Programme Officer (Illegal Trade in Waste)

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 128,723 USD and 165,961 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located at the UNODC Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP) in Bangkok, Thailand. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific and the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator of the Global Programme for Combating Wildlife and Forest Crimes.

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

•Keep abreast with the latest developments and trends regarding illegal trade in waste (plastic, hazardous, electronic, etc.), specifically towards and within Southeast Asia, and advise governments in the region on policy and operational responses to illegal trade in waste; •Attend policy-making and expert group meetings to monitor, analyze, and advise on illegal trade in waste issues, conduct training, deliver presentations, and participate as a resource person in workshops, seminars, training courses and meetings; •Mentor the national authorities to increase their ability to collect information related to illegal trade in waste, and initiate/contribute to UNODC publications on both phenomena in Southeast Asia; •Oversee and coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of all activities related to illegal trade in waste work under the UNODC Regional Programme for Southeast Asia to ensure the quality of project delivery; •Oversee all administrative and financial matters in relation to the implementation of the illegal trade in waste work, including guiding and coordinating the work of project staff to ensure effective implementation and related reporting to UNODC management; •Liaise regularly with all project donors to ensure reporting and other obligations are fulfilled in a timely manner; •Lead needs assessments and other technical missions to meet with government and regional counterparts to evaluate and develop technical assistance proposals for countries in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region; •Coordinate and liaise with ROSEAP staff and relevant UNODC Headquarters’ Branches and Sections, as well as with other relevant international, regional, national and non-governmental actors, to facilitate programme implementation and create synergies/partnerships; •Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies •Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and practices relevant to combating illegal trade in waste. Has knowledge of international regulations, policies and practices, including specific technical knowledge relevant to law enforcement judiciary and prosecution practices related to illegal trade in waste. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Is able to conduct data collection using various methods and to oversee the development of specialized studies in illegal trade in waste. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct needs assessment in the relevant field. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, to plan own work and to manage conflicting priorities. Has proven ability to contribute to complex technical assistance programmes, to provide expert advice in the substantive area, deliver presentations and training and mobilize external partners and stakeholders. Has knowledge of United Nations policies, rules and regulations, guidelines and procedures. 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 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.

•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 An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminology, international relations, law, security studies or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields, or a degree from a law enforcement academy, in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification or other qualification in data analysis, design and delivery is desirable.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in countering the illegal trade in waste under the angle of international regulations, national policies and/or criminal justice is required. Field-based work experience in technical cooperation and/or programme/project development and management in the areas of illegal trade in waste is required. Experience in capacity building and training in the mentioned area is desirable. Previous experience in an advisory position within a national government on illegal trade in waste is desirable. Previous experience, acknowledged contribution/work to published research on illegal trade in waste is desirable. Previous work experience on/in Southeast Asia is desirable. Experience in multilateral negotiations 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 other United Nations official languages is an asset.

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.

Bangkok is classified an A 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.

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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