Org. Setting and Reporting

The post is located in the Implementation Support Section (ISS) I, Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Vienna Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Terrorism Prevention) focal point for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism Prevention Programme and the overall guidance of the Chief of Section (ISS I).

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Responsibilities

Within limits of assigned authority, the incumbent is responsible for undertaking the following specific tasks:

• Contribute to providing substantive expertise on a broad spectrum of complex substantive issues in the field of terrorism and crime prevention, law and criminal justice, especially with respect to Chemical, Biological Radiological and Nuclear terrorism.
• Participate in and provide, as requested, CBRN-related technical assistance to Member States and undertake related technical assistance missions; undertake consultations and liaison with officials of governments, including recipient countries, international organizations and funding institutions; participate in international, regional or national meetings and provide substantive expertise on specific issues, with a focus in English and French-speaking countries.
• Contribute to the Branch’s activities and other initiatives in the area of nuclear, biological or chemical terrorism; participate in conferences and events related to the development of legal provisions against nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism, as requested.
• Contribute to coordinating and providing guidance to field experts on programming and delivery, including contributing to coherent and complementary programming between HQ and the field in the area of CBRN terrorism prevention.
• Contribute to developing and implementing relevant CBRN-related technical assistance projects with UN entities and other international organizations.
• Contribute to the preparation of funding proposals, reports, technical briefings, background papers, briefing notes, speeches related to the prevention of CBRN terrorism.
• Contribute to the overall substantive implementation of the work programme of the Branch.
• 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.
• Carry out other work-related tasks as assigned.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and expertise in the criminal justice aspects of CBRN-related terrorism prevention and closely related crime prevention and criminal justice issues, especially with respect to the legislative, judiciary, rule of law, international cooperation aspects. Has strong skills in developing and implementing legal technical services concerning CBRN-related terrorism prevention at the national, regional and international levels, including specialized training for senior government officials. Preferably, has an academic and legal research background. Has knowledge of the mandate of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in terrorism prevention. Has sound analytical skills and ability to identify problems and contribute to problem-solving. Is committed to the achieving highest quality outputs, timelines, conscientiousness, attention to detail and ability to bring matters to closure. 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.

• 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 degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law is required. Specialization in legal and related aspects of CBRN terrorism prevention is required.

A first-level university degree in law 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 progressively responsible and directly relevant professional experience in the criminal justice aspects of terrorism prevention in the area of CBRN terrorism is required.

At least three years of experience in an international organization dealing with chemical, biological, radiological and/or nuclear terrorism is required.

Work experience in programme management 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 is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is funded from project funds. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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