Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). The Director reports directly to the Assistant Secretary-General (ASG)/Executive Director of CTED.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Director will be responsible for the following. Serves as Deputy Executive Director and Head of CTED Assessment and Technical Assistance Office (ATA Office); Directs and manages CTED Assessment and Technical Assistance Office, under the direction of the Executive Director; Contributes to the effective implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions 1373 (2001), 1624 (2005), 2178 (2014), 2396 (2017), 2462 (2019), 2482 (2019), 2617 (2021), 2713 (2023) and other relevant resolutions on counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism conductive to terrorism; Contributes to the formulation of CTED’s overall strategies and policies; Supports the CTC in the delivery of its mandated activities, including its plenaries, open and closed briefings on regional and thematic topics, and special meetings, by preparing documents on policy issues, and acting, as required, in an advisory capacity to the Executive Director; Contributes to the overall management of CTED’s activities and operations; Provides leadership to the development of innovative and/or change management programmes; Formulates and implements the annual programme of work of CTED; Provides policy advice and recommendations to the Executive Director on substantive matters and on the work and outreach activities of the Executive Director to implement the mandate and tasks of the Security Council resolutions and the decision of the CTC; Leads or participates, when needed, in CTC assessment visits, to be conducted by CTED on behalf of the CTC, to Member States to monitor, promote and facilitate the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions and international instruments on counter-terrorism; Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Assessment and Technical Assistance Office (ATA Office), its three Geographical Sections and the Specialized Technical Expertise Branch, Ensures that programmed activities, including the facilitation of the delivery of technical assistance to Member States, are carried out in a timely fashion in follow up to CTC country visit reports and recommendations related to identified technical assistance and capacity-building needs, as well as useful counter-terrorism practices and experience; Coordinates work in different areas, both within the Office and the Executive Directorate, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, agencies, partners and donors as appropriate; Coordinates and oversees the preparation of reports on CTED’s mandate renewal and its mandate interim review in accordance with Security Council resolutions, such as resolution 2617 (2021), country assessment reports, electronic detailed implementation assessment (e-DIS) and overview of implementation survey (OIA), which are the tools of CTC for the stocktaking of Member States’ implementation efforts, analytical products on new terrorism trends, developments and challenges, CTED’s annual, monthly and mission reports to the CTC, as well as other legal analyses, policy and conference documents and guidelines prepared for the CTC’s consideration as appropriate; Reports to intergovernmental bodies on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate; Liaises with the Permanent Missions of Member States to the United Nations, senior government officials in capitals, senior-level officials of the UN and international, regional and sub-regional organizations engaged in the global response to terrorism and for effective implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions; Ensures that the outputs produced by the Assessment and Technical Assistance Office maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data; Ensures that all outputs produced by the office under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates; Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Assessment and Technical Assistance Office, including preparation of budgets, 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 (ePAS), interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates; Oversees the recruitment of staff for Assessment and Technical Assistance Office with due regard to geographical and gender balance and other institutional values; Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision; fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Assessment and Technical Assistance Office and across organizational boundaries; Develops, engages in and enhances dialogue and partnerships with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and other entities of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact (Global Compact) to follow up to the CTC visits, and analysis, as well as recommendations for capacity-building of Member States and to ensure the effective implementation of Security Council resolution 2617 ((2021), and the balanced implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy; Chairs meetings, seminars, etc., on substantive-related issues; Represents CTED at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences with a view to advocating for CTC/CTED work in implementation of mandates given by the relevant Security Council resolutions; Provides programmatic/substantive expertise on counter-terrorism related issues, or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions; Engages with relevant stakeholders, including civil society organizations, the private sector, and the media, as appropriate, in the context of counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism conductive to terrorism, to advance the objectives of the Security Council resolutions on counter-terrorism; Performs other related duties as requested by the Executive Director and senior management of the Organization.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Shows ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Shows ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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. 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. Managerial Competencies Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. 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. 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, international relations, business or public administration or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

Over fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in counter-terrorism, countering the financing of terrorism, criminal justice, law enforcement, international affairs or related field, including at least five years at the international level, is required. At least seven years of professional experience at the managerial level is required. Experience in the provision of substantive support to Member States of the Security Council or its subsidiary bodies or a comparable organ of the United Nations or other international organizations is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

The appointment or assignment and renewal is subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. All staff at the D2 Level and above are required to submit a financial disclosure statement upon appointment and annually thereafter. New York is a classified H duty station (family). For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 July 2024, are strongly encouraged to apply: Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu 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.

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

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.