Crime Prevention and Crminal Justice Officer, P-3

UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Nouakchott, Mauritania

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Programme Office in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (POMRT) with duty station in Nouakchott, Mauritania, and operates under the Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN), Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator heading POMRT and the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative for West and Central Africa (ROSEN). S/he will also liaise and cooperate closely with all relevant substantive UNODC headquarters Sections and the Regional Section for Africa and the Middle East (RSAME) of DO.

Responsibilities

Within assigned authority, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will contribute to the implementation of UNODC Sahel Programme in combination with the UNODC Strategic Vision for Africa 2030 and UNODC gender strategy (2022-2026). The incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

Contribute to the development and implementation of projects, with a particular focus on gender related initiatives aiming at addressing terrorism, violent extremism, organized crime, and other UNODC mandated areas.
Assess gaps and opportunities for enhancing the Women Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in the Sahel to combat terrorism and organized crime.
Assist in ensuring close coordination amongst co-implementing and associated project partners during project implementation, and in maintaining transparent contacts with national stakeholders and donors, including by attending policy-making and technical meetings, as required.
Contribute to tailored work and monitoring plan, draft related reports on project achievements at the levels of activities, outputs and objectives in line with UNODC and donor-related reporting requirements, and prepare other written outputs, such as official correspondence, briefings and presentations.
Provide guidance on the preparation of budgets, monitor and report on the expenditures and the utilization of financial resources and draft or contribute to financial progress reports, ensuring compliance with UN financial rules and regulations as well as applicable reporting requirements.
Provide technical expertise to enhance gender sensitive approaches in crime prevention and criminal response strategies in the Sahel.
Build strong collaborative partnerships with national authorities and civil society organizations in Mauritania, to foster national and local ownership and improve projects durability.
Contribute to the United Nations Country Team strategic frameworks, including the Common Country Analysis, the UNSDCF, and other relevant documents, reflecting UNODC mandate, work, and achievements.
Build strong collaborative partnerships with other UN agencies, funds, and programmes, as well as other international development partners, to increase the relevance and impact of UNODC initiatives.
Build partnership with donors on issues of common interest, explore funding opportunities and keep them informed of UNODC projects and activities in Mauritania.
Contribute to the Sahel Programme annual planning, monitoring, and reporting.
Participate in and facilitate national workshops, seminars and training courses, and deliver presentations, as required, in line with UNODC priorities in Mauritania.
Participate in needs assessment and other technical missions, where necessary, to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance projects, programmes and activities.
Prepare various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
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.
Perform other work-related responsibilities, as required, such as those related to the recruitment and supervision of consultants and/or other project personnel; the implementation of project activities related to procurement and/or refurbishment.
Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Has knowledge of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, including legal aid, access to justice and prevention of terrorism and violent extremism. Has knowledge of the Women Peace and Security Agenda and of the Youth Peace and security agenda. Has good project management skills, preferably including the implementation of projects for the UN or other international organizations and the preparation of narrative and financial project documents. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has sound judgment and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues and to address sensitive issues in a diplomatic manner. Has a broad understanding of the situation in developing transitional or post-conflict countries. 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 and 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 political science, social science, economics, international relations, law 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.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in project development and implementation in areas relevant to UNODC’s crime prevention and criminal justice mandates is required.
A minimum of two years of international work experience in the field of gender and/or female empowerment is required.
Experience in fundraising is desirable.
Work experience in the United Nations system and/or in a similar international organization is desirable.
Work experience with counterparts in the field 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 and French is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is an advantage.

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