The United Nations hires 01 Programme Officer (Law Enforcement Expert)

Salaire / mois
Localisation Dakar / Sénégal
Expiration 30 Aout 2017

Description de l’offre
Job Code Title: DRUG CONTROL AND CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The position is located within the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN) based in Dakar, Senegal. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative, ROSEN, work under the technical guidance of the ROSEN Head of Organized Crime, Illicit Trafficking and Terrorism Section, based in Dakar (Senegal) and the direct supervision of a Programme Coordinator, based in Abuja (Nigeria).

The incumbent will be responsible for implementing parts of the project ‘Support to ECOWAS Regional Action Plan on illicit drug trafficking, related organized crime and drug abuse in West Africa’.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:
• Carry out a range of functions in support of the project aimed at providing counter-narcotics technical assistance and computer-based training development;

• In close collaboration with relevant UNODC Headquarters’ Branches and Sections, design, implement, monitor and evaluate all assigned activities to be conducted within the framework of the project;

• Provide support and advice to the ECOWAS Drug Unit with regard to project/programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the area of counter-narcotics technical assistance and training;

• In collaboration with other project team members, liaise with the national authorities at the operational and mid-management level for the development of joint operations mechanisms in West Africa;

• When required, provide specialized substantive, operational and technical expertise to the national authorities;

• Prepare specialized materials, operational documents and technical publications to facilitate the implementation of parts of the project assigned;

• Lead and/or participate in assessment missions, including the provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and the drafting of mission summaries;

• Contribute to all substantive and financial reports linked to the implementation of the parts of the project assigned, in particular quarterly, semi-annual and annual project progress reports, annual financial reports, etc.;

• Prepare/review all correspondence linked to the implementation of parts of the project assigned;

• Participate in the recruitment of personnel required for the implementation of the project by participating to panel interviews, by evaluating candidates’ applications and qualifications, by drafting/finalizing substantive recommendations and reports for submission to HRMS and/or Central Review bodies, by drafting terms of reference/job descriptions, etc.;
• Perform other work related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to drug control and crime prevention, specifically as relates to counter-narcotics operations. Has good knowledge of the operational and institutional aspects of preventing and combating drug trafficking. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.

Is familiar with training curricula development, counter-narcotics operations, international cooperation mechanisms, as well as with programme planning and implementation. Is able to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Is able to apply judgment in the context of 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.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues and the national authorities 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.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, preferably with a specialization in criminal law (common law), economics, social sciences or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in law enforcement and/or in project/programme management is required. Working experience, preferably as a law enforcement officer, in one or several UNODC mandate areas is desirable.

Practical experience in education and training activities in the law enforcement area, particularly in collaboration with relevant international organisation is highly desirable. Experience in coordinating and leading a team is desirable. Experience in working with UNODC project management tools is desirable. Work experience in a United Nations field office, particularly in West Africa, is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in both English and French with proven drafting and communication skills is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese is an asset.

Assessment

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

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, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law.

Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on ‘The Application Process’ and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on ‘Manuals’ hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The screening and 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, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira.

Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations.

Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: 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 a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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