Vacancies at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

• Specific tasks to be performed by the individual contractor Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative and direct supervision of the Head of the Criminal Justice Programme UNODC ROEA, and within the framework of the UNODC project ‘Strengthening the Administration of Justice and operationalising alternatives to imprisonment in Kenya’ (PLEAD II) the IC will perform the following tasks:
• Support the substantive work of PLEAD II Programme specifically in relation to the implementation of the ODPP and NPS workplans.
• Conduct research on crime prevention and criminal justice issues. In particular, the IC will support the following research activities:
• Research Study and regulatory needs assessment on the impact of traffic offences through a comparative analysis on case management practices from other good practice jurisdictions.
• The development of prosecution guidelines on traffic cases
• The development of a training strategy for the justice sector.
• Assist in the planning of the PLEAD II Programme’s activities, such as meetings, workshops, on-line conferences, and trainings, as well as draft reports and minutes.
• Contribute to the preparation of background documents, presentations, summaries, talking points and speeches.
• Support the development of co-funding project proposals and concept notes.
• Assist in the preparation of budget estimates, expenditure estimates, financial reports, etc.
• Assist and co-ordinate with all project staff on related issues during the preparation of expenditure reports including assisting with the monitoring of expenditures to ensure they remain within authorized levels.
• Assist in ensuring full compliance with UN, and UNODC rules, regulations, financial records, reports, audit requirements, and internal control.
• Support administrative matters relating to the organization of meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement plans for the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice programme and ensure their timely implementation.
• Assist in proper assets management, monitoring, recording and disposal, in preparing Receipt and Inspection (R & I) reports for submission to relevant procurement units and auditing missions.
• Support procurement activities including in the preparation and review of TORS, communication with potential vendors as well as goods/services delivery logistics.
• Support in shipment and receipt of office and project equipment and household effects, including customs clearance.
• Support arrangements for field missions.
• Support the monitoring of criminal justice sector trends and profiling developments for appraisal of the team for further implementation.
• Support of the development of fact sheets, newsletters, reports and other communication materials highlighting PLEAD II and the work of UNODC ROEA.
• Contribute and coordinate social media content to raise visibility of PLEAD II.

Qualifications/special skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in criminal justice, law or related areas is required.
• Work experience in administrative services in programme support or related areas is required.
• Working experience in an international organization or the United Nations system is desirable.

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• Assist in the training course development, including preparation of curriculum and course material for activities in Pakistan and Bahrain to efficiently support programme implementation.
• Support a two-week Countering Improvised Explosive Devices (CIED) VBSS training course in Karachi, Pakistan
• Support a two-week international VBSS training course for the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG), Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), and the Pakistan Customs at regional training locations, alongside the host nation’s counterparts.
• Support two iterations of four-week Qualification Training Courses (QTCs) such as the Boat Coxswain (BCOX), Boarding Team Member (BTM), or Boat Crew Member (BCM) for the ANF, PCG, PMSA, and Customs – based on their consent as per respective priorities.
• Support two two-week international Advanced VBSS training course for prior graduates of international VBSS training or the QTC series from the ANF, PCG, PMSA, and the Pakistan Customs at regional training locations, alongside the host nation’s counterparts.
• Support coordination of any UNODC GMCP activities in-country, as needed.
• Submit photos and written descriptions of capacity-building activities for inclusion in programme visibility materials, when applicable.
• Submit 5 end-of-activity reports.

Qualifications/special skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 7 years experience as a security officer or facilitator for courses related to maritime security with relevance to the maritime environment and a security organization, with maritime law enforcement experience is required.