Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Thematic Support Section (TSS), Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Section and the overall guidance of the Chief of the Branch.

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Responsibilities

Within the framework of the Global Programme to prevent and combat corruption through effective implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in support of Sustainable Development Goal 16, UNODC has set up a Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, the GlobE Network (“the Network”) to facilitate informal cooperation among anti-corruption entities. Within the framework of the Global Programme, UNODC has set up a Programme on Safeguarding Sport from Corruption and Economic Crime (“the Programme”) to support Members States, sports organizations and relevant stakeholders to effectively tackle corruption and economic crime in sport.
Within assigned authority, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption) will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Contribute to the implementation of the overall aim of the Programme on Safeguarding Sport from Corruption and Economic Crime, namely, to support governments and sports organizations tackle corruption and economic crime in sport.
• Contribute to the implementation of the aim of the project, namely to promote and enhance effective cooperation and the informal exchange of information and good practices to effectively tackle corruption and economic crime in sport, including by designing, conducting and providing substantive backstopping to consultation meetings with beneficiaries, workshops, seminars and conferences in relation to the project.
• Provide guidance and support to the development and launch of the UNODC GlobE Safeguarding Sport Network.
• Facilitate contact between Network member authority focal points, stakeholders of the Programme and relevant officials of national, regional and international sports organizations.
• Identify needs, gaps, challenges, and opportunities for anti-corruption agencies, law enforcement authorities and sports organization regarding their cooperation on corruption and economic crime related cases involving sport.
• Provide support to the development of policy papers, guidebooks, and fact-based analysis, as well as knowledge products tailored to the needs of the Network and the Programme.
• Provide input to the development and implementation of technical assistance including in follow up to the UNCAC implementation reviews and programmes or activities under the Network and the Programme.
• Foster contacts, co-operation and partnerships with government counterparts, other international organizations/entities tasked with promoting international anti-corruption cooperation, sports organizations as well as other stakeholders. Support liaison and exchange of experiences with other similar networks.
• Contribute to programmatic and administrative tasks necessary in support of the Network and the Programme including tracking and measuring performance outputs and indicators, policy and operational objectives, drafting project progress reports, and ensuring preparation of related documents in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support the development and dissemination of promotional materials and promote and disseminate information about the Network and the Programme to the media, the donor, civil society, sports organizations and relevant governmental officials (such as, media advisories, press releases, background notes, fact sheets and other publications).
• Contribute to the effective mobilization of resources, including by liaising with current and potential donors; participate in donor meetings and fund-raising activities.
• Prepare briefing notes and presentations for the management level of UNODC, donors and others, as required.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provides 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 area of economic crime and corruption. Has good knowledge of the legislative and practical aspects of preventing and combating corruption, including their international dimensions. Has good knowledge of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular the United Nations Convention against Corruption and its provisions on international cooperation as well the work of the UNODC Programme on Safeguarding Sport from Corruption and Economic Crime. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has very good project and programme management skills. Is able to analyze expeditiously and prepare comprehensive drafts/reports, summaries and policy briefs. Is able to provide programme planning and implementation related assistance. Is able 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.

• 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.

• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, international relations, business administration, management, or a 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

A minimum of five years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience of which at least two years at the international level, in one or several of the following areas is required: law enforcement, prosecution, investigation, crime prevention and criminal justice in the areas of corruption and economic crime, and crimes that affect sport.

Work experience in programme management and in programme planning, preparing project budgets and project implementation are required.

Work experience in international cooperation, in particular anti-corruption law enforcement cooperation is required.

Work experience in engaging with or operating practitioners’ networks in one or several of the following areas is required: law enforcement, prosecution, investigation, crime prevention and criminal justice in the areas of corruption and economic crime, and crimes that affect sport.

Experience in providing technical assistance in relation to international cooperation, law enforcement, prosecution, investigation, crime prevention and criminal justice in the areas of corruption and economic crime, and crimes that affect sport is desirable.

Experience in working with local, national, regional and international sports organizations on issues linked to law enforcement, prosecution, investigation, crime prevention and criminal justice in the areas of corruption and economic crime is desirable.

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

Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform
the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

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.
Vienna is classified as a H and family duty station.

Vienna is classified as a H and 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.