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Job Title:    Crime Prevention and
Criminal Justice Officer (Violent Extremism in Prisons)

Organization: United
Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job Opening Number: 19-Drug Control and Crime Prevent-UNODC-120646-R-Kampala (E)

Reports to: Programme
Coordinator (Violent Extremism in Prisons)

Grade: P3

About US:

The United Nations
Office on Drugs and Crime is a United Nations office that was established in
1997 to assist the UN in better addressing a coordinated, comprehensive
response to the interrelated issues of illicit trafficking in and abuse of
drugs, crime prevention and criminal justice, international terrorism, and
political corruption. These goals are pursued through three primary functions:
research, guidance and support to governments in the adoption and
implementation of various crime-, drug-, terrorism-, and corruption-related
conventions, treaties and protocols, as well as technical/financial assistance
to said governments to face their respective situations and challenges in these
fields.

Job Summary:  The Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Officer (Violent Extremism in Prisons) will coordinate implementation of the UN
project on “Strengthening the management of violent extremist prisoners (VEPs)
and the prevention of radicalization to violence in prisons” (2018-21) in
Uganda, which constitutes one out of three project beneficiary countries, the
1st and 2nd being Kazakhstan and Tunisia. The project will be co-implemented by
UNODC and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), in consultation with the UN
Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (UNCTED).

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Review, monitor and analyze, on an
  ongoing basis, social, economic and/or political developments and trends
  which are relevant to prison management in general, and to preventing and
  countering violent extremism in prisons, in particular.
• Participate in the development,
  implementation and evaluation of project activities in the country,
  including by supporting needs assessment, programming and other technical
  missions to the country and by organizing a variety of technical
  assistance activities aimed at strengthening the management of VEPs and
  the prevention of radicalization to violence in prisons.
• Provide substantive support for the development
  of relevant technical and training materials, tools and capacity-building
  packages, participate in national workshops, seminars and training courses
  for prison staff and other relevant stakeholders, and deliver
  presentations, as required, in line with UNODC’s Handbook on the
  Management of VEPs and the Prevention of Radicalization to Violence in
  Prisons.
• Assist in ensuring close coordination
  amongst co-implementing and associated project partners in the course of
  project implementation in the beneficiary country, and in maintaining
  transparent contacts with national stakeholders and donors, including by
  attending policy-making and technical meetings, as required; clarify
  UNODC’s work in the field of prison reform and of addressing violent
  extremism in prisons to (non-)governmental counterparts, as requested.
• Prepare and maintain a country-specific
  and tailored work and monitoring plan, draft related reports on project
  achievements at the levels of activities, outputs and objectives in line
  with UNODC and donor-related reporting requirements, and prepare other
  written outputs, such as official correspondence, briefings and
  presentations.
• Prepare budgets, monitor and report on
  the expenditures and the utilization of financial resources under the
  project segment for the beneficiary country and draft or contribute to
  financial progress reports, ensuring compliance with UN financial rules
  and regulations as well as applicable reporting requirements.
• Assume other work-related
  responsibilities, as required, such as those related to the recruitment
  and supervision of consultants and/or other project personnel; the
  implementation of project activities related to procurement and/or
  refurbishment; and to prison reform in the context of UNODC’s Global
  Programme on Addressing Prison Challenges, with a focus on VEPs.
• Perform other work-related duties as
  required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United
  Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Crime Prevention and Criminal
  Justice Officer (Violent Extremism in Prisons) job placement should hold
  an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political
  science, social science, economics, international relations, law or
  related field. 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.
• At least five years of progressively
  responsible professional work experience in areas relevant to UNODC’s
  crime prevention and criminal justice mandates is required
• National and/or international experience
  in the field of prison management and/or penal reform and experience in
  project management and implementation is desirable.
• Work experience in the United Nations
  system or a similar international organization is desirable.
• Experience in and knowledge of UN
  standards and norms in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice,
  in particular those related to the treatment of prisoners, is highly
  desirable
• Experience in delivering
  workshops/training courses for criminal justice officials, preferably
  prison staff, is desirable.
• Experience in managing EU-funded
  projects is highly desirable.
• Relevant working experience in Africa is
  highly desirable.
• Languages: fluency in English is required.
  Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of other United Nations
  official languages is an advantage.

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Has good knowledge and understanding of
  concepts, practices and approaches relevant to crime prevention and
  criminal justice reform, in particular prison management and penal reform
  and corresponding practical challenges, preferably including the
  management of high-risk prisoners and VEPs and/or issues surrounding
  radicalization to violence and current approaches for disengaging
  individuals from violence. Has knowledge of the work of the UN in crime
  prevention and criminal justice, including penal reform, as well as
  standards and norms related to the treatment of prisoners. Has good
  project management skills, preferably including the implementation of
  projects in the UN or other international organizations and the
  preparation of narrative and financial project documents. Has sound
  judgment and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including
  the ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues
  and to address sensitive issues in a diplomatic manner. Has a broad
  understanding of the situation in developing, transitional or
  post-conflict countries. Has good training skills including the delivery
  and/or organization of workshops or training courses. Is able to analyse
  expeditiously extensive substantive documentation and prepare
  comprehensive reports, summaries and policy briefs. 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.
• 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.
• 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.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations
Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in the aforementioned capacity should
endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further review
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Deadline: 9^th August 2019

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