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Job ID: 40565
Location: Jos, Plateau
Grade: SB1
Practice Area - Job Family: Management - Transportation
Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
Posting Type: Common System
Bureau: Africa
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension

Background

• This position is with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office Abuja Nigeria (CONIG), and located in the Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
• The incumbent will be responsible for providing reliable and safe driving services to the Project.
• S/he will also be responsible for providing clerical support to various project staff as required, including day-to-day office project work as well as during events such as workshops, meetings, conferences, seminars, and training activities.
• The driver will be under the overall supervision of the Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide reliable and secure driving services to the Core Project Unit and CONIG personnel, as required.
• Ensure cost-savings through, amongst others, proper use and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through minor repairs, timely change of oil, check of tyres, brakes, car washing etc.
• Report any mechanical fault in good time for repairs to be carried out and cross check to see that the repairs were well done.
• At all time, make sure that copies of vehicle insurance including office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and necessary spare parts are available.
• Ensure that all immediate measures required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
• Learn and comply with all security requirements, when driving and using the vehicle
• Support the project team by providing administrative and clerical support as requested, including in preparing, copying, collating, binding, filing and distributing documents, mail and notifications, as instructed
• Provide logistical and administrative support during events and meetings, as required
• Provide any other clerical support to the office as may be required
• Support hospitality and orientation support of personnel and other individual, especially of new staff and visitors and guests of the Project Support Unit and the Country Office, as required
• Ensure security and safety at all times especially while driving and respond to radio checks/calls at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies
Professionalism:

• Basic mechanical knowledge leading to an ability to perform minor repairs of vehicle and also analyse any malfunctions and repairs performed on the vehicle accurately;
• Sound knowledge of Jos and its environs as well as good knowledge of some of the main cities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria;
• Basic book-keeping knowledge and understanding, especially with regard to spreadsheets;
• Ease of working in a multi-cultural, multi-dimensional, fast paced environment with competing demands;
• Demonstrates the values of the United Nations, particularly integrity, efficiency, respect for gender and diversity, in daily activities and behaviours;
• Shows pride in work and in assigned role;
• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of main area of responsibility;
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing timeframes and deadlines;
• Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
• Remains calm in stressful situations.

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;
• Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Client Orientation:

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
• Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
• Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks;
• Meets timeline for delivery of goods, transportation requests, or services to client.

Teamwork:

• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues within and outside of UNODC; 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:

• Able to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work while prioritizing competing demands;
• Able to work on tight deadlines;
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
• Monitors and adjusts plans and projects as necessary
• Uses time efficiently.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Secondary Education, relevant trade test, and valid driving license.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years work experience as driver. Sound knowledge of UN and the Federal Republic of Nigeria driving requirements.
• Demonstrable skills in carrying out minor vehicle repairs are necessary.
• Prior experience working as a driver/clerk is a requirement, preferably with an international, national or NGO office.
• Work experience with the UN or other international institutions with stringent accountability rules would be an asset.
• Experience on clerical/administrative work is an asset
• Sound knowledge of Jos and its environs as well as good knowledge of some of the main cities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria would be an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English, with sufficient drafting skills, is essential.
• Knowledge of other languages in popular use in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, especially the Hausa, would be an advantage.

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Job ID: 40565
Location: Abuja
Grade: SB5
Practice Area - Job Family: Management - Investigation
Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
Posting Type: Common System
Bureau: Africa
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension

Background

• This position is located in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria (CONIG).
• Under the overall guidance of the UNODC Representative and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the National Programme Officer– Investigation (NPO) will:
  • Provide substantive inputs for the planning, preparation, organization and implementation of project activities related to the investigation of terrorism offences in Northeast Nigeria
  • Carry out substantive and organizational liaison especially with the project’s national stakeholders based in the assigned region of Nigeria.; and
  • Serve as an expert law enforcement trainer and mentor; and
  • Provide support for the project’s overall management and coordination.
• S/he will work in close teaming with other colleagues of the project, in CONIG and in the Terrorism Prevention Branch of UNODC, to create synergy and achieve full coordination of project activities and effective project partnerships, especially with the project’s Nigerian stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will carry out the following tasks:

• Provide substantive input on criminal justice, terrorism prevention and rule of law aspects for the planning, preparation, organization and implementation of project activities related to the investigation of terrorism offences in Northeast and Middle Belt States of Nigeria.  This will entail preparing substantive papers, draft concept notes, draft agendas and working documents for project activities;   contribute to the  substantive delivery of project activities, including elaboration and delivery of presentations
• Serve as an expert law enforcement trainer and mentor for law enforcement officers in Nigeria to support project capacity building activities.
• Carry out substantive and organizational liaison especially with the project’s national stakeholders based in the region of  Nigeria.
• Coordinate and liaise regularly on project activities planning and implementation with relevant national partners (including designated focal points and other senior professionals), and international partners present in in the region.
• Facilitate the smooth and effective flow of communication with national entities, by maintaining regular contact, providing required information, etc.
• Support the Project Manager and Project Staff in following-up communication with beneficiary institutions, including official letters, request for technical assistance, and the process of identifying participants and national experts, including trainers, for activities under the project.
• Advise the Project Manager and Project Staff of local considerations and realities in the region in Nigeria for proper and effective project implementation, as well as on ways to strengthen partnerships with beneficiary institutions.
• Provide support for the project’s overall management and coordination.
• Contribute to the preparation of project reports. technical briefings, background papers, briefing notes, and speeches related to the project.
• Carry out programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the achievement of expected results of the project.
• Provide the necessary substantive and administrative support to project activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies
Professionalism:

• Demonstrated professional competence in  crime prevention and criminal justice, crime investigations and rule of law matters, as well as, knowledge of related policies and practices at the national, regional and international levels; ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues.
• Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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:

• Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including ability to prepare reports and make presentations in a variety of fora; ability to conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely, conveying maximum necessary information as well as making and defending recommendations. Possesses excellent drafting and communication skills

Client Orientation:

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Planning & Organizing:

• Able to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate, and monitor work while prioritizing competing demands; able to work on tight deadlines; knowledge on how to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and projects as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• An advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Law, International Law, Criminology, Criminal Investigations, Police Studies or related fields is required.
• A combination of a first-level University Degree in the aforementioned field together with formal qualifications and/or certifications in investigations (police or intelligence agencies) and two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Formal qualifications and/or certifications in Investigations (pursuant to a course of study, training and examinations of a state/national law enforcement institution, a national military academy or a federal/national intelligence service training institution, supplemented with professional development courses and/or certifications involving study, training and examinations in investigatory work) in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the first-level University Degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive responsible experience in criminal investigations, legal, criminal justice, crime prevention or closely related rule of law work.
• Work experience in substantive liaison and coordination in these areas would be an asset. Work experience in implementing capacity-building activities for law enforcement and criminal justice entities in Nigeria is highly desirable.
• Experience in project management and implementation is highly desirable. Knowledge of UNODC work and work experience in the United Nations System would be an asset.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.