Job Title: Project
Officer (Drug Demand Reduction), P4
Officer (Drug Demand Reduction), P4
Department/ Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station: LAGOS
Posting Period: 11 February
2013-13 March 2013
2013-13 March 2013
Job Opening number: 13-PGM-UNODC-26927-R-LAGOS (E)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity,
Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Project Core Team
of the project ‘Response to Drugs and Related Organized Crime’ in the UNODC Country
Office in Nigeria (CONIG) with duty station Lagos, Integrated Programme and
Oversight Branch (IPB), Division for Operations (DO). The Project Officer will
work under the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative and the
direct supervision of the Project Coordinator (Capacity Building).
of the project ‘Response to Drugs and Related Organized Crime’ in the UNODC Country
Office in Nigeria (CONIG) with duty station Lagos, Integrated Programme and
Oversight Branch (IPB), Division for Operations (DO). The Project Officer will
work under the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative and the
direct supervision of the Project Coordinator (Capacity Building).
For further information on UNODC, please see our
website: www.unodc.org
website: www.unodc.org
Responsibilities
- The incumbent will perform the following
duties: - Implement project activities pertaining to
increasing national entities’ capacity to manage drug treatment,
rehabilitation and prevention through the creation of a reliable network
of quality drug prevention, treatment and care service providers, in line
with written guidelines and instructions developed by UNODC on the project
management cycle and project implementation. The Project Officer (Drug
Demand Reduction) will also act as Deputy Project Coordinator (Capacity
Building). - Assist key government and non-governmental
organizations to develop comprehensive policy guidelines, minimum
standards and training manuals for drug prevention, treatment and care and
provide technical support to the implementation of these policy guidelines
and minimum standards and in training activities. - Develop, implement and evaluate assigned
project component; monitor and analyze project development and
implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems
and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with
relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions. - Provide substantive technical and advisory
services in guiding the project component and providing expert guidance to
various beneficiary agencies and national stakeholders in reaching their
drug prevention, treatment and care objectives. - Prepare all necessary project progress reports
and project implementation delivery rate reports, together with project
personnel. - Research, analyze and present information
gathered from diverse sources. - Coordinate policy development, in relation to
drug prevention, treatment and care, including the review and analysis of
issues and trends, preparations of impact evaluation or equivalent
studies, etc. - Generate survey initiatives; review, analyze
and interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions. - Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g.
draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs
to publications etc. - Provide substantive backstopping to drug
prevention, treatment and care events and other meetings, conferences,
including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants training
providers, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. - Lead and/or participate in large-scale,
complex drug prevention, treatment and care activities, including
provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and
other parties. - Identify and link up government/non-government
entities with external mentors for continuous support. - Manage financial resources allocated to
assigned projects component; monitor and/or certify expenditures and funds
utilization. - Coordinate activities related to budget
funding for the component (substantive reports preparation and submission,
progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepare related
documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget etc.) - Supervise, guide and mentor assigned project
staff and experts; participate and/or oversee the recruitment of project
personnel. - Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Has proven knowledge of current issues/debates
in the field of drug prevention, treatment and rehabilitation and
understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to drug
prevention, treatment and care. - Has knowledge of best practices in drug
prevention, treatment and care, as well as the mandates of the United
Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in this area. - Has practical knowledge and experience in
providing effective drug prevention, treatment and care support and
conducting large scale programme/project management and administration. - Has conceptual, analytical and evaluation
skills, good research and problem-solving skills, including ability to
identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. - Has knowledge of and experience in the use of
various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources
on the internet, intranet and other databases. - Has ability to apply good judgment in the
context of assignment given, ability to plan 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.
Communications: Speaks and
writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets
messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and
exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone,
style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed.
writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets
messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and
exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone,
style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed.
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.
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.
Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and
decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and
reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of
time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills;
monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses
performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking
and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and
career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and
reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of
time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills;
monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses
performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking
and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and
career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Empowering Others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff
autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging
goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of
responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows
appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making
decisions that affect them.
autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging
goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of
responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows
appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making
decisions that affect them.
Education
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree
or equivalent) in law, social sciences, public/private administration,
management, public health or other job-related discipline is required. - A first-level university degree in similar
fields in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may
be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
- At least seven years of relevant progressively
responsible professional experience in project or programme management,
including in planning, implementing and monitoring drug prevention,
treatment, care and rehabilitation activities or drug demand reduction
training programmes is required. - Specific experience including project and
programme evaluation and budget and financial management is an asset. - Experience in research, policy development and
a technical advisory service is desirable. - Experience with the United Nations or similar
international organization and working experience in developing countries
are desirable. - Working experience with EU funded projects is
an advantage. Supervisory experience is an asset. - Qualifying years of experience are calculated
following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by
the United Nations.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages
of the United Nations Secretariat. - For this position, fluency in English, i.e.
oral and written proficiency, is required. - Knowledge of another official United Nations
language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an
assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
- 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 funds.
- 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.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the
United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a
non-smoking environment.
the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under
conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the
United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a
non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY
STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING,
OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON
APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING,
OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON
APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Closing
Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2013
