Senior Coordination Officer

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the Research and Trend Analysis Branch (RAB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), reporting directly to the Chief, Research and Trend Analysis Branch (RAB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs. The Chief ODG/OED and Strategy Advisor to the Executive Director of UNODC will act as additional supervisor.

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

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Senior Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Take the lead to develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects, etc.; direct subordinates in programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment; direct review of relevant documents and reports; identify priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify and initiate follow-up actions.
• Ensure implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.
• Coordinate policy development; review the assessments of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies, and plan and contribute to strategic coordination and coherence, including through the development and drafting of strategy documents and analysis, as well as through the elaboration of messaging and drafting of speeches for the UNODC Executive Director.
• Supervise preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc., and plan and contribute to further developing the positioning, usability and impact of UNODC mandated research products, such as the World Drug Report and the Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, including by promoting and ensuring a clear, consistent editorial voice and aligning research with strategic priorities.
• Formulate, plan and contribute to inter-divisional initiatives to develop and draft analysis and strategy documents, in support of identified strategic priorities of the UNODC Executive Director.
• Conceptualize the research public information and dissemination strategy and related activities, and develop a system that maximises, monitors and assesses its overall effectiveness.
• Initiate, elaborate, implement and evaluate projects/processes to review UNODC mandated research products and identify areas for enhancement, with the aim of further strengthening the editorial voice and approach of reports so that research products maintain the highest level of international recognition, and respond to UNODC strategic priorities and communications priorities of the Executive Director.
• Oversee the preparation, from research to publication, of UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books, and propose and implement solutions to streamline editorial control and review of UNODC research products and timelines.
• Provide technical and policy advice on highly complex public information and communications issues; develop and disseminate best practices, and lead the strategic communications of research findings, contributing to forward-planning processes of research products, developing messaging that are clear, relevant, accurate and appealing to a wide audience, and setting quality and production standards for publications, including the World Drug Report and the Global Report on Trafficking in Persons.
• Provide diverse materials for use by senior officials in close coordination with the Speechwriting and Communications team of the ED, and draft select speeches, forewords and communications for the ED relating to strategic plans and research.
• Direct research and programme evaluation and present information gathered from diverse sources, and analyze and follow up on current events and policy trends as well as UN system priorities to promote the alignment of UNODC strategy development and research as appropriate and relevant, and to ensure a high level of accuracy, consistency, content and presentation of written materials, for a wide variety of audiences.

• Perform other work-related duties as requested.

  Competencies Professionalism: Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks; ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational directions; ability to advise on high profile and sensitive communication related to research findings and outputs; ability to clearly communicate links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; ability to develop communication strategies and to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear and concise style; demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation; demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment; 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.

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.

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.

Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.

Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, public administration, international relations, social sciences, political science 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 ten years of progressively responsible experience in coordination, policy analysis, external outreach, international relations or related fields is required.

Experience with drafting messaging and talking points for senior management is required.

Responsible working experience in public information or journalism is required.

Experience with communicating research findings on the global situation on trafficking in persons, drugs and other crime issues to a broad audience is desirable.

Experience with drafting analytical and strategy documents in line with organizational priorities is desirable.

Experience in providing technical and policy advice on complex public information and communications issues is desirable.

Experience in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programme/projects in the areas of strategic coordination and communication of research findings and outputs is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN 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 for 11 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.

• 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.

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.

Vienna is classified as a H and 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.

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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.