The Associate Programme Officer will work under the direct supervision of
the GMCP Associate Programme Officer and under the overall guidance of the
UNODC Representative, Country Office in Nigeria (CONIG).
This position is located in the UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme
(GMCP) – Atlantic Ocean (AO) Project, Country Office in Nigeria (CONIG), with
duty station in Abuja, Nigeria, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations
Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP)
operates under the Border Management Branch (BMB), Division for Operations
(DO).
UN Current Job Opening
Posting Title: Associate
Programme Officer, NOB
Job Code Title: Associate
Programme Management Officer
Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station: ABUJA
Posting Period: 13 April 2023 -
12 May 2023
Job Opening Number: 23-Programme
Management-UNODC-206528-R-Abuja (N)
Responsibilities
Within assigned
authority, the Associate Programme Officer will contribute to the
implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as the overall project management
of the GMCP Atlantic Ocean project portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible
for the following specific duties:
• Support GMCP CONIG in the development, implementation and evaluation of
assigned projects; assist in monitoring project implementation; identify
problems and propose corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify
and track follow-up actions in consultation with the GMCP CONIG management.
• Contribute to conducting assessments and reviews of the existing national
legislation related to maritime crime with particular emphasis on national
implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
and the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC)
in legislation and regulations, identification of current limitations and
recommendations for improvements.
• Engage with and build networks of national experts, advisers, processes, and
mechanisms which are concerned with maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea.
• Organize, coordinate and attend workshops including legal reform and capacity
building in the areas of anti-piracy and other maritime crime, as well as international
judicial cooperation.
• Support the Associate Programme Officer and other project staff in
following-up on communication with beneficiary institutions, including drafting
of official letters and the process of identifying participants and national
experts, including trainers, for activities under the project.
• Assist in providing substantive expertise on maritime criminal justice
issues.
• Support field missions including provision of guidance to external
consultants, government officials and other parties and draft mission reports,
and ensure follow-up action.
• Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources,
relevant for project implementation related to the fight against maritime
crime, including the preparation of written output.
• Prepare and draft a variety of written outputs on piracy and other maritime
offences, such as concept notes, background/working papers, action plans,
mission reports, briefings/presentations, policy proposals and documents,
summary reports etc.
• Provide substantive and technical support to consultative and other meetings,
training, conferences, and workshops related to maritime crime, including
proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and
presentations, etc.
• Contribute to guiding the Associate Programme Officer of national
considerations and realities in Nigeria for proper and effective project
implementation, as well as on ways to strengthen partnerships with beneficiary
institutions.
• Prepare various written outputs, e.g. briefing notes for senior management,
sections of UN/UNODC reports such as UNODC Annual Report, ensure quality inputs
to publications, websites and other reports. Prepare and submit for approval
substantive and financial reports, semi-annual and annual project progress
reports, inputs to Quarterly Field Reports (QFRs), annual reports to donors.
• Prepare and disseminate costed workplans, terms of reference and other
related project documentation, as and when required, in consultation with GMCP
Atlantic Ocean management as well as CONIG management.
• Maintain close working relationships with relevant administrative and project
counterparts in order to facilitate meeting of work plan, travel plan and
procurement plan deadlines for delivery.
• Assist in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and
trends, preparation of evaluations.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data and identification of
trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables
and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning,
decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Document requirements and background information used for data analysis.
• Perform other work-related duties, as required
Competencies
Professionalism:
·
Has knowledge of internal policies,
processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to
programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical
cooperation, programming and budgeting.
·
Has knowledge of the mandates of the
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
·
Has knowledge and understanding of
theories, concepts, and approaches of the relevant aspects in piracy and other
maritime crime.
·
Is able to work well with figures,
undertake basic research and gather information from standard sources.
·
Has ability to analyze and interpret
data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to
management.
·
Has demonstrated ability to apply good
judgment in the context of assignments given.
·
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.
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.
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.
Qualification/Education
·
An advanced university degree (Master’s
degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, conflict resolution, international
relations, public or business administration, project management, political
science or other relevant social or political area, is required.
·
A first-level university degree in
similar fields in combination with additional two years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work
Experience
·
Minimum of two years of progressively
responsible professional experience in project/programme management or
administration within the area of rule of law and criminal justice in the
maritime security areas at national and regional level is required.
Work experience in maritime crime and transnational organized crime is
desirable.
Work experience with national and international laws related to maritime crime
is desirable.
Work experience in substantive liaison and coordination at national government
level is desirable.
Working experience within the United Nations system or similar international
organization 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 is required. Knowledge of another United Nations
official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified
candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.
Special
Notice
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.
Method
of Application
Interested and
qualified applicants should follow the link below to submit CV and application
letter. Applications from women candidates are strongly encouraged.
The United Nations does
not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application,
interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). The United Nations
does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.
Please submit your CV
and brief cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability in
line with the requirements of the position.
Location:
Abuja, Nigeria
Job
Type:
Full Time
Application
Deadline: 12th May, 2023. Job openings advertised on the
Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline
date.
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