Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice Officer Job Vacancy | UN Careers

Closing on November 25, 2023 | Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice Officer Job Vacancy | UN Careers

• Posting Title: Officer for Criminal Justice and Crime Prevention, P4
• 
  Title of Job Code: OFFICER FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PREVENTION Department/Office: United
• Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Location of duty: Vienna
• Posting Date: October 12, 2023, to November 25, 2023
• Job Opening Number: 23-UNODC-218143-R-Vienna (G)-Drug Control and Crime Prevent
• Personnel Practice N/A
• Integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity are among the tenets of the United Nations
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Accountabilities

The following particular responsibilities will fall under the purview of the incumbent’s designated authority:

• Create parliamentary documents for the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) utilizing information gathered from Member States; arrange outside contributions as needed; and assist with meeting in-session services.

As the lead expert for the Office of the Commission on Crime and Bureau (OCB) with respect to the activities of the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies and Subcommission of the CND, I will support the annual substantive workshops of the subsidiary bodies by, among other things, conceptualizing, organizing, leading, and moderating the annual substantive workshops of the subsidiary bodies in close collaboration with colleagues from various UNODC sections and Field Offices; I will also make presentations and draft substantive parliamentary documents on subjects pertaining to the operational aspects of countering illicit drug trafficking and associated topics.

In order to support the work of CND, the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the General Assembly (GA), other legislative, the Crime Congress, and other technical bodies, as needed, prepare parliamentary documents or staff meetings on issues related to drug control, organized crime, and illicit trafficking.

• Provide support within UNODC on legal aspects of the drug control conventions. • Provide legal advisory services to the International Narcotics Control Board regarding the three international drug control conventions: the United Nations Convention on Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988, the Convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1971, and the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961.
• Provide a variety of services, such as legislative support and legal advice services in collaboration with UNODC field offices, to aid in the ratification and execution of the three international drug control conventions.
• Initiate and/or oversee programs, outreach initiatives, fundraising campaigns, and technical missions aimed at tackling the global drug problem in collaboration with governments, UN agencies, intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental and civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs), academic institutions, and the commercial sector upon request.
• Represent the Organization on important matters at conferences, seminars, and interagency meetings.
• Take part in the Section’s hiring process by creating job descriptions and terms of reference, organizing and carrying out written assessments and panel interviews, assessing applicants’ qualifications and applications, and creating insightful reports and recommendations that should be approved by senior managers.

To enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting, gather and analyze data to spot trends or patterns. Then, use data visualization techniques to deliver insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports.

• Organize tasks, mentor, assist, and train less experienced employees as needed;
• Carry out additional tasks linked to job as designated.

Proficiencies

Professionalism: Possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in key areas pertaining to program administration, organized crime, and drug control, as well as illicit trafficking. possesses knowledge of UNODC mandates as well as worldwide drug control and crime prevention policies and practices. possesses excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as the capacity to evaluate and edit the work of others. She has also demonstrated the ability to write reports and papers on technical topics. possesses outstanding writing, advising, and legal analysis abilities. possesses knowledge and expertise in using a range of research sources, as well as in gathering and analyzing data for technical publication production. Have outstanding abilities to start planning, coordinate and carry out own work, and handle conflicting priorities. Is able to apply persuasive judgment in the context of assignments given. possesses a strong capacity to analyze, understand, and communicate data to management in order to support decision-making. demonstrates professional competence and subject matter mastery; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, adhering to deadlines, and achieving results; is driven by professional rather than personal concerns; perseveres in the face of challenging issues or challenges; maintains composure under pressure. assumes accountability for integrating gender viewpoints and guaranteeing that men and women participate equally in all facets of the workforce.

Communication: Asks clarifying questions, shows interest in two-way communication, speaks and writes clearly and effectively, listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately, adapts language, tone, style, and format to the audience, and is open to sharing information and keeping others informed.

Collaborates with coworkers to accomplish organizational goals; seeks feedback by sincerely appreciating others’ opinions and experience; is open to learning from others; prioritizes team goals over personal agendas; supports and carries out collective decisions, even when they may not fully represent individual viewpoints; takes joint responsibility for collective failures as well as shared credit for team successes.

Instruction

• The prerequisite is a master’s degree or higher from an advanced university program in law, with a focus on criminal law, criminal procedural law, or a similar field.
• Instead of the advanced degree, two more years of acceptable relevant experience combined with a first-level university degree in a related discipline may be accepted.

Experience at Work

• It is necessary to have at least seven years of gradually responsible, directly relevant professional experience dealing with organized crime or drug control concerns, with at least three of those years being devoted to combating drug trafficking.
• It is necessary to have progressive responsibility and immediately applicable professional expertise in order to provide legal advise on the three international drug control agreements.
• It is necessary to have prior job experience with policy advice, intergovernmental workshop facilitation, producing pertinent parliamentary texts, and leading these kinds of talks.
• It is necessary to have demonstrated job experience analyzing data in big, complicated databases.
• It is preferred if you have prior work experience with effectively organizing, arranging, and supporting intergovernmental meetings.
• It is preferred to have work experience in international organizations like to the United Nations system.
• It is preferred to have experience in data analytics or a similar field.

Spoken Words

• The working languages of the United Nations Secretariat are English and French. English proficiency is necessary for the advertised employment. It is desirable to be conversant in another official language of the UN.

Evaluation

• A competency-based interview and an assessment exercise may be used to evaluate competent individuals.

Extra Notice

• The normal budget provides funding for this position, and the appointment is made for a one-year initial term. The mandate’s extension and/or the availability of finances must both be met before the appointment can be extended.
• Applicants are highly encouraged to apply for this job from the following Member States, which as of August 31, 2023, are either underrepresented or not represented at all in the UN Secretariat: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu.

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