Within delegated authority, the Director will be responsible for the following specific duties: ? Direct and manage the Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), which comprises the Public Affairs and Policy Support Branch (PAB) – including the Brussels Liaison Office (BRULO), the Research and Trend Analysis Branch (RAB), Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB), the New York Liaison Office (NYLO), and the Civil Society Unit (CSU). ? Contribute to the formulation of the Office’s and Division’s overall strategies and policies by leading and participating in committees, preparing documents on policy issues, and acting, as required, in an advisory capacity to the ED. ? Provide leadership to the development of innovative and/or change management programmes. Provide the UNOV/UNODC Executive Committee with authoritative and expert advice on the worldwide trends in drugs and crime, and recommend appropriate strategies and approaches. ? In-line with the UNODC Strategy, formulate and implement the substantive work programme of the Division, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs. Exercise oversight over research projects, the preparation of flagship global publications and studies to ensure that outputs are of high quality; coordinate data, planning, scientific and research activities with field based technical assistance programmes, and ensure that research and evaluation findings and identified best practices are taken into account in the design of UNODC’s technical assistance programmes and cooperation activities. ? Oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Division, ensuring that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinate work in the different areas both within the Division and with other Divisions, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, other inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and agencies. ? Co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of reports for presentation; represent the Division in key meetings with intergovernmental bodies, senior officials of international development and financial institutions, foundations, private sector organizations and other relevant bodies, with a view to establishing working partnerships and mobilizing support for the implementation of drug control and crime prevention programmes and activities. ? Report to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance of the Division or on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports. ? Direct and promote UNODC’s public outreach activities and direct the development and operation of a system for effective external relation strategies (e.g. impact of public service announcements, awareness on the part of the general public and decision-makers of the role and mandates of UNODC) and develop strategies to bring UNODC and the issues it is addressing to the attention of the public and policy-makers. Ensure that the outputs produced by the Division maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensure that all outputs produced by the Office/Division under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates. ? Oversee programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Division, including preparation of budgets, resource allocation and human resources management, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance (e-Performance), interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates. ? Oversee the recruitment, management and evaluation of staff for the Office/Division, including taking account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values. ? Manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision; foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Division and across organizational boundaries. ? Chair meetings, seminars, etc., on substantive-related issues; participate in the deliberations of the Executive Committee and other decision-making bodies; represent the Organization at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences; undertake missions and meet with senior government officials, UN agencies, NGOs, donor communities and field offices to provide programmatic/substantive expertise, negotiate agreements. ? Perform other work-related duties as requested by the Executive Director of the Organization.

Requirements:

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, economics, communications, public administration, political or social science or similar fields is required. A first level university degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

Over fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, research and analysis and public affairs at the national and international level with profound exposure to the areas of drug control and crime prevention is required. Extensive work experience in senior management assignments of large work units with a large portfolio of programmes in the above areas in an international environment is required. Work experience in developing policies and strategies in UNODC’s thematic areas is required. Work experience in developing strategic cooperation with UN system partners, intergovernmental bodies, the donor community and non-governmental organizations is required. Work experience with demonstrated results in resource mobilization of development cooperation programmes is desirable. Work experience with the United Nations system or similar international organization and its administrative policies and procedures is desirable. Work experience in international development and field operations contexts is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of at least another United Nations official language is desirable.