Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Programme Office in Haiti (POHTI), with duty station in Port-au-Prince, operating under the Regional Office for Central America and the Caribbean (ROPAN) located in Panama City, Panama, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC Representative of ROPAN and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants) and the technical guidance of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Team Leader, Technical Cooperation), Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS). S/he will work in close cooperation with national actors, in particular, the Haitian National Police (PNH), as well as counterparts in the criminal justice system.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for providing substantive contributions as well as operational and administrative support in the area of programme management, reporting, monitoring and evaluation in conformity with United Nations rules and regulation, and policies to strengthen the capacity of the Haitian National Police, and particularly POLIFRONT (mandated to counter cross-border trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants), to address the activity of criminal groups engaging in trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants and other forms of organized crime. Within assigned authority, the Assistant Project Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Work with the project partners and beneficiaries, e.g. the PNH, and particularly POLIFRONT, the Public Prosecutor´s Office, investigative judges and other members of the judiciary, private sector, as well as judges and investigators from other jurisdictions, to support the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned activities in the context of project TURQUESA – Countering Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking through Effective Investigations and Prosecutions in the Americas; assist in monitoring and analysing specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; contribute to reviewing relevant documents and reports; provide support in identifying problems and issues to be addressed and in recommending corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions.
• Contribute 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, substantive and operational support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposing participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
• Participate in the development and design of training workshops and seminars on assigned topics/activities.
• Support the organization and delivery of training to criminal investigation and prosecution authorities at the national and regional level within countries covered by the project towards building the capacity of national law enforcement, prosecutorial agencies, and other relevant counterparts to successfully investigate and prosecute trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling.
• Participate in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection.
• Upon request and where relevant, assist in providing technical advice and inputs in the work of UN Country Team as it relates to the implementation of technical cooperation projects and activities on trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants under his/her team’s responsibility.
• Support activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.), procurement of materials and equipment under the project (receipt of procured items and coordination with counterparts in view of their shipment and dispatching) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.)
• Ensure that operations, finance management, procurements, logistics, liaison and communication activities assigned to the programme are conducted according to UNODC standards and procedures and in coordination, where relevant, with other UNODC thematic teams and programmes based in Haiti or the region.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data and identification of trends or patterns of human trafficking and migrant smuggling and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Documents requirements and background information used for data analysis.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge of policies and practices in crime prevention and criminal justice, human trafficking and/or migrant smuggling as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to administration, programme/project implementation with good research and analytical skills. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Is able to apply judgement 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. Has the ability to foster regional and international contacts and cooperation relevant to an effective criminal justice response to trafficking in persons involving different countries and jurisdictions. Demonstrates ability to liaise with national authorities at the multisectoral coordination mechanisms, law enforcement units dealing with migrant smuggling and human trafficking cases and specialized prosecutors. 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.

• 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

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management, or other relevant discipline is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

No work experience needed for candidates who have an advanced university degree. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in managing programme/project activities with a first-level university degree is required.

Relevant experience in programme/project design, management and implementation in the areas of criminal justice, crime prevention, human trafficking and migrant smuggling and/or related fields is desirable.

Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organizations is desirable.

Work experience in the implementation of global, regional or national anti-migrant smuggling or trafficking in persons projects is desirable

Work experience with national law enforcement or judicial authorities, as well as the private sector 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 this position fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of Creole 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.

Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located.

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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.

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No Fee

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