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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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Chief, Convention Evaluation Section, P4
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Job Code Title: |
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DRUG CONTROL AND CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
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VIENNA
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Posting Period: |
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16 December 2013-13 February 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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13-DRU-UNODC-31446-R-VIENNA(G)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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The position is located in the Convention Evaluation Section (CES) of the Secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board (SINCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna, Austria. The SINCB is an administrative entity of UNODC reporting directly to the Board on substantive matters. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Secretary of the Board/Chief of SINCB. The focus of this job is to monitor and evaluate the overall implementation by Governments of the three international drug control conventions, to identify potential weaknesses in the national control system and cases of non-compliance, to measure progress that has been achieved in addressing the problems of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking, and to coordinate all actions required for the effective implementation of the evaluation activity within the INCB secretariat.
For more information on UNODC and the SINCB, please visit our websites: www.unodc.org and www.incb.org
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Responsibilities
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The Chief, Convention Evaluation Section, will be responsible for the following specific duties:
• Provide policy guidance and analysis to the members of the INCB and the Secretary of INCB on the monitoring of the implementation and interpretation of the international drug control treaties at national and international levels.
• Plan and oversee the management of activities undertaken by the Section. Ensure that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion. Coordinate diverse programmes and activities of the Section and liaise with other Sections of the INCB Secretariat, UNODC and international and regional organizations.
• Prepare and provide substantive input for documents and reports to and for the INCB, and advisory expert and working groups and for publication, as appropriate. Ensure that the outputs produced by the Section maintain high-quality standards, that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data and analysis.
• Plan, coordinate, research, prepare, review and assist in the finalization of the Annual Report and other publications of the Board; ensure appropriate dissemination of information and Web presence of the Board, implementing its communication policy and efforts.
• Manage resources and carry out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section. Manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision.
• Represent the INCB at international meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues; prepare, participate in and ensure all follow-up to INCB country missions to assess governments’ compliance with the international drug control conventions.
• Monitor and promote Governments’ implementation of and compliance with the provisions of the international drug control treaties. Advise and interact with Governments on all issues related to drug control at the national and international levels in accordance with the treaties.
• Monitor overall Government implementation of treaty provisions of the 1961 Convention, the 1971 Convention and the 1988 Convention, complementing the work undertaken by the technical sections of the INCB secretariat, with a view to (i) identifying Governments not complying with treaty provisions, and (ii) identifying weaknesses in the overall drug control mechanism, which may endanger the objectives of the Conventions and may require action by the Board under article 14 of the 1961 Convention and/or article 19 of the 1971 Convention.
• Implement the Board’s policies and support strategies for overall treaty compliance by interacting with Governments and relevant international organizations.
• Perform other duties as required.
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Competencies
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• Professionalism: Has expert knowledge in the field of national and international drug control in general and in the specific area of the evaluation of the implementation of international drug control treaties in particular; has proven ability to produce reports and documents on such issues and to review and edit the work of others. Is able to manage the work of a team requiring an in-depth understanding of its strategic direction and is able to integrate the work of the Section into the work programme of the INCB secretariat. Is able to provide expert advice on substantive issues and to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to staff, senior officials and members of the intergovernmental bodies. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
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Education
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An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international law, law, economics, public health or public health policy, or related area is required. A first-level university degree in one of these fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible relevant experience at the national and international level in drug control related activities in government, international organizations or academia particularly in relation to regulatory control or related area of international treaty implementation and monitoring, out of which at least five years at the international level is required. At least two years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluating country performance under the international drug control treaties either at the national or international level is required. Supervisory experience is desirable. One or more of the following elements constitute desirable assets: two years experience in providing policy and legal advice on treaty implementation in the field of drug control and/or other relevant treaty area, including the drafting and presenting of reports on such issues to senior policy-makers, other audiences and for publication; at least two years experience of research and preparation of significant published reports reflecting analysis of complex public policy issues and data, preferably in the field of drug control or other public policy area; at least two years demonstrable experience of dealing with highly confidential policy sensitive issues. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and at least one other United Nations official language, i.e. oral and written proficiency, with excellent drafting ability is required, with preference for French or Spanish. Fluency and/or working knowledge of one or more other United Nations official languages is desirable.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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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 the established rules and procedures.
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United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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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.
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