Programme Officer in Countering Narcotics

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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

This position is located in the UNODC ROCA in Tashkent. The UN Volunteer will work under direct supervision of the International Programme Coordinator. Within this framework, he/she will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the UNODC Sub-Programme 1 – on enhancing regional cross border cooperation by strengthening the capacity of Border Liaison Offices in Central Asia and Interagency Mobile Teams in Uzbekistan, particularly in the programme activities on Interagency Mobile Teams, border control and regional cross border cooperation, new psycho-active substances and synthetic drugs, cyber security within the frame of enhancing the law enforcement capacity in the Member States countering the threats posed by narcotics and illicit trafficking of precursor chemicals. He/she will provide support in accordance with the project work plan.

Under the direct supervision of the UNODC International Programme Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Assist in activities related to the management, implementation and monitoring of the Sub-Programme 1 of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia for enhancing regional cross border cooperation by strengthening the capacity of Border Liaison Offices in Central Asia and Interagency Mobile Teams in Uzbekistan (BLO and IMT components), particularly activities countering narcotics, drug control strategies, intelligence analysis, multilateral operations, precursors control, border liaison and management, customs controls, smuggling of migrants, human trafficking, terrorism prevention and cybercrime; • Assist in preparation of work-plans, monitoring reports (quarterly, bi-annual and annual), background documents, mid-term evaluations and the final evaluation; • Assist in the collection of data and information on drugs and crime issues in the region, including on COVID-19 impact on drugs and crime situation. • Contribute to the updating of UNODC country profiles reflecting the recent developments and trends in drugs and crime situation and responses in the region. • Assist with the drafting of reports aimed at specific audiences, including internal and pubic reports. • Provide logistics and administrative support in organization of training courses, seminars, workshops, conferences, round tables, study tours and all other meetings; • Assist in preparing sub-contracts, procurement, asset management and relevant services in coordination with the ROCA procurement section; • Perform other related duties as required in the scope of current position.

Results/expected outputs

• Prepared together with the SP1 in Tashkent, both BLO and IMT project teams quarterly, bi-annual and annual monitoring reports, background documents, mid-term evaluations and the final evaluation; • Assisted in organising training courses, seminars, workshops, conferences, round tables, study tours and all other meetings as envisaged in the BLO and IMT project Work Plans; • Assisted in procurement of special equipment and vehicles for the project beneficiaries as envisaged in the BLO and IMT project Work plans; • Weekly updates on major events in area of drugs and crime in Central Asia and COVID-19 situation; • Human rights and Gender perspectives are systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Creativity • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Technological Awareness • Working in Teams

the Government, international organizations or international commercial companies is an advantage. • Experience in programme/project management is an advantage. • Experience in the field of countering narcotics, enhancing capacity of border crossing points and improving regional cross border cooperation and rule of law is desirable. • Should be computer literate in standard software applications. • Have a demonstrated good writing and communication skills. • Minimum two years of relevant work experience required.

The incumbent will be based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, which is ‘B’ class in accordance with ICSC “Hardship Classification” Circular as of 01 January 2020. Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan with 2.5 million population. Tashkent retains a multi-ethnic population, with ethnic Uzbeks as the majority. In 2009, the city celebrated its 2,200 years of written history. Tashkent has all required economic and social facilities at reasonable price, and there are no serious security issues in the city. Tashkent has features of all four seasons of the year, winters are cold and often snowy, covering the months of December, January and February, and summers being dry and hot.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unv.org