Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS) of the Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB) of the Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The incumbent will report to the Team Leader, Technical Cooperation Team of HTMSS as first reporting officer and receive overall guidance from the Chief of Section, HTMSS. For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org.

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will be responsible for the following specific tasks: • Lead and coordinate the delivery of HTMSS’ technical cooperation projects assisting Member States in Ukraine, Eastern Europe and Central Asia to implement the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children and the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, in close coordination with UNODC’s field offices and the Regional Section for Europe, West and Central Asia. • Plan, organize, coordinate and deliver a variety of specialized technical services for governments and practitioners in Ukraine, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, in the areas of trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants. • Design and deliver specialized technical cooperation activities in Ukraine and Eastern Europe to strengthen the capacity of practitioners in engaging international cooperation in criminal matters in cases of trafficking in persons and/or the smuggling of migrants (mutual legal assistance, extradition, joint investigation teams). • Provide substantive support to regional and inter-regional advisers and mentors deployed by HTMSS in Ukraine, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. • Coordinate the development of relevant funding proposals for donor consideration in Ukraine, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, in consultation with UNODC’s field offices and the Regional Section for Europe, West and Central Asia. • Act as a focal and quality assurance person for the reporting on progress of HTMSS technical cooperation projects in Ukraine, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and liaise with UNODC fund-raisers, donors and potential partners regularly, in close coordination with UNODC’s field offices and the Regional Section for Europe, West and Central Asia. • Provide management, technical and substantive advice and support with regards to projects and activities to address the impact of the war in Ukraine on trafficking in persons and its linkages with sexual violence in conflict; prepare and/or oversee the preparation of necessary documentation including periodic donor reports. • Mentor, and as required, guide other professional and support staff members and participate in the recruitment of personnel. • Organize and prepare a variety of written outputs, such as background papers, reports, analysis, presentations, working papers; collect and compile relevant background data and information. • 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 in-depth substantive knowledge and specialization in the field of human trafficking and/or migrant smuggling. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international criminal justice and crime prevention, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Demonstrates knowledge of regional and international cooperation in criminal matters. Has ability to foster regional and international contacts and cooperation relevant to the effective operation of a country’s counter TIP and SOM regime. Has very good legal, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Has knowledge and experience in various research methodologies and sources. Is able to apply sound judgement in the context of assignments given. Has the ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Is able to develop clear goals, identify priorities, plan own work and coordinate the work of others in a timely and efficient manner. 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 Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision. Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnership and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, international relations, political science or 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.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible and directly relevant professional experience in crime prevention and criminal justice matters is required. Of the minimum seven (7) years, at least three (3) years of work experience focused on countering trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants is required. Work experience in the implementation of technical cooperation programmes in multiple countries in the area of trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants is required. Work experience in processing cases of international cooperation in criminal matters is required. Work experience in implementing technical cooperation projects to address sexual violence in conflict is desirable. Work experience with the United Nations system or a similar international organization is desirable. Work experience with counterparts in field locations 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 is required. 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 position is temporarily available until 30 June 2025. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. Actual filling of this position and actual duration of the assignment is subject to availability of funding. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection may 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. 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. 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. 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. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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

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