United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Vacancy for a National Programme Officer
UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and
international crime. Established in 1997 through a merger between the
United Nations Drug Control Programme and the Centre for
International
Crime Prevention, UNODC operates in all regions of the world through an
extensive network of field offices. UNODC relies on voluntary
contributions, mainly from Governments, for 90 per cent of its budget.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: National Programme Officer - Terrorism Prevention
Job ID: 4274
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: SB4
Posting Type: External
Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
Contract Duration: Initial Period of One Year
Background
- This position is located in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria (CONIG).
- Provide support for the project’s overall management and coordination.
- S/he will work in close teaming with other colleagues of the
project, in CONIG and in the Terrorism Prevention Branch of UNODC, to
create synergy and achieve full coordination of project activities and
effective project partnerships, especially with the project’s Nigerian
stakeholders
- Under the overall guidance of the UNODC Representative and the
direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the National Programme
Officer (Terrorism Prevention) (NPO) will:
- Provide substantive inputs for project activities aimed at strengthening criminal justice responses to terrorism in Nigeria;
- Carry out substantive and organizational liaison especially with the project’s national stakeholders; and
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will carry out the following tasks:
- Provide substantive input on legal, criminal justice, terrorism
prevention and rule of law aspects for assigned areas and activities of
the project. This will entail researching, compiling and preparing
substantive papers, draft concept notes, draft agendas etc. as well as
assisting in the substantive conduct of project activities.
- Carry out substantive and organizational liaison especially with
the project’s national stakeholders. Coordinate and liaise regularly
on project activities planning and implementation with relevant national
partners (including designated focal points and other senior
professionals), and international partners present in Nigeria.
- When required, participate in missions and support visiting
delegations from UNODC headquarters, other relevant offices and partner
countries
- Provide support for the project’s overall management and
coordination. Contribute to the preparation of project reports,
including reports on budget expenditure. Contribute to the preparation
of funding proposals, reports, technical briefings, background papers,
briefing notes, and speeches related to the project.
- Carry out programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for
the achievement of expected results of the project. Provide the
necessary substantive and administrative support to project activities
as required.
- Facilitate the smooth and effective flow of communication with
national entities, by maintaining regular contact, providing required
information, etc. Support the Project Coordinator and Project Staff in
following-up communication with beneficiary institutions, including
official letters, request for technical assistance, and the process of
identifying participants and national experts, including trainers, for
activities under the project.
- Advise the Project Coordinator and Project Staff of local
considerations and realities for proper and effective project
implementation, as well as on ways to strengthen partnerships with
beneficiary institutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Demonstrated professional competence in legal,
crime prevention and criminal justice, and rule of law matters, as well
as, knowledge of related policies and practices at the national,
regional and international levels; knowledge of programme management
cycle, including monitoring and reporting; ability to identify and
contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Shows pride in work and
in achievements; 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: Proven interpersonal skills and ability to establish
and maintain effective working relations with people in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
for diversity. Works collaboratively with colleagues within and outside
of UNODC to achieve organizational goals; solicits inputs by genuinely
valuing others ideas and expertise; demonstrates willingness 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.
- Planning & Organizing: Able to establish priorities and to
plan, coordinate, and monitor work while prioritizing competing demands;
able to work on tight deadlines; knowledge on how to develop clear
goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Foresees risks and
allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and
projects as necessary; uses time efficiently.
- Communication: Proven ability to write in a clear and concise
manner and to communicate effectively with a range of audiences,
including ability to prepare reports and make presentations in a variety
of fora; ability to conduct presentations by clearly formulating
positions on issues, articulating options concisely, conveying maximum
necessary information as well as making and defending recommendations.
Possesses excellent drafting and communication skills with proven
ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to match style and
format to audience.
- 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.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university Degree (Master's degree) in Law, Criminology or closely related fields.
Experience:
- A minimum of 4 years of progressive responsible experience in
legal, criminal justice, crime prevention or closely related rule of law
work.
- Experience in project management and implementation is highly
desirable. Knowledge of UNODC work and work experience in the United
Nations System would be an asset.
- Work experience in substantive liaison and coordination in these
areas would be an asset. Work experience in implementing capacity
building activities for law enforcement and criminal justice entities in
Nigeria is highly desirable.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United
Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (both
oral and written) is required; knowledge of other UN official languages
is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 23rd June, 2016.