Programme Officer (Anti Money-Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT))

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 102,866 USD and 134,695 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Programme Office in Iraq (POIRQ), with duty station in Baghdad, Iraq, and operates under the Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative of ROMENA and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator heading POIRQ, as well as the regional Programme Coordinator (Countering Corruption and Money Laundering) heading the regional project against corruption and financial crime in ROMENA.

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

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the Programme Officer (AML/CFT) will perform the following specific duties:

• Contribute to the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of technical cooperation programmes/projects and activities in Iraq; support monitoring and analysing programme/project development and implementation; review, prepare and/or ensure timely preparation and submission of relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties, counterparts and stakeholders; identify and track follow-up actions. • Provide backstopping and guidance on technical, substantive and administrative issues within the assigned technical assistance activities, programmes and projects. • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in Iraq to ensure that proper substantive expertise is provided in the area of AML/CFT. Cooperate and ensure close coordination with UNDP Office in Iraq regarding the joint implementation of the AML/CFT project on “Expanding the Impact of Iraq’s Financial Intelligence Unit”. • Monitor financial resources, budgets, the expenditures and utilization of funds in the assigned areas of responsibility including programme/project segments; draft parts of or contribute to the preparation of the necessary programme, project and budget documents and reports, such as progress reports, work plans, programme budget, programme performance reports, etc., ensuring compliance with UN financial rules and regulations and reporting requirements. • Participate in needs assessment, and programming to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance proposals with the government of Iraq, international funding institutions (IFIs), UN agencies, non-governmental and/or civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs). • Provide guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties; draft mission summaries and mission-related documents. • Prepare and/or assess draft programme and project ideas and documents for AML/CFT technical assistance in Iraq and other MENA countries covered by the regional project against corruption and financial crimes in UNODC ROMENA. • Assist the regional Programme Coordinator in preparing detailed work plans and accompanying budgets for all project activities, as well as the timely and accurate submission of progress reports. • Prepare/draft a variety of written outputs, such as background papers, correspondence with government, working papers, mission reports, analysis, briefings, presentations, policy proposals and documents, regular and ad hoc reports, studies, summary reports, manuals, guides, etc.. • Deliver/participate in workshops, seminars and training courses and conduct presentations as required. • Provide substantive support in the development of relevant technical and training materials, tools and capacity building packages. • Collect and analyse data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Monitor and review best practices, methodologies and programmes in assigned areas and contribute to their promotion among authorities in Iraq and the MENA region. • Promote and strengthen at the working level collaborative initiatives between UNODC and other UN agencies. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has demonstrable understanding and knowledge of relevant aspects of money laundering and combating terrorism financing (AML/CFT). Has demonstrable knowledge and understanding of relevant international instruments, including the UN Security Resolutions and Conventions relating to money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Has knowledge of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations and the mutual evaluation process; the joint FATF, International Monitory Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) assessment methodology, and the FATF International Cooperation Review Group procedures. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, management, business administration, public administration or other 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.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in crime and/or terrorism prevention, law enforcement, prosecution, financial analysis, criminal justice, law, international relations or related area is required.

Work experience in planning, coordinating and implementing field-based technical assistance related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism is required.

Work experience in programme/project development and management is desirable.

Work experience in a field environment is desirable.

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

Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This temporary position is available until 26 September 2024. 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 from 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.

Baghdad is classified in the E category (non 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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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.