Position description
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) Programme at the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) HQs in Turin, Italy. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Deputy Director) of UNICRI.
Responsibilities
The focus of this position is to lead the development and implementation of the UNICRI programme portfolio on preventing and countering violent extremism (C/PVE). Within delegated authority, the Programme Management Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties:
- Develop, implement and evaluate UNICRI C/PVE programmes and projects, monitor and analyse projects development and implementation in the field of preventing and countering violent extremism, including initiatives focused on youth engagement, empowering civil society in PVE efforts, addressing the link between climate insecurity and violent extremism, integrating gender perspectives in PVE strategies, and supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of violent extremist offenders; review relevant documents and reports; identify challenges and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant stakeholders; ensure follow-up actions.
- Coordinate policy and strategy development in the area of preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalization, including the review and analysis of issues and trends.
- Coordinate with partner Member States (e.g., countries of Sahel and West Africa regions, etc.), programme’s donors, and partners, including relevant international and regional organisations, national and local stakeholders and implementing partners.
- Lead research activities, studies and analytical reports, contributing to the design of data collection tools, preparation of evaluations, and development of methodologies, including for assessing civil society organizations’ interventions; 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 consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning and facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
- Initiate and coordinate outreach and fund-raising activities; conduct training workshops and expert meetings; make presentations and ensure visibility of UNICRI's work in the field of preventing and countering violent extremism at relevant international forums.
- Lead and/or participate in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials, civil society organizations and other parties.
- Coordinate activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepare related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
- Manage, guide, develop and train programme personnel under his/her supervision.
- Perform other work-related duties as required.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to prevention of violent extremism. 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 analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.
- 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.
- Judgement/Decision-Making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Makes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations or criminology 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 seven years of relevant progressively responsible work experience in project or programme management in the field of preventing violent extremism is required. Work experience in engaging with civil society organizations in complex contexts is required. Substantive work experience in the field of climate insecurity, gender and preventing violent extremism is desirable. Work experience in the United Nations system or similar international organizations 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 advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.
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