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are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Programme
Officer (Drug Prevention and Treatment Expert), P3
Job Opening Number: 17-Drug Control and Crime
Prevent-UNODC-82713-R-Abuja (E)
Location: Abuja
Job Code Title: Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer
Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Job type: Temporary

Responsibilities
Within assigned authority, the Programme Officer (Drug Prevention and Treatment
Expert) will perform the following specific duties:

In
close consultation with relevant UNODC staff at both Headquarters and the
field, design, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate all assigned
activities, related to the prevention of drug use and the treatment and
care of drug use disorders, to be conducted within the framework of the
project “Support to ECOWAS Regional Action Plan on illicit drug
trafficking, organized crime related to it and drug abuse in West Africa”.
Provide
substantive support and advice to the ECOWAS Drug Unit with regard to
project/programme development, monitoring and evaluation in the area of
drug prevention, treatment and care technical assistance and service
delivery. Provide substantive assistance also within the framework of the
Drug Unit’s regular activities.
Lead
and/or participate in assessment missions, including the provision of guidance
to external consultants, government officials and other parties and draft
mission summaries.
Organize
and facilitate national and regional training workshops, study tours, etc.
Contribute
to all substantive and financial reports linked to the implementation of
the parts of the project assigned, in particular quarterly, semi-annual
and annual project progress reports, annual financial reports, etc.
Develop
and maintain a substantive dialogue with and between national counterpart
governments on project activities and expected outcomes.
Prepare
specialized materials, operational documents and technical publications to
facilitate the implementation of parts of the project assigned.
Prepare/review
all correspondence linked to the implementation of parts of the project
assigned.
Participate
in the recruitment of personnel required for the implementation of the
project by participating in panel interviews, by evaluating candidates’
applications and qualifications, by drafting/finalizing substantive
recommendations and reports for submission to HRMS and/or Central Review
bodies, by drafting terms of reference/job descriptions, etc.
Perform
other work related duties as required.

Education

An
advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Health,
Public Health, Education, Psychology, Social Science or in any other
relevant discipline, 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 experience
in managing drug prevention and/or treatment programmes at national and
international level is required.
Experience
in developing, managing and monitoring projects is required. Experience in
coordinating and leading a team is desirable.
Experience
in working with UN programme policies, guidelines and procedures in drug
prevention and/or treatment as well as with project management tools is
desirable. Work experience in a United Nations field office, particularly
in West Africa, is desirable.

Competencies
Professionalism:

Has
knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant
to drug control and crime prevention, specifically as relates to drug
prevention, treatment and care.
Has
good knowledge of the institutional and scientific aspects of preventing
drug use and treating and care for people with drug use disorders. Is able
to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of
issues/problems.
Is
familiar with evidence-based interventions and policies, training
curricula development, medical treatment protocols, international
cooperation mechanisms, as well as with programme planning and
implementation.
Is
able to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work
situations. Is able to apply judgment in the context of assignments given,
plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
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 and the national authorities 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.

Client
Orientation:

Considers
all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see
things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive
partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
Identifies
clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing
developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed
and anticipate problems;
Keeps
clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for
delivery of products or services to client.

Languages:

English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For
the position advertised, fluency in English and French, with proven
drafting and communication skills, is required. Working knowledge of
Portuguese is an asset.
Knowledge
of another UN official language is an advantage.