The United Nations Job in Abuja for a Project Officer (Crime Investigation Expert, Terrorism Prevention)
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Job Title: Project Officer (Crime Investigation Expert, Terrorism Prevention)
Job Opening Number: 56195
Location: Abuja
Job Code Title: Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer
Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Job Summary
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 is 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.
Organisation Setting and Reporting:
- The position is located at the UNODC Country Office in Nigeria (CONIG).
- The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the
UNODC Country Representative in Nigeria and the substantive guidance of
the Chief, Implementation Support Section II (ISS-II), Terrorism
Prevention Branch (TPB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) at UNODC
Headquarters, Vienna.
- In addition, the incumbent will coordinate all aspects of work
closely with the Project Coordinator (Legal Expert, Terrorism
Prevention) based in Abuja and a designated lead Programme Officer
(Terrorism Prevention) in charge of the Nigeria programme in ISS-II/TPB.
Responsibilities
As a member of the project team (consisting of staff based both in the
field and at UNODC headquarters), the focus of the job is to lead
prosecutorial and judiciary capacity building support on
terrorism-related cases. Within assigned authority, the Project Officer,
as an expert in Prosecution and Judiciary matters, will be responsible
for the following duties:
- Capacity building support for legal advisors and prosecutors:
Carry out lead responsibility for the refinement and delivery of outputs
and achievement of results and outcomes of the project pertaining to
capacity building for legal advisors and prosecutors concerning
terrorism-related cases: provide substantive expertise, assess capacity
building needs of concerned national entities and lead the
conceptualization, design and implementation of activities, etc.
- Capacity building support for the judiciary: Carry out lead
responsibility for the refinement and delivery of outputs and
achievement of results and outcomes of the project pertaining to
capacity building for the judiciary concerning terrorism cases: provide
substantive expertise, assess capacity building needs and lead the
conceptualization, design and implementation of activities.
- Substantive input for the whole project: Provide specialized
expert input on prosecution and adjudication aspects and general
substantive input for other relevant project activities, outcome areas
and the project as a whole, especially for outcomes pertaining to
national ownership of criminal justice aspects of terrorism prevention.
- Contributions for project management and coordination:
Participate in overall project management and provide required input
concerning the areas of responsibility for the project management,
coordination, reporting and follow-up. Participate in and contribute to
coordination with all project partners, including on-going coordination
and information sharing with the European Union.
- Capacity building support for collaborative investigation and
prosecution: Jointly with the project’s expert on crime investigation,
carry out co-lead responsibility for the refinement and delivery of
outputs and achievement of results and outcomes of the project
pertaining to capacity building for collaborative investigation and
prosecution of terrorism cases: provide substantive expertise, assess
capacity building needs and co-lead the conceptualization, design and
implementation of activities.
- Technical publications: Provide expert inputs for the
preparation of technical tools, substantive publications and training
tools materials pertaining to rule of law-based criminal justice
responses to terrorism.
- Carry out other work related tasks as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Has expertise in legal, prosecution, adjudication and related
inter-agency collaboration matters pertaining to handling serious
crimes, such as terrorism and transnational organized crime. Has
expertise in training and other capacity building initiatives in these
areas.
- 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.
- 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 terrorism prevention.
- Has sound analytical skills and ability to identify problems and contribute to problem-solving.
- Has knowledge of programme development, management and implementation.
Client Orientation:
- Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with all
relevant stakeholders. Clearly identifies their needs for developing and
implementing legal, policy and other responses related to terrorism
issues.
- 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.
- Ensures continuous dialogue with the stakeholders monitoring the
relevant developments and undertaking the necessary adjustments; meets
timeline for delivery of technical assistance and other services and
products.
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.
Education
- An advanced university Degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in Criminal Law, International Law or General Law is required.
- Specialization in prosecution and judiciary is highly desirable.
Specialization in legal and related aspects of terrorism prevention
and their international dimensions 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.
Work Experience
- A minimum of seven years of relevant progressively responsible
experience in prosecution or closely related criminal justice work is
required, preferably with a focus on terrorism or transnational
organized crime, with sound exposure to related judiciary, crime
prevention and criminal justice matters.
- Work experience in technical assistance activities, including
project management, and in policy and programme advising in
counter-terrorism or a directly related field is highly desirable.
- Work experience at the national and international levels with a focus on West Africa is highly 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 which may be followed by competency-based interview.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 6th April, 2016.