The position is located in the Programme Office in Iraq (POIRQ), Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Erbil, Iraq. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch, Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), based Vienna, and the overall substantive guidance of the Senior Programme Coordinator in Iraq and Regional Representative for the Middle East and North Africa, as well as policy guidance from the Chief of HTMSS. For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org

The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will work in collaboration with the operations, programme and project staff in the Iraq Programme Office to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery. Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Coordinate the implementation of the Action with respect to specific outputs relating to capacity building, mentoring of criminal justice practitioners, and promoting international cooperation in judicial matters. • Provide technical assistance to law enforcement, prosecutors and judiciary on addressing trafficking in persons (TIP) and smuggling of migrants (SOM), including through financial investigations, rights-based interviewing, and the use of special investigative techniques. • Design and deliver high-quality training programmes and operational mentoring on countering TIP and SOM, with a focus on gender-responsive, victim-centred, child-friendly and trauma-informed approaches. • Strengthen cooperation and coordination between Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) counterparts, including relevant Ministries, Judicial Councils, Asayish, and other criminal justice actors. • Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidance notes, and institutional capacity development tools for practitioners involved in the detection, investigation and prosecution of TIP and SOM. • Support the development and delivery of capacity-building programmes on intelligence gathering and analysis, including the use of open-source intelligence (OSINT), surveillance, and criminal intelligence software. • Facilitate regional and international cooperation in the areas of mutual legal assistance and joint investigations related to TIP and SOM cases. • Assist in advancing legal and policy reform through technical support to the development and adoption of national action plans, amendments to legislation, and implementation frameworks in alignment with UNTOC and its Protocols. • Contribute to enhancing institutional frameworks and inter-agency cooperation through assessments, advocacy, and support to coordination mechanisms. • Develop and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including international organizations, national institutions, and civil society organizations. • Prepare timely and accurate reports, presentations and visibility content related to capacity-building and international cooperation under the Action. • Support monitoring and evaluation activities, contribute to risk mitigation strategies, and ensure sustainability of capacity development efforts. • Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

• Professionalism: Has substantive knowledge and experience in countering trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants. Demonstrates understanding of criminal investigation techniques, intelligence analysis, mutual legal assistance and international cooperation. Proven ability to design and deliver training. Strong drafting skills and knowledge of regional legal frameworks. Demonstrates commitment to gender equality and human rights-based approaches. 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. Is able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. • 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. • 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.

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology or related disciplines is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Not available.

A minimum of five years of relevant, progressively responsible professional experience at the national and international levels in the fields of criminal intelligence, law enforcement, and criminal justice system reform is required. Work experience in delivering and managing capacity-building programmes on trafficking in persons (TIP) and smuggling of migrants (SOM) for criminal justice and law enforcement practitioners is required. Work experience providing advisory support on legislation, investigative techniques , intelligence processes, law enforcement and prosecutorial strategies related to TIP/SOM is required. Work experience in fostering and facilitating cooperation between law enforcement, prosecutorial or judicial authorities including through joint training and inter-agency coordination efforts is required. Work experience in developing and delivering technical trainings in criminal intelligence analysis methodologies (such as ANACAPA), financial crime investigations, strategic and operational analysis, or use of specialized software (e.g., i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Sentinel Visualizer) is desirable. Work experience in liaising with relevant government counterparts and criminal justice institutions in Iraq and the Middle East region is desirable Experience working within the United Nations system or a comparable international organization is desirable. Experience in the use of data analysis tools, investigation software, or digital platforms to support intelligence gathering and capacity building is desirable

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult

https://languages.un.org

for details).

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Required Languages

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Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

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

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 will be 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.  Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection.   At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.  All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs.  The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.  The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff.  Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.   Erbil is classified in the C category (non-family duty station).

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