Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Cape Town, South Africa. This position operates under the Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP), Border Management Branch (BMB), Division for Operations (DO) of UNODC. The Programme Officer (GMCP, Indian Ocean West) will work under the overall guidance of the UNODC Representative for Southern Africa (ROSAF), the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator of GMCP, Indian Ocean West and in coordination with the Senior Programme Officer heading GMCP. The incumbent will also work in close cooperation with the GMCP team at UNODC headquarters located in Vienna. For more information on UNODC, please visit: www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the Programme Officer (GMCP, IOW) will provide support to the implementation of Global Maritime Crime Programme activities in the Western Indian Ocean region with a specific focus on maritime law enforcement coordination and provision of related expert and technical guidance as well as undertake extensive travel in the region. The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific tasks: • Contribute to the design, development and implementation of all maritime law enforcement activities within the Western Indian Ocean programme portfolio. This will include maritime law enforcement course development; guidance to law enforcement trainers and mentors; contribution to the oversight on all law enforcement capacity building initiatives; design and implementation of capacity building initiatives to promote maritime domain awareness, regional information sharing and maritime operations centre development; and be in charge of the design, procurement and project management for construction of maritime law enforcement training facilities. • Coordinate activities of the Indian Ocean Forum for Maritime Crime sub-groups, the Southern Route Partnership in particular, providing support to the engagement of Heads of Drug Enforcement Agencies and arranging regular coordination events to ensure collaboration on maritime interdiction operations in the region. • Support the Senior Programme Officer heading the GMCP with human and financial resources allocated to the GMCP in the Western Indian Ocean by coordinating the work of and guiding programme staff. Carry out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the achievement of expected results. Participate in and contribute to the coordination of project GLOX99 in support of regional piracy prosecutions, and maritime crime more broadly. Prepare inputs for budgets, performance parameters and indicators, programme performance reports and inputs for results-based budgeting and results-based management. • Identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions. • Provide support to guiding and coordinating programme experts implementing maritime law enforcement activities under the programme and ensure its connectivity with the legal components of the programme. • Monitor project expenditures and utilization of funds related to the Programme and ensure compliance with United Nations financial rules and regulations, initiate project and/or budget revisions as required. Serve as substantive officer for the preparation and dissemination of costed work plans, terms of reference and other related project documentation. • Organize meetings, trainings, conferences and workshops for coast guards, police and maritime law enforcement units involved in maritime security matters. • Identify procurement needs (goods and services) and support the full procurement cycle of the various options. • Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources, relevant for project implementation. Prepare various written outputs, e.g. briefing notes for senior management, sections of UN/UNODC reports such as UNODC Annual Report, contribute to the process of ensuring quality inputs to publications, website and other reports. Conceptualize and prepare substantive and financial reports (monthly financial and quarterly narrative ProFi reports, semi-annual and annual project progress reports). • Support the management of stakeholder relationships, in particular with donors, member state counterparts, and international partners such as INTERPOL, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) to ensure all interlocutors are kept informed of programme delivery and implementation is effectively coordinated with all interested and likeminded partners. • Contribute to maintaining GMCP’s ongoing academic research relationship to expand into work on maritime security strategy development with the Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa at Stellenbosch University. • Support the continued development of the Trilateral Planning Cell and support the South African Police Service in its efforts to disrupt organised crime networks associated with the trafficking of illegal drugs into the region via maritime means. • Participate in the coordination with key international law enforcement partners, including the United States Drug Enforcement Administration Regional Director for Africa based at US Consulate General Cape Town. • Review and appraise best practices and programmes to counter maritime crime, promote them among relevant stakeholders, non-governmental organizations and civil society in general. Participate in pilot-test promising practices through the design and implementation of special programmes and projects, summarize experience from pilot projects. • 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 approaches relevant to crime issues, in particular to countering maritime crime. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international crime prevention, in particular organized crime and illicit trafficking, maritime crime, as well as the other relevant mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Has knowledge of criminal justice, law enforcement with very good research and analytical skills. Is able to 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. Has good analytical, planning, and organizational skills. 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

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminology, law, international relations, political science, regional or international security affairs, business administration, management 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

A professional certification in project management is desirable. A professional certification in training is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in national and international project management, administration or related areas on topics dealing with crime and/or terrorism prevention, law enforcement or related area is required. Work experience in designing, planning, establishing and managing international training and capacity building programmes for maritime law enforcement is required. Work experience with projects designed to improve maritime and port security capabilities at an international level is desirable. Work experience in maritime law enforcement operations at sea and successful transitions of maritime crime cases to prosecution is desirable. Experience in supervising employment of maritime surveillance systems is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organization 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 official United Nations language 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 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. Cape Town 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. 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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