Project Coordinator (Safe Handling and Chemical Disposal – Southeast Asia and the Pacific), P3

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 105,628 USD and 138,312 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP) in Bangkok, Thailand. The incumbent will report to the Representative, ROSEAP, and receive overall substantive guidance from the Chief, Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), with additional supervision from the Drug Control Officer (Illicit Synthetic Drugs) in the Laboratory and Scientific Services (LSS/DLSSB/DPA), UNODC, both based in Vienna.

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

Responsibilities The Global Scientific and Forensic Services Support Project (GLOU54) looks to enhance scientific and forensic capacity worldwide. It builds upon past and current UNODC activities in the scientific and laboratory sector with a focus on sustainable, integrated forensic science services in support of criminal justice, the rule of law as well as the health sector. Within assigned authority and under the substantive guidance of DLSSB, DPA, UNODC Headquarters Vienna, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Coordinate the implementation and further development of UNODC’s activities in the field of safe handling and disposal of drugs and precursor chemicals in Southeast Asia and the Pacific (SEAP).
• Coordinate national disposal capacity assessments to analyze the chemical disposal situation and support the development of national disposal plans in SEAP.
• Coordinate the development of capacity building plans on disposal and their implementation in the region.
• Coordinate data collection and sharing arrangements with governments in SEAP to ensure that up-to-date information is available for the development of the national plans and use in early warning mechanisms.
• Contribute to the enhancement of global and regional early warning mechanisms on drugs through timely analysis and reporting on trends in clandestine manufacturing.
• Liaise with key government officials and counterparts to facilitate the provision of technical guidance and expertise to national counterparts and UNODC field offices in SEAP on safe handling and chemical disposal.
• Coordinate the development and improvement of national chemical disposal work plans, including supportive scientific and legislative frameworks.
• Foster contacts and, where appropriate, co-operation and partnerships with bodies and institutions at national, regional and international levels tasked with drug and precursor control.
• Promote and develop public-private partnerships in the safe handling and disposal of chemicals in beneficiary countries under the project.
• Ensure promotion and visibility of the project achievements to key counterparts and donors to expand LSS portfolio on safe handling and chemical disposal across the SEAP region, including by identifying new areas and countries where assistance is required.
• Coordinate the recruitment of project staff and consultants to be based in the field of the SEAP region. Guide and coordinate the work of local project staff based in the SEAP field offices.
• As required, guide and coordinate the work of other project staff; mentor and guide consultants, interns and associate experts in their work.
• Coordinate closely on all activities carried out under the programme with programme officers and technical experts at LSS.
• Prepare and submit for approval narrative and financial reports, quarterly, semi-annual and annual project progress reports, and other ad hoc reports as required. Prepare and deliver regular updates and presentations on the progress of project implementation as required.
• Contribute to resource mobilization for the programme by establishing and maintaining close liaison with donor countries and other partners in coordination with DLSSB, SEAP and other relevant UNODC offices.
• Undertake frequent travel to UNODC Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, as required.

• Perform other work-related duties as required.

  Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to drug control, with a focus on those related to the illicit manufacture, trafficking, safe handling and disposal of drugs and their precursor chemicals, as they manifest in and relate to the regional specificities in the SEAP region. Has knowledge of the legislative aspects of preventing and combating drug trafficking and diversion of precursor chemicals, including their international dimensions. Has the ability to identify issues, analyze and contribute to the resolution of problems/issues. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has knowledge of the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has the ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given and ability to provide effective specialized advice. Has proven ability to write technical reports and reviews and conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues and defending recommendations. Has good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and professional relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment, and exercise discretion, sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender. 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 social sciences, business administration, management, economics, chemistry, pharmacy, forensic science or a 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 project/programme management is required.

Work experience with the implementation of technical support projects in drug control, criminal justice or crime prevention is required.

Work experience within the UN system and/or in an international organization is desirable.

Work experience with or in the Southeast Asia region is desirable.

Work experience in safe handling and disposal of chemicals 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 is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment will be subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

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.

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.

Bangkok is classified in the A category and a 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.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side 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.

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.