Posting Title: Associate Programme Officer (Maritime Crime Programme – Horn of Africa), P2
Job Code Title: Associate Programme Management Officer
Department/ Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posting Period
12 August 2014-11 September 2014
Job Opening number
14-PGM-UNODC-36407-R-NAIROBI (E)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
This is a project post. Filling of this post will be subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment will be subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the UNODC Maritime Crime Programme (MCP) for the Horn of Africa (HoA), Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) in Nairobi, Kenya. The Associate Programme Officer will work under the overall guidance of the Regional Representative for Eastern Africa, and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator for the Maritime Crime Programme. The work will be carried out in close coordination with the Regional Section for Africa and Middle East (RSAME) and the Justice Section (JS) and relevant Regional Sections and substantive units at UNODC headquarters, as well as relevant field offices.
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Responsibilities
Within assigned authority, the Associate Programme Officer (Maritime Crime Programme – Horn of Africa) will assist in the implementation of activities as set out in the UNODC Maritime Crime Programme (MCP), HoA, a UNODC programme to increase regional capacities to plan, train for, and respond to maritime crime, and conduct maritime law enforcement.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Programme ‘Building the capacity of Somalia to address maritime crime – Maritime Crime Programme for the Horn of Africa (MCP HoA)’, and other law enforcement and organized crime related UNODC programmes being implemented in the Horn of Africa under the Regional Programme ‘Promoting the Rule of Law and Human Security in Eastern Africa’;
- Assist in identifying technical assistance needs for capacity building and develop sustainable strategies to reform and strengthen the capacity of maritime law enforcement authorities both regionally and globally to counter maritime crime;
- Assist in organizing specialized training for national officials involved in responding to maritime crime and conducting maritime law enforcement;
- Assist in project/programme and/or budget revisions, the preparation and dissemination of costed work plans, terms of references and other related project documentation on maritime crime;
- Contribute with substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies;
- Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, briefing notes, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc;
- Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., including proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, preparing background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc;
- Participate in field missions to regional states and globally, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc. in order to assess their capacity to counter maritime crime;
- Perform any other duties as required/assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to combating crime and in particular countering maritime crime.
- Has knowledge of the mandates of UNODC as well as specific technical knowledge relevant to law enforcement and related areas.
- Has ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
- Has ability to assist with data collection using various methods.
- Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
- Has ability 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 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.
Planning and Organizing:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
- identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
- allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
- foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
- monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
- uses time efficiently.
Education
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in justice, law, criminology, business administration, operational management or other relevant social or political area 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 two years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management or administration preferably within the area of rule of law and criminal justice or a related area including at the international level is required.
- Experience with working with maritime crime is an advantage.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the position advertised, fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required.
- Knowledge of French as a working language is an advantage.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, 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 and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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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