Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Implementation Support Section II (Sub-Saharan Africa) (ISS II), Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chief of Section and in close coordination with the designated lead Programme Officers (Terrorism Prevention). For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will provide administrative support for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project activities in countries in Africa. The incumbent is responsible for undertaking the following specific duties/tasks: • Provide support in conceptualizing, planning, organizing and implementing technical and capacity building assistance activities, aimed at strengthening the capacities of criminal justice and other relevant counterparts to prevent and counter terrorism, violent extremism and related crimes. • Contribute to providing specialized knowledge for designing and implementing training activities in Africa focusing on international judicial and police cooperation and other criminal justice aspects, for ensuring rule of law-based and human rights-compliant investigations and prosecutions of terrorism-related cases. • Provide support with the assessment of capacity building needs of concerned national entities; contribute to conceptualizing, designing and carrying out training workshops and other relevant initiatives for prosecutorial/adjudicator capacity building and enhancing collaborative investigation, prosecution and adjudication; provide on-going advisory services to national authorities on related matters. • Contribute to the coordination and management of capacity building projects by supporting the organizational, logistics, administrative, and financial aspects, including recruitment of consultants, procurement and budgetary matters; identify issues to be addressed and recommend corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions. • Provide support to the financial management of projects, by contributing to the monitoring of budget expenditures, utilization of funds and ensuring compliance with agreements and requirements. • Support the development of project proposals on assigned countries and thematic areas and related budgets, including organizing discussions with counterparts and donors and ensuring that each proposal is based on the stated needs of the beneficiary countries, contributing to funds mobilization activities, and contributing to the preparation of project proposal narratives and budgets, including the drafting and editing. • Assist in the drafting of relevant project reports, and support project monitoring and evaluation. • Undertake missions to African countries requesting assistance, and prepare and participate in national expert workshops, sub-regional / regional workshops and conduct training activities, as determined. • Contribute to ensuring that the work programme and the activities are carried out in coordination with other relevant entities, including UNODC regional desk, country and regional offices and other global programmes, and in liaison with relevant organizations of the United Nations system and as well as with other international/regional organizations and Member States. • Contribute with building strategic partnerships with UN entities, regional and specialized organizations, civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations, and contribute to the development of joint projects in the area of terrorism prevention. • Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, including briefing notes, background papers, briefing material, presentations, analytical notes, reports and studies, web stories, inputs to publications and official correspondence of the Section, and make presentations, as needed, on assigned topics. • Review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and recommend corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions. • Contribute to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to counter-terrorism. Has good knowledge of universal instruments against terrorism and the mechanisms of international cooperation in criminal matters. Has knowledge of the mandates and activities of UNODC. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has knowledge in organizing meetings, conferences, seminars etc., including their substantive, logistic and administrative aspects. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, has knowledge in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Has ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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. • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, political science, international relations, or related areas is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the area of terrorism prevention focused on criminal justice and the rule of law, OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination/the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required. Experience in project development, coordination and management, including in the area of criminal justice and terrorism prevention is desirable. Experience in organizing meetings, conferences, seminars etc., including their substantive, logistic and administrative aspects, is desirable. Work experience in project and budget formulation, financial management and monitoring is desirable. Experience in the drafting of substantive documents related to terrorism prevention, including project proposals, is desirable. Work experience with counterparts in the field is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations system or other international organizations 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 for a period of 3 months. Actual filling of this position and actual duration of the assignment is subject to availability of funding. 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. • Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position. • 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. • 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 in the H category (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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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

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