Adviser (Anti-Corruption) – P4 In Suva; New Delhi; Cairo; Dakar, Egypt, Fiji, India
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Job Title: Adviser (Anti-Corruption) – P4, 4 posts
Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station: Suva; New Delhi; Dakar; Cairo
Job Opening Number: 12-DRU-UNODC-25060-R-MULTIPLE D/S (E)
Org. Setting and Reporting
These positions are located in the respective Regional Offices of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbents will report to the respective UNODC Regional Representative and, to the Chief of the Corruption and Economic Crime Brach (CEB). The Advisers (Anti-Corruption) will receive substantive and policy guidance from UNODC Headquarters, Vienna, Austria, in particular the Chief, Implementation Support Section (ISS), Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) and other senior staff of the Branch. Within the duration of the assignment, the Advisers (Anti-Corruption) might be posted for shorter periods in national anti-corruption agencies of the respective region.
For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
• Assist in the design and development of a technical assistance programme and programme sub-components in anti-corruption at the regional and/or national levels in the respective region, in accordance with the UNODC’s overall strategy and as an integral element of the UNODC Regional Programme;
• Contribute to resource mobilization for the anti-corruption programme by establishing and maintaining close liaison with donor countries and other partners in coordination with DTA/CEB, the respective UNODC Regional Office and other relevant field offices;
• Support States parties selected to be reviewed during the first three years of the first cycle of the implementation review mechanism of United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), and States parties in the region that perform reviews in the first three years. Conduct and/or follow-up on anti-corruption technical assistance needs assessments. Provide technical guidance and expertise to national counterparts and the UNODC field offices on anti-corruption;
• Assist, where necessary and required, in enhancing and upgrading the relevant legislation and other legal instruments in conformity with UNCAC. Support the establishment and capacity building of independent national anti-corruption agencies including development of their mandate, structure and operational practices. Provide advisory services and technical expertise to specialised anti-corruption bodies and units on preventing, detecting, investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption and related offences;
• Assist in designing and further upgrading and developing anti-corruption strategies and anti-corruption campaigns in collaboration with civil society, media, business sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs). Develop targeted anti-corruption training courses based on needs analysis, especially for key personnel in the area of prevention, criminalization, enforcement and asset recovery;
• Foster contacts and, where appropriate, co-operation and partnerships with bodies and institutions at national, regional and international levels tasked with the prevention and control of corruption. Work with government counterparts to strengthen capacity to deal with proceeds of crime, mutual legal assistance and asset recovery, in particular with relevant government agencies, but also with legislatures, the private sector and the public at large, as appropriate;
• Coordinate closely all activities carried out under the Project on Joint Action towards a Global Regime against Corruption with the regional governance advisors of UNDP, and where opportune implement such activities jointly. Liaise and share information regularly with other partners on programme activities. Prepare regular progress reports on the development of his/her work, as may be requested by the host institutions or UNODC;
• Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the particular sector and functional area with a focus on economic crime and corruption related issues. Has good knowledge of legislative aspects of preventing and combating corruption, including their international dimensions. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and contribute to the resolution of problems/issues. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has knowledge of the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, as well as of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular substantive knowledge of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Has ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given and ability to provide effective specialized advice. 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.
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.
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.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, international relations, economics, political and social sciences or a related discipline is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of professional experience working within or providing technical advisory services to or investigating and prosecuting corruption cases in anti-corruption bodies, international organizations or non-governmetal organizations is required. Experience with mutual legal assistance, proceeds of crime and/or asset recovery legislation and casework and in designing national anti-corruption policies, strategies, and public campaigns, is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of French is an asset. Knowledge of local or other regional language(s) is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This 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. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Job Title: Adviser (Anti-Corruption) – P4, 4 posts
Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station: Suva; New Delhi; Dakar; Cairo
Job Opening Number: 12-DRU-UNODC-25060-R-MULTIPLE D/S (E)
Org. Setting and Reporting
These positions are located in the respective Regional Offices of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbents will report to the respective UNODC Regional Representative and, to the Chief of the Corruption and Economic Crime Brach (CEB). The Advisers (Anti-Corruption) will receive substantive and policy guidance from UNODC Headquarters, Vienna, Austria, in particular the Chief, Implementation Support Section (ISS), Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA) and other senior staff of the Branch. Within the duration of the assignment, the Advisers (Anti-Corruption) might be posted for shorter periods in national anti-corruption agencies of the respective region.
For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
• Assist in the design and development of a technical assistance programme and programme sub-components in anti-corruption at the regional and/or national levels in the respective region, in accordance with the UNODC’s overall strategy and as an integral element of the UNODC Regional Programme;
• Contribute to resource mobilization for the anti-corruption programme by establishing and maintaining close liaison with donor countries and other partners in coordination with DTA/CEB, the respective UNODC Regional Office and other relevant field offices;
• Support States parties selected to be reviewed during the first three years of the first cycle of the implementation review mechanism of United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), and States parties in the region that perform reviews in the first three years. Conduct and/or follow-up on anti-corruption technical assistance needs assessments. Provide technical guidance and expertise to national counterparts and the UNODC field offices on anti-corruption;
• Assist, where necessary and required, in enhancing and upgrading the relevant legislation and other legal instruments in conformity with UNCAC. Support the establishment and capacity building of independent national anti-corruption agencies including development of their mandate, structure and operational practices. Provide advisory services and technical expertise to specialised anti-corruption bodies and units on preventing, detecting, investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption and related offences;
• Assist in designing and further upgrading and developing anti-corruption strategies and anti-corruption campaigns in collaboration with civil society, media, business sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs). Develop targeted anti-corruption training courses based on needs analysis, especially for key personnel in the area of prevention, criminalization, enforcement and asset recovery;
• Foster contacts and, where appropriate, co-operation and partnerships with bodies and institutions at national, regional and international levels tasked with the prevention and control of corruption. Work with government counterparts to strengthen capacity to deal with proceeds of crime, mutual legal assistance and asset recovery, in particular with relevant government agencies, but also with legislatures, the private sector and the public at large, as appropriate;
• Coordinate closely all activities carried out under the Project on Joint Action towards a Global Regime against Corruption with the regional governance advisors of UNDP, and where opportune implement such activities jointly. Liaise and share information regularly with other partners on programme activities. Prepare regular progress reports on the development of his/her work, as may be requested by the host institutions or UNODC;
• Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the particular sector and functional area with a focus on economic crime and corruption related issues. Has good knowledge of legislative aspects of preventing and combating corruption, including their international dimensions. Has ability to identify issues, analyze and contribute to the resolution of problems/issues. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Has knowledge of the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, as well as of the work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice, in particular substantive knowledge of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Has ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given and ability to provide effective specialized advice. 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.
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.
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.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, international relations, economics, political and social sciences or a related discipline is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of professional experience working within or providing technical advisory services to or investigating and prosecuting corruption cases in anti-corruption bodies, international organizations or non-governmetal organizations is required. Experience with mutual legal assistance, proceeds of crime and/or asset recovery legislation and casework and in designing national anti-corruption policies, strategies, and public campaigns, is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency, is required. Knowledge of French is an asset. Knowledge of local or other regional language(s) is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This 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. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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