This position is located in the Programme Office in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (POMRT) with duty station in Nouakchott, Mauritania, and operates under the Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN), Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator heading POMRT and the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative for West and Central Africa (ROSEN). S/he will also liaise and cooperate closely with all relevant substantive UNODC headquarters Sections and the Regional Section for Africa and the Middle East (RSAME) of DO. For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org

Within assigned authority, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will contribute to the implementation of UNODC Sahel Programme in combination with the UNODC Strategic Vision for Africa 2030 and UNODC gender strategy (2022-2026). The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Contribute to the development and implementation of projects, with a particular focus on gender related initiatives aiming at addressing terrorism, violent extremism, organized crime, and other UNODC mandated areas. • Assess gaps and opportunities for enhancing the Women Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in the Sahel to combat terrorism and organized crime. • Assist in ensuring close coordination amongst co-implementing and associated project partners during project implementation, and in maintaining transparent contacts with national stakeholders and donors, including by attending policy-making and technical meetings, as required. • Contribute to tailored work and monitoring plan, draft related reports on project achievements at the levels of activities, outputs and objectives in line with UNODC and donor-related reporting requirements, and prepare other written outputs, such as official correspondence, briefings and presentations. • Provide guidance on the preparation of budgets, monitor and report on the expenditures and the utilization of financial resources and draft or contribute to financial progress reports, ensuring compliance with UN financial rules and regulations as well as applicable reporting requirements. • Provide technical expertise to enhance gender sensitive approaches in crime prevention and criminal response strategies in the Sahel. • Build strong collaborative partnerships with national authorities and civil society organizations in Mauritania, to foster national and local ownership and improve projects durability. • Contribute to the United Nations Country Team strategic frameworks, including the Common Country Analysis, the UNSDCF, and other relevant documents, reflecting UNODC mandate, work, and achievements. • Build strong collaborative partnerships with other UN agencies, funds, and programmes, as well as other international development partners, to increase the relevance and impact of UNODC initiatives. • Build partnership with donors on issues of common interest, explore funding opportunities and keep them informed of UNODC projects and activities in Mauritania. • Contribute to the Sahel Programme annual planning, monitoring, and reporting. • Participate in and facilitate national workshops, seminars and training courses, and deliver presentations, as required, in line with UNODC priorities in Mauritania. • Participate in needs assessment and other technical missions, where necessary, to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance projects, programmes and activities. • Prepare various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications. • 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 responsibilities, as required, such as those related to the recruitment and supervision of consultants and/or other project personnel; the implementation of project activities related to procurement and/or refurbishment. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Has knowledge of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, including legal aid, access to justice and prevention of terrorism and violent extremism. Has knowledge of the Women Peace and Security Agenda and of the Youth Peace and security agenda. Has good project management skills, preferably including the implementation of projects for the UN or other international organizations and the preparation of narrative and financial project documents. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has sound judgment and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues and to address sensitive issues in a diplomatic manner. Has a broad understanding of the situation in developing transitional or post-conflict countries. 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 shortcomings.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, economics, international relations, law 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 five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in project development and implementation in areas relevant to UNODC’s crime prevention and criminal justice mandates is required. A minimum of two years of international work experience in the field of gender and/or female empowerment is required. Experience in fundraising is desirable. Work experience in the United Nations system and/or in a similar international organization 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 the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is 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. Nouakchott is classified a D 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. 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

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.