Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Programme Office in Haiti (POHTI), with duty station in Port-au-Prince, Regional Office for Central America and the Caribbean (ROPAN), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) located in Panama City, Panama. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Regional Representative, ROPAN, and will also report to the Chief, Field Support Section (FSS), Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). S/he will receive substantive and policy guidance from UNODC headquarters, Vienna, Austria and from the Anti-Corruption Hub in Mexico.

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Responsibilities

The Anti-Corruption Programme is a technical assistance programme being offered by UNODC to provide capacity-building assistance to Member States to effectively implement the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). In the framework of this Programme, the Project “Strengthening the Haitian capacity to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate cases of corruption and economic crimes, money laundering and associated predicate offences and improving information sharing with international investigators on transnational organized crime” will be implemented. This project aims to provide capacity-building assistance to Haiti to effectively enhance institutional development and strengthen its national capacity to investigate and prosecute complex corruption cases.

Within assigned authority and under substantive guidance of FSS/CEB/DTA, UNODC headquarters Vienna, the Adviser (Anti-Corruption) is primarily responsible for managing and conducting the implementation of anti-corruption technical assistance programmes and activities (including policy advice, technical expertise and practical day-to-day support to anti-corruption bodies). The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• In coordination with the relevant field offices and in accordance with UNODC’s overall strategy and as an integral element of the UNODC Regional Programmes, provide expert advice and input to the development and implementation of technical assistance programmes in anti-corruption in Haiti.
• Provide advice and assistance, where necessary and required, in enhancing and upgrading the relevant national legislation and other legal instruments in conformity with UNCAC.
• Support the strengthening and capacity building of the national anti-corruption agencies, including the development of their mandates, structures and operational practices.
• Provide advisory services and technical expertise to specialized anti-corruption bodies and units on preventing, detecting, investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption and related offences. In particular to the Haitian National Police’s investigative unit, the Public Prosecutor’s Office and investigative judges on preventing, detecting, investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption and related offences.
• Support Haiti in the implementation of the review mechanism of UNCAC, and provide technical assistance based on needs identified.
• Conduct and/or follow-up on anti-corruption technical assistance needs assessments. Provide technical guidance and expertise to national counterparts and other UNODC field offices, as appropriate and required.
• Foster contacts and, where appropriate, co-operation and partnerships with bodies and institutions at national, regional and global levels tasked with the prevention of and fight against corruption. Work with Haitian counterparts to strengthen capacity to deal with proceeds of corruption and crime, mutual legal assistance and asset recovery, in particular with relevant government agencies, but also with the legislative assemblies and the private sector, as appropriate.
• Assist in designing and further upgrading and developing the national anti-corruption strategies and anti-corruption campaigns in collaboration with civil society, media, business sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs).
• Develop targeted anti-corruption training courses based on needs analysis, especially for key personnel in the area of prevention, criminalization, enforcement and asset recovery.
• Contribute to programme development and resource mobilization by establishing and maintaining close contacts with donors, partners countries and other partners under the guidance of FSS/CEB/DTA, ROPAN and other relevant field offices.
• Coordinate with CEB headquarters to align technical anti-corruption programming in Haiti with the Global Thematic Anti-Corruption Programme
• Coordinate closely all activities with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism Advisor (AML/CFT) in Haiti, regional UNODC anti-corruption advisers, national officers working on anti-corruption and the regional governance advisers of UNDP, and where opportune, implement such activities jointly. Liaise and share information regularly with other partners on programme activities.
• Develop, organize, formulate, coordinate preparation of and evaluate programme and project ideas for specialized technical assistance; build synergies between anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, criminal justice and other programmes.
• Prepare regular progress reports on the development of his/her work, as may be requested by the funding partner(s), national counterparts, or UNODC.
• Establish project work plans, budget and terms of reference and cooperate with the Government in the implementation and monitoring of the project activities, including recruitment of project staff and procurement.
• Represent and position UNODC at the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and at the UN Country Team meetings.
• 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 other work-related duties as required

Competencies

Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the particular sector and functional area with a focus on economic crime and corruption related issues. Has good knowledge of legislative aspects of preventing and combating corruption, including their international dimensions. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and contribute to the resolution of problems/issues. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has knowledge of the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, as well as of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular substantive knowledge of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given and ability to provide effective specialized advice. 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.

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.

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

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, international relations, economics and political sciences, or a related discipline.

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 professional experience working within or providing advisory services to anti-corruption bodies; or investigating and prosecuting corruption cases in an anti-corruption agency, law enforcement, prosecution service, or the judiciary; or working as technical adviser on anti-corruption in international organizations or a non-governmental organization, is required

Work experience with corruption investigative operations and strategies is desirable.

Work experience in project management, implementation and monitoring, and exposure to international development cooperation is desirable.

Experience in data analytics or related area 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 official United Nations 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 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.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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.

Port-Au-Prince is classified in the E category (non-family duty station).

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

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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No Fee

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