based in Cairo, Egypt. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative for the Middle East and North Africa, based in Cairo, and the direct supervision of the Acting Head of the Programme Office in Tunisia. The incumbent will support the implementation of the Regional Programme for the Arab States to Prevent and Combat Crime, Terrorism and Health Threats and Strengthen Criminal Justice Systems in Line with International Human Rights Standards (2016-2021) and the project “Strengthening prison management and fostering the social reintegration of offenders in line with relevant international standards and norms” (XAMW04).

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Responsibilities Within assigned authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties:

•Coordinate and implement substantively and administratively the sub-component of the project XAMW04, including grant management, specifically the grant aiming at “Supporting the Establishment of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Treatment Programmes in Prison Settings, in Line with Relevant International Standards”.

•Carry out general and administrative arrangements for the assigned project, including preparation of funding requests and briefs, project progress and delivery rate reports, as well as liaise with national, authorities and donors, United Nations agencies and other international and national organizations.

•Provide substantive support to the development of relevant technical and training materials, tools and capacity-building packages on CBT, participate in national workshops, seminars and training courses for prison officers and other relevant stakeholders, and deliver presentations, as required, in line with UNODC’s relevant technical guidance materials and in strong collaboration with experts and colleagues from UNODC with relevant experience in the health area, specifically from the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section, Drug Prevention and Health Branch, on best practices and evidence-based interventions.

•Ensure close coordination amongst co-implementing and associated project partners in the course of project implementation, and in maintaining transparent contacts with national stakeholders and donors, including by attending policy-making and technical meetings, as required.

•Prepare and maintain tailored work and monitoring plans, undertake survey initiatives, review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions, draft related reports on project achievements at the levels of activities, outputs and objectives in line with UNODC and donor-related reporting requirements.

•Prepare budgets, monitor and report on the expenditures and the utilization of financial resources under the project segment and draft or contribute to financial progress reports, ensuring compliance with UN financial rules and regulations as well as applicable reporting requirements.

•Contribute to fund-raising in relation to assigned projects and programmes by preparing materials and participating in donor meetings and fund-raising missions by building support for cost-sharing contributions from the Governments, and by identifying other local funding sources for UNODC projects and activities, including the development of joint project with sister organisations etc.

•Prepare/draft a variety of written outputs, such as background papers, correspondence with governments, working papers, mission reports, analyses, briefings, presentations, policy proposals and documents, regular and ad hoc reports, studies, summary reports, manuals, guides, communications material etc.

•Assist in the recruitment and supervision of consultants and/or other project personnel. Provide support in the implementation of project activities related to procurement and/or refurbishment.

•Work collaboratively with the UN system in Tunisia with a view to ensure UNODC work links with overall UN goals and the Sustainable Development Agenda.

•When requested and as required, assist in the recruitment of personnel and coordinate the work of support staff, project personnel, mentor and guide interns and Associate Experts in their work.

•Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies •Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to UNODC mandates, in particular prison reform with a focus on prisoners’ rehabilitation and reintegration including through the delivery of psychological interventions as well as drug dependence treatment and care, with a strong focus on cognitive behavioural interventions. Has knowledge of and specialization in substantive and functional areas with very good research and analytical skills. Has proven project management skills and knowledge of the implementation of technical assistance projects. Has knowledge of management processes, including but not limited to the preparation of narrative and financial project documents. Has sound judgment and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues and to address sensitive issues in a diplomatic manner. Has good training skills including the delivery and/or organization of workshops or training courses. Is able to analyse expeditiously extensive substantive documentation and prepare comprehensive reports, summaries and policy briefs. 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.

•Planning & 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 Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in psychology, social sciences, public health or related area, 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 professional work experience in project or programme development, resource mobilisation, partnership building, project implementation management, administration or related area is required. Experience in the field of public health, social work, psychological interventions and psychosocial support is required. Experience with development cooperation is required. Working experience in the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable. Relevant experience outside one’s own country and in a field environment is desirable. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages 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.

Tunis 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.

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