Programme Officer (Drug Control and Crime Prevention)

Contract

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Regional Section for Europe, West and Central Asia (RSEWCA), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna. The Programme Officer (Drug Control and Crime Prevention) will report to the Chief of RSEWCA. S/he will work in close consultation with UNODC field offices in Europe, West and Central Asia, including the Country Offices in Afghanistan, (I.R. of) Iran, Pakistan, Regional Office for Central Asia as well as the Regional Office for South-Eastern Europe. S/he will also closely liaise with the Programme Offices in Eastern Europe.

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Responsibilities Within assigned authority, the Programme Officer (Drug Control and Crime Prevention) will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Support and manage the strategic direction for UNODC in Europe, West and Central Asia, including the identification of approaches and modalities to achieve UNODC’s objectives for the region, especially within the context of the Strategic Stability Grid for UNODC’s work in and around Afghanistan.
• Lead the conceptualization, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNODC integrated programmes in Europe, West and Central Asia.
• Participate in strategic planning, development, management and implementation of the UNODC work in Europe, West and Central Asia.
• Facilitate inter-agency cooperation, including in relation to the 2030 Agenda and related processes.
• Facilitate the coordination of assistance (policy, strategic, technical and legal) provided to UNODC field offices in Europe, West and Central Asia, including by ensuring proper consultation with colleagues at UNODC Vienna, delivery of a variety of specialized technical services as well as by identifying/monitoring modalities for implementation.
• Lead and/or participate in programming, support, needs assessment and other technical missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the programmes and projects; monitor and analyze programme/project development and implementation; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; ensure follow-up actions; as well as the regular auditing in order to ensure reliability and validity and to assess the system’s internal controls.
• Contribute to fund-raising in relation to drug, crime, corruption and terrorism-related projects and programmes by preparing the materials and participating in major donor meetings; building support for cost-sharing contributions from the Governments, identifying other alternative funding sources for UNODC projects and activities.
• Act as a focal and quality assurance person for the reporting on project progress, and liaise with UNODC fund-raisers, donors and potential partners regularly.
• Liaise on substantive issues with counterparts in the UN System, both in Vienna and in the field, officials of other international and regional organizations and specialized agencies; follow up on the UNODC decisions, issues and documentation with their officials.
• Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Organize and coordinate the preparation of and draft/consolidate the reports to the Constituencies and other legislative and technical bodies as well as their subsidiary bodies, such as the UN Security Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ).
• Plan, organize, coordinate and carry out the ongoing review, monitoring and analysis of social, economic, security and political developments and trends in drug, crime and terrorism related areas at the national and regional as well as where relevant at global levels.
• Advise and explain to the government, civil society organizations, UN agencies, and the public in general the UNODC mandate, work, policies and strategies.
• Collect and analyze 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.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

  Competencies Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to crime, drug and/or terrorism related issues with specific focus on the related region. Has knowledge of policies, practices and mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has good research, analytical, policy setting and negotiation skills. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills and is able to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of problems/issues. Has knowledge of programme/project development, management and technical cooperation related issues as well as of concepts on integrated programming. Is able to produce reports and papers on substantive and/or technical issues. Is able to apply good judgment in work assignments, plan own work and coordinate the work of others. Has ability to analyse 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; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Proven ability to draft policy and technical reports, studies and other communications to various counterparts and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision. Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnership and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.

Judgement/decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, international relations, business administration, social/political science or related disciplines, preferable with a focus on rule of law and criminal justice reform 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 experience in programme development and coordination at international levels are required.

At least five years of international experience in providing technical assistance in areas related to UNODC's mandates with focus on drug control and transnational organized crime are required.

Experience in project elaboration, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is required.

Experience in data analytics and analysis related to geo-political developments, inter alia linked to conflict situations, or natural disasters is required.

Extensive work experience with an ERP system (for example SAP/Umoja) as well as work experience with a project planning, implementation and management system is desirable.

Experience in building strong working relations and networks with development partners in government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), research organizations, donors and international agencies is desirable.

Work experience with counterparts in the field is desirable.

Work experience within the United Nations system or 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 the position advertised, fluency in English is required. 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 funded from extra budgetary resources. 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.

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.

Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection.

Vienna is classified a H 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.

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

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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