Employer: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Location Vienna
Deadline 28 July 2017
Job Opening Number: 17-Drug Control and Crime Prevent-UNODC-81290-R-Vienna (E)
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.
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.
The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Location Vienna
Deadline 28 July 2017
Job Opening Number: 17-Drug Control and Crime Prevent-UNODC-81290-R-Vienna (E)
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.
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.
The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the Global Programme for Strengthening the Capacities of Member States to Prevent and Combat Organized and Serious Crimes (GPTOC, GLOT32) in the Implementation Support Section (ISS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), in Vienna, Austria.
The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer of the Global Programme against Organized and Serious Crime and under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Section.
For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org.Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
• Support the overall aims and objectives of the GPTOC with a focus on providing specialised support to prosecutors/magistrates/judges to fully implement/use the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its related Protocols (UNTOC Convention).
• Oversee and lead the strengthening of the Network of Central Authorities and Prosecutors for the CIS and Southern Caucasus sub-region with a focus on international cooperation in criminal matters between Central Authorities and Prosecutors of the CIS and Southern Caucasus sub-region with those of other regions, including through the holding of inter-regional meetings of such networks.
• Support cooperation between the Network of Central Authorities and Prosecutors for the CIS and Southern Caucasus sub-region with other networks. Design and prepare capacity building and training activities for Member States through the Network of Central Authorities and Prosecutors for the CIS and Southern Caucasus sub-region, with an emphasis on international cooperation in criminal matters and coordinate and collaborate with the UNODC Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries, with CIS and Southern Caucasus programmes, initiatives and activities of UNODC and international organizations, as well as with other UNODC Global Programmes.
• Collect, develop and assess information on Central Authorities and their use of the UNTOC Convention as a legal basis for international cooperation in criminal matters for use and study by GPTOC and the UNTOC Convention Working Groups on International Cooperation and Technical Assistance.
• Coordinate and support the capacity building of prosecutors, in collaboration with other UNODC Programmes, international organizations, civil society and the private sector, to address Environmental Crimes globally.
• Coordinate programmatic/administrative tasks, including preparation and management of the yearly work plans and budgets.
• Prepare documents and reports such as progress reports, funding proposals and newsletters in a timely and efficient manner.
• With the overall aim of strengthening the rule of law, provide and supervise expert legal advisory services and assistance to requesting Governments of countries in the areas related to organized crime and illicit (drug) trafficking.
• Lead or participate in needs assessment and other technical missions in the areas related to the programme/section work, and draft or provide inputs to assessment reports or elaborate recommendations.
• Represent UNODC as an expert resource person in workshops, training activities and meetings and represent UNODC in relevant regional and international events.
• Keep abreast with the development of new legal trends, as well as intergovernmental mandates related to the work of the Section/Branch.
• Develop and maintain partnerships and cooperation with Governments and experts in the CIS and Southern Caucasus sub-region and globally, with international organizations, assistance agencies and donors.
• Coordinate the work of and provide guidance to project/programme staff, as needed.
• Perform other work related duties as may be required.
This position is located within the Global Programme for Strengthening the Capacities of Member States to Prevent and Combat Organized and Serious Crimes (GPTOC, GLOT32) in the Implementation Support Section (ISS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), in Vienna, Austria.
The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer of the Global Programme against Organized and Serious Crime and under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Section.
For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org.Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
• Support the overall aims and objectives of the GPTOC with a focus on providing specialised support to prosecutors/magistrates/judges to fully implement/use the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its related Protocols (UNTOC Convention).
• Oversee and lead the strengthening of the Network of Central Authorities and Prosecutors for the CIS and Southern Caucasus sub-region with a focus on international cooperation in criminal matters between Central Authorities and Prosecutors of the CIS and Southern Caucasus sub-region with those of other regions, including through the holding of inter-regional meetings of such networks.
• Support cooperation between the Network of Central Authorities and Prosecutors for the CIS and Southern Caucasus sub-region with other networks. Design and prepare capacity building and training activities for Member States through the Network of Central Authorities and Prosecutors for the CIS and Southern Caucasus sub-region, with an emphasis on international cooperation in criminal matters and coordinate and collaborate with the UNODC Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries, with CIS and Southern Caucasus programmes, initiatives and activities of UNODC and international organizations, as well as with other UNODC Global Programmes.
• Collect, develop and assess information on Central Authorities and their use of the UNTOC Convention as a legal basis for international cooperation in criminal matters for use and study by GPTOC and the UNTOC Convention Working Groups on International Cooperation and Technical Assistance.
• Coordinate and support the capacity building of prosecutors, in collaboration with other UNODC Programmes, international organizations, civil society and the private sector, to address Environmental Crimes globally.
• Coordinate programmatic/administrative tasks, including preparation and management of the yearly work plans and budgets.
• Prepare documents and reports such as progress reports, funding proposals and newsletters in a timely and efficient manner.
• With the overall aim of strengthening the rule of law, provide and supervise expert legal advisory services and assistance to requesting Governments of countries in the areas related to organized crime and illicit (drug) trafficking.
• Lead or participate in needs assessment and other technical missions in the areas related to the programme/section work, and draft or provide inputs to assessment reports or elaborate recommendations.
• Represent UNODC as an expert resource person in workshops, training activities and meetings and represent UNODC in relevant regional and international events.
• Keep abreast with the development of new legal trends, as well as intergovernmental mandates related to the work of the Section/Branch.
• Develop and maintain partnerships and cooperation with Governments and experts in the CIS and Southern Caucasus sub-region and globally, with international organizations, assistance agencies and donors.
• Coordinate the work of and provide guidance to project/programme staff, as needed.
• Perform other work related duties as may be required.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, approaches and international legal instruments relevant to the control and prevention of organized crime, drug and/or terrorism related areas. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention, as well as the mandates, major developments and challenges in functional and substantive areas covered by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Demonstrates ability to provide advice and coordination in the planning, development and management of operations. Demonstrates ability to apply good judgment, to identify key issues and make sound recommendations. Is able to prepare legal reviews, reports and papers and to review and edit the work of others. Is able to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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.
• 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.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, approaches and international legal instruments relevant to the control and prevention of organized crime, drug and/or terrorism related areas. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention, as well as the mandates, major developments and challenges in functional and substantive areas covered by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Demonstrates ability to provide advice and coordination in the planning, development and management of operations. Demonstrates ability to apply good judgment, to identify key issues and make sound recommendations. Is able to prepare legal reviews, reports and papers and to review and edit the work of others. Is able to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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.
• 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.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law is required. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law is required. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience as a judge, prosecutor, advocate or legal adviser is required. Practical experience in developing or implementing crime control, counter terrorism, organized crime, corruption, and related laws, experience providing technical assistance related to international cooperation in criminal matters, and in developing or implementing international law is highly desirable. Experience with the legal systems of the CIS sub-region and working experience in the sub-region is desirable. Working experience with technical cooperation projects and with international organizations is desirable.
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience as a judge, prosecutor, advocate or legal adviser is required. Practical experience in developing or implementing crime control, counter terrorism, organized crime, corruption, and related laws, experience providing technical assistance related to international cooperation in criminal matters, and in developing or implementing international law is highly desirable. Experience with the legal systems of the CIS sub-region and working experience in the sub-region is desirable. Working experience with technical cooperation projects and with international organizations is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English, with excellent legal drafting skills is required. Knowledge of Russian is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English, with excellent legal drafting skills is required. Knowledge of Russian is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and 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, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: 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 a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and 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, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: 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 a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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