Programme Officer (Head of the Roadmap Secretariat)

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is based in the Regional Office for South Eastern Europe (ROSEE) co-located within the Regional Section for Europe, West and Central Asia (RSEWCA), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will report to the Regional Representative for South Eastern Europe/Chief of RSEWCA and will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Deputy Director, DO.

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Responsibilities The Secretariat of the Regional Anti-Corruption and Illicit Finance Roadmap for the Western Balkans (the Roadmap) aims to fast-track the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in the Western Balkans; improve implementation of relevant measures in priority areas; further support coordination and cooperation of actors involved in the provision of technical assistance. UNODC was identified and agreed to be the lead implementor of the Roadmap and will be the seat of the Secretariat of the Roadmap, which will be based in the ROSEE/RSEWCA at the Vienna Headquarters of UNODC.

Within delegated authority and under substantive and policy guidance of the Regional Representative for South Eastern Europe/Chief of RSEWCA, the Programme Officer (Head of the Roadmap Secretariat) is primarily responsible for the management of the Secretariat, which will have the overall objective of guiding and supporting the implementation of the Roadmap; ensuring political and policy liaison among relevant government entities and partners in the implementation and coordination of the Roadmap, as well as maintaining and furthering institutional links related to the Roadmap.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Lead the Secretariat of the Roadmap in accordance with the UNODC’s overall strategy and as an integral element of the UNODC Regional Programme for South Eastern Europe.
• Ensure political and policy liaison among relevant government entities and partners in the implementation and coordination of the Roadmap, as well as maintain and further build institutional links, as well as policy and diplomatic relations.
• Support the establishment and future functioning of the Roadmap Steering Committee, which will be essential for ensuring the national ownership of the Roadmap by the jurisdictions of the region.
• Organize communication with the members of the Steering Committee, as well as its meetings on a regular basis.
• Forge strategic relationships with donors to the Roadmap, support resource mobilization for the Roadmap and coordination with donors and other actors.
• Ensure constant communication flow between the parties, transparent Roadmap implementation, and availability of relevant up-to-date information on matters related to the Roadmap through its coordination and communication.
• Provide assistance to identifying potential areas of Roadmap’s synergies and ensuring non-duplication with other actors in the region.
• Advise all involved partners and actors on matters related to the Roadmap and developments in the areas of its engagement.
• Develop well-reasoned and innovative approaches, including in terms of fund-raising and maximizing effect of cooperation with external counterparts.
• Be abreast of the situation and provide well-researched and sound analysis of the situation in the areas of the Roadmap to avoid duplication with other actors in the field and identify synergies for UNODC’s work with other counterparts.
• Develop detailed workplans, logical frameworks, budgets, project revisions and other project documentation with regard to the Roadmap implementation.
• Lead continuous review, monitoring and evaluation of results of the Roadmap and report to the donors accordingly on the impact that the Roadmap activities will be resulting in.
• Prepare periodic reviews of the Roadmap’s goals and progress against set targets.
• Ensure visibility and communication of the Roadmap results.
• Closely cooperate with the Secretariat of the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI), which is and will remain a partner of UNODC in the implementation of the Roadmap, as well as other counterparts, including the Integrative Internal Security Governance initiative (IISG) and conduct period reviews in this regard.
• Coordinate closely all activities carried out under the Roadmap with the Coordinator of the UNODC Regional Programme for South Eastern Europe, as well as the substantive (anti-corruption/illicit finance and related areas) experts who will be additionally recruited for the implementation of the three goals of the Roadmap, as well as administrative staff in support of the Regional Programme and the Roadmap.
• Contribute to work related to communication, reporting, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the UNODC Regional Programme for South Eastern Europe.
• Liaise and share information regularly and continuously with relevant counterparts within UNODC, including the UNODC Regional Programme for South Eastern Europe, thematic and global programmes of UNODC.

• Perform other work-related duties as required.

  Competencies Professionalism: Has evidenced and sound knowledge, understanding and experience in policy dialogue and policy interventions in the Western Balkans, including in the fields of UNODC mandates, negotiating complex political and security matters, including at high levels. Has proven diplomatic skills and ability to conduct political and policy dialogues. Has knowledge of project management, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, fund-raising. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and contribute to the resolution of problems/issues. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given and ability to provide effective specialized advice. Has good knowledge and experience in providing consistent and constant communication with various, including senior and diverse counterparts. 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.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Managerial Competencies:

Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, international relations, political and social sciences or a related discipline 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 professional experience working within International Organizations or diplomatic service is required.

Experience with conducting high-level negotiations with donors, counterparts, other International Organizations, discussion on introduction and implementation of policies and political matters is required.

Experience with the areas of or related to UNODC mandates is required.

Work experience in or with the Western Balkans is desirable.

Experience with project management and technical assistance delivery is desirable.

Experience with the areas of or related to UNODC mandates is required.

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 official United Nations language and a language spoken in the Western Balkans is desirable.

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 will be 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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