Programme Officer (Rome Liaison Officer)

Overview

Manage implementation of UNICRI Rome Office programme of work.

You have:

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, sociology, public administration, public affairs, international relations, law or a related field, is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in project or programme management related to crime prevention and criminal justice or relevant area is required.
• Work experience engaging and working with governmental counterparts and institutional key stakeholders (such as Ministries, Permanent Missions and international organizations) is required.
• Work experience with resource mobilisation, including voluntary contributions from key stakeholders (such as Member States) is required.
• Work experience preparing and editing a broad range of written products in a multilingual and multilateral environment is desirable.
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• Ability to communicate in English and Italian at UN Level III is required.
• English is required. Italian is required.

Contract

This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 95,551 USD and 125,116 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located at the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) Rome Office, Italy. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the implementation of the programme of work of the UNICRI Rome Office, as well as managing and carrying out all administrative and liaison activities related to the Office. The incumbent of the post will work under the direction and policy guidance of the UNICRI Director (Turin) and in close cooperation with the Senior Programme Officer (Deputy Director) and relevant programme officers on programmatic activities. See more info on www.unicri.org.

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, under the programme management duties, the incumbent will be responsible for providing support to project development. Liaison functions will include maintaining contacts with the various government ministries, coordinating with the donor community for the funding and management of projects carried out by UNICRI, particularly from the Rome Office. Under the office administration, the incumbent will promote the visibility of UNICRI activities, and liaise with United Nations agencies and international organizations, the diplomatic corps, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, national and local representatives and organizations involved in the activities. In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: Liaison (45%) • As part of liaison functions, assist the Director to manage and coordinate the liaison work carried out by the Rome Office. • Assist with building and maintaining liaison through informal and formal contacts with a wide-range of actors, including host country ministries, Permanent Missions and Embassies, media representatives. • Maintain up-to-date contact details of the ministries and local authorities with whom UNICRI has working relationship; including contact personnel and documentation requirements. • Support inter-agency cooperation on communication activities in Italy. • Coordinate high-level outreach and represent UNICRI at high-level forums, working groups, and conferences to promote the organization’s strategic priorities, programmes, and initiatives. • Prepare regular strategic analysis and background papers on funding opportunities and provide advice and guidance on aligning UNICRI’s strategic priorities and projects with Italy funding programmes and policies. • Contribute to maintaining high level visibility for UNICRI activities in the host country, particularly Ministry of Foreign Affairs and working relationship with other ministries. • Continuously follow up with relevant Government office for current and up-to-date information on policies related to visas, work permits, tax exemption requirements, customs clearing etc; and advise UNICRI staff • Support the Director in resources mobilization activities. Programme Management and Development (45%) • Provide support in the development of the UNICRI programme portfolio. • Ensure consistency with UNICRI and the funding agency policies and objectives. • Maintain relationships with funding agencies. • Perform consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage changes. • Support with project development and initiation activities by carrying out feasibility studies and needs analysis; setting objectives, defining the scope of the project, and establishing strategy for the project; assisting with establishing budget and financial controls and preparing specifications. • Support the preparation of various briefing materials, statements, reports and talking points. • Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. • Support the organization and implementation of selected programme and research activities. General Administration (10%) • Oversee work related to procurement, billing and receipt of income from host country contributions, operational travel programme for Rome Office, procurement monitoring and evaluation of vendor contracts/payment to vendors and individual contractors for services for Rome Office. • Provide guidance and leadership to more junior staff; manage performance of the team members based in Rome. • Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches related to programme management. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems as well as advocate a participatory approach involving all the stakeholders (donors, recipient countries, Board, institutions staff). Has strong conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Is able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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; gives clear instructions and define responsibilities while soliciting 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; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • 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. • Empowering Others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, sociology, public administration, public affairs, international relations, law or a related field, is required. A first-level university degree in a similar field in combination with additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in project or programme management related to crime prevention and criminal justice or relevant area is required. Work experience engaging and working with governmental counterparts and institutional key stakeholders (such as Ministries, Permanent Missions and international organizations), with demonstrated experience maintaining partnerships and providing substantive inputs to intergovernmental coordination and related processes, is required. Work experience with resource mobilisation, including voluntary contributions from key stakeholders (such as Member States) is required. Work experience preparing and editing a broad range of written products in a multilingual and multilateral environment, adapting content for both specialist and non-specialist audiences (e.g., briefs, reports, official correspondence, talking points, public-facing materials), is desirable. Relevant professional work experience in a personnel supervisory function is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations common system or other similar international organisations is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Italian is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

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Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is funded from extra-budgetary resources. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year and will be limited to service with UNICRI. Any extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. In view of the nature of the funding of the present position, should a UN Secretariat staff member apply and be selected for this position with the Institute, such a selection will be implemented on a temporary basis. 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. Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection. 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. Rome 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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. 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. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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