Details
Mission and objectives
La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito (UNODC) trabaja con los Estados y la sociedad civil para prevenir que las drogas y el delito amenacen la seguridad, la paz y las oportunidades de desarrollo de los ciudadanos. Fomentando la actualización de mejores prácticas internacionales, los aportes consisten en: (1) generar conocimiento sobre la naturaleza, el alcance y las tendencias de la problemática de las drogas y el delito; (2) apoyar la implementación de las convenciones internacionales sobre la materia; (3) orientar políticas y estrategias nacionales de lucha contra las drogas y el delito; (4) desarrollar capacidades nacionales para enfrentar y prevenir la producción, el tráfico, el abuso de drogas y otras manifestaciones del crimen organizado. Con el fin de alcanzar sus objetivos, UNODC desarrolla una amplia gama de iniciativas, incluidos proyectos de desarrollo alternativo, la vigilancia de cultivos ilícitos y pro-gramas de lucha contra el lavado de dinero.
Context
UNODC based in Bogotá has an evidence-based prevention and treatment area. UNODC supports local policies, train professionals, and lead community initiatives for youth and families. Focus is on public health, human rights, and improving treatment quality standards (QALAT). The area manages projects at the regional, national, and Bogotá levels, implementing prevention programs, working with populations at risk of psychoactive substance use, and conducting research and knowledge management.
The UN Volunteer will support research activities, the drafting of technical documents on drug use, context analysis, and data collection.
The UN Volunteer will support research activities, the drafting of technical documents on drug use, context analysis, and data collection.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator of the Drug Use and Treatment Area, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Research Support: Assist in the design and execution of research activities and knowledge management strategies related to psychoactive substance use.
• Technical Drafting: Draft, review, and edit technical documents, briefs, and reports focused on drug use prevention and treatment.
• Context Analysis: Conduct context analysis to monitor trends, risks, and developments in the drug consumption landscape at local (Bogotá) and national levels.
• Data Management: Support data collection, capture, and verification processes to ensure accurate information for decision-making.
• Project Implementation: Assist in the execution of prevention programs and initiatives targeting populations at risk of substance use.
• Research Support: Assist in the design and execution of research activities and knowledge management strategies related to psychoactive substance use.
• Technical Drafting: Draft, review, and edit technical documents, briefs, and reports focused on drug use prevention and treatment.
• Context Analysis: Conduct context analysis to monitor trends, risks, and developments in the drug consumption landscape at local (Bogotá) and national levels.
• Data Management: Support data collection, capture, and verification processes to ensure accurate information for decision-making.
• Project Implementation: Assist in the execution of prevention programs and initiatives targeting populations at risk of substance use.
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