Tittel: Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer
Kontraktstype: Permanent
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Sted: Vienna
Arbeidsgiver: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Ref.kode: 29298
Søknadsfrist: 28-09-2013
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Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer, P4
This post is located in the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS), Drug Prevention and Health Branch (DHB), Division of Operation (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Branch. For further information on UNODC, please see our website
Responsibilities
The focus of this position is to plan, organize, coordinate and/or provide substantive backstopping to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNODC strategies, policies and programme activities with regard to the prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours. Within delegated authority, the Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Plan, organize, coordinate and carry out the ongoing review, monitoring and analysis at the national, regional and/or global levels of the activities and policies of Member States with regard to prevention of drug use, as well drug dependence treatment, care and rehabilitation.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate programme activities aimed at the enhancing of the institutional knowledge and understanding of the Governments, civil society and UN agencies of science-based prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours and at developing and/or improving national, governmental and inter-governmental policies, strategies, plans and cooperation on this issue.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and deliver a variety of specialized technical services for governments, e.g. expert advisory services, expert group meetings, training seminars, etc., in order to assist them in the implementation of the international conventions and other international legal instruments related to science-based prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours; provide substantive backstopping to regional and inter-regional advisers and mentors.
• Review and appraise best practices and programmes in science-based prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours; promote them among Member States, non-governmental organizations and civil society in general; pilot-test promising practices through the design and implementation of special programmes and projects; summarize and disseminate experience from pilot projects.
• Organize, coordinate the preparation and draft/consolidate the reports to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), General Assembly (GA) and other legislative and technical bodies on science-based prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours, as well as drug dependence treatment, care and rehabilitation; participate and contribute to the substantive servicing of the meetings of those bodies.
• Lead and/or participate in large, complex programming, needs assessment and other technical missions, where necessary, to evaluate and elaborate assistance proposals with cooperating governments, international funding institutions (IFIs), UN agencies and non-governmental and civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs) in the field of science-based prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours.
• Contribute to fund-raising in relation to science-based prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours projects and programmes by preparing the materials and participating in major donor meetings and fund-raising missions; build support for cost-sharing contributions from the Governments, identifying other local funding sources for UNODC projects and activities, etc.
• Manage, guide develop and train staff under his/her supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches on science-based prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Has very good research and analytical skills. Has knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. 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.
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, political science, statistics, public administration, pharmacology, pharmacy or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in science-based prevention of drug use and other risky behaviours, is required. Experience with contemporary issues in the field of prevention of drug use, in particular in developing countries, is required. Experience in producing reports and scientific evidence-based papers on drug demand reduction, especially prevention of drug use, is highly desirable. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations.
Languages:
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, is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
Assessment Method:
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice:
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.
United Nations Considerations:
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.
No Fee:
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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