Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment operates under the Border Management Branch (BMB) of DO. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief, BMB and the overall supervision of the Director, DO. For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

The Senior Programme Coordinator (Head of Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment (CAE), will be responsible for the implementation of the Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment. Within delegated authority, the incumbent will perform the following specific tasks: • Under the framework of the Global Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment, lead and direct the development, implementation and evaluation of UNODC’s policies, global programmes, projects, operations and activities in the beneficiary countries in the areas of crimes that affect the environment, including illicit traffic and trade of wild fauna and flora, illegal deforestation/illegal timber trafficking, crimes in the fisheries sector, crimes in the minerals sector, trafficking in precious metals and waste, among others, aimed at assisting Member States, governmental and non-governmental institutions and organizations as well as other interested parties in the development and improvement of their national, regional and inter-regional and global development of crime prevention, related policies, strategies and capacities; • Provide leadership, manage and direct the development, conceptualizing, planning, organizing and monitoring of the assigned programmes, strategies and projects and provide technical input to implementation, establish work plans and cooperate with Governments and counterparts on the implementation and monitoring of programmes and projects aimed at building the capacity of and cooperation between Member States to better understand, detect, investigate, prosecute and adjudicate crimes that affect the environment; • Represent UNODC’s position and provide expert advice and technical guidance to Government officials and national counterparts with regards to the Programmes’ strategies, capacity building and on good practices in areas of competence and fields of interventions; • Keep abreast of national, regional and continental political developments, policy shifts, trends and emerging issues in the subject areas and coordinate and advise senior management and HQs colleagues on dynamics and possible policy and operational responses to enable planning and decision-making. • Undertake strategic and substantive review of the assigned programmes, identify problems and issues to be addressed, prepare risk analysis and propose evaluation frameworks including logical results models and indicators of achievement. Ensure programmatic and financial delivery of assigned programmes and projects. • Lead UNODC collaborative work within the framework of the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (UNODC, World Bank, CITES Secretariat, INTERPOL, World Customs Organization); • Lead efforts to collect and analyze data and provide insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensure that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need. • Identify and prioritize requirements and training needs, plan and carry out consultative meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops and conferences related to the thematic areas, participate in conferences and meetings as required, including preparing and delivering presentations and as a resource person. • Oversee and guide the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. briefing notes for senior management, sections of UN/UNODC reports such as UNODC Annual Report, lead the process of ensuring quality inputs to briefings, training materials, manuals, toolkits, publications, website and other reports; service the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) through the drafting of reports, oral presentations and other support as required; • Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy and build partnerships aimed at broadening the donor base, and promoting long-term involvement and financial, in-kind support and resources by national, regional and international public and private sector donors to support the programmes. • Take the lead in promoting initiatives and interventions and explore opportunities to promote the expansion of the programme, oversee outreach activities and work with Member States and donors closely to secure cooperation agreements. • Stimulate, support and structure all communication and advocacy efforts to ensure quality assurance and content alignment. • Monitor the programme budget, ensure delivery of timely programme/project preparation and submission, budget revisions and progress reports reporting on programme activities/expenditures; validate the supply of equipment and other programme deliveries, and monitor the programme’s expenditures. • Ensure integration of human rights and gender system-wide policies in planning and delivery of assistance. • Oversee the recruitment of staff and non-staff personnel; ensure effective utilization, supervision and development of human resources; guide, evaluate and mentor personnel; promote professional development and create an inclusive and diverse work environment which fosters civility and respect among colleagues and uphold zero tolerance to harassment, including sexual harassment/exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. • Oversee managerial, operational and programmatic matters in relation to the efficient and effective use of financial, physical and human resources in the office in line with the established policies and delegated authority, including the planning, development and management of procurement for the office and projects/programmes. • Lead field missions and prepare mission reports, etc. • Perform any other work-related duties as required/assigned.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to combating crime, and in particular crimes that affect the environment. Has knowledge of the mandates of UNODCand has demonstrated knowledge of policies, procedures, and best practice in substantive and functional areas with very good research and analytical skills. Has professional competence in technical assistance issues, programme development and execution. Demonstrates ability to provide effective specialized advice in a broad range of development assistance issues and to negotiate and resolve issues/problems with counterparts and cooperating institutions. Has demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operations and teams over multiple regions or the global level. Has ability in providing leadership and taking responsibility for managing substantive and functional areas. Has demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgement. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and knowledge of using various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Has ability to apply judgment in the context of 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 ensures the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • 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. • Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. • Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, economics, international relations, law, social science, political science, public administration 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 ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in an international environment in developing, managing and implementing technical assistance programmes in areas relevant to UNODC’s mandates, such as drug control, crime prevention, justice, security sector, rule of law, governance, international development, public administration, social development, is required. Work experience in leading and managing a team in a regional or global context is required. Solid work experience in field-based project/programme implementation and monitoring is required. Work experience in programme/project management in the United Nations or a similar international organization is desirable. Work experience with counterparts in the field on issues of crimes that affect the environment/wildlife and forest crime with the United Nations or a similar international organization is desirable. Proven work experience negotiating and building partnerships for technical cooperation 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 UN official 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. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfil the lateral move(s) or geographical requirements as set out in ST/AI/2010/3/Rev.3 to be eligible to apply for this job opening. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral or geographical move(s) in their Candidate Profile (CP) and Motivation Statement. 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. Nairobi is classified in the B 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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