Programme Officer

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) program office in Tunis, Tunisia. The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the Regional Representative for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), and the direct supervision of the Head of Office, Tunisia and the Regional Programme Coordinator (TIP/SOM) based in Cairo, Egypt. ResponsibilitiesWithin assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall implementation and direction of UNODC projects and initiatives in the areas of human trafficking and migrant smuggling (HTMS). S/he will be responsible for the following specific tasks: • Manage, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of initiatives in Tunisia under the Regional Programme “Preventing and Countering Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (TIP/SOM) in the MENA region” in close collaboration with national and international stakeholders. • Develop, implement and monitor capacity-building and advisory services related to investigation and the criminal analysis of organized crimes and cybercrimes • Monitor and analyze programme and project development and implementation; identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions. Identify and assess technical assistance strategies of donors active in anti-trafficking and anti-smuggling initiatives. • Facilitate and support training and other capacity-building activities for criminal justice actors, including the development of technical materials. Participate in the design and delivery of interregional, regional, and national training activities. Prepare and contribute to standardized training materials. Coordinate and liaise with intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations active in training related issues at the international, regional, or national levels. • Coordinate and liaise with UNODC field offices and global programs, as well as relevant units at UNODC Headquarters (HQ), the authorities of the host country, and other relevant international and regional actors to facilitate project implementation and create synergies in this regard. • Participate in the various Project Steering Committees on behalf of UNODC; ensure that reporting and other are fulfilled in a timely manner. • Work collaboratively with the ROMENA Operations team to support financial and programmatic monitoring of the regional programme, ensuring alignment with endorsed costed workplans and theories of change. Proactively identify risks and propose solutions. • Collect and analyze data to identify trends and patterns. Provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to support data-driven planning, decision-making, and reporting. • Prepare various written outputs, including technical presentations, analytical reports, periodic project progress updates, sections of studies, and contributions to publications. Support project and budget revisions, as well as monitoring and evaluation activities. • Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings and conferences, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, and preparing documents and presentations. • Undertake outreach activities and participate in or lead field missions, providing guidance to external consultants, government officials, and other stakeholders. Draft mission summaries and related documentation. • Assist in the recruitment and supervision of consultants and personnel, as required. • 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. • Ensure that requirements, background information used for data analysis are documented. • Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Competencies• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. 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. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. • 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. • 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; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminology, law, telecommunications, computer science, security studies or related discipline is required. 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. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of relevant, progressively responsible professional work experience, in implementing projects/programs in international technical cooperation in preventing and countering organized crimes including human trafficking and smuggling of migrants and strengthening criminal justice systems is required. Experience in the delivery of capacity-building, training and advisory services training and providing advice and assistance to national and regional criminal justice and law enforcement organizations is required. Knowledge of and understanding of the situation and institutional context of Tunisia and the Middle East and North Africa related to countering organized crimes, including human trafficking and smuggling of migrants, is required. Experience in managing projects funded by the European Union, intergovernmental or international organizations is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, Arabic and French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview. Special NoticeThis is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. 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