Application Deadline: 29th January, 2021
Posting Title: Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer, P4
Job Code Title: DRUG CONTROL AND CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER
Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station: VIENNA
Job Opening Number: 20-Drug Control and Crime Prevent-UNODC-144899-R-Vienna (G)
Staffing Exercise N/A
This post is located in the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS), Drug Prevention and Health Branch (DHB), Division of Operation (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Section.
Responsibilities
The focus of this position is to plan, organize, coordinate and/or provide substantive backstopping to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNODC strategies, policies and programme activities with regard to the thematic areas covered by the Section with a particular focus on prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours, as well as on ensuring access to controlled drugs for medical purposes. Within delegated authority, the Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Plan, organize, coordinate and carry out the ongoing review, monitoring and analysis at the national, regional and/or global levels of the activities and policies of Member States with regard to the above mentioned thematic areas.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate programme activities aimed at the enhancing of the institutional knowledge and understanding of the Governments, civil society and UN agencies of the thematic areas mentioned above and at developing and/or improving national, governmental and inter-governmental policies, strategies, plans and cooperation on this issue.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and deliver a variety of specialized technical services for governments, e.g. expert advisory services, expert group meetings, training seminars, etc., in order to assist them in the implementation of the international conventions and other international legal instruments related to the thematic areas mentioned above.; provide substantive backstopping to regional and inter-regional advisers and mentors.
• Review and appraise best practices and programmes in the thematic areas covered by the Section with a particular focus on prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours, as well as on ensuring access to controlled drugs for medical purposes; promote them among Member States, non-governmental organizations and civil society in general; pilot-test promising practices through the design and implementation of special programmes and projects; summarize and disseminate experience from pilot projects.
• Organize, coordinate the preparation and draft/consolidate the reports to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), General Assembly (GA) and other legislative and technical bodies on the above specified thematic areas; participate and contribute to the substantive servicing of the meetings of those bodies.
• Lead and/or participate in large, complex programming, needs assessment and other technical missions, where necessary, to evaluate and elaborate assistance proposals with cooperating governments, international funding institutions (IFIs), UN agencies and non-governmental and civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs) in the field of the thematic areas specified above.
• Contribute to fund-raising in relation to the thematic areas covered by the Section with a particular focus on prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours, as well as on ensuring access to controlled drugs for medical purposes projects and programmes by preparing the materials and participating in major donor meetings and fund-raising missions; building support for cost-sharing contributions from the Governments, identifying other local funding sources for UNODC projects and activities, etc.
• Manage, guide develop and train staff under his/her supervision.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches on science-based thematic areas related to the prevention and treatment of drug use and other risky behaviours, as well as on ensuring access to controlled drugs for medical purposes. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of problems/issues. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given, plan own work, coordinate the work of others 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.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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.
• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
• Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, law, political science, statistics, public administration, public health, medicine, pharmacology, pharmacy, psychology, sociology, education or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience in at least two of the thematic areas covered by the Section: drug prevention and/or drug treatment, care and rehabilitation and/or access to controlled drugs for medical purposes, is required.
Experience at the international level is desirable.
Experience in programme/project coordination and implementation as well as fund raising is desirable.
Experience in supervising and coordinating the work of a team is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and an competency based interview.
Special Notice
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.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this positions.
Vienna is classified as H and a family duty station.
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.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
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