Chief, Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (Temporary)

This position is located in the Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Branch comprises the Office of the Chief, the Cybercrime and Technology Section, the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section, the Firearms Trafficking Section and the Conference Support Section. The Chief of OCB will report to the Director, DTA. For more information on UNODC visit www.unodc.org.

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will perform the following specific duties: • Lead, supervise and implement the work programme of the Branch under his/her responsibility. • Provide guidance for the strategic direction of the Office in the area of organized crime and illicit trafficking, including by providing policy, substantive and programmatic guidance to ensure UNODC-wide coherence in the implementation of its mandates. • Oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Branch and ensure that programme activities are carried out in a timely fashion. This includes relevant technical assistance programmes and activities, including those in substantive areas relating to the various treaties and protocols that fall within the oversight of the Branch. • Co-ordinate the work carried out by different Sections and work units under the Branch and by other agencies and bodies of the United Nations system; provide programmatic/substantive reviews of the drafts prepared by others. • Ensure policy level coordination of activities between the sub-units of the Branch working on different aspects of support to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC),its protocols and its Conference of the Parties as well as the UN Convention against Cybercrime, the ongoing work of the .Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes and future Conference of States Parties (CoSP). • Perform the functions of Secretary of the Conference of the Parties (UNTOC) and of its subsidiary bodies as well as Secretary of the Ad Hoc Committee and the future Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Cybercrime (CoSP). • Lead and supervise the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues. Manage the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars. • Participate in international, regional or national meetings and provide programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue, or hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. • Represent the Division at international, regional or national meetings. • Assist the Director in preparing the work programme of the Branch, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery. • Report to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports. • Co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of reports and policy input for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate. • Ensure that the outputs produced by the Branch maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensure that all outputs produced by the units under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates. • Undertake or oversee the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Branch, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings, evaluation of candidates and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting. • Recruit staff, taking due account of geographical and gender balance. • Manage the financial and human resources of the Branch. Undertake and oversee the programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Branch, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, resource mobilization, evaluation of staff performance, and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting. Manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision. • Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Branch and across organizational boundaries. • Lead team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provide insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensure that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice and substantive knowledge of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and its protocols as well as knowledge of the UN Convention against Cybercrime. Familiar with the modalities of international cooperation in criminal justice matters. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Proven ability to analyze expeditiously extensive substantive legal and policy documentation and to produce high quality analytical and programmatic papers in areas related to combating transnational organized crime. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for managing substantive and functional assignments. 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. • 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. Managerial Competencies • Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. • Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law or other social science area, preferably with specialization in international law and/or criminal law. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Specialization in the area of organized crime is desirable.

Specialization in the area of organized crime is desirable.

A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in crime prevention and criminal justice related issues is required. Of the minimum years of experience, at least 10 years of solid hands-on international experience in managing transnational organized crime technical assistance programmes/projects is required. Relevant work experience, including managing intergovernmental processes and servicing intergovernmental bodies, supporting policy and programme development related to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols is required. Proven experience in fundraising and implementing multi-million-dollar technical assistance projects with significant field components is desirable. Experience in the area of cybercrime is desirable. Relevant work experience within the United Nations System or a similar international organization is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area 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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English

UN Level III

UN Level III

UN Level III

UN Level III

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

This temporary position is available until 31 December 2026. Actual filling of this position and actual duration of the assignment is subject to availability of funding. Extension of the appointment will be subject to the availability of funding. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection may 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. 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. 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. Vienna is classified in the H category (family duty station).

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. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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