The position is located in the Conference Support Section (CSS) of the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Section and the overall guidance of the Chief of the Branch.
•Provide substantive and organizational support for fulfilling the mandates of the Section, including legislative and implementation reviews and technical assistance delivery.
•Carry out functions in support of the mechanisms to improve countries’ national capacity in ratifying and implementing the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
•Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes and projects in the area of anti-corruption.
•Monitor and analyze programme and 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.
•Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources in the field of anti-corruption.
•Provide support and expertise for the coordination of policy development in the area of anti-corruption, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
•Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. policy and programmatic reports, draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications relevant to the work of the Section.
•Initiate and coordinate outreach activities; conduct training workshops and seminars; make presentations on assigned topics/activities.
•Cooperate and coordinate with field offices and other relevant entities on matters pertaining to anti-corruption.
•Participate in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.
•Monitor and review best practices, methodologies and programmes in the area of anti-corruption.
•Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the area of economic crime and corruption. Has good knowledge of the legislative aspects of preventing and combating corruption, including their international dimensions. Has knowledge of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Is able to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has very good research and analytical skills. Is able to analyze expeditiously extensive substantive legal documentation and prepare comprehensive drafts/reports, summaries and policy briefs. Is able to provide legal advisory services, as well as programme planning and implementation related assistance. 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.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law (preferably with a specialization in international law and criminal law), business administration, management, accounting, economics or a 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.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in crime prevention and criminal justice or any other related area, preferably with a focus on corruption or closely related issues, is required. Work experience in managing intergovernmental processes, in servicing intergovernmental bodies, in providing legislative assistance and in preparing policy and programmatic reports, as well as in project or programme management is desirable. Experience at the international level including within the United Nations System is highly desirable. Experience in providing advisory services, including legislative assistance is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English with excellent drafting and communication skills is required; knowledge of French, Spanish and/or other United Nations official languages (Arabic, Chinese and Russian) is an advantage.
• This position is temporarily available until 31 August 2020. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. The regular incumbent is entitled to return to this position at the expiry of the temporary vacancy period. If the regular incumbent exercises the right to return, the appointment or temporary assignment or promotion of the candidate selected for this job opening will not be renewed or extended.