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This is a NO-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-3 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the UNODC Programme Office in Uganda (POUGA) with duty station in Kampala, Uganda, Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative of the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) and the direct supervision of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Violent Extremism in Prisons) in POUGA. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the ROEA Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Pillar as well as the Transnational Organized Crime, Illicit Trafficking and Terrorism Pillar within the scope of the UNODC “Regional Programme for Eastern Africa 2016-2022” and UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030.

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Responsibilities The focus of this position is to coordinate the implementation of the UNODC Country Programme on “Strengthening Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (2022-27) in Uganda. Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for providing substantive support for the implementation of the programme in Uganda. In particular, the incumbent will perform the following specific tasks:

  • Review, monitor and analyze, on an ongoing basis, social, economic and/or political developments and trends which are relevant to crime prevention and criminal justice in general, including preventing and countering violent extremism.

  • Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of programme activities in the country, including by supporting needs assessment, programming and other technical missions and by organizing a variety of technical assistance activities aimed at strengthening the criminal justice system in Uganda.

  • Provide substantive support to the development of relevant technical and training materials, tools and capacity-building packages, participate in national workshops, seminars and training courses for criminal justice actors and other relevant stakeholders, and deliver presentations, as required, in line with UNODC’s normative and international standards on crime prevention and criminal justice.

  • Assist in ensuring close coordination amongst co-implementing and associated programme partners in the course of programme implementation in Uganda, and in maintaining transparent contacts with national stakeholders and donors, including by attending policy-making and technical meetings, as required; clarify UNODC’s work in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice and of addressing violent extremism in Uganda to (non-)governmental counterparts, as requested.

  • Prepare and maintain a country-specific and tailored work and monitoring plan, draft related reports on programme achievements at the levels of activities, outputs and objectives in line with UNODC and donor-related reporting requirements, and prepare other written outputs, such as official correspondence, briefings and presentations.

  • Prepare budgets, monitor and report on the programme expenditures and the utilization of financial resources under the country’s portfolio and draft or contribute to financial progress reports, ensuring compliance with UN financial rules and regulations as well as applicable reporting requirements.

  • Assume other work-related responsibilities, as required, such as those related to the recruitment and supervision of consultants and/or other programme personnel; the implementation of programme activities related to procurement and/or refurbishment; and to criminal justice reform in the context of UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030.

  • 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.

  • Ensure that requirements, background information used for data analysis are documented.

  • Perform other work-related duties as required.

    Competencies - Professionalism: Has good knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices and approaches relevant to crime prevention and criminal justice reform, including prison management and penal reform and corresponding practical challenges, preferably including the management of high-risk prisoners and violent extremist prisoners (VEPs) and/or issues surrounding radicalization to violence and current approaches for disengaging individuals from violence. Has knowledge of the work of the UN in crime prevention and criminal justice, including penal reform, as well as standards and norms related to the treatment of prisoners. Has good project management skills, preferably including the implementation of projects in the UN or other international organizations and the preparation of narrative and financial project documents. Has sound judgment and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues and to address sensitive issues in a diplomatic manner. Has a broad understanding of the situation in developing, transitional or post-conflict countries. Has good training skills including the delivery and/or organization of workshops or training courses. Is able to analyse expeditiously extensive substantive documentation and prepare comprehensive reports, summaries and policy briefs. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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 & 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 Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, social science, international relations, or related field 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 five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in crime prevention and criminal justice and related areas is required.

    Work experience in the field of prison management and/or penal reform preferably including the management of high-risk prisoners and violent extremist prisoners (VEPs) is desirable.

    Work experience in project management and implementation is desirable.

    Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable.

    Experience in UN system’s standards and norms in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular those related to the treatment of prisoners, is desirable.

    Experience in delivering workshops/training courses for criminal justice officials, preferably prison staff, 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 the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official 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 until 31 January 2024. 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.

Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located.

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