Position description
Org. Setting and Reporting
The position is located in the Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in New Delhi, India. The incumbent will report to the Representative of ROSA, work under the overall supervision of the UNODC GLO.ACT Project Coordinator (Global Action against Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling), Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), and receive substantive and policy guidance from the Legal Officer, HTMSS/OCB/DTA. The initiative works alongside partner countries in developing and implementing more effective national and international responses to trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling, especially in South Asia.
Responsibilities
Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:
- Support the management, coordination and monitoring of the implementation of the GLO.ACT initiative in South Asia under the Global Programme “UNODC Action Against Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants” managed by the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section against Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants.
- Facilitate and provide support to training and other capacity-building assistance for criminal justice actors, including the development of related technical material participate in the design and facilitate interregional, regional and national training activities; prepare and provide input to standardized training materials; facilitate and carry out training activities, as required; review and revise relevant UNODC training and capacity-building tools; promote their use and application by respective target groups in partner countries; compile information on best practices in the response to trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants; coordinate and liaise with intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and institutions which are active in the provision of training on related issues at the international, regional or country levels;
- Attend and contribute to technical consultations with partner countries, the EU and other actors on measures against trafficking in persons and/or smuggling of migrants; undertake negotiations and consultations with relevant international bodies and organizations and NGOs, as required.
- Contribute to the project implementation by delivering capacity building activities and conducting consultations with national and regional counterparts in GLO.ACT partner countries across the region (especially Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan) as well as other relevant destinations. This role involves frequent duty travel to these countries, accounting for up to 30% of working time.
- Prepare/draft a variety of written outputs, such as background papers, correspondence with governments, working papers, mission reports, analyses, briefings, presentations, policy proposals and documents, regular and ad hoc reports, studies, summary reports, manuals, guides, toolkits, etc.
- Monitor and analyze programme/project development and contribute to its implementation, identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions.
- Prepare various written outputs, e.g. technical presentations, analysis, periodic project progress reports, sections of reports and studies, input to publications, etc.
- Cooperate and coordinate with the field offices and other relevant entities and guide UNODC field offices on implementation arrangements, potential partners and detailed specifications for projects against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.
- Participate in promoting, in general, the work of UNODC against human trafficking and migrant smuggling within the overall framework of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children and the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, both supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.
- 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.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Has in-depth knowledge and specialization in the field of human trafficking and/or migrant smuggling. Has knowledge of policies and practices in crime prevention and criminal justice, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has knowledge of and specialization in substantive and functional areas with very good research and analytical skills. Has the ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Demonstrates ability to liaise with and to provide training and mentoring of prosecutors, law enforcement officers, intelligence officers, or other criminal justice officials in matters relating to the investigation and prosecution of trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants. Demonstrates ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage 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.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- 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.
Education
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, social science, international relations 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.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience in crime prevention and criminal justice at national and international levels is required.
- Work experience in dealing with trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants, or in other roles concerning the response to trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants is required.
- Work experience in preparing policy and programmatic reports and managing the communication of such reports is required.
- Work experience in international cooperation and in liaising with governments in the South Asia region is desirable.
- Work experience with organizing and facilitating events with donors, partners and beneficiaries is desirable.
- Experience in managing projects funded by the European Union or similar intergovernmental or international organization is desirable.
- Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.
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