Responsibilities: 

Within delegated authority, the Director will be responsible for the following: ? Direct, manage and administer the Institute in accordance with the general substantive directives issued by the Board of Trustees of UNICRI within the terms of the authority delegated to the Director by the Secretary-General or his/her designated representative and under the overall guidance of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. ? Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the substantive work programme of the Institute, including fund-raising, to ensure a strategic programme portfolio and high delivery performance, in the areas of crime prevention and criminal justice in line with principles, guidelines, policies, priorities established by the Board of Trustees of UNICRI and under the overall guidance of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. ? Oversee the programmatic work of the Institute, including programme design, assigning and monitoring performance parameters and critical indicators, preparation of result-based budgets, risk management, and decision-making, oversight and clarity of accountabilities. ? Provide the Board of Trustees and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice with substantive advice on crime prevention and criminal justice matters. Submit mandated reports to the Economic and Social Council through the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. ? Oversee the management of the financial and human resources of UNICRI, in full compliance with the United Nations rules and regulations, and allocate resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery. ? Oversee the design and conduct of research and training activities to build capacity in crime prevention and criminal justice toward achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals, in partnership with other research, training institutes and universities, UN entities, international and national institutions, philanthropic institutions and the private sector engaged in similar work, and leveraging UN Cooperation tools. ? Report to the Board of Trustees of UNICRI on budget and programme performance, particularly those related to the budget approved by the Board.

Requirements:

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminology, public administration, management, law, international relations and/or other related field, is required. Academic specialization in crime prevention and criminal justice, or closely related issues, is highly desirable. 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.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible professional working experience, most of which at the international level, in such areas as research, policy analysis, technical assistance and cooperation is required. Work experience in programme development and implementation in the areas of crime prevention and criminal justice is required. Solid managerial experience, including at the senior level, is required. Work experience in managing international technical assistance in crime prevention and criminal justice or closely related issues is desirable. Work experience in the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable. Work experience in or with developing countries is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage. Knowledge of Italian is an asset.