Programme Officer (Law Enforcement)

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 90,970 USD and 117,287 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Implementation Support Section (ISS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and substantive guidance of the Chief of ISS.

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Responsibilities Within the delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: •Provide advisory services and mentoring to governments and regional authorities, in particular law enforcement agencies and entities, with the aim to support planning, designing and managing appropriate response measures to address the drugs and crime situation in the respective countries. •Review existing law enforcement and related technical capacity in Member States, assess technical assistance needs and training requirements of government institutions and recommend actions to meet needs. •Act as focal point for the UNODC law enforcement advisor network, including coordination of informal fora on topics of interest (e.g. criminal intelligence, border management, training, international cooperation). •Provide advice to UNODC programmes and field offices on integrated border management, and support on the development and promotion of the utilization of a regional and national integrated border management strategy template model; furthermore, identify and promote areas of cooperation and coordination between UNODC programmes in the area of border management, as well as those of other related specialized agencies. •Provide technical advice to the Chief of Section, other units at UNODC Headquarters and field offices, on law enforcement cross-cutting issues related to countering transnational organized crime and illicit trafficking (e.g. criminal intelligence, training development, kidnapping and extortion, illegal mining, fraud). •Represent the Section/Organization at forums, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences with partner agencies (such as INTERPOL, OSCE, FRONTEX, ICMPD, etc.) on substantive issues as might be required. •Contribute to the delivery of technical assistance activities under the programmes of the Section and the field offices network, as appropriate. •Develop, review and appraise best practices, methodologies and programmes, and contribute to their promotion and dissemination; pilot-test promising practices through the design of special programmes and projects. •Plan, organize and carry out ongoing reviews, monitoring and analysis of diverse activities undertaken by the Section at the global, regional and national levels. •Carry out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting and evaluation of staff performance. •Assist the Chief of the Section with recruitment of staff for the Section. •Guide and train staff as required. •Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Competencies •Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and sound practices relevant to combating drug trafficking and organized crime. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention, including substantive and specific technical knowledge relevant to drug trafficking, organized crime, law enforcement practices, border control and border management, judiciary, prosecution, human trafficking and migrant smuggling, financial crimes and related areas. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Is able to conduct data collection using various methods. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct needs assessment in relevant fields. Is able to apply judgement 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, provide expert advice in the substantive area, deliver presentations and training and mobilize external partners and stakeholders. Has knowledge of relevant 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. •Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education An advanced university (Master's degree or equivalent) in law enforcement, law, criminology, public administration, political science, international relations or a related field in crime prevention and criminal justice, is required. A first-level university degree or equivalent academic education, professional training with certification from a recognized international/national police, customs or other law enforcement staff training institution, with specialization in law enforcement, crime prevention and criminal justice, criminal investigation and/or other related areas, in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree. Certification or other qualification in training design and delivery is an advantage.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience, including at least two years at the international level, in law enforcement, organized crime, drug trafficking, border management and/or security or related areas is required. Experience in the United Nations or similar international organization in the area of management of technical assistance projects and familiarity with applicable financial rules and regulations 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 official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available from 1 May 2021 until 19 August 2021. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  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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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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