Project Support Assistant Pharmaceutical Trafficking

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Law Enforcement Senior Regional Advisor, the International UN Youth Volunteer will:

• Contribute to the review of existing literature on the issue of pharmaceutical trafficking.
• Contribute to the analysis of the needs of the States in order to combat pharmaceutical trafficking.
• Contribute to the organization of outreach encounters on both logistical and substantive aspects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of outreach programmes (in collaboration with other partners) to support community, faith-based and other organizations to understand the risks in the distribution and use of falsified medical products.
• Support legislative reform processes with legislative assistance workshops by using the recently published UNODC guide on Good Legislative Practices to Combatting Falsified Medical Product-Related Crime.
• Enhance coordination among national enforcement and regulatory authorities to combat falsified medical products related to crime through the organization of coordination meetings to share intelligence on the trafficking of falsified medical products.
• Organize, participate in and provide substantive input to capacity-building meetings.
• Prepare various written outputs, e.g. background documentation, talking points, proposals, concept notes, analysis, reports, inputs to publications, etc.;
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Ensure coordination and coherence in the delivery of the project.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Required experience:

12 Months

Experience remark:

One years of relevant work experience in international affairs in the areas of programme management/coordination, research/analysis, administrative assistance and communication, preferably in the area of law enforcement and criminal justice

Demonstrated interest in the theme of combatting falsified medical product related crime and protecting public health.

Working experience (including internship) with the United Nations system is a distinct advantage.

Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

Prior experience in West Africa is also a distinct advantage.

Language skills:

• French(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Development programme management, Other development programme/project experience, Pharmacy and medical supply

Area of expertise details:

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 4-02-2021