Programme Officer (Terrorism Prevention) temporary

Org. Setting and ReportingThe position is located in the Regional Office for the Andean Region and the Southern Cone (ROCOCL), Division for Operations (DO), located in Colombia, Bogota. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Representative of UNODC Regional Office in Colombia (ROCOL), and the overall supervision of the Chief Implementation Support Section I (ISS I) responsible for CBRN, and guidance of the Chief Implementation Support Section III (ISS III) responsible for Latin America, Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna, Austria. For more information on UNODC, please visit the website: www.unodc.org ResponsibilitiesWithin assigned authority, the Programme Officer (Terrorism Prevention) will be responsible for the following specific duties/tasks: As focal point for terrorism prevention in Latin America: • Provide expertise in the fields of terrorism prevention and criminal justice with respect to regional and national terrorism prevention in Latin America and the Caribbean; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions. • Support coordination and implementation of regional and national terrorism prevention activities in LAC region, as required. • Support the provision of technical assistance to Member States and participate in international, regional or national meetings, and provide substantive expertise on Counter Terrorism issues. • Contribute to resource mobilization efforts for programming on preventing and countering terrorism, and support/initiate programme partnership building in the region. • Participate and contribute to donors’ meetings and fund-raising activities promoting the terrorism prevention portfolio in the country and the region. • Provide written substantive inputs to background papers, briefing notes, speaking points, working papers, presentations, policy proposals and documents, regular and ad hoc reports, summary reports, relevant to the LAC region. • Promote a better understanding of UNODC countering terrorism’s mandates and programmes in the country and the region, among national counterparts, UNODC country and regional offices. • Contribute to a variety of programme or project documents and reports, as requested. • Liaise with national authorities, donors, international and regional organizations to ensure coordination, advocacy and fundraising efforts, in close coordination with TPB and ROCOL. • Advocate for UNODC work on preventing and countering terrorism among national stakeholders, international and regional partners and donors. • Participate as a resource person in technical working groups, inter-agency task forces, advocacy meetings, round-tables, workshops and other relevant meetings related to the specific area. • Foster the visibility, growth and expansion of the counter-terrorism Programme in Latin America and the Caribbean. As lead focal point on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear terrorism: • Provide substantive expertise on a broad spectrum of complex substantive issues in the field of terrorism and crime prevention, law and criminal justice, especially with respect to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) terrorism. • Conceptualize, plan and implement regional and national terrorism prevention activities, in particular, capacity building workshops in the legal and related aspects of terrorism including in the area of CBRN terrorism. • Participate in/provide, as requested, technical assistance to Member States and undertake related technical assistance missions; undertake consultations and liaison with officials of governments, including recipient countries, international organizations and funding institutions; participate in international, regional or national meetings and provide substantive expertise on specific issues. • Coordinate the Branch’s activities in the area of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) terrorism prevention; participate in conferences and events related to the development of legal provisions against nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism, as appropriate. • Organize and prepare written outputs, including technical and strategic documents, background papers, reports, briefing notes, speeches related to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) terrorism and formulate related recommendations for consideration by senior management; develop and elaborate guides, substantive tools, publications and training modules, including online material, as well as other relevant initiatives in the area of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) terrorism. • 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 and assigned. Competencies• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches, policies and practices in terrorism prevention and criminal justice. Has knowledge of the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and of the major initiatives of the international community in terrorism prevention. Has ability to coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders, including government officials, international organizations, and donors. Has sound analytical skills and ability to identify problems and contributes to problem solving. Has ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Has practical experience in programme/project management and administration. Has ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignment given. 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. • Client Orientation: Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with all relevant stakeholders, identifies clearly their needs to develop and implement legal, policy and other responses, Ensures continuous dialogue with the stakeholders monitoring the relevant developments and undertaking the necessary adjustments; meets timeline for delivery of technical assistance and other services and products. 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: 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 law, international law, international criminal law or international nuclear law, management, or a related field 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. Specialization in legal and related aspects of terrorism prevention and their international dimensions is desirable. Job - Specific QualificationSpecialization in legal and related aspects of terrorism prevention and their international dimensions is desirable. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible and directly relevant professional experience in the criminal justice aspects of terrorism prevention or in crime prevention, in the area of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) terrorism or closely related field, is required. Work experience in technical assistance activities, including project management, is required. Experience in public speaking, advocacy, and representing organizations at high-level meetings and conferences is desirable. Work experience in policy and programme advising in counter-terrorism or a directly related field, including experience on national legislation, is desirable. Experience in designing and delivering training programs, workshops, and seminars on terrorism prevention or CBRN terrorism is desirable. Relevant work experience in a field environment is desirable. Relevant work experience in a field environment is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations System or a similar international organization is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage. 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