Org. Setting and Reporting

The post 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. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Secretariat to the Governing Bodies (SGB) and overall guidance of the Director, Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA).

For more information on UNODC visit www.unodc.org.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Chief of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section (CPCJS), will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

• Provide policy advice and input to the Chief of SGB and the Director of the Division, on the conceptualization, development and implementation of overall strategies and intra and inter-divisional/departmental policies and procedures related to crime prevention and criminal justice issues;

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to senior management and intergovernmental bodies such as the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, General Assembly, Security Council, Committee for Programme Coordination, Economic and Social Council, the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and other organs, as assigned;

• Provide substantive leadership for the conceptualization, planning, implementation and coordination of crime prevention and criminal justice policy, legal and technical assistance programmes and projects, promoting the United Nations Standards and Norms in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and relevant resolutions of the UN intergovernmental bodies;

• Provide substantive expert advice to Member States on crime prevention and on criminal justice reform issues;
• Represent the organization in international, regional or national meetings and provide programmatic/substantive expertise on all relevant issues; and lead consultations, including technical missions, with senior officials of governments and other stakeholders on relevant substantive areas; Manage and direct UNODC’s crime prevention and criminal justice programmes, including relevant fundraising and financial management related to these programmes;

• Develop, assess and coordinate programmatic initiatives related to crime prevention and criminal justice, including through the development of research, analysis, best practices, knowledge sharing, publications, curricula, manuals and tools for training; lead intra- and inter-agency coordination and cooperation and development of joint programming;

• Lead the development and coordination of innovation, advocacy, partnership building, and resource mobilization strategies, plans and activities to facilitate the delivery of crime prevention and criminal justice technical assistance;

• Develop and maintain strong and sustainable partnerships with other organizations of the United Nations System, and other relevant partners, including the private sector, for the development of regional and national strategies, programmes and related activities;
• Plan and oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Section; ensure that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinate diverse projects in the Section, and liaise with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate;

• Lead team members’ efforts to collect and analyse data and provide insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensure that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need;
• Foster teamwork, knowledge sharing and communication among staff in the Section, and with staff in the Division and across organizational boundaries; and ensure compliance with professional standards;

• Oversee the management of human and financial resources of the Section in line with results-based budgeting and management and UN rules and regulations; lead the Section programmatic and administrative processes and preparation of documentation (work plans, budgets, terms of references, reports etc.);

• Manage human resources by overseeing the work of staff and by directing and guiding project staff, consultants, experts; supervise and develop staff capacities; Guide, mentor and evaluate staff; Plan, lead and/or oversee the recruitment and integration of new staff members, consultants, interns etc. taking into account geographical and gender balance as well as other organizational requirements and needs;
• Lead team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provide insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensure that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.
• Perform other work-related duties as may be assigned

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the mandates of UNODC, in particular in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice. Has demonstrated professional competence and mastery of crime prevention and criminal justice subject matters, including – amongst others – access to justice, crime prevention, penal and prison reform, violence against women and children. Has demonstrated ability to provide sound policy advice and substantive leadership for the development of specialized documents including publications, manuals and tools and for the issuance of related promotional material. Has demonstrated ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction and provide innovative substantive and technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operations and programmes of work, and related fundraising. Has demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. Has demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret data in support of decision-making and, to identify key strategic issues, analyse and resolve problems and to convey resulting information and to provide sound expert advice and recommendations to senior management. Has ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations; has knowledge and understanding of UN programme planning and management, and administrative and management policies and procedures, as well as knowledge of the organization’s intergovernmental processes. 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.

• 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.

Managerial Competencies:

• Judgement/Decision Making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

• 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, criminal justice, international relations, political or social sciences 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 ten years of progressively responsible and directly relevant professional experience in crime prevention and criminal justice reform is required.

Of the aforementioned years, at least five years of experience in developing crime prevention and criminal justice policy and in planning, managing, implementing and administering complex international cooperation or technical assistance programmes, including fundraising, is required.

Relevant experience in complex legal research and analysis and in the provision of legislative advisory services in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice is required.

Relevant experience in servicing intergovernmental meetings of the United Nations and in preparing policy-oriented substantive documentation is required.

Experience in leading, guiding and coordinating training and capacity building activities, developing legal and technical tools and publications, with a focus on crime prevention and criminal justice reform, is desirable.

Work experience in implementing projects in developing countries is desirable.

Experience in managing teams, in an international setting, is desirable.

Experience within the United Nations system or similar international organizations 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 is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This is a geographical 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.

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 April 2023, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu.

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.

Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection.

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.

Vienna is classified in the H category (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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

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.

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.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.