Closing date: Sunday, 18 January 2015
Posting Title: Programme Officer (Police Reforms), P3
Job Code Title: CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 19 December 2014-18 January 2015
Job Opening number: 14-DRU-UNODC-37902-R-NAIROBI (E)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
This is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment is 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 post is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will work under the general guidance of the UNODC Representative and the direct supervision of the Head of the Criminal Justice Programme. S/he will also work in close cooperation with the Programme Coordinator (Police Reform) based at ROEA and with the Police Reform Steering Committee (PRSC) of the Government of Kenya (GoK).
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Responsibilities
Within assigned authority, the Programme Officer (Police Reforms) will be responsible for the following specific duties:
- Provide substantive and technical support, coordination and guidance for the development and implementation of the GoK’s Police Reforms Programme in Kenya;
- Work closely with the Police Reforms Coordination Secretariat to prepare and disseminate relevant programme documents on police reforms for review by the PRSC and the Police Reform Governance Committee (PRGC) and make programme revision as proposed where necessary;
- Support, coordinate and monitor project implementation and activities and coordinate and liaise with the GoK counterparts, donors and other stakeholders;
- Identify technical assistance needs for capacity building and propose a sustainable strategy to reform and strengthen the police sector in Kenya;
- Guide, coordinate and support the efforts and contributions of consultants, experts, UNODC project personnel, donors, and government institutions towards the achievement of the programme’s objectives;
- Prepare and disseminate work-plans, terms of reference, and other UNODC project-related documentation;
- Raise awareness of the government counterparts and donors on the use of UNODC manuals, handbooks, guides, standards and norms related to police reforms;
- Ensure that operations, financial management, procurement, logistics, liaison and communication activities assigned to the programme are conducted according to UNODC standards and procedures and follow-up on input/actions to be taken;
- Organize and support training courses, seminars, working groups, workshops and study tours, ensure timely selection of candidates and submission of reports from participants upon completion of the related activities;
- Monitor progress of UNODC’s project implementation, plan, coordinate and solve operational issues, prepare budget revisions and prepare reports on programme implementation for the Representative, other senior officials of ROEA and UNODC headquarters;
- Enhance the collaboration with other international, bi-lateral and non-governmental organizations active in the area of police reform in Kenya;
- Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism
- Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal justice, police reform, law enforcement and/or related fields.
- Has knowledge of policies and practices in international crime prevention and criminal justice as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
- Has very good research and analytical skills and is able to identify problems and contribute to the solution of problems/issues.
- 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.
Planning and Organizing
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
- identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
- allocates appropriate amount to solve problems to meet client needs;
- promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas;
- takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas, thinks ‘outside the box’;
- takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things;
- is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Accountability
- Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
- delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
- operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
- supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
- takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other relevant discipline 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 criminal justice, police reform, law enforcement and/or related fields is required.
- Work experience within the United Nations or similar international organization is highly desirable.
- Programme development experience in the area of criminal justice, police reform and/or law enforcement is highly desirable.
- A broad understanding of the political situation in the Horn of Africa and the Eastern Africa region is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For this position, fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, with good drafting ability, is required.
- Working knowledge of other United Nations official languages is highly desirable.
Assessment Method
- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
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’ on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
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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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