Programme Officer (Global Maritime Crime Programme, Southeast Asia and Pacific)

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 105,852 USD and 138,605 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the UNODC Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP) - Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP), with duty station in Bangkok (Thailand), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) operates under the Border Management Branch (BMB), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Programme Officer (GMCP, SEAP) will work under the overall guidance of the Senior Programme Officer heading the Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP), and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (GMCP, Pacific Ocean (PO)). The work will be carried out in close coordination with the Regional Section for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RSSEAP), the Border Management Branch (BMB) and relevant Regional Sections and substantive units at headquarters, as well as relevant field offices.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Within assigned authority, the Programme Officer (GMCP, SEAP) will assist in the implementation of activities carried out in Southeast Asia and the Pacific under the Pacific Ocean (PO) as set out in the UNODC GMCP sub-programmes, which aim to increase regional capacities to plan, train for, and respond to maritime transnational organised crime and conduct maritime law enforcement. The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Support the Programme Coordinator (GMCP, PO) with human and financial resources allocated to the GMCP, PO, by coordinating the work of and guiding programme staff. Carry out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the achievement of expected results. Participate in and contribute to the coordination of relevant activities under GLOX99 in support of maritime law enforcement to address the capacity gap to prevent and respond to various maritime crime in SEA region Prepare inputs for budgets, performance parameters and indicators, programme performance reports and inputs for results-based budgeting and results-based management. Develop, implement and evaluate the programme activities under the GMCP, particularly those related to Transnational Organized Crime and Maritime Crime with support to maritime law enforcement agencies, and other criminal justice support delivered under the UNODC GMCP in SEA in liaison with relevant Ministries.

• Provide direct support in implementing GMCP activities specific to maritime law enforcement and to enhance cross regional information sharing to tackle maritime crimes, including responding to specific monitoring and evaluation requirements by the donors.

• Provide support in identifying programme administration needs for capacity building and develop sustainable strategies to reform and strengthen the capacity of maritime law enforcement authorities and other criminal justice authorities in the SEA region.

• Monitor project expenditures and utilization of funds related to the Programme and ensure compliance with United Nations financial rules and regulations, initiate project and/or budget revisions as required. Serve as substantive officer for the preparation and dissemination of costed work plans, terms of reference and other related project documentation.

• Support field missions to Thailand and other locations in the Southeast Asia region where GMCP carries out programme activities, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc..

• Organize meetings, trainings, conferences and workshops for law enforcement involved in maritime security matters. Identify procurement needs (goods and services) and support the full procurement cycle of the various options.

• Support and guide external consultants, interact with government officials and other parties to ensure smooth programme implementation. Provide substantive support to the Programme Coordinator (GMCP, PO), in liaising effectively with donors, development partners and other stakeholders; make project achievements known and identify areas of new assistance.

• 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 any other work-related duties as required/assigned.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to crime issues, in particular to countering maritime crime. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international crime prevention, in particular maritime crime/piracy, as well as the relevant mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Has knowledge of criminal justice, law enforcement with very good research and analytical skills. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Has good analytical, planning, and organizational skills. 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.

• 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.

• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, programme management, business administration or related fields 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 national/international project management or project administration in criminal justice, law enforcement, border management, international security or related area is required.

Work experience in programme development and fundraising is required.

Work experience in international cooperation and capacity building in maritime law enforcement operations is required.

Work experience in supporting regional or cross regional information sharing for law enforcement agencies or maritime domain awareness is desirable.

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

Work experience in the fight against international crime 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 position, 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 "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

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.

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.

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 will be subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

Bangkok is classified in the A category and is 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.

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

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