Programme Coordinator (Passenger and Cargo Control Programme (PCCP), West and Central Africa)

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Programme Office in Côte d’Ivoire (POCIV), Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN), Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Regional Representative, ROSEN, and the substantive guidance of the Senior Law Enforcement Expert (Drug Control and Crime Prevention, Head of PCCP). For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org ResponsibilitiesThe Programme Coordinator (PCCP, West and Central Africa) will serve as focal point for PCCP in her/his geographic area within the PCCP team as well as vis-à-vis other UNODC HQ and Field Offices and as external actors. The incumbent will be in charge of all substantive and technical aspects of PCCP implementation in the countries of the region and will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Plan, coordinate and supports the implementation of activities of PCCP in West and Central Africa. • Guide and coordinate the PCCP regional team. • Review existing airports and seaports law enforcement capacity in Member States, assess the training and equipment needs of government institutions and recommend actions to meet needs. • Liaise with the national authorities regarding the establishment and functioning of control units at the airports and ports covered by the PCCP in West and Central Africa. • Draft Letters of Agreements and inter-agency Memoranda of Understanding in line with UNODC processes. • Contribute to planning, designing and managing of appropriate responses, including capacity-building efforts, to address trafficking by air in relevant countries. • Monitor the implementation of all activities in the region (in particular training, mentoring, exchange visits, and other capacity-building activities) and ensure the timely delivery of all products foreseen in the programme. • Coordinate the implementation of relevant activities with PCCP regional Coordinators in other regions and relevant Sections at Vienna headquarters in Vienna required to ensure good cross-feeding, in particular when liaising with national authorities. • Contribute to the preparation of programme or project documents and reports, such as work plans, budget segments, programme/project progress, performance and/or implementation delivery reports for all PCCP countries in West and Central Africa. • Liaise with Interpol, the World Customs Organization (WCO), and other relevant regional law enforcement and security forums within her/his geographic area to ensure the smooth implementation of the programme, especially with regards to their technical input, the organization of assessment mission, training, mentoring, the procurement of equipment and joint operations. • Continuously monitor developments related to illicit trafficking of all types of commodities and terrorism in West and Central Africa. • Maintain regular contacts, foster cooperation and work in close coordination with national and international law enforcement authorities, agencies and institutions, and other relevant operational counterparts, including donors in the region, to facilitate the delivery of activities within the framework of PCCP and avoid duplication and overlapping. • Facilitate regional and international cooperation and information exchange in operational and investigative matters with regard to illicit trafficking of all types of commodities and terrorism, in particular through other programmes of the Border Management Branch, fostering programmatic cooperation and alignment. • Promote the expansion of the programme to new countries and/or airports and ports in the region through fundraising and outreach activities, including innovative proposals with other UNODC programmes and other UN agencies and in particular on matters related to points of entry/exit including land borders. • Prepare any substantive documents required by the implementation of the programme;. • Contribute to preparations of all correspondence linked to the project in West and Central Africa and follow up on them. • Contribute to a variety of written outputs, working papers, reports, background papers, analyses, presentations, proposals and documents, briefings, training materials, manuals, guides, toolkits, etc. developed within the programme notably for Steering Committees and global meetings. • When required, represent UNODC and the Border Management Branch at relevant regional or international events in matters related to PCCP to monitor, analyze and advise on substantive issues related to PCCP. • 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. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of UNODC and UN mandates, including law enforcement, border management, crime, illicit drugs and terrorism prevention. Has knowledge and understanding of concepts, policies and sound practices relevant to law enforcement and border control, in particular from a capacity-building perspective. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plans own work and manages 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. 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. EducationAn advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, law, business administration, management or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of relevant work experience in national and/or international institutions in the fields of law enforcement, investigation, police, counter-terrorism, drug and/or crime prevention and control is required. Work experience in project/programme planning and management in relevant fields at the national or international level is required. Work experience in or with a counter-trafficking unit at an international airport/port is required. Work experience supporting the management of a law enforcement cooperation network is desirable. Work experience implementing and monitoring European Union funding is desirable. Work experience with United Nations mandates, programme policies, guidelines and procedures is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).