特别公告

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 June 2017, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Viet Nam.

The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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.

设置和报告

This position is located in the Justice Section (JS), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Justice Section.

For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org

工作内容

The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

•Plan, organize and provide substantive support and backstopping to UNODC field offices to facilitate the provision of technical assistance in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice reform, as well as direct technical assistance to Member States upon request;

•Provide technical expertise and guidance to national and regional counterparts, field offices and project staff in the implementation of technical assistance projects, programmes and activities in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice reform;

•Lead and/or participate in needs assessment, programming, and other technical missions, to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance projects, programmes and activities in the assigned substantive area;

•Develop partnerships and foster inter-agency cooperation and joint programming, as well as collaboration with other multilateral institutions and civil society in the assigned substantive area;

•Develop, review and appraise best practices, methodologies and programmes, in particular in the area of crime prevention, including urban crime, and contribute to their promotion and dissemination, pilot test promising practices through the design of special programmes and projects;

•Review programmatic and substantive sections of documents prepared by UNODC or collaborating offices to ensure correct reflection of policies and activities related to the assigned work area;

•Coordinate the preparation of reports to governing bodies, including the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly as well as other intergovernmental bodies and expert group meetings, in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice reform;

•Provide substantive support to intergovernmental bodies and expert group meetings convened for the review, revision or update of relevant UN Standards and Norms on crime prevention and criminal justice, and support the dissemination and implementation of such Standards and Norms;

•Develop, disseminate and promote the use of UNODC tools, including handbooks and training curricula, in the assigned work area, including supervision of the work of consultants and other staff as required.

•Perform other work related duties as required.

工作要求

•Professionalism: Has in-depth knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to crime prevention. Has knowledge of policies and practices in international crime prevention and criminal justice, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has knowledge of and specialization in substantive and functional areas with very good research and analytical skills. Is able to identify issues and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. 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.

•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 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.

专业要求

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, economics, international relations, law, political/social sciences, statistics, public administration, 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.

工作经验

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience, including at the international level, in crime prevention, criminal justice, drug control or related area, as well as in handling development assistance programmes is required. Experience in analyzing expeditiously extensive substantive documentation and in preparing comprehensive policy and programmatic reports, briefs, summaries is required. Work experience in development and technical cooperation matters and understanding of the situation in developing, transitional or post-conflict countries in the area related to crime prevention is highly desirable.

语言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in French or Spanish is highly desirable. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

联合国方面的考虑

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, 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 or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. 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 the inspira account-holder homepage.

The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

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