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Within assigned authority, and in close coordination with project staff, the Associate Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will carry out a range of functions in the framework of the “Global Programme on the Implementation of the Organized Crime Convention: from Theory to Practice”. In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:
• Assist in providing substantive support to the “Global Programme on the Implementation of the Organized Crime Convention: from Theory to Practice”, within the framework of Outcome II aimed at supporting States in the implementation of consistent policies, strategies and plans to respond to challenges in transnational organized crime.
• Support the coordination and organization as well as conduct of regional and national workshops to formulate and implement strategies, share lessons, and enhance cooperation to fight organized crime in several regions as appropriate, including in Central Asia and Southern Caucasus. This includes identifying participants and training providers, preparing documents and presentations; facilitate and coordinate experts consultations, workshops and other training activities in furtherance of the core requirements and principles of the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC).
• Assist in monitoring financial resources allocated to assigned project components/activities, including expenditures and funds utilization.
• Assist in liaising with relevant parties, such as ministries, global, regional and civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders, to support the development and implementation of tools, such as legislative guides, as well as strategies to prevent and combat organized crime.
• Participate in and conduct field missions, including to Central Asia and Southern Caucasus, and assist with, inter alia, providing technical assistance to government officials, academics, criminal justice practitioners and other stakeholders as well as preparing mission reports and defining appropriate follow-up activities.
• Assist in coordinating with relevant UNODC sections to ensure that proper substantive information is provided in the implementation of the Global Programme and provide own knowledge; coordinate cooperation with field offices and other relevant entities on the implementation and follow-up of the activities under the Global Programme.
• Assist in providing technical assistance and support to national authorities, as well as other relevant stakeholders, in efforts to prevent and combat organized crime.
• Disseminate and promote the use of relevant UNODC tools.
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political or social science, criminal justice, international relations or a 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.
A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of organized crime OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P), is required. Proven experience in the design and delivery of technical assistance is desirable. Experience with the designing and facilitation of trainings and workshops is desirable. Work experience at the international level including experience within the United Nations System and/or similar international organization is desirable.
