Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Programme Office in Bangladesh (POBGD), with duty station in Dhaka, operating under the Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) located in Delhi, India, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative of ROSA. The staff will deliver tasks under the overall framework of the Regional Programme for South Asia (2024-2028). For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website:www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Implement the workplan of the law enforcement regional project on drugs under sub-programme 1 (Addressing and Countering The World Drug Problem) of the Regional Programme for South Asia (2024-2028), under the guidance and direction of the Regional Representative and in consultations with Deputy Regional Representative, including providing substantive advice and backstopping to project staff in the other South Asia partner countries. • Analyze major trends and modus operandi with respect to organized crime and drug trafficking. • Deliver counter-narcotics and counter-trafficking advisory services, review and assessments, capacity building and technical cooperation activities. • Provide criminal investigation and/or prosecution (international, regional or national) training and serve as an operational mentor towards building capacity of national law enforcement, prosecutorial agencies and other relevant counterparts to successfully investigate and prosecute drugs related offences, including, where appropriate, a focus on financial investigations. • Support regional/international cooperation in the area of fighting organized crime, including exchanges of intelligence, best practices and joint operations/investigations. • Provide specialized technical assistance to Law Enforcement Agencies from the region holding the mandates for counternarcotics, with the aim of planning, designing and managing appropriate measures to address the drugs and crime situation. • Provide technical advice, support and coordination with regards to a broad range of specialized training activities for the national law enforcement agencies, aimed at strengthening their expertise, operational capacity and ability to coordinate during inter-agency operations and investigations. • Provide policing expertise and technical services to enhance intelligence collection and analysis, surveillance, investigations, tactical operations and international coordination within the different countries. • Participate in preparing concept notes, agenda and other documentation; identify experts and participants; carry out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the achievement of expected results in the assigned substantive area; participate in preparing specialized technical assistance delivery tools, such as manuals and guides. • Support national project staff in the South Asian countries in delivering the country workplans by providing substantive and administrative support and inputs. • Undertake frequent mission travel in the project countries and as required, in the South Asia region. • Act as regional focal point by coordinating and liaising with ROSA and UNODC HQ staff as well as other relevant international and regional actors, national and nongovernmental actors in order to facilitate project implementation and create synergies. • Ensure regular communication with national counterparts and national project staff and HQ and ensure that timely reporting obligations towards HQ’s reporting to the donor are fulfilled in a timely manner. • Initiate, coordinate and participate in the preparation and drafting of a variety of written outputs, such as technical publications, background papers, progress reports, evaluation reports, mission reports, briefings and presentations. • Prepare inputs for performance parameters and indicators, programme performance reports as well as inputs for results-based budgeting and results-based management as part of the monitoring, evaluation and learning plan. • Create synergies between actions of the Regional Programme on drugs and other national, regional or international initiatives in the field of organized crime, drugs, money laundering, the fight against corruption, human trafficking/ smuggling, terrorism, prevention and security sector reform. • Support the visibility and communications plan of the Regional Programme for South Asia, including submitting inputs in a timely manner. • Contribute to the implementation of the UNODC Regional Programme for South Asia and components of other UNODC projects related to drugs and organized crime. • Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Perform other duties to support project implementation, as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Has expertise in the investigation and related inter-agency matters pertaining to handling serious crimes, such as drug trafficking and transnational organized crime. Has expertise in training and other capacity building initiatives in these areas. Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches, policies and practices in terrorism prevention, crime prevention and criminal justice reform. Has knowledge of the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and of the major initiatives of the international community in countering organised crime and drug trafficking. Sound analytical skills and ability to identify problems and contribute to problem-solving. Knowledge of programme development, management and implementation. 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. Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working conditions in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environments. Proven cross-cultural and gender sensitivity, as well as managerial abilities. Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. 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, international law, criminology, criminal investigations, police studies or related fields 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.

Job – Specific Qualification

Formal qualifications and/or certifications in Investigations is desirable. Specialization in legal, criminal justice and related aspects and their international dimensions is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of relevant progressively responsible work experience in law enforcement, crime investigation and investigation management are required. Work experience with focus on counter-narcotics or transnational organized crime, with good exposure to related prosecution, judiciary, crime prevention and criminal justice matters is required. Work experience in technical assistance activities, including project management, and experience in policy and programme advising in counternarcotics is required. Work experience at the national and/or international levels with a focus on law enforcement is required. Experience working with the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable. Work experience in organizing international police cooperation activities is desirable. First-hand work experience in designing cooperation programmes and dialogue with cooperation partners is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment will be subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. 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. Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection. 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. Dhaka is classified in the C 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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