Associate Programme Officer, NOB

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the UNODC Programme Office in Somalia (POSOM) with duty station in Mogadishu (Somalia), Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC Representative for Eastern Africa (ROEA) and under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer heading the Transnational Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Programme for Eastern Africa. S/he will work in close cooperation and coordination with the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer, as well as in coordination with the Human Trafficking and the Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS) at UNODC headquarters in Vienna.

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Responsibilities

Within assigned authority and within the framework of the Transnational Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Programme for Eastern Africa, the incumbent will assist the Programme Management Officer heading the Transnational Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Programme for Eastern Africa with the day to day implementation of the Better Migration Management (BMM) Programme, Phase III, and other Countering Transnational Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking programming in Somalia. The incumbent will perform the following specific tasks:

• Assist the Programme Management Officer heading the Programme and other Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officers to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate countering Transnational Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking programming with a specific focus on countering Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants programme activities in Somalia as required.

• Support programme management and coordination of programme activities; assist with the preparation or revision of programme or project documents, budget, work plans and reports, including programme activity reports and programme performance reports.

• Provide assistance in implementing the project activities with a special focus on trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants (including procurement and arrangements for workshops and seminars) in line with the project document and the annual project work plan, and in line with UN financial rules and regulations, in close coordination with the Government counterparts, donors and other stakeholders, based on best practices, including UN/UNODC manuals, handbooks, guides, and standards and norms.

• Assist with the development, coordination and implementation of capacity building activities for criminal justice practitioners on countering Transnational Organized Crime, especially Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants, including capacity-building workshops for criminal justice practitioners on detection, investigation and prosecution of these crimes.

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of legislative activities, including on ratification to relevant international conventions and development of legislation on trafficking on Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants.

• Contribute to the identification and assessment of technical assistance priorities and strategies of donors active in countering transnational organized crime, including Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants initiatives.

• Prepare programme and project proposals and ideas for inclusion in national, regional and global UNODC programmes and funding proposals to donors as required.

• Coordinate and support substantive experts’ assignments in Somalia as required.

• Participate in survey initiatives; issue data collection tools, review, analyse and interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepare preliminary conclusions.

• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data and 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.

• Document requirements and background information used for data analysis.
• Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.

• Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
• Undertake outreach activities; participate in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participate in and make presentations on assigned topics/activities.

• Participate in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.

• Coordinate activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).

• Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to preventing, investigating and/or prosecuting Transnational Organized Crime, especially Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Is able to assist with data collection using various methods and has excellent computer skills. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Has excellent drafting, analytical and administration skills. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments; 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

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, international relations or other relevant social science is required. A first level degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in implementing projects or programme activities relevant to criminal justice capacity building is required.

Experience in countering Transnational Organized Crime, especially investigating and/or prosecuting cases of Transnational Organized Crime, Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants, is desirable.

Experience in project administration, management and technical cooperation involving development issues and administration of foreign aid projects is desirable.

Experience in implementing programmes requiring coordination with national and regional authorities is desirable.

Work experience within the United Nations system and/or other international organizations 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 the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of Somali is desirable. 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

Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located.

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.

This is a project post. The appointment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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No Fee

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