United Nations (UN) Job recruitment in Abuja, Nigeria
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Job Title: Project Coordinator (Legal Expert, Terrorism Prevention)
Job Opening Number: 55823
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.
- Abuja is classified as a C and a family duty station.
Organisation Setting and Reporting:
- The position is located at the UNODC Country Office in Nigeria
(CONIG). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the
UNODC Country Representative of 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 a designated Programme Officer (Terrorism
Prevention) in charge of the Nigeria programme in ISS-II/TPB/DTA.
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 provide
field-level project coordination and expert capacity building support on
legal and international judicial cooperation aspects of
counter-terrorism.Within assigned authority, the Project Coordinator
(Legal Expert, Terrorism Prevention) will be responsible for the
following duties:
- Project management and coordination: Serve as team leader for
the project team and carry out lead responsibility for overall project
implementation, coordination and related management functions (including
monitoring and reporting) especially at the field level, drawing on the
primary support of the Programme Officer (Terrorism Prevention) based
in TPB/Vienna and in close coordination with the designated Programme
Officer (Terrorism Prevention) in charge of the Nigeria programme in
ISS-II/TPB. This will involve, among other tasks, the following in
particular:
- Represent the project at the national level at relevant forums
and especially vis-à-vis the lead Nigerian authorities and entities;
- Ensure and provide for on-going coordination and information flow with the European Union Delegation in Abuja;
- Take the lead for ensuring effective ongoing liaison and
coordination with the project’s other multiple stakeholders, including
the numerous national stakeholder entities;
- Ensure effective coordination and management of the project
within CONIG and with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
and the Nigeria country offices of other United Nations system entities,
International Financial Institutions and other relevant actors;
- Coordinate and prepare a variety of written outputs that relate
to the implementation of the project, such as background papers,
progress reports, evaluation reports, mission reports, briefings and
presentations; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate
corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up
actions;
- Manage and provide guidance for financial management, monitoring and overall project administration.
- Capacity building support for international cooperation in
criminal matters related to terrorism: 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 national
officials responsible for international cooperation in criminal matters:
provide substantive expertise, assess capacity building needs and lead
the conceptualization, design and implementation of activities.
- Capacity building support for strengthened knowledge of and
enhancements to the national legal regime against terrorism: 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: provide substantive expertise,
assess capacity building needs and lead the conceptualization, design
and implementation of activities.
- National ownership of criminal justice aspects of terrorism
prevention: Carry out lead responsibility for the refinement and
delivery of outputs and achievement of results and outcomes of the
project pertaining to national ownership of criminal justice aspects of
terrorism prevention: provide substantive expertise, assess assistance
needs and 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.
- Substantive input for the whole project: Provide expert input
other legal and criminal justice aspects for relevant project activities
and the project as a whole.
- Carry out other work related tasks as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Has expertise in legal, legislative and international
cooperation in criminal matters (extradition and mutual legal
assistance) aspects of serious crimes, such as terrorism 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 expertise in project development, implementation and management.
- 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.
- Sound analytical skills and ability to identify problems and contribute to problem-solving.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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)
preferably in Criminal Law, International Law or General Law or in a
closely related field is required.
- 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 legal and criminal justice aspects of terrorism prevention
or closely related other crime prevention and criminal justice matters
is required.
- Experience in programme or project development, coordination and management is required.
- Experience in technical assistance delivery and its coordination
is required. 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.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this position
Job Title: Project Officer (Prosecution and Judiciary Expert, Terrorism Prevention)
Job Opening Number: 56191
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Humanitarian Affairs Officer
Job Opening Number: 53740
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments,
disaster relief/management or emergency situations in assigned area.
- Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues.
- Organizes follow-up work, including inter-agency technical
review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making
on important issues.
- Drafts and prepares regular situation papers/reports
highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian
situation and response efforts.
- Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written
reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies,
background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents,
briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc.
- Ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a range of related issues.
- Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to
safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery
of humanitarian assistance.
- Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate
humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes and help ensure that
latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are
incorporated into these activities, including gender related
considerations.
- Provides substantial support to sector / cluster working groups as required and facilitate exchange on cross cutting issues.
- Establishes and maintains contacts with government officials,
other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions,
media, etc.
- Supports advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian
needs and response efforts through the collection of information,
liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, the media,
etc.
- Manages the production of appeals for international assistance;
ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled
through OCHA.
- Undertakes and provides support to technical assistance and
other field missions, e.g. participates in field trips to undertake
in-depth reviews of specific country work mechanisms.
- Organizes and participates in working groups, meetings,
conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on
humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.
- Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, emergency
relief and related human rights issues, including approaches and
techniques to address difficult problems.
- Analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyze and
articulate the humanitarian dimension of issues which require a
coordinated UN response.
- Ability to identify issues and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems.
- Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and
integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on
the humanitarian rights situation in assigned country/area.
- Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly
stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human
misery); ability to provide guidance to new/junior staff.
- 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.
Team Work:
- 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.
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.
Qualifications
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in
Political Science, Social Science, Public Administration,
International Studies, Economics, Engineering, Earth Sciences or a
related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two
additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible
professional experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness,
crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or
other related area is required.
- Experience in the UN common system is desirable.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United
Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is
required.
Assessment Method:
- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations:
- The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter
of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).
- The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 24th March, 2016.