Org. Setting and Reporting

The 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 incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the regional Coordinator, heading the Trafficking in Persons/Smuggling of Migrants (TIP/SOM) team, the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Law Enforcement and Head of Programme Office in Côte d’Ivoire, Abidjan) and the broad authority of the regional Representative of ROSEN.

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Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Niamey Declaration) will be responsible for contributing to the monitoring the implementation of the Niamey Declaration and will act as the primary focal point for the secretariat and the implementation of the mechanism (for which UNODC is the secretariat). The incumbent will perform the following specific duties:

– Liaise with national focal points, internal and external partners on a regular basis to ensure the operationalization and functioning of the Niamey Declaration permanent follow-up mechanism. Maintain the list of focal points.

– Promote fluid and permanent communication between the focal points of the permanent follow-up mechanism.

– Collect, integrate and analyze data received from States and organizations endorsing the Declaration.

– Provide technical and methodological support at the national level.

– Organize and facilitate annual technical meetings (focal points meetings and high-level regional meetings).

– Prepare reports, syntheses, concept notes, briefing notes, communication and advocacy documents on the permanent follow-up mechanism of the Niamey Declaration.

– Contribute to the management and development of the project, in particular the elaboration, implementation and monitoring of activities within the framework of the permanent monitoring mechanism.

– Contribute to internal and external reporting in accordance with donor requirements.

– Coordinate with other UNODC programmes and colleagues (the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS), the Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP), AIRCOP, Sahel Programme) for the implementation of the Declaration.

– As member of the Anti-TIP/SOM team, contribute effectively to promoting UNODC’s work against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants in West and Central Africa within the overall framework of 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, additional to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.

– Provide substantive support to senior management in the implementation of the UNODC Strategic Vision for Africa 2030 and support resource mobilization efforts based on this strategy, in collaboration with relevant partners. Contribute to programme management tasks, including the development, implementation and monitoring of projects and their activities.

– Participate in identifying technical assistance needs, undertake needs assessments and technical assistance missions in the region

– Compile information on best practices in the fight against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants and facilitate information sharing at the regional level.

– Contribute to designing, facilitating and organizing inter-regional and regional activities related to trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.

– Participate in events, workshops, conferences, and networks, as appropriate.

– 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 any other work-related tasks as requested.

Competencies

Professionalism: Has good knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the substantive/specific area of work and to technical cooperation matters. Has good knowledge of policies and practices in international drug control, crime and terrorism prevention as well as the mandates of UNODC, in particular in the area of Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants. Has good knowledge of and specialization in the required substantive and functional area. Is able to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of relevant topics. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Is able to interpret, develop and present results and formulate conclusions, recommendations and opinions clearly and concisely. Is able to evaluate, identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Has knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Is able to apply judgment in the context of the assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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 and 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 shortcoming.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, law, business administration, social science, criminology or equivalent 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 professional experience in the field of migration, human rights, crime prevention or criminal justice is required.

Work experience in project planning, implementation, reporting and monitoring is desirable.

Work experience in data collection, data analytics and statistics is desirable.

Work experience in the areas of prevention of human trafficking and/or migrant smuggling is desirable.

Work experience with counterparts in the field is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and French 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 temporary position is available for ten months. 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.

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.

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 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

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