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Job Title:    Associate Programme
Management Officer

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

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job Opening Number: 19-Programme Management-UNODC-121735-R-Kampala (N)

Grade: NOB

Reports to: Crime
Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Violent Extremism in Prisons)

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 Associate Programme Management Officer will work under the
overall guidance of the ROEA Representative and the direct supervision of the
Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer (Violent Extremism in Prisons) in
the Programme Office in Uganda (POUGA) and in close cooperation with relevant colleagues
in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) and in the Justice Section
(JS) of UNODC headquarters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within assigned authority, the incumbent will
be responsible for the following duties:

• Work with key clients to facilitate the
  development, implementation and evaluation of assigned
  programmes/projects; coordinate substantive, administrative, financial and
  programme activities on a daily basis ensuring timely completion and
  compliance with UN rules and regulations.
• Provide substantive and technical
  expertise for the implementation and assessment of the programme including
  collection and compilation of relevant background information and
  statistic data.
• Undertake all necessary measures for
  planning and implementation of the strategies and activities as outlined
  in the joint UN programme on strengthening the management of violent
  extremist prisoners.
• Provide support in monitoring all
  aspects of programme implementation and identify challenges and propose
  corrective actions to the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer to
  expedite implementation.
• Draft detailed work plans, accompanying
  budgets and budget revisions for all activities.
• Prepare monthly/semiannual/annual
  progress reports on programme implementation, as well as summary of
  achievements report and donor reports.
• Prepare required documentation and
  inputs including background information, briefing notes, welcoming
  remarks, presentations, as well as provide inputs for relevant documents
  as required.
• Undertake associated desk research,
  field / monitoring missions within the framework of programme
  implementation.
• Procure goods and services to initiate
  activities; draft TORs and work specifications jointly with programme
  support unit / operations to ensure qualitative and objective procurement
  of services.
• Support the exchange of knowledge and
  promising practices in the management of violent extremist prisoners and
  prevention of radicalization to violence in prisons and promote the
  whole-of-society approach in prevention of violent extremism.
• Liaise with stakeholders and
  counterparts (national government agencies, civil society organizations,
  research institutes, donor community, etc.) actively engaged in the
  prevention of violent extremism related work including capacity building
  activities for law enforcement agencies at the regional or country level.
• Together with the Crime Prevention and
  Criminal Justice Officer (Violent Extremism in Prisons), contribute to
  development of funding proposals and other relevant programme-related
  documents, including contribution to substantive correspondence for a)
  resource mobilization, b) partnership building, c) reporting.
• Coordinate thematic activities with
  UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) and UNODC headquarters.
• Perform other work-related duties as
  required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United
  Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Associate Programme Management
  Officer job placement should hold an advanced university degree in law,
  political or social science, criminal justice, criminology, international
  relations, or public administration. 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 two years of progressively
  responsible professional experience in programme management including
  project formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is
  required.
• Experience in the field of crime
  prevention and criminal justice and / or prison reform is highly
  desirable.
• Experience in criminal justice matters,
  as well as exposure to international development cooperation is highly
  desirable.
• Experience in working with Government,
  civil society, international organizations and donors is desirable.
  organizations and donors
• Languages: English and French are the working
  languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised,
  fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
  Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is an advantage.

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of
  project management, including financial management, planning, monitoring
  and reporting. Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and
  approaches relevant to criminal justice in general and to prison reform in
  particular. Has knowledge of the mandates of UNIODC as well as of
  operational modalities of crime prevention and criminal justice efforts.
  Has ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution
  of issues/problems. Has sound judgement and political sensitivity. Is able
  to assist with data collection using various methods. Has conceptual
  analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and
  analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various
  research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet
  and other databases. Is able to apply judgement in the context of
  assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Has
  proven ability to draft, edit and produce written proposals and
  results-focused reports.  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.
• Communication: 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.
• 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.

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
job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.

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Deadline: 4^th October 2019

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