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Assistant Project Officer (Temporary) at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Job Description
Responsibilities
Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of the programme with specific focus on strengthening gender equality and women empowerment in law enforcement to better counter transnational organized crime, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), terrorism and violent extremism.
• Provide support in review of relevant documents and reports, including collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
• Provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the analysis of emerging issues and trends.
• Provide assistance to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provide administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include assist with proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
• Support the undertaking of outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participates in and assists in making presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participate in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.
• Provide support to activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Document requirements and background information used for data analysis.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge, understanding and working experience of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to strengthening gender equality and women empowerment in law enforcement to better counter transnational organized crime, SGBV, terrorism and violent extremism. Has working experience of law enforcement regional cooperation mechanisms and entities. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
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.
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in education, training, law, criminology, finance, social sciences, sciences or other 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.
Work Experience
No experience needed with an advanced university degree.
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in law enforcement is required.
Experience in regional law enforcement capacity building and technical assistance programme development and coordination is required. Working experience in strengthening gender equality and women empowerment in law enforcement in developing countries is required.
Working experience in developing countries is desirable. Working experience in coordinating with law enforcement regional cooperation mechanisms and entities is desirable Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.