National Programme Officer at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a United
Nations office that was established in 1997 as the Office for Drug
Control and Crime Prevention by combining the United Nations
International Drug Control Program (UNDCP) and the Crime Prevention
and Criminal Justice Division in the United Nations Office at
Vienna. It is a member of the United Nations Development Group and
was renamed the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in
2002.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Programme Officer – Investigation
Northeast Nigeria (Terrorism
Prevention)

Job ID: 19990
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension

Background

• This position is with the United Nations Office on Drugs and
  Crime (UNODC) Country Office Abuja Nigeria (CONIG), and located in
  the Northeast – Maiduguri Borno State Nigeria.
• Under the overall guidance of the UNODC Representative and the
  direct supervision of the Crime Investigations Officer, the
  National Programme Officer- Investigation Northeast Nigeria
  (Terrorism Prevention) will:

Provide substantive inputs for the planning, preparation,
organization and implementation of project activities related to
the investigation of terrorism offences in Northeast Nigeria Carry
out substantive and organizational liaison especially with the
project’s national stakeholders based in Northeast Nigeria.; and
Provide support for the project’s overall management and
coordination.

• S/he will work in close teaming with other colleagues of the
  project, in CONIG and in the Terrorism Prevention Branch of UNODC,
  to create synergy and achieve full coordination of project
  activities and effective project partnerships, especially with the
  project’s Nigerian stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will carry out the following tasks:

• Provide substantive input on legal, criminal justice, terrorism
  prevention and rule of law aspects for assigned areas and
  activities of the project, with primary focus on human rights and
  gender dimensions. This will entail conducting research, compiling
  and preparing substantive papers, draft concept notes, draft
  agendas etc. as well as assisting in the substantive conduct of
  project activities.
• Carry out substantive and organizational liaison especially
  with the project’s national stakeholders. Coordinate and liaise
  regularly on project activities planning and implementation with
  relevant national partners (including designated focal points and
  other senior professionals), and international partners present in
  Nigeria.
• Facilitate the smooth and effective flow of communication with
  national entities, by maintaining regular contact, providing
  required information, etc. Support the Project Manager and Project
  Staff in following-up communication with beneficiary institutions,
  including official letters, request for technical assistance, and
  the process of identifying participants and national experts,
  including trainers, for activities under the project.
• Advise the Project Manager and Project Staff of local
  considerations and realities for proper and effective project
  implementation, as well as on ways to strengthen partnerships with
  beneficiary institutions.
• Provide support for the project’s overall management and
  coordination. Contribute to the preparation of project reports,
  technical briefings, background papers, briefing notes, and
  speeches related to the project, with focus on human rights and
  gender.
• Carry out programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for
  the achievement of expected results of the project. Provide the
  necessary substantive and administrative support to project
  activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies
Professionalism:

• Demonstrated professional competence in legal, crime
  prevention, criminal justice, human rights and rule of law matters.
  Knowledge of national law, policies and practices at the national,
  regional and international levels on human rights and gender issues
  related to counter-terrorism; knowledge of programme management
  cycle, including monitoring and reporting; ability to identify and
  contribute to the solution of problems/challenges
• Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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.

Communication:

• Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to
  communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including
  ability to prepare reports and make presentations in a variety of
  fora; ability to conduct presentations by clearly formulating
  positions on issues, articulating options concisely, conveying
  maximum necessary information as well as making and defending
  recommendations
• Possesses excellent drafting and communication skills

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.

Teamwork:

• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to establish and
  maintain effective working relations with people in a
  multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
  respect for diversity
• Works collaboratively with colleagues within and outside of
  UNODC to achieve organizational goals; solicits inputs by genuinely
  valuing others ideas and expertise; demonstrates willingness 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.

Planning & Organizing:

• Able to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate, and
  monitor work while prioritizing competing demands; able to work on
  tight deadlines; knowledge on how to develop clear goals that are
  consistent with agreed strategies
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
  monitors and adjusts plans and projects as necessary; uses time
  efficiently.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in Law,
  Criminology or closely related fields.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive responsible experience in
  legal, criminal justice, crime prevention or closely related rule
  of law work.
• Work experience in substantive liaison and coordination in
  these areas would be an asset.
• Work experience in implementing capacity building activities
  for criminal justice entities in Nigeria, including on human rights
  and gender dimensions of terrorism is highly desirable
• Experience in project implementation is also highly
  desirable.
• Knowledge of UNODC work and work experience in the United
  Nations System would be an asset.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United
  Nations Secretariat.
• For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and
  written) is required; knowledge of other UN official languages is
  an asset.

Application Closing Date
3rd January, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply
online

Note^[1]

• All posts in the GS categories are subject to local
  recruitment
• UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from
  this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications
  and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar
  positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job
  description, experience and educational requirements.

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