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Job Opening
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Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption), P4
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CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
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VIENNA
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14 March 2016-12 April 2016
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Job Opening number: |
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16-DRU-UNODC-56783-R-VIENNA (E)
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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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This position is located in the Implementation Support Section (ISS), Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Section, the guidance of the Senior Programme Officer of the project and the overall guidance of the Chief of the Branch.
For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc..org
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Responsibilities
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Within assigned authority the incumbent will perform the following specific duties: •Develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes and projects in the area of anti-corruption and judicial/prosecutorial integrity, accountability and the prevention of opportunities for corruption. •Coordinate an provide expertise for policy development and training materials in the area of anti-corruption and judicial/prosecutorial integrity and accountability, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, development of national strategies, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. •Design, organize and conduct meetings, training workshops and seminars; make presentations on assigned topics/activities, to facilitate opportunities for networking among judicial authorities and the sharing of experiences in accountability and preventing opportunities for corruption. •Develop targeted anti-corruption training courses in judicial/prosecutorial integrity based on needs analysis, especially for key personnel in the area of prevention, criminalization, enforcement and asset recovery. •Lead and/or participate in field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, governmental or judicial officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries. •Monitor and analyse programme and project development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions. •Coordinate policy development in the area of anti-corruption and judicial/prosecutorial integrity, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies. •Research, analyse and present information gathered from diverse sources in the field of anti-corruption and judicial/prosecutorial integrity. •Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. policy and programmatic reports, draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, input to publications relevant to the work of the Section and to the United Nations Secretariat. •Provide substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include guiding the development of tools and resources, proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. •Cooperate and coordinate with field offices and other relevant entities on matters pertaining to anti-corruption and judicial/prosecutorial integrity. •Provide expertise, where necessary and required, in enhancing and upgrading the relevant legislation and other legal instruments in conformity with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). Provide advisory services and technical expertise to specialized anti-corruption bodies and units, prosecution services and/or the judiciary on preventing, detecting, investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption and related offences. •Monitor and review best practices, methodologies and programmes in the area of anti-corruption and judicial/prosecutorial integrity. •Perform other work-related duties as required.
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Competencies
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•Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the area of corruption and economic crime. Has knowledge of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular substantive knowledge of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Has good knowledge of the legislative and institutional aspects of preventing and combating corruption, including their international dimensions. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has expertise in legislative drafting and in providing legal advisory services, as well as in programme planning and implementation. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research, data collection and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Is able to apply judgement 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 ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
•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.
•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.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, preferably in international law or criminal law, international relations, social sciences or a 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.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in one or several of the following areas is required: working within or providing advisory services to anti-corruption bodies or the judiciary; investigating, prosecuting and/or adjudicating corruption cases in an anti-corruption agency; law enforcement, prosecution services or the judiciary; technical adviser on anti-corruption in international organizations or a non-governmental organization. Work experience at the international level including experience within the United Nations System or similar international organization is highly desirable.
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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, i.e. oral and written proficiency, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is highly desirable.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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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.
Vienna is classified as an H and a family duty station.
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United Nations Considerations
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Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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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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