• Vienna

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is looking for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer.

This position is located in the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section (CPCJS), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Team Leader on Crime Prevention, CPCJS.

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

• Manage the Global Initiative to Strengthen Youth Resilience through Sport that UNODC is implementing in cooperation with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), including the project “Sport against Crime: Outreach, Resilience, Empowerment of at-risk youth” (SC: ORE).

• Undertake needs assessment and technical assistance missions on preventing youth engagement in crime and violence, including violent extremism and terrorism; identify technical assistance needs; directly implement project activities, as required on the above areas.

• Manage project activities and the development of technical tools, instructional and advocacy materials related to youth engagement in crime and violence, including violent extremism and terrorism.

• Prepare a variety of written outputs that relate to programme and project activities such as background papers, progress reports, evaluation reports, mission reports, briefings and presentations; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions.

• Initiate and coordinate advocacy activities; prepare technical presentations on sport-based youth crime prevention at regional/international events; make presentations on assigned topics/activities.

• Coordinate the development and implementation of technical assistance in beneficiary countries where the SC: ORE project is piloted, in close consultation with UNODC Field Offices.

• Review and appraise practices and programmes with regard to Member States’ efforts to prevent crime among youth and promote them among relevant stakeholders, non-governmental organizations and civil society.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to relevant Member States’ authorities on youth crime prevention, including recidivism prevention and the prevention of violent extremism in line with relevant UN Standards and Norms.

• Coordinate and liaise with UNODC field offices and relevant units at UNODC Headquarters on youth crime prevention more generally to facilitate project implementation and create synergies.

• Liaise with donors, development partners and other stakeholders to promote effective youth crime prevention and make UNODC project achievements known.

• Supervise and guide consultants and perform other duties to support project/programme implementation, as required.

• Monitor expenditures and utilization of funds and ensure compliance with UN financial rules and regulations, initiate project/programme and/or budget revisions as required.

• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

• Perform any other work-related duties as required/assigned.

 

Location:

Austria

Benefits

  • Annual net salary of USD 110,112.
  • The annual net salary is the amount net of staff assessment(taxes) and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions.

 

Eligibilities

  •  Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to crime prevention and criminal justice and in particular concerning youth crime prevention and child protection.
  • Has knowledge of the mandates of UNODC as well as specific technical knowledge relevant to crime prevention and criminal justice.
  • Has demonstrated knowledge of policies, procedures, and best practice as they relate to the criminal justice system.
  • Has ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
  • Has ability to conduct data collection using various methods.
  • Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
  • Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis.
  • Has ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work, coordinate and supervise 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 law, criminology, or other relevant social or political area, 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: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in youth crime prevention as well as in handling development assistance programmes in this area is required.
  1. A minimum of three years professional experience in designing and implementing sport-based crime prevention programmes that target at-risk youth at community level including experience with violent extremism prevention through sport is required.
  2. Work experience in project management is required.
  3. Work experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required.
  4. Work experience with SAP/Umoja is desirable.
  5. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
  6. Work experience within the United Nations system in the area of crime prevention or a similar international Organization 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 Spanish is desirable. 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.

Eligible Regions: Open for All

Application Process

  • Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
  • The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
  • Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.
  • No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.
  • Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

 

Application Deadline: February 16, 2023

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