Associate Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer - Temporary

This position is located in the Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region (OGCCR) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Regional Section for Africa and the Middle East (RSAME), Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Drug Control and Crime Prevention) and overall guidance of the UNODC Representative for the GCC Region. They will work in close collaboration with the project teams in OGCCR, as well as the UNODC Secretariat to the Governing Bodies (SGB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), UNODC, and the headquarters-based branches and sections involved in special thematic initiatives related to the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org

The focus of this position is to provide support in backstopping, coordinating and monitoring the development and implementation of special thematic initiatives and activities in relation to the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and its outcome document (“Abu Dhabi Declaration”), in alignment with the broader framework of the UNODC Strategic Partnership with the GCC Countries. Within delegated/assigned authority, the Associate Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Contribute substantive, technical and administrative support to the formulation, development, implementation, coordination, backstopping and monitoring of assigned substantive initiatives and technical cooperation activities, including via the review, drafting and/or coordination of timely preparation and submission of relevant concept notes, documents, reports and budgets, identification of problems and issues to be addressed and potential corrective actions, liaison with relevant parties, counterparts and stakeholders, and identification and tracking of follow-up actions. • Carry out basic research and studies on selected aspects (e.g., legal, social, statistical, etc.) of programmes, projects, developments, trends, operations and other activities (e.g., implementation of United Nations conventions, resolutions, preparation of reports/publications) in the GCC region, and beyond as appropriate, including via the collection, review, analysis and presentation of data, documents and other information on drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism prevention related issues gathered from diverse sources. • Liaise and coordinate with counterparts within UNODC, both in Headquarters and in the field; foster collaboration and assists in building strategic partnerships with government officials of the Host Country and other GCC countries; support engagement with relevant stakeholders in other parts of the United Nations, representatives of inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, and business partners to obtain and exchange relevant information. • Contribute to the preparation and review of a variety of written outputs, such as background papers, correspondence with governments, working papers, mission reports, analyses, briefings, presentations, policy proposals and documents, legal documents and instruments, technical publications, regular and ad hoc reports, studies, summary reports, manuals, guides, toolkits, etc. • Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, by proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, preparing background document and presentations, handling logistics, etc. • Undertake advocacy and outreach activities; participate and assist in the development, organization, coordination and preparation of workshops, seminars, training courses and special events; participate and make presentations in assigned sessions/topics/activities. • Assist in the review of relevant legal documents, instruments, or other material; identifies important issues, similarities and inconsistencies. • Contribute to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the substantive/specific area of work and to technical cooperation matters. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international drug control, crime and terrorism prevention as well as the mandates of UNODC. Has knowledge of and specialization in the required substantive and functional area. Is able to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of relevant topics. Is able to interpret, develop and present results and formulate conclusions, recommendations and opinions clearly and concisely. Is able to evaluate, 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. Is able to apply judgment in the context of the assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. 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.

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, social sciences, law, criminal justice, political science, or related fields, is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).

Not available.

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience related to drug control, crime prevention and criminal justice as relevant to UNODC’s mandate OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required. Work experience in technical cooperation delivery, project or programme development, implementation and monitoring is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization is desirable. Work experience in collecting and analyzing information on social, economic, or criminal justice-related issues, and contributing to written outputs such as reports, briefing notes, or background papers is desirable. Work experience in liaising with stakeholders (e.g., government counterparts, international organizations), supporting meetings, workshops or training activities, and contributing to the preparation of presentation and training materials 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. Arabic 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

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

Arabic

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 position is temporarily available for six months. Actual filling of this position and actual duration of the assignment is subject to availability of funding. 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. 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. Abu Dhabi is classified in the A category (family duty station).

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