VAC-8843 UNODC Project Assistant

Within the Regional Programme for the Arab States to Prevent and Combat Crime, Terrorism and Health Threats and Strengthen Criminal Justice Systems in line with International Human Rights Standards (2016-2021), Sub-Programme III on “Strengthening Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice”, UNODC is implementing the project “Leaving no Children Behind in Libya” through UNODC program office in Tripoli, Libya .

The project “Leaving no Children Behind in Libya” combines the strengths of the participating UN organizations UNDP, UNICEF and UNODC in an effort to support the national authorities to promote a child-friendly justice system for children in contact with the law, including those deprived of their liberty, within the framework of the UN Child Rights Convention (CRC) and other relevant international and national legal instruments. Within the framework of this joint programme, UNODC will support the national authorities in facilitating the adoption of relevant policy and legislation to promote a child-friendly justice system in Libya. This includes support to promote the use of alternatives to detention and access to legal aid for children in conflict with the law.

With the mandate to make the world safer from drugs and crime, UNODC is committed to support Member States in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Goals (SDGs) which draws together various elements into a comprehensive and 

forward- looking framework and explicitly recognizes the interrelationship between sustainable development and the fight against drugs and crime, including promoting juvenile justice. Under the overall guidance of the ROMENA Regional Representative and the Deputy Regional Representative, the Incumbent of this position will support the implementation of the project “Leaving no Children Behind in Libya” and report to the Head of UNODC Programme Office located in Tripoli, Libya.

The incumbent will support the implementation of UNODC project “Leaving no Children Behind in Libya. This will include: · Support the administrative and financial planning and logistical implementation of the project strategies and activities as outlined in the project documents; · Support the development of detailed work plans and accompanying budgets and budget revisions for all project activities for the timely and realistic achievement of the project objectives, and monitor expenditure per funding agreement; · Organize and oversee all procurement of services as per project activities and in line with UN procurement regulations and financial rules; · Monitor the issuance of payments for services procured and costs incurred for the purposes of the project; · Prepare and contribute to field missions and capacity-building activities, including the preparation of workshops and trainings under the project, and carry out logistical and administrative arrangements, including the preparation of travel requests and expense reports for meetings’ participants; · Translate short written outputs and communication from English to Arabic and vice versa; · Control and administer all project documents and maintain updated records for the different project deliverables and revisions; Carry out any other tasks as required. 

Head of UNODC Office in Libya

· Comminication · Planning, organizing and managing performance · Accountability

Consultant will work closely with all colleagues of the UNODC Libya project team for this Joint Programme. He/She will also interact and work in close collaboration with other colleauges part of the UNODC Libya Programme Office and UNODC Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA).

Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages are required.

Experience in handling web-based management systems is an advantage.