Programme Officer (Research)

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

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Crime Research Section (CRS), Research and Trend Analysis Branch (RAB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), at the UNODC Headquarters in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief, Crime Research Section.

For more information on UNODC, please visit the website www.unodc.org

Responsibilities The Programme Officer (Research) will be responsible for the following specific duties:

- Implement project activities to produce research and analysis of crime and criminal justice issues. - Develop indicators and methodologies for review and assessment of crime and criminal justice issues and design relevant data collection tools. - Establish, prepare and disseminate project work plans, budgets, terms of reference and other related project documentation. - Coordinate, plan and participate in field research on crime and criminal justice issues, conduct interviews, moderate focus groups and administer questionnaires. - Conduct other fact-finding and advisory missions in support of research. - Provide guidance to staff, consultants and interns. - Participate in the analysis of data, undertake analysis of trends and developments and related policy issues relevant to crime and criminal justice issues. - Prepare various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. draft reports or sections of analytical reports, studies, background papers, briefings and correspondence, in particular, coordinate the methodological and analytical development of a Transnational Organized Threat Assessment for Nigeria, including work plan, development of data collection and analytical tools, budget, and coordination with UNODC HQ and field colleagues involved in drugs and crime research and national government counterparts. - Coordinate fundraising and donor relations activities related to research on crime and criminal justice issues, including communication with existing and new donors, reporting on current projects and developing new project proposals and budgets. - Liaise with officials of governments, research institutions, representatives of national, regional and global organizations, non-governmental organizations and others in identification of relevant sources of information on crime and criminal justice issues. - Monitor financial resources and supervise project budget, expenditures and utilization of funds related to the project ensuring compliance with UN financial rules and regulations and ensure the timely submission of budgetary documentation and reports. - Represent the Crime Research Section at international and other meetings, organize and participate in working groups, meetings, conferences and consultations with other agencies and partners on issues related to crime and criminal justice research. - Perform other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the Crime Research Section’s outputs. - Undertake on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally. - Undertake other work related assignments, as may be required.

Competencies- PROFESSIONALISM: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches related to crime and criminal justice issues. Has knowledge of policies and practices in the crime prevention and criminal justice field, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has knowledge of and specialization in substantive and functional areas related to crime and criminal justice issues with good understanding of research and analysis and very good drafting skills. Is able to use sound judgment and to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Is able to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and to formulate conclusions and recommendations. 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.

- 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.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, social sciences, international relations 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.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of programme management in international crime prevention and criminal justice is required. Experience in the planning, developing and managing social science research projects is required. Experience in the production of analytical reports, preferably on crime/drugs issues, is required. Experience in international data collection programmes on crime and criminal justice issues, or related field, 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 for two months. 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.

Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

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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