Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption), P-3

Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption), P-3

UNODC – United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Vienna, Austria

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Law Enforcement and Strategic Networks Pillar (LSN) 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 Programme Officer (Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE) Coordinator) and the overall guidance of the Executive Secretary of the GlobE Network.

Responsibilities

UNODC serves as the Secretariat of the Conference of the States parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), including its Implementation Review Mechanism. The Anti-Corruption Global Programme is a technical assistance programme being offered by UNODC to provide capacity-building assistance to Member States to effectively implement the UNCAC. Within the framework of the Global Programme, UNODC has set up a Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, the GlobE Network (“the Network”) to facilitate informal cooperation among anti-corruption entities. The incumbent will provide substantive support to the Network. The Network, officially launched in mid-2021, connects anti-corruption law enforcement authorities by establishing and enhancing direct contact between them, to enable them to collaborate on transitional corruption cases, and empower a wider range of countries to engage in informal international cooperation, while complementing the other existing platforms. Within assigned authority, the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Anti-Corruption) will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Provide advice and support to the development of the Network including by enhancing current, and building new, relationships;
• Contribute to the effective functioning of the Network, including designing, conducting and providing substantive backstopping to meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences in relation to the Global Network;
• Identify, assess and analyse needs, gaps, challenges and opportunities including through the UNCAC Implementation Review Mechanism reports, threat assessments and other bilateral and multilateral reporting of anti-corruption agencies and law enforcement authorities regarding their cooperation on corruption-related cases, policy, challenges and opportunities, to build a comprehensive understanding of threat, risk and response;
• Provide specialized substantive expertise and advisory services, where necessary and required to anti-corruption law enforcement authorities, on preventing, detecting, investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption and related offences and international cooperation;
• Organize and implement a variety of programme activities necessary in support of the Network, including tracking and measuring performance outputs and indicators, policy and operational objectives, drafting project progress reports, and ensuring preparation of related documents in a timely and efficient manner;
• Participate in the formulation, development, implementation, coordination, backstopping and evaluation of assigned activities; prepare and/or ensure timely preparation and submission of relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties, counterparts and stakeholders; identify and track follow-up actions;
• Support fundraising through outreach, preparation of proposals and consultation with donors and counterparts;
• Support the development and dissemination of promotional materials and promote and disseminate information about the Network to the media, the donor, civil society and relevant governmental officials (such as, media advisories, press releases, background notes, fact sheets and other publications);
• Contribute to the effective mobilization of resources, including by liaising with current and potential donors; participate in donor meetings and fund-raising activities. Prepare briefing notes and presentations for the management level of UNODC, donors and others, as required;
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting;
• Perform other work-related duties as required.

Competencies

• 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 and practical 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 and its provisions on international cooperation. 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. Is able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management;
• 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;
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law (preferably with a specialization in international law and criminal law), international relations, business administration, management, 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.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in crime prevention and criminal justice or any other related area is required. Work experience in international cooperation, in particular anti-corruption law enforcement and/or intelligence cooperation, including experience in engaging with practitioner networks is required. Professional work experience with a focus on countering corruption and economic crime, is required. Experience in law enforcement, investigation, or prosecution of corruption or economic crime cases is desirable. Experience in providing advisory services and technical assistance in relation to international cooperation is desirable. Work experience in project or programme management is desirable. Experience in an international organization and/or with the United Nations System 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.

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