Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Dakar, Senegal. The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Border Management and Emerging Crimes) will work under the overall guidance of the Regional Representative, ROSEN and the direct supervision of the Law Enforcement and Counter-Terrorism Officer based in Dakar at the Integrated Border Stability Mechanism (IBSM) secretariat and the regional Senior Programme Officer (Law Enforcement and Head of Programme) based in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent will be contributing to the overall implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project aimed at strengthening the regional effort to prevent and manage conflicts and security threats. In this context, UNODC, IOM (International Organization for Migration) in partnership with UNOCT (United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism) and INTERPOL will establish an Integrated Border Stability Mechanism (IBSM) as a multilateral coordinating structure for separate but complementary internationally funded projects in the region that aims at strengthening border governance and security in areas strategically relevant for regional stability.

Within assigned authority and in strong collaboration with national and regional authorities, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Border Management and Emerging Crimes) will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Attend policy-making and expert group meetings to analyse and guide on border management issues; conduct training and presentations and participate as a resource person in workshops, seminars, training courses and meetings.

• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned activities designed to strengthen border management in the region (interdiction of drugs, precursor chemicals, wildlife, migrant smuggling, armed groups, counter terrorism etc.

• Provide guidance and mentoring to national and regional authorities with the aim to support planning, designing and managing appropriate interventions related to border management in close coordination with fellow UNODC sections and colleagues as relevant.

• Prepare analysis products on transnational organized crime and counter terrorism related vulnerabilities affecting border communities and border areas, through engagement with a range of national stakeholders and other partners involved in projects relevant to integrated border stability, in close consultation with fellow IBSM partner entities.

• Ensure the dissemination of analysis products to IBSM members and partners.

• Research, analyze and present information gathered from training needs assessments, surveys and other diverse sources and data collection tools.

• Participate in needs assessment and other technical missions including to border control checkpoints to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance proposals.

• Initiate, develop, coordinate and contribute to training curricula and training materials to support and sustain the programmes’ goals and outputs.

• Contribute to the preparation of sub-programme reports, including work plans, budget segments, programme/project progress, performance and/or implementation delivery reports.

• Organize and prepare a variety of written outputs, working papers, reports, background papers, presentations, proposals and documents, briefings, training materials, manuals, guides, toolkits, etc.

• Evaluate the quality and impact of assistance measures in the area of border management.

• 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 sound practices relevant to combating crime, illicit drugs, terrorism prevention and related issues. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention, including substantive and specific technical knowledge relevant to law enforcement practices, border control and border management, judiciary, prosecution, human trafficking, organized crime, financial crime, and related areas. Is able to identify issues, analyse, and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Is able 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 needs assessment in the relevant field. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, to plan own work and to manage conflicting priorities. Has ability to contribute to technical assistance programmes, to provide guidance in the substantive area, deliver presentations and training and mobilize external partners and stakeholders. Has up to date knowledge of United Nations policies, rules and regulations, guidelines, and procedures. 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.

• 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.

Education

An advanced university (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the fields of law, criminology, public administration, political science, international relations or related fields of criminal justice, crime prevention and/or law enforcement 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.

Job – Specific Qualification

Certification in training design and delivery is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of relevant, progressively responsible professional experience in the fields of border management, including in drug control activities, crime and terrorism prevention, is required.

Work experience at the international level in one or more of the following areas: law enforcement, crime prevention, criminal and/or financial investigations, police, prosecutions, customs, border control, combating organized crime, drug and human trafficking, smuggling of migrants, and/or criminal intelligence processes, is required.

Work experience using risk-based working methodology (profiling) is required.

Work experience in programme/project management and technical cooperation is desirable.

Work experience with counterparts in the field 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 required. Knowledge of other regional or local language(s) is an advantage. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is also 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.

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.¿

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.

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.

Dakar is classified in the A 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.

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No Fee

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