Project Coordinator (Temporary)

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Narcotics Control and Estimates Section (NCES), Secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board (SINCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The Project Coordinator will report to the Drug Control Officer in NCES who serves as the Project Manager of the INCB learning project GLO/Y04“Improving the implementation of the international drug control conventions through strengthening capacity for the control of licit activities related to narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals”, with additional substantive supervision by the Chief of NCES. The Secretariat of the INCB is an administrative entity of UNODC reporting directly to the Board on substantive matters.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following duties: • Organize and implement a variety of programme activities aimed at enhancing the institutional knowledge and understanding of the Governments, civil society and UN agencies of the nature and extent of the international drug control system and at improving national, governmental and inter-governmental drug control policies, strategies, plans and cooperation. • Assist in the organization and delivery of a variety of specialized technical services for governments in targeted South American, Central American, Caribbean countries, and other regions, i.e. expert group meetings, training seminars, awareness raising activities, in order to assist them in the ratification and/or implementation of the international conventions and other international legal instruments related to drugs. • Monitor and review best practices, methodologies and programmes in areas related to drug control and contributes to their promotion among Member States; pilot-tests promising practices through the design and implementation of special programmes and projects; summarizes experience from pilot projects. • Provide substantive inputs and/or prepare the substantive and programmatic reports to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), General Assembly (GA) and other legislative and technical bodies as well as their subsidiary bodies. • Participate and assist in the substantive and administrative servicing of the meetings of the International Narcotics Control Board with regard to INCB Learning activities. • Prepare/draft a variety of written outputs, such as background papers, correspondence with governments, working papers, mission reports, analyses, briefings, presentations, policy proposals and documents, regular and ad hoc reports, studies, summary reports, manuals, guides, toolkits. • Participate in programming, need assessment and other technical missions, where necessary, to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance proposals with cooperating governments, international funding institutions (IFIs), UN agencies, non-governmental and/or civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs). • Prepare, review and appraise memoranda of understanding (MOU) and host country agreements; monitor and assess the implementation of such documents. • Participate and carry out periodic assessments of the programme performance; participate in selected tripartite reviews and evaluations of programme and projects; prepare, review and assess reports on the status of programme implementation. • In collaboration with UNODC/IES, initiate and facilitate desk evaluations and/or external independent evaluations of the project as required. • Coordinate internally with all SINCB sections for the planning and implementation of project activities; liaise and inform INCB Learning focal points on fundraising activities and project progress. • Contribute to fund-raising in relation to the project by preparing the materials and participating in and leading donor meetings and fund-raising missions; building support for cost-sharing contributions from the Governments, and identifying other local funding sources for the INCB Learning project and its activities, etc. • Contribute to the development and management of the project’s databases with the information on various aspects of drug control. • Explain and clarify to governments, civil society organizations, UN agencies, their officials and representatives as well as to the public in general the INCB Learning project’s work, policies and strategies including conducting outreach activities. • As requested, attend policy-making and technical meetings to monitor and analyze events and discussions. • When requested, assist in the recruitment of personnel for the project by coordinating/conducting panel interviews, by evaluating candidates' applications and qualifications, by drafting substantive recommendations and reports for submission to HRMS and/or Central Review bodies, by drafting terms of reference/job descriptions, etc. • Liaise on substantive issues with counterparts in UN and UNODC, both in Vienna and in the field, officials of other organizations and specialized agencies. • Monitor the expenditures and utilization of funds in the assigned areas of responsibility; draft parts of or contributes to the preparation of the necessary programme or project documents and reports, such as progress reports, work plans, programme budget, programme performance reports, etc. • Supervise the Programme Assistant of the project as well as the consultants and individual contractors; mentor and guide interns under the project. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to drug related issues. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international drug control, as well as the mandates of the International Narcotics Control Board. Has knowledge of and specialization in substantive and functional areas with very good research and analytical skills. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Has knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. 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. • 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. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours 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 economics, international relations, political science, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project management in the area of drug control, crime and/or terrorism prevention, law enforcement, prosecution, criminal justice, international relations or related area is required. Experience in working in international organizations is required. Experience in working with an ERP system is required. Experience in working with the in-house SAP/Umoja system is desirable. Experience in programme/project coordination and implementation as well as fund raising 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 post advertised, fluency in English and Spanish, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of other official United Nations languages is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available until 30 September 2024. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. Vienna is classified a a H and family duty station.

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. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The 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 according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. 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 reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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