Department/ Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station: MONROVIA
Posting Period: 11 April 2012-11 May 2012
Job Opening number: 12-PGM-UNODC-23365-R-MONROVIA (E)
This position is located in Monrovia, Liberia and is attached to the UNODC Regional Office for West and Central Africa, Senegal (ROSEN). The Programme Coordinator will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative, ROSEN, and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Law Enforcement), who also acts as the Coordinator of the West Africa Coast Initiative (WACI). The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project aimed at assisting the implementation of the West Africa Coast Initiative (WACI) in Liberia, in collaboration with national authorities and UNODC’s partners under the WACI which are the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA/DPA), the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), the UN Department for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and INTERPOL. The incumbent will function as a repository and focal point for all drug control and crime prevention related information in Liberia.
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Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for performing the following tasks:
Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the overall progress, quality and impact of ongoing law enforcement assistance measures in Liberia, in order to ensure effective and consistent project delivery as well as use of funds, in line with the project objectives;
Provide specialized technical expertise to the Government, in particular national law enforcement agencies, with the aim of planning, designing and managing appropriate response measures to address the drugs and crime situation in the country;
Provide policing expertise and technical services to enhance intelligence collection and analysis, surveillance, investigations, tactical operations and international coordination within the Transnational Crime Unit (TCU) of WACI;
Provide technical advice, support and coordination with regard to a broad range of specialized training/mentoring activities for the TCU and national law enforcement agencies, aimed at strengthening their expertise, operational capacity and ability to coordinate during inter-agency operations and investigations;
Ensure that all project objectives are achieved within set deadlines and take corrective measures to this end, as and when necessary;
Identify potential problems, propose appropriate solutions and undertake remedial course of action as well as manage corresponding budget and project resources, while keeping ROSEN and the Regional Section for Africa and Middle East at UNODC Headquarters (HQ) in Vienna as well as other relevant HQ departments informed of the progress made within established reporting mechanisms and/or any other means to be decided upon.
Maintain regular contacts with the Government of Liberia, in particular the various national law enforcement agencies, as well as the relevant international/regional partners under the WACI, including the regional offices of ICPO-INTERPOL, UNMIL/DPKO, UNOWA/DPA, as well as work closely with liaison officers and donor representatives in charge of law enforcement matters in Liberia;
Liaise with relevant civil society and non-governmental organizations actively involved in national efforts against drugs and organized crime in Liberia, particularly drug demand reduction treatment, rehabilitation and prevention centers;
Represent UNODC in major meetings and conferences in Liberia, provide all useful information and reports, as well as take responsibility for the follow-up of decisions made, under the supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Law Enforcement)/WACI Coordinator;
Keep abreast with the latest developments in the fields of organized crime and drug trafficking in Liberia;
Participate in other events or activities required for the good coordination and implementation of the programme.
Support the implementation of all the actions included in the first phase of the WACI programme in Liberia;
Ensure that all objectives are achieved within the deadlines and take corrective measures to this end, if necessary;
Support activities and provide input related to budget funding, project preparation and submission, progress reports, financial statements and prepare/contribute to related documents/reports in close coordination with ROSEN;
Create synergies between actions of the programme and other national, regional or international initiatives in the fields of money laundering, the fight against corruption, trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, terrorism prevention, reform of criminal justice, etc.;
Contribute to the implementation of regional projects in the fields of law enforcement, crime prevention, and illicit drug trafficking;
Assess the quality and impact of the support measures taken during the first phase of the WACI Programme in Liberia.
Take part in the assessment of the quality of current law enforcement efforts in Liberia;
Advise on short- and mid-term measures and strategies aimed at preventing the emergence of transnational criminal networks in the country;
Analyse the major trends and modus operandi with respect to organized crime in Liberia;
Upon request from the national authorities, provide assistance to the government for strengthening policies, practices and procedures regarding the gathering of information and analysis of data related to criminal activities and/or drugs;
Assess and review national law enforcement and crime prevention capacities;
Advise national counterparts on good practices in their areas of competence and fields of intervention;
Provide guidance and supervise the staff of the office, in particular the National Project Officer and administrative staff.
Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
• Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to crime, drug control and/or terrorism related issues.
• Has knowledge of policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention, as well as the mandates of UNODC.
• Has good understanding of the current challenges in the area of crime prevention and law enforcement, drug demand reduction, and financial crime in developing countries.
• Has very good research and analytical skills and the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner and to articulate ideas correctly and in a convincing way.
• Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues.
• Has proven ability to manage complex technical assistance programmes and to mobilize external partners and stakeholders.
• 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.
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.
Leadership:
Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Judgement/Decision-making:
Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in the fields of criminology, law, public administration or related fields is required. A first-level university degree or equivalent academic training/education with certification from a recognized international/national police, customs or other staff training institution with specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention and/or law enforcement, in combination with additional years of qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of relevant work experience, including several years in the field of drug law enforcement/organized crime in an operational capacity, at gradually increasing levels of responsibility in national and/or international law enforcement, investigation, police, drug and/or crime prevention and control is required. Project/programme planning and management experience in a relevant field at the national or international level is required. Experience in a UN field office in a developing country is an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is an absolute requirement. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Written test and competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the
appointment will be for a period of one year. 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.
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.
Closing Date: Friday, 11 May 2012
