Job Openings at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Job ID: 15788
Grade: SB4
Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
Posting Type: External
Contract Duration: Initial duration of one year
   
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 Manager, the National Programme Officer Coordination - Criminal Justice  (Terrorism Prevention) will:
  • Provide coordination, for assigned project activities aimed at strengthening criminal justice responses to terrorism in Nigeria;
  • Carry out substantive and organizational liaison especially with the project’s national stakeholders; and
  • Provide organizational and administrative support for the project’s overall implementation.
• 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 and coordination for the planning, preparation, organization and implementation of project activities, supporting the project manager to ensure that all administrative and logistics arrangements are in place. This will entail contributing to the preparation of draft letters   and relevant working documents etc.
• Carry out substantive and organizational liaison especially with the project’s national stakeholders.  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 Nigeria. 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 for proper and effective project implementation, as well as on ways to strengthen partnerships with beneficiary institutions.
• 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.
• Conduct further project coordination and administrative actions, as needed to ensure efficient operations of the project including supporting the Project Manager in overseeing human resources actions for national project personnel and obtaining timely consultancy and procurement services
• Contribute to financial management and monitoring.
• Carry out organizational 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 programme management and implementation, ideally with a focus on criminal justice; 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.

Teamwork:

• Proven interpersonal skills and 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 to achieve organizational goals; solicits inputs by genuinely valuing other ideas and expertise; demonstrates willingness 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; 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:

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree) in international relations, public or business administration, project management, law, political or social science, criminal justice, legal or related fields, is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of progressive responsible experience in programme management, policy development, criminal justice or related work.
• Work experience in liaison and coordination in these areas would be an asset.
• Work experience in implementing capacity-building activities in Nigeria 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.

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Job ID: 15791
Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
Contract Duration: Initial duration of one year

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 Manager, the National Programme  Officer Human Rights and Gender (Terrorism Prevention) will:
  • Provide substantive inputs for assigned project activities aimed at strengthening criminal justice responses to terrorism in Nigeria, with primary focus on human rights and gender dimensions;
  • Carry out substantive and organizational liaison especially with relevant project’s national stakeholders; and
  • Provide support for the project’s overall coordination and implementation
• 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 legal, criminal justice, terrorism prevention and rule of law aspects for assigned areas and activities of the project, with primary focus on human rights and gender dimensions. This will entail conducting research, compiling and preparing substantive papers, draft concept notes, draft agendas etc. as well as assisting in the substantive conduct of project activities. 
• Carry out substantive and organizational liaison especially with the project’s national stakeholders. 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 Nigeria. 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 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, with focus on human rights and gender.
• 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 legal, crime prevention, criminal justice, human rights and rule of law matters. Knowledge of national law, policies and practices at the national, regional and international levels on human rights and gender issues related to counter-terrorism; knowledge of programme management cycle, including monitoring and reporting; ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/challenges
• 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.

Teamwork:

• Proven interpersonal skills and 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 to achieve organizational goals; solicits inputs by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; demonstrates willingness 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; 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:

• Advanced University Degree (Master's Degree) in Law, Criminology or closely related fields.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of progressive responsible experience in 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 criminal justice entities in Nigeria, including on human rights and gender dimensions of terrorism is highly desirable
• Experience in project implementation is also 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.

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Job ID: 15785
Grade: SB3
Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
Posting Type: External
Contract Duration: Initial period of one year

Background

• This position is located in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria (CONIG).
• Working together in a team with other project support staff in CONIG, the incumbent will be responsible for leading and providing financial, budgetary and administrative support to the project.
• This will involve planning, leading and executing various financial and budgetary management support tasks; planning, leading and carrying out procurement and other assigned administrative functions; and backstopping operational, organizational and logistical support.
• The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and under the overall guidance of CONIG lead staff in charge of financial, budgetary and administrative support services.

Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will carry out the following tasks:
Lead and provide financial and budgetary management support for the project:

• Take the lead for and prepare budget estimates, expenditure estimates, financial reports, etc.
• Undertake finance business process mapping and ensure proper accounting for project expenditures.
• Assist with the monitoring of expenditures to ensure they remain within authorized levels.
• Assist in ensuring accurate and complete accounting and reporting of project expenditures.
• Adapt and implement processes and procedures to ensure full compliance with UN, UNODC and UNDP rules, regulations, financial records, reports, audit requirements, and internal control.
• Coordinate closely with concerned counterpart colleagues in CONIG, UNDP and UNODC/UNOV.

Lead and carry out procurement and other assigned administrative functions for the project:

• Take the lead for and prepare procurement plans and ensure their timely implementation.
• Assist in proper assets management, monitoring, recording and disposal, in preparing Receipt and Inspection (R & I) reports for submission to relevant procurement units and auditing missions.
• Adapt and implement processes and procedures to ensure full compliance with UN, UNODC and UNDP rules, regulations, financial records, reports, audit requirements, and internal control.
• Coordinate closely with concerned counterpart colleagues in CONIG, UNDP and UNODC/UNOV.
• Advise and make arrangements for shipment and receipt of office and project supplies and equipment and household effects; including customs clearance.
• Provide advice and assist staff members and their dependants by processing requests for visas, identity cards, driving licenses and other necessary personnel-related documents in accordance with the requirements of the United Nations and the country of the duty station location.

Provide backstopping in leading and providing operational, organizational and logistical support to the project:

• Work closely with the Lead Programme Assistant of the Project, support work in this area and serve as back-up as needed.
• Provide operational, organizational and logistical support for project activities as needed and assigned.
• Perform other duties as required, such as general correspondence, attend meetings and prepare minutes of meetings, etc.

Competencies
Professionalism:

• Expertise in  budgetary and financial management including knowledge of the financial rules and regulations of the United Nations as well as familiarity with UN policies and procedures as they relate to programme budgeting and financial administration; knowledge of project administration and organization including demonstrated professional competence and mastery of administrative processes; ability to perform a range of administrative functions, including event planning and organizing and human resources administration; ability to map out potential risks and make contingencies, as required. Shows pride in work and 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; and demonstrable commitment to the values of the United Nations, particularly integrity in daily activities and behaviors.

Accountability:

• Takes ownership of 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 responsibility for delegated assignments; 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 in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.

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 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:

• 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:

• University degree in business or public administration, personnel administration, social sciences or related field is desirable.
• Secondary education with a recognized professional certificate in personnel administration, account/finance or related fields may be considered.

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in financial and budgetary management support and in providing administrative assistance for project implementation and management preferably in a civil service, NGO, or international organisation environment.
• Computer literacy, specifically advanced skills in MS Office Suite. Work experience in the United Nations System and knowledge of UNODC System would be an advantage.

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.

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Job ID: 15781
Type of Contract: FTA Local
Post Level: SB1/5
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial Duration of 1 year

Background

• This position is with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office Abuja Nigeria (CONIG).
• 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
• 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 Maiduguri 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 in an international, national or NGO office is required.
• Work experience with the UN or other international institutions with stringent accountability rules would be an asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in English, with excellent drafting skills, is essential.
• Knowledge of other main languages in Nigeria, especially from Northeast  would be an advantage.

Location Abuja Application Link

Location: Maiduguri, Borno Application Link