Vacancy for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling) at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, NIAMEY

This position is located in the Programme Office in Niger (PONER) with duty station in Niamey, under the Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling) will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants), PROMIS Project, in coordination with the Senior Programme Officer (Law Enforcement, Head of Programme Office in Côte d’Ivoire) and the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative, ROSEN in Dakar, Senegal.

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the incumbent of this position, may be required to undertake significant travelling, and will perform the following specific duties:

•Promote the work of UNODC against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in West and Central Africa within the overall framework of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children and the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, both supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.

•Support the implementation of UNODC’s Regional Strategy against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in West and Central Africa, and make substantive efforts to mobilize resources based on the strategy and collaboration with relevant partners.

•Coordinate the team working on trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in the Sahel. In particular: oversee the planning, implementation and monitoring of technical assistance projects and activities provided to the Governments in the Sahel region on trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.

•Support and guide National Project Coordinators, Consultants and administrative staff working in the team.

•Function as the focal point for UNODC and external partners in queries related to trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in the Sahel region.

•Cooperate and coordinate with country and field offices as well as with Vienna headquarters on activities taking place in the Sahel region.

•Coordinate, cooperate and liaise with intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and institutions active in areas related to trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants at the regional or country level.

•Identify technical assistance needs, undertake needs assessments and technical assistance missions in the Sahel.

•Design, facilitate and deliver technical expertise for the implementation of technical assistance, including on legislative and policy frameworks; national training and other capacity-building assistance for criminal justice actors (including law enforcement); national training curricula of the relevant training schools and standardized training materials; as well as the review, revision, dissemination and use of UNODC training and capacity-building tools.

•Compile information on best practices in the response to trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants and facilitate regional information sharing in the Sahel region.

•Design, facilitate and deliver interregional and regional activities related to trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.

•Provide substantive and technical expertise in the implementation of other relevant activities in the region in cooperation with Vienna headquarters.

•Provide substantive input and assistance to drafting and preparing several written documents (speaking points, media releases, publicity information, website postings, newsletter stories) as well as organize and participate in awareness-raising events on trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.

•Participate in events, workshops, conferences and networks, as required.

•Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

•Professionalism: Has very good knowledge and specialization in the field of human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Has knowledge of policies and practices in crime prevention and criminal justice, as well as of the mandate of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has good analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues; has sound judgment skills. 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.

•Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminology, social science, international relations, political science, law, public administration or related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar field 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 in crime prevention and criminal justice at national and international levels is required.
Experience in dealing with trafficking in persons and/or smuggling of migrants at gradually increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Work experience in a field environment is required.
Experience in international criminal justice matters as well as work experience in project formulation, implementation and monitoring and exposure to international development cooperation is desirable.
Work experience within the United Nations system or in a similar international organization is desirable.
Working experience in West and Central Africa and/or in the Sahel region is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

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 the 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.

•At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

•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 position.

•Niamey is classified in the C category (family duty station).

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